Tournament Information
After a year off due to a pandemic, we are happy to say that 2021 is the 8th year of the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic, which is the unofficial conclusion of Montana's Fall season of competitive soccer.
The tournament encourages friendly competition and sportsmanship amongst the region’s birth year 2012-2007 (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 the mountains in the form of a Sleeping Giant visible from many parts of town, including the Siebel Soccer Complex.
General Information
Dates: October 16-17, 2021
Location: Siebel Soccer Complex - Helena, MT
Hosted by: Helena Youth Soccer Association
Ages: 2012-2007 (U10-U14/15) Boys & Girls
U10 $475, U11 & U12 $525, U13,U14 & U15 $575
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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: All teams are required to check-in between these times; 5 pm until 8:30 pm Friday, Oct. 15th, and teams can also check-in 1 hour before their first game.
Where: HYSA Soccer Dome 2550 Skyway Dr. Helena, MT 59601
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 fundraiser for our Financial Assistance Funds on the days of the tournament.
Fees will be $10.00 per vehicle and $25 per RV/camper/tent/lean-to/pick-up camper :)
- 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 area beyond the parking lots facing Costco.
Travel / Lodging
Preferred Hotels with Discounts and Group Rates
Comfort Suites Airport
3180 N. Washington St, Helena, MT 59602
Call Directly and Reference Sleeping Giant or Block #4239617: 406.513.1140
Price: $119/night
Rooms Available: 20 King Suites w/sleeper sofa
No double queen rooms available
Cancel Date: Held until 10/1/21
Days Inn by Wyndham
2001 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Call directly and reference Sleeping Giant: 406.442.3280
Price: $90/night
Rooms Available: 25
Cancel Date: 9/20/21
Jorgenson’s Inn & Suites
Call directly and reference Sleeping Giant: 406.442.1770
Price: $75/night Economy; $95/night Main
Rooms Available: 80
Additional Notes: Single and Suites $120, 75 units
Cancel Date: 10/1/21
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
701 Washington St, Helena, MT 59601
Call directly and reference Sleeping Giant 406.204.3934
Price: $115/night
Rooms Available: (30) 2-Queen Rooms
Cancel Date: 9/22/21
Shilo Inns
2020 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Call directly and reference Sleeping Giant: 406.442.0320
Price: 2 Queen - $60; 1 King w/kitchen $70; 3-Queen $80
Rooms Available: Queen 25; King 2; 3-Queen 1
Cancel Date: 10/1/21
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: