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St. Paddy’s Day Invitational

March 15th & 16th, 2025 (Friday night games optional)

This March event located in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida at the Premier Sports Campus is the perfect St. Paddy’s Day weekend event for U9 - U19 competitive youth soccer teams. With a pristine training ground featuring more than 30 fields, easy highway access, and quality teams this event has it all. The 2024 event hosted 135 teams!

Tournament Director:

Ryan Morgan, ryan@smcsoccer.com, 804-443-7207

*For teams registering after Jan 15th, only credit card payments will be accepted

*For teams registering after Jan 15th, only credit card payments will be accepted

Three Reasons To Play Here!

Location, Facilities & Amenities

All games will be played at the beautiful Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Premier Sports Campus has been the host of top-level events including the Sarasota Cup and Nike International Friendlies. 30+ pristine fields all at 1 location, we are ready for your team!

Club Discounts

The St. Paddy’s Day Invitational offers discounts to clubs sending 10+ teams. Contact ryan@smcsoccer.com to find out about this discount as well as other perks your club can receive.

Professional Tournament Management Company

Soccer Management Company (SMC) has managed tournaments since 2013. In 2025, SMC will run over 50 different events across 10+ states. SMC has the experience and expertise to provide your team with the quality event you are looking for.

What Makes This Event Unique

130+ teams attend
All games at 1 complex!
U9-U19 1st and 2nd place awards
Athletic Trainers on site
Assigned by quality referee assignor
Vendors on-site for experience-driven elements
Experienced tournament management
Priority scheduling for coaches with 2 teams
Referee Fees Included in Entry Fee

Book Here!

This is a STAY TO PLAY tournament. All non-commuting teams participating in the tournament MUST (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.

Please call HBC Event Services at +1(505)346-0522 and/or support@hbceventservices.com if you have any questions and/or have any special hotel requests.

Important Links

The info you need!

Rules

Online Checkin Instructions

2025 Applied Teams - Coming Soon

2024 Accepted Teams

2025 Accepted Teams - Coming Feb 24!

2025 Brackets - Coming Feb 26

2025 Schedules - Coming Mar 4!

2024 Field Map - Coming Mar 4!

Scheduling Request Form

FYSA Sanctioning Form

Things To Do In Sarasota Florida

Calendar of Events

Important dates to know!

Early Registration Deadline - January 15

Registration Deadline - February 14

Payment Deadline - February 24

Accepted Teams Posted - February 24

Brackets Posted - February 26

Scheduling Request Form Deadline - February 28

Deadline to purchase Event Cancellation Insurance - February 28

Schedules Posted - March 4

Online Check-In Deadline - March 5

St. Paddy's Day Invitational - March 14-16

Tournament Fields

Premier Sports Campus

5895 Post Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

2024 Field Map - CLICK HERE

What is the Tournament Refund Policy

CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT REFUND POLICY

How much does it cost to attend?

U9-U10: $525 before 1/15, $575 after 1/15

U11-U12: $625 before 1/15, $675 after 1/15

U13-U14: $725 before 1/15, $775 after 1/15

U15-U19: $775 before 1/15, $825 after 1/15

How do I register?

Click here to register!

Registration is through the new GotSport system.

When is the deadline to register?

Early Registration Deadline – Jan 15

Registration Deadline – Feb 14

Do I have to pay right when I register?

No, you do not have to pay right when you register. At the end of the registration, you will have the option to pay by credit card or pay by check. Payment Deadline is February 26th

If you need time to collect money from your parents, choose to pay by check to reserve your spot and pay later. All payments must be completed by Feb 24 to ensure your spot in this event.

Where can I send a check for my team?

Please make checks payable to Soccer Management Company and send to:

Soccer Management Company
ATTN: St. Paddys Day Inv
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117

Where can I find birth year & age group information?

U9-U19 Boys and Girls teams

When will brackets and schedules be released?

Brackets will be released on 2/26. Schedules will be released on 3/4.

*dates subject to change

How does team check-in work?

Team Check-In is completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is 3/6. Click here!

Interested In Refereeing This Event?

We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact Berk Gumus for more information! Email: berk.gumus@hotmail.com, Phone: 813-730-2434