FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this tournament only for Special Olympics athletes or open to the general public?
This tournament is for EVERYONE. These are all the same divisions you play in other 5 v 5 tournaments for youth & adults but in addition, we have a division for Special Olympics athletes and one for Unified which means people with and without disabilities playing on the same team. This means you can play with your daughter or son on the same team. When you register you select which one you would like to enter.
How can I register a team?
Click here: http://www.firstgiving.com/sofl/special-olympics-5v5-futbol-tournament
Then on top right you click on JOIN NOW and select the division you would like and fill in all the information. You will be asked for a credit card to lock in your entry. If you have any questions you can call 786-361-6363 or e-mail ccubillas@specialolympics.org
What is the cost to enter a team?
The cost to enter a team is $250.
What does the cost of my registration cover?
The beauty of this tournament is that you win as soon as you sign up because your registration is a donation to help support our Special Olympics Athletes. You also will receive a tournament t-shirt for all players as well as 10 tickets entered into our raffle to win prizes
Who will I play against?
You will play against teams that sign up in your same division so if you sign up for a U10 boys team, you will play against other teams signed up for U9 and U10 in the boys division.
If I don’t want to enter a team but would like to make a donation, how would I do so?
https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/5v5donations/special-olympics-5v5-futbol-tournament
You can donate in increments of either $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 or other. You can also support teams that have already registered. We thank you for your donation
I am unable to make a donation at this time but would like to volunteer, how can I do so?
If you would like to sign up to volunteer please click on the following link and fill out all the paperwork before the event. We love volunteers and if you are a high school student looking for community hours we can help out. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4dacaa2da20-special1
What are the divisions offered?
We have all the same divisions offered in 5 v 5 tournaments. The include the following:
Boys and Girls - U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16
Men and Womens - Open, Over 35, Coed
Special Olympics - athlete division, Unified Family division
How do I know which age group I would fall under?
Born on or AFTER
U6 - August 1, 2008
U8 - August 1, 2006
U10 - August 1, 2004
U12 - August 1, 2002
U14 - August 1, 2000
U16 - August 1, 1998
What is the size of the field?
This is a small sided 5 v 5 field that will be 40 X 25
What are the prizes for the winning teams
We will have medals for champion and sub champion of each division
How long are the games?
Games are two 15 minutes halves with one minute half time so 30 minute games
How many games will I play?
You will have a minimum of three games schedules
How many players per team on my roster?
You can sign up to 10 players per team
How do I verify the age of my players?
You can use your current state club player passes or bring a copy of their birth certificate
Can I pay by check instead of register through the link?
We prefer you register through the link so you can fundraise for your team but if you don’t have a credit card you can send check to: Special Olympics Florida 155 South Miami Ave, Suite 200, Miami FL 33130. Please make check out to Special Olympics Florida and send to the attention of Erin Kozlowski
When will schedules be released?
We will e-mail you the schedule a couple of days before the tournament
I would like to become a sponsor, who do I need to call?
You can call our tournament director at 786-361-6363
This tournament is for EVERYONE. These are all the same divisions you play in other 5 v 5 tournaments for youth & adults but in addition, we have a division for Special Olympics athletes and one for Unified which means people with and without disabilities playing on the same team. This means you can play with your daughter or son on the same team. When you register you select which one you would like to enter.
How can I register a team?
Click here: http://www.firstgiving.com/sofl/special-olympics-5v5-futbol-tournament
Then on top right you click on JOIN NOW and select the division you would like and fill in all the information. You will be asked for a credit card to lock in your entry. If you have any questions you can call 786-361-6363 or e-mail ccubillas@specialolympics.org
What is the cost to enter a team?
The cost to enter a team is $250.
What does the cost of my registration cover?
The beauty of this tournament is that you win as soon as you sign up because your registration is a donation to help support our Special Olympics Athletes. You also will receive a tournament t-shirt for all players as well as 10 tickets entered into our raffle to win prizes
Who will I play against?
You will play against teams that sign up in your same division so if you sign up for a U10 boys team, you will play against other teams signed up for U9 and U10 in the boys division.
If I don’t want to enter a team but would like to make a donation, how would I do so?
https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/5v5donations/special-olympics-5v5-futbol-tournament
You can donate in increments of either $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 or other. You can also support teams that have already registered. We thank you for your donation
I am unable to make a donation at this time but would like to volunteer, how can I do so?
If you would like to sign up to volunteer please click on the following link and fill out all the paperwork before the event. We love volunteers and if you are a high school student looking for community hours we can help out. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4dacaa2da20-special1
What are the divisions offered?
We have all the same divisions offered in 5 v 5 tournaments. The include the following:
Boys and Girls - U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16
Men and Womens - Open, Over 35, Coed
Special Olympics - athlete division, Unified Family division
How do I know which age group I would fall under?
Born on or AFTER
U6 - August 1, 2008
U8 - August 1, 2006
U10 - August 1, 2004
U12 - August 1, 2002
U14 - August 1, 2000
U16 - August 1, 1998
What is the size of the field?
This is a small sided 5 v 5 field that will be 40 X 25
What are the prizes for the winning teams
We will have medals for champion and sub champion of each division
How long are the games?
Games are two 15 minutes halves with one minute half time so 30 minute games
How many games will I play?
You will have a minimum of three games schedules
How many players per team on my roster?
You can sign up to 10 players per team
How do I verify the age of my players?
You can use your current state club player passes or bring a copy of their birth certificate
Can I pay by check instead of register through the link?
We prefer you register through the link so you can fundraise for your team but if you don’t have a credit card you can send check to: Special Olympics Florida 155 South Miami Ave, Suite 200, Miami FL 33130. Please make check out to Special Olympics Florida and send to the attention of Erin Kozlowski
When will schedules be released?
We will e-mail you the schedule a couple of days before the tournament
I would like to become a sponsor, who do I need to call?
You can call our tournament director at 786-361-6363