Plantation Thanksgiving Classic is sanctioned by FYSA and is opened to all US Soccer affiliates (AYSO, US Club, USSSA, etc.)
The Plantation Thanksgiving Classic offers four levels of competition: Gold, Silver, and Bronze for U9 through U19 boys and girls teams, Showcase for U15 through U19, plus a special U9 Future Stars group for U8 teams and a 11v11 division for U12 teams looking to play full-sided soccer.
The Plantation Thanksgiving Classic will be played Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26 to November 28, 2021. Pool play will begin on Friday, November 26, 2021, with Finals being played on Sunday, November 28, 2021. The Plantation Thanksgiving Classic is sanctioned by FYSA and is opened to all US Soccer affiliates (US Club Soccer, USSSA, AYSO, etc.). A team trophy will be awarded to the Champion and player medals for Champions and Finalists will be awarded.
4 LEVELS OF PLAY (Showcase-Gold-Silver-Bronze) The Plantation Thanksgiving Classic will offer four levels of competition: Gold, Silver, and Bronze for U9 through U19 boys and girls’ teams, Showcase for U15-U19 teams, plus a special U8 division (U9 Future Stars). SHOWCASE DIVISION: U15-U19 Single Age Group Brackets High-level Division I teams from across Florida and out-of-state teams are expected to participate in making this a highly competitive event at the Showcase Divisions.
GOLD DIVISION: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets High-level Division I teams from across Florida, and out-of-state teams are expected to participate making this a highly competitive event at the Gold Divisions.
SILVER DIVISION: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets Silver Division is for competitive Division 1 and Division 2 travel teams. Teams from Florida and out-of-state are expected to participate in the SILVER Divisions.
BRONZE DIVISION: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets Bronze Division is primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking comparative competition.
U9 FUTURE STARS:
U8 players and teams looking to play at this age-specific division. Primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking comparative competition.
HOW DO I REGISTER? All teams must register online. Teams may pay by credit card online. Teams/Clubs wishing to pay by check, have the checks made payable to Plantation FC. Please indicate which team the check is for and mail it to: Plantation Athletic League 9840 NW 10 St. Plantation, FL 33322 Please complete the online application fully. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Teams will not be eligible for acceptance until the registration fee has been received. Any team not accepted will receive a refund. Any team which withdraws after the application deadline of Sunday, November 7, 2021, will not be eligible for a refund.
ENTRY FEES (includes referee fees) $675.00 for U9 Future Stars (playing 7v7) $675.00 for U9-U10 (playing 7v7) $725.00 for U11-U12 (playing 9v9) $825.00 for U12 (playing 11v11) $825.00 for U13-U14 $850.00 for U15-U19
Entry fees received after the Sunday, November 7, 2021, deadline date, will incur an additional $50.00 late fee.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. U9 Future Stars, U9, and 10U teams play 7-a-side and may carry up to 12 players (4 guest players). U11 and U12 teams play 9-a-side and may carry up to 16 players (4 guest players). U12 teams playing 11-a-side may carry up to 18 players (6 guest players). U13 to U19 teams play 11-a-side and may carry up to 18 players on their roster (6 guest players).