Tournament Information
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 2010-2006/05 (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: October 19-20, 2019
Location: Siebel Soccer Complex - Helena, MT
Hosted by: Helena Youth Soccer Association
Ages: 2010-2006/05 (U10-U14/15) Boys & Girls
Deadline to register: October 6, 2019
Cost
- U10: (2010) $475
- U11 (2009) $500
- U12 (2008) $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 18th, 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 upwards of 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 the permit, need a 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
Preferred Hotels with Discounts and Group Rates
Jorgenson’s Inn & Suites
https://www.jorgensonsinn.com/
1714 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
406-442-1770
$99/night + tax
Economy Rooms $75/night + tax
Double Queen
Breakfast included @ 4B’s Restaurant
Comfort Suites Airport
https://www.
3180 Washington St, Helena, MT 59602
406-513-1140
$109/night + tax
Double Queen w/ sofa; King w/ sofa; Pet accessible rooms
Free Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express
3170 North Sanders Street, Helena, MT 59602
406-442-7500
$114/night + tax
Double Queen
Free Breakfast
Hampton Inn
725 Carter Drive, Helena, MT, 59601
406-443-5800
$119/night + tax
Double Queen
Free Breakfast
Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial
https://www.marriott.com/
2301 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59601
406-443-2100
$129/night + tax
Double Queen
Restaurant on-site
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 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: