FC Soccer Club: Parents Guide to 3v3 Tournaments

Though the club does take teams to 3v3 tournaments this is usually a couple throughout the year and not everyone is selected to play on these benchmarking teams. But we wanted parents to know that anyone can put together a tournament 3v3 team and going enjoy the environment of a 3v3 soccer tournament. We would like to make that process easier for you and give resources and information on How To 3v3. A parent’s guide per say.

First steps: Finding a tournament and registration

You pretty much could find a 3v3 tournament every weekend of the summer if you are willing to drive a little. But the best place to start is a couple of the national tours. We have provided links to the two big ones that monopolize the most of the area tournaments. 3v3 Live  & KICK IT There are some independent tournaments also one of which we have gone to which is the Bloomington Indiana Hurryin Hackers put on by Cutters Soccer Club. We have provided the following link to look into that tournament: Hurryin Hackers

Some Requirements

Each organization will have a registration process. Either through their website or some use a registration service called Got Soccer. Even though you fill out this most require a roster form like the following turned in at player check-in on the day the tournament starts prior to the first game. (Click for example Roster Form) You will also need to register them for an age group. This will be determined by the oldest player on the team. This age chart form will assist you in placing your team in the correct age group. Most tournaments will require proof of age for the players so you need to take copies of their birth certificates with you to the tournament day.

Things to Take to a Tournament

Since most of the tournaments are in the summer heat plays a big part. The beginning of our list will focus on some of the items that really help control heat related issues.

  1. Pop up Canopy to get players and parents out of the sun. This can also be used as your meeting place to organize.
  2. Plenty of water.
  3. Cooler with ice water and wash clothes. Players can cool themselves with the cold moist rags. This is a very helpful tool.
  4. Some keep players cool when they come off the field at a substitution with a typical weed sprayer (new of course) filled with ice water that can be misted at them for cooling down.