Dates: February 11-13, 2011
Open to all competitive, developmental and recreational teams U7 through U14, male and female.
All teams that enter and pay before the entry deadline and book in tournament hotels (if traveling from out of the area and staying in Phoenix for the event) will be accepted.
Three game minimum with regulation length games for all age groups.
Featuring Reach 11 (site of the USYSA 2011 National Finals), an 18 field manicured turf soccer complex. All U12-14 matches will be held at Reach 11. U11 matches will be played at Reach 11, as space allows.
Entry Deadline: January 15th, 2011
Entry Fee: U7-8: $350 U9-11: $400 U12-14: $500
Pay by credit card or check. If using credit card, payment must be entered when filling out the online application. If paying by check please mail to: Desert Classic 2011 / P.O. Box 30662 / Phoenix, Arizona 85046-0662
U11 Format of Play: 8v8; U11 teams wanting to play 11v11 should request U12 competition and pay U12 entry fees. We will create 11v11 flights consisting of these U11 aged teams if possible, else the U11 teams requiring 11v11 play will be seeded in the appropriate U12 flight. It is recommended to also send e-mail to tom@scdelsol.com with additional details. Team Application: Click here to apply
Hosting Application: Click here
Headquarters & Check in Hotel: Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resorts, 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Check-in for the Desert Classic 2011 is Thursday night, February 10th, from 5 to 9 pm, and Friday the 11th, from 5 to 10 pm
Hotel Registration: Click here for hotels. Note: This tournament is a stay-and-play event. Participants are required to book rooms through a service provided by the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, which has prescreened hotels, negotiated block rates, and specified requirements for selection as tournament approved hotels. In many cases this includes things like complimentary or discounted breakfasts. You will also be in hotels where other teams are staying, providing a more festive atmosphere. Failure to book in tournament hotels will result in application rejection.
Referees: Click here to register
Referee Information: Chris McConkey; E-mail: refqueen@cox.net; Phone: 602 451-9177
Free Desert Classic 2011 Entry: Congratulations to the Real Colorado 97/98 Olympico girls team from Colorado, which has been selected for a free entry into the 2011 Desert Classic Tournament. Thank you to Real Colorado Olympico and all teams that took the time to fill our our tournament survey. Suggestions from these surveys are important to help us continue to serve our participants in the best way possible
Congratulations to the Desert Classic 2010 Champions and Finalists
| Flight |
Champion |
Finalist |
| U14M Gold |
CCV Stars 96 Boys Black |
FC Richmond Magic 95 (VA) |
| U14M Silver |
AYSO 225 Vipers |
DFSC 96 Desert Elite White |
| U14F Gold |
Arizona Rush 96 Girls Nike |
Alliance FC 96 Girls |
| U14F Silver |
Blizzard Copa 95 (WY) |
Las Vegas Premier SC 96 (NV) |
| U14F Bronze |
Verde Valley Victory |
DFSC 95/96 Desert Elite Black |
| U13M Gold |
Tuzos SC Pachuca Real Tuzos 97 |
Colorado Fusion Mundial (CO) |
| U13M Silver |
Pros SC Tempe Elite 97 Boys Black |
Trebol SC Arsenal (CO) |
| U13F Gold |
CDO Pumas |
Westminster Samba (CO) |
| U13F Silver |
Players SC 97 (NV) |
FC Barcelona AZ 97G Blue |
| U12M Gold |
Freedom Santos |
Minnesota Thunder Jrs. 98E Blue (MN) |
| U12M Silver |
Colorado Fusion 98B Copa Red (CO) |
San Tan 98 Legacy Red |
| U12M Bronze |
Gilbert SC Arsenal 98 Select |
SC del Sol 98 Boys Fireman |
| U12F Gold |
Real Colorado 97/98 Olympico (CO) |
El Paso Galacticas (TX-S) |
| U12F Silver |
Colorado Fusion 98G Mundial (CO) |
Tigres 98 Girls |
| U12F Bronze |
Rio Vista FC Coyotes Yellow (NM) |
Colorado Storm Black 99 (CO) |
| U11M Gold |
SC del Sol 99 Boys Sweeney |
Banat SC 99B Gold |
| U11M Silver |
SC del Sol 99 Boys Delgado |
Scottsdale Soccer 99 Blackhawks Red |
| U11F Gold |
Scottsdale Soccer 99 Blackhawks B1 |
SC del Sol 99 Girls Evans |
| U11F Silver |
DFSC 99 Desert Elite Black |
CCV Stars 99 Black |
| U10M Gold |
Chandler Boys 00 |
Gilbert SC Arsenal 00 Premier |
| U10M Silver |
DFSC 00 Desert Elite Red |
Tigres 01 White |
| U10F Gold |
CDO Great White |
San Tan 00 Legacy Red |
| U10F Silver |
Gilbert SC Arsenal 01 Premier |
Real Soccer Fury (CO) |
| U10F Bronze |
South Bank SC 00 Ladybugs |
North Valley SC 00 Pinnacle G |
| U09M Gold |
SC del Sol 01 Boys Ward |
Scottsdale Soccer 01 Blackhawks B1 |
| U09M Silver |
Cisco Scottsdale 01 Black |
Scottsdale Soccer 01 Blackhawks B2 |
| U09F Gold |
Scottsdale Soccer 01 Blackhawks Red |
SC del Sol 01 Girls Ward |