What is the “Futures” Deptford Fall Fest Tournament?

• The Futures age groups were added to the Deptford tournament in order to give the U6, U7, U8 (new addition non-travel U8) age groups a travel-like experience against children from other towns.
• 2020 was the inaugural version of the Futures addition to the Deptford tournament and it was a lot of fun for the 2 teams that SWSA had participate.
  • In 2021 the club had 3 teams participate.
• REMEMBER THIS IS A FUN TOURNAMENT FOR THE CHILDREN TO SEE WHAT TRAVELING IS LIKE.  All coaches, parents, and players are expected to follow the SWSA parent conduct policy.

Registration Information:

• Your child MUST be registered for the SWSA Fall 2022 season in order to participate.  No other children will be accepted to play for SWSA regardless of any past participation.
• In order for a coach to be eligible they must be a registered with SWSA to coach in the Fall 2022 season.
  • Depending on the amount of coaches interested there are NO guarantees that all coaches will be chosen to coach.
• Registration will open on Wednesday, September 14th at noon.
  • Registration will close on Friday, September 16th at 11:59pm.
  • Don’t delay if you are looking to register!  Spots will go quickly!
  • No late registrations will be accepted unless there are openings to fill a team.
• By completing this registration it DOES NOT guarantee your child a roster spot.
  • The registration system will place your name in the registration queue in order received.
  • After registration closes teams will be formed in groups of 12 (11 minimum).
    • Due to the complexity and time restraints SWSA does not take special requests on team rosters.
    • If SWSA has enough interest to put in 2, 3, 4 teams, the club will register teams based on registrants (and depending on Deptford’s allotment of teams).
    • But if SWSA ends up with numbers short of completing a team, than unfortunately those players will be unable to participate.
  • Age groups submitted will also be based on Deptford having enough entries in those age groups.
• Team formation will be based on:
  • • Boy’s & Girl’s teams separate or coed.
    • U6, U7, & U8 will all be entered as separate age groups.
      • All players must play in their birth year age group (no exceptions).
        • U6 = 2017
        • U7 = 2016
        • U8 = 2015 (this will be a rec division and not travel)
    • Ultimately, the roster(s) will be filled on a first come first serve basis, based on the date/time you register.
    • Payment will be immediate for the first 12 registrations in each age group.
      • The “wait list” registrations will only be charged if their registration is accepted and payment must be made immediately to secure your spot.
      • Failure to pay within the specified time frame in the email will result in the spot being provided to another player on the waiting list.

Tournament Information:

• Deptford Fall Fest Tournament will take place on October 8th and 9th. (and potentially 1 night game on Friday, October 7th – although doubtful)
• 3 games guaranteed: (25 minute halves)
• Played on a 7v7 field (60 yards x 40 yards), SWSA micro fields are 35 yards x 25 yards.
• Played 7v7 with a goalie
• Players receive a trophy to commemorate their 1st tournament
• Will be approximately $40-$45 per player (includes: tournament registration, game jersey, socks, patches to hand out to opponent)
• Only children with a birth year of 2015, 2016, and 2017 are eligible.
• All games will be in Deptford
  • 1002 Cattell Road Deptford, NJ 08090
• Micro has no games scheduled this weekend because of travel tournaments.

Please only register if your child can make the entire tournament!  It is a lot to coordinate in a short period of time and with much larger fields full attendance on the team is ideal for these younger ages.