The Youth Academy Tournament series is a partnership between ASA and ASA sanctioned tournaments to offer Academy level 4v4 tiers within the event that will be cost effective, convenient for families and experience driven. The Youth Academy Tournament Series is separate from ASA Youth Academy events, however these tournaments included in the series will create the best experience to academy teams, families, and clubs. Events within the series will follow the guidelines listed below.
The guidelines are.
1. $150 total cost
2. Two games guaranteed in the same day.(tournament discretion which day Saturday or Sunday)
3. No scores kept; no scores posted.
September
Cactus Kick Off
RSLAZ North
September 18-20
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Kathy Belles
October
Phx Heat Cup
RSL – West Valley / Arizona FC
Dates: Oct 2-4
Ages: U6- U19
Tournament Director
Lindsey Kelly
Arsenal Challenge
Arizona Arsenal SC
October 9-11
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Jake Zimmerman
The Fiesta Cup
FC Arizona
October 16-18
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Amanda Shaffer
Rush Cup
Phoenix Rush
October 29- Nov 1
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Devin Marshall
November
Kick For The Cure
ASA/AZ Soccer Events
November 6-8
Age Groups: U7-U18
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey
AZ Select Clubs Showcase
RSLAZ Southern AZ
November 6-8
Age Groups: U7-U18
Tournament Director
Kathy Belles
Heritage Cup
Arizona Soccer Club
November 12-15
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Amanda Shaffer
December
Salvation Army Christmas Angel
ASA/AZ Soccer Events
December 4-6
Age Groups: U7-U17
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey
Holiday Classic
RSLAZ South
December 11-13
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Kathy Belles
January
CCV Star’s Champions Cup
CCV Stars
January 15-17
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Randy Karg
Sandsharks Invitational
North Scottsdale Soccer Club
January 15-17
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey
AZ Soccer Clash
Phoenix Premier FC
January 22-24
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Ramiz Sabljic
February
Desert Classic
SC del Sol
February 5-7
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Matt Evans
Jacob’s Classic
RSLAZ Southern AZ
February 12-14
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Scott Heath & Detlef Lange
Presidents Day Tournament 2026
SC del Sol
February 13-16
Age Groups: U12-U19
Tournament Director
Pete Leebrook / Matt Evans
Arizona College Showcase
Boys Weekend RSLAZ North
February 26-28
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Kathy Belles
March
Ostrich Festival
RSLAZ South
March 5-7
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Kathy Belles
Copper State Challenge
Arizona Soccer Club
March 18-21
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Mike Briseno
April
Yavapai All Boys
Yavapai SC
April 2-4
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey
Rivalries Cup
AZ Arsenal SC
April 9-11
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Jake Zimmerman
Yavapai All Girls
Yavapai SC
April 9-11
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey
School Out for Summer
ASA / AZ Soccer Events
April 16-18
Age Groups: U7-U19
Tournament Director
Chris McConkey