Sunburn Tournament
Come Join the Fun in the Sun!
SOCA 2024 SUNBURN dates are Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd.
SOCA invites you to participate in the Sunburn Tournament. The tournament is accepting all USYSA registered Recreational teams throughout the state of Virginia. Teams from SOCA Charlottesville/Albemarle and Augusta Regional Recreational leagues are especially encouraged to participate. Games will be held at the SOCA-ACAC South Fork Soccer Park, SOCA Field House, and in Albemarle County other fields to be determined. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. SOCA recreational tournaments are a great fun-filled soccer weekend!
This tournament is held for the enjoyment of the players. SOCA’s goal is to provide Recreational players an opportunity to showcase their skills and experience the exhilaration of a tournament setting. All participants (players, coaches, and spectators) are encouraged to enjoy the fun and challenge of a tournament format. The highest standards of sportsmanship are expected.
Tournament Registration Link Tournament Handbook & Rules SOCA/Augusta Team Registration Form Schedules & StandingsRelated Links
Program Coordinator
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Who Can Play?
The Sunburn Tournament is open to all Recreational teams and players who are registered with USYSA.
NO travel teams or players are permitted. The tournament is for current (Spring 2024) Recreational
teams, their officially rostered players, and their officially rostered guest players only. SOCA Challenge
teams and recreation teams from other USYSA clubs are permitted. All team members must be on
the roster prior to the application deadline. -
Can we bring guest players?
A maximum of five guest players is permitted for each team. Guest players must be rostered on a
USYSA Recreational team prior to the application deadline of 5/3/24. No team may use a guest
player from another SOCA team that is also participating in this tournament. The maximum roster size,
including guest players, may not exceed the limits described below.Age Group # of Players of Field Roster Max.*
Under 10 7* 13*
Under 12 9* 16*
Under 15 11* 22*
Under 19 11* 22*No Travel specific teams or players are permitted.
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How do we enter?
Complete the application linked above and provide full payment no later than the application deadline; Friday,
May 3rd, 2024 at the SOCA office. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
SOCA reserves the right to determine the number of teams in each age group based upon on-time
applicants and order of receipt. -
How many, and when are the games?
The tournament will use a two-day format. There will be a minimum of three games for each team. Games will be played on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. Participating teams must be prepared and willing to play at any time between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (possible later for older age groups) on both days. Sorry, no scheduling requests can be considered. The championships matches will be played on Sunday, May 29th.
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Other Tournament Rules Highlights
- As this is a Recreational Tournament, all healthy and eligible players must play at least half of each game.
- All teams are expected to field full sized teams, for their age group. The requirement for an opponent to “play down” in order to keep both teams at even number is waived for tournament play.
- All SOCA teams must wear their current issued uniforms. No exceptions.
- Eyeglass hinges must be covered.
- Tournament officials reserve the right to verify the identification of all players prior to the start of each match. Unregistered players are not permitted.
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Age Group Information
Age Group # of Players on Field Roster Max.* Game length
Under 10 7* 13* 2×25 min.
Under 12 9* 16* 2×30 min.
Under 15 11* 22* 2×35 min.
Under 19 11* 22* 2×40 min. -
How much is the registration fee?
The fee rates for the tournament are:
- U10 Teams = $230
- U12, U15, and U19 Teams = $250
Make checks payable to: SOCA-Sunburn Tournament.
Full payment must accompany application. -
Refunds & Cancellations
Refund requests received in writing prior to May 10, will be refunded in full. No refunds will be given after
May 10, except in the event of tournament cancellation.If the tournament is cancelled, SOCA will pro-rate refunds.
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Previous Year's Results
- Who Can Play?
- Can we bring guest players?
- How do we enter?
- How many, and when are the games?
- Other Tournament Rules Highlights
- Age Group Information
- How much is the registration fee?
- Refunds & Cancellations
- Previous Year's Results
Who Can Play?
The Sunburn Tournament is open to all Recreational teams and players who are registered with USYSA.
NO travel teams or players are permitted. The tournament is for current (Spring 2024) Recreational
teams, their officially rostered players, and their officially rostered guest players only. SOCA Challenge
teams and recreation teams from other USYSA clubs are permitted. All team members must be on
the roster prior to the application deadline.
Can we bring guest players?
A maximum of five guest players is permitted for each team. Guest players must be rostered on a
USYSA Recreational team prior to the application deadline of 5/3/24. No team may use a guest
player from another SOCA team that is also participating in this tournament. The maximum roster size,
including guest players, may not exceed the limits described below.
Age Group # of Players of Field Roster Max.*
Under 10 7* 13*
Under 12 9* 16*
Under 15 11* 22*
Under 19 11* 22*
No Travel specific teams or players are permitted.
How do we enter?
Complete the application linked above and provide full payment no later than the application deadline; Friday,
May 3rd, 2024 at the SOCA office. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
SOCA reserves the right to determine the number of teams in each age group based upon on-time
applicants and order of receipt.
How many, and when are the games?
The tournament will use a two-day format. There will be a minimum of three games for each team. Games will be played on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. Participating teams must be prepared and willing to play at any time between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (possible later for older age groups) on both days. Sorry, no scheduling requests can be considered. The championships matches will be played on Sunday, May 29th.
Other Tournament Rules Highlights
- As this is a Recreational Tournament, all healthy and eligible players must play at least half of each game.
- All teams are expected to field full sized teams, for their age group. The requirement for an opponent to “play down” in order to keep both teams at even number is waived for tournament play.
- All SOCA teams must wear their current issued uniforms. No exceptions.
- Eyeglass hinges must be covered.
- Tournament officials reserve the right to verify the identification of all players prior to the start of each match. Unregistered players are not permitted.
Age Group Information
Age Group # of Players on Field Roster Max.* Game length
Under 10 7* 13* 2×25 min.
Under 12 9* 16* 2×30 min.
Under 15 11* 22* 2×35 min.
Under 19 11* 22* 2×40 min.
How much is the registration fee?
The fee rates for the tournament are:
- U10 Teams = $230
- U12, U15, and U19 Teams = $250
Make checks payable to: SOCA-Sunburn Tournament.
Full payment must accompany application.
Refunds & Cancellations
Refund requests received in writing prior to May 10, will be refunded in full. No refunds will be given after
May 10, except in the event of tournament cancellation.
If the tournament is cancelled, SOCA will pro-rate refunds.
