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The essentials on the Golden Gauntlet. More detail lands here as dates, location, and registration are finalized.
What is the Golden Gauntlet?
A two-day, small-sided youth soccer tournament hosted by Chaos FC and open to teams from across the region, paired with live entertainment, food, and family fun. More than a tournament; it's an experience.
Who can play?
Boys and girls in age groups from U8 to U14. Each age group runs a separate boys' bracket and girls' bracket.
What's the match format?
4v4 on small-sided pitches, with one substitute per team. Fast, high-touch, and high-energy.
How many teams?
16 teams per age group: 8 in the boys' bracket and 8 in the girls' bracket.
When and where is it?
Summer 2027. Exact dates, location, and the day-by-day age-group schedule are being finalized and will be announced here.
How do teams register?
Head to the Register Team page, pick your division and a team color no one else has claimed, add your roster, and submit. Brackets fill on a first-come basis, so get in early.
Is there a fee?
The inaugural-season fee is $200 per team. Proceeds help create opportunities for kids to play. You pay securely by card at checkout when you register.
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