2019 is the 7th year of the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic, which will conclude Montana's fall season of competitive soccer.

The tournament encourages friendly competition and sportsmanship amongst the region’s birth year 2009-2004 (U10-U14/15) boys and girls competitive and recreational teams.

The tournament’s name comes from the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area, located about 30 miles north of Helena and visible from many parts of town, including the Siebel Soccer Complex.

 

General Information

Dates: 

Location: Siebel Soccer Complex - Helena, MT

Hosted by: Helena Youth Soccer Association

Ages: 2009-2004 (U10-U14/15) Boys & Girls

Deadline to register: 

Cost

• U10: (2009) $475
• U11-U12: (2008-2007) $500
• U13 (2006)    $575
• U14: (2005)   $575  
• U 15 (2004)    $575  

MYSA Approval to Host

Official Rules

 

Match Schedule & Field Locations

 

Mandatory Team check-in

Who: A coach or team manager from each team participating in the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic

When: Friday, October 12, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

 All teams are required to check-in between these times.

Where: Comfort Suites 3180 N Washington Street Helena, MT.

What: Teams will pick up their tournament packets and confirm all information on their roster is accurate. Teams who have not turned in all information (including a signed rules agreement) will need to do so at this time. Player cards will be required and checked against an official tournament roster.

 

Referees

There are 100 teams attending the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic !

With so many teams attending, we are in need of referees from all teams.

Please contact our Tournament Assignor

 

Parking

HYSA volunteers are collecting parking fees as a fund raiser for our Fields & Financial Assistance Funds on the days of the tournament.

Fees will be $10.00 per vehicle and $25 per RV

• RVs/Campers/Trailers please contact us at info@helenasoccer.org for permit, need name, license plate number and weekend contact phone number
• RV/Campers/Trailer parking will be restricted to the far west areas of the parking lots

 

Travel / Lodging

 

Game Play

• 3 games guaranteed
• U10: 25 minute halves
• U11-14/15: 30 minute halves
• U10: 7v7
• U11-U12: 9v9
• U13-U14/15: 11v11

 

Awards

Tournament pins awarded to all tournament participants.

Medals will be awarded to all players and coaches of the Champions and Runner-up teams in their age/gender group.

Trophies will be awarded to the Champions and Runner-up for their age/gender group.

 

Food

HYSA will be have its concession stand open with food and beverage selections available including:

• Hot beverages: Coffee, hot chocolate 
• Cold beverages: Water, Gatorade, and soda
• Food: Pastries, granola bars, candy etc.
• Food Vendors Announced: Pop's kettle corn, Adventure Dog

 

Tournament Apparel

Play On Soccer will also be selling merchandise as well including jerseys, shorts, pants, bags and backpacks, balls, accessories, etc.

Don’t wait until the end of the tournament to buy apparel as supplies and sizes are limited!

 

If you have any questions, please contact our Tournament Director:

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