Since inception in 1990, the Challenge Cup has been a regular stop for many of Ontario's top club teams. Indeed, The tournament has grown substantially each year. The key factors that keep teams coming back are easily identified: outstanding facilities & fields situated in a beautiful beachfront park, a chance for the whole family to get away to cottage country, on-site camping, the charm of Peterborough, and, of course, a quality soccer event. The 2009 tournament expects to be the best Challenge Weekend yet. Apply Today!

The tournament is sponsored by: Ricart Trophies and Screen Printing, Admiral/Soccer Plus International, and the Peterborough City Soccer Club.

Format

9 Divisions are being offered in each age level from U10 through U18, 4-16 teams in each age group. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. To avoid disappointment please apply early.

The tournament schedule will be posted the Sunday before the tournament weekend.

Round Robin Format with pools of 4 teams where possible. The top team from each group will advance to the Championship Round. Championship are single knock-out competitions.

Please Note:

• U10 teams will play 7 vs 7, U11s will play 9 vs 9. However, the tournament classification is Youth Competitive. This means that all U10 competitive teams can participate, even if your team will be playing with fewer players than you normally do.
• U10 teams will play 2 x 20 minute games.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the format of play due to unforeseen circumstances.

Dates of upcoming tournaments: 

• Weekend 1 (U10-U18 Girls): June 5 - June 6, 2010
• Weekend 2 (U10-U18 Boys): June 19 - June 20, 2010

All Award Presentations will be held, following the end of the championship game, at the soccer activity centre at Eastgate Memorial Park or the pavillion in Beavermead Park.

Parking

Parking bylaws are enforced at all times on Ashburnham Drive and the parking lot at Beavermead Park. The entrance to the Beavermead campgrounds should not be used. No parking near the bridge. Please check all signs before you park.

Parking for Eastgate 3 is at Eastgate Memorial Park on Ashburnham Drive, then follow the path to the field.

Emergency Numbers

Police/Ambulance: 911

Civic Hospital/Emergency: 743-2121 (Check Map for directions)

Registration

• Entry Fee (Payable to P.C.S.A Challenge Tournament, no post dated cheques, please):
  • U10 : $325 Canadian Funds
  • U11 and up: $350 Canadian Funds

• Closing date:
  • Girls' tournament: May 24, 2010
  • Boys' tournament closing date: June 7, 2010

• Registration is 6:00pm to 9:00pm Friday night at Eastgate park, or 1 hour before your first game on Saturday, 11 am at the latest. All Registration is at Eastgate Park.