All Teams Are Welcome to The 25th Anniversary
of The
The "Vail Kick It 3v3 Cup"
Vail, Colorado
July 27-28, 2024
July 26th Evening Check In Event in Arrabelle Square Starting at 6pm - 7:30PM
Important Links:
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Field Map (Coming Friday)
EVENT ITENERARY
Friday, July 26th
Check In
While we have no games being played on Friday, we will be having some very fun events at and after check in at the Arrabelle Square:
Location:
The Arrabelle at Vail Square
675 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657
There will be a cash bar (that takes credit cards only) outside and the ability to order food from the restaurant just inside the hotel.
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6:00-7:30 pm - Check In at Arrabelle Square
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Soccer Ball Juggling Contest With Prizes- Bring your soccer boots and your favorite ball to juggle! We will divide into age groups. We will have prizes for winners.
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Will be Divided by Age Group-NOT Gender
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3 Types of Juggling
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Tricks and Creative Juggling - Winners Decided by Crowd and Judges
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Highest Number of juggles feet only - below the height of your head
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Highest number of juggles using any body parts
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Times:
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Round 1: 6:15 to 7pm
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Finals 8:00-8:30pm
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7:00pm to 10:00PM Enjoy Live Music and even shake your booty a bit with Colorado 90s band, Millennial Romance.
Saturday, July 27th
Games start at 9am and will go to approximately 3pm.
Sunday, July 28th
Games start at 9am and will go to approximately 3pm.
Awards will be handed out to players
PREPARATION FOR THE EVENT
Step 1 - Please double check that you registered for the correct tournament.
Step 2 - Please make sure you registered for the right birth year-we go by birth year with our divisions, NOT "U12", "U13", etc., because those age divisions change during the summer
Step 3 - Make sure you registered with the right gender for your team. We have had some teams accidentally register for the wrong gender, and not discover it until the final schedules came out.
Step 4 - IMPORTANT DOCS & REGISTRATION
Click Here for Roster / Waiver (if you are unable to utilize the app)
Click Here for Tournament Docs and Resources
Click Here for SQWAD App download (best for tracking tournament games, schedule and updates. : Apple Android
Click Here for FAQs Regarding TheSqwad Registration App
Unable to sign Team Waiver, be validated or upload documentation online? No worries at all! Just bring your roster / waiver and proof of age to the Kick It HQ tent before your first game.
Step 5 - IMPORTANT DATES & INFO
Tournament Location: Google Maps/Directions Link
Ford Fields
530 S Frontage Rd E
Vail, CO 81657
Tournament Time: 9:00am-3pm
Step 6 - GAME SCHEDULES
Schedules: will be posted by Thursday night two days prior to tournament play (download the SQWAD app for schedules)
The best way to see the schedule and follow your team during the tournament is by downloading our FREE SQWAD APP. Apple Android
Link to Online Game Schedule For Non-App Users
Additional information and welcome notes will continue to be posted and sent as the tournament approaches.
We wish you and your team the best of luck at the Kick It 3v3 Cup!
THE ROAD TO VAIL BEGINS NOW
Early Bird Registration by June 24th: $395
Standard Registration Fee June 25-30, 2024: $450.00 Per Team
Late Registration Fee July 11-22: $495
Registration Deadline: Monday July 22nd, 2024 11:59 PM
The highest 3v3 tournament in the nation! All games are played at an elevation of 8,000 feet or above. Nestled in Colorado's Vail Valley, Ford Park and the Vail Athletic Fields host the "Vail Kick It 3v3 Cup". From great dining and recreation to beautiful Rocky Mountain views, this event brings in more than 200 teams to compete. Kick It and the Town of Vail are teaming up for the 34th anniversary of the Kick It 3v3 National Soccer Tour as we continue to bring you one of the best soccer tournaments on the planet.
Any teams can play at Vail, and this is Regional Event for National Championship Qualification:
Link to National Qualifications in Florida
Who Can Play?: This tournament is open to all players ages 5-Adult!
Minimum 3 players, Maximum 6 players/ team
Game Times: Game times will vary by age/division, and will be played between 9a and 6p each day.
Format: Pool Play and Playoffs in Most Divisions
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Two 12 minute half games
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Most teams play 4-7 games
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One ref per field
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No goalies
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Create your own fun team name
Each Player Receives
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Minimum of 4 games
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Awards for every player on the top 3 teams in each division
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Chance to win great prizes at on-site contests
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Opportunity to sample merchandise from our sponsors
SCHEDULE
Friday – 7/26/2024
Team Check-In
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Team Check In at The Arrabelle Hotel
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Live Music Friday Night Outside The Arabbelle From 6:30-9:30 With 90s Band Millennial Romance
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All teams are required to check-in and provide proof of age for each player at the tournament headquarters.
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Kick It giveaways will be received at this time
Saturday – 7/27/2024
Pool Play Games
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Saturday games will run approximately from 8 am - 4pm. All teams will have games.
Sunday – 7/28/2024
Playoff Games
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Sunday games will run approximately from 8 am - 4 pm. All teams will have games.
Kick It Awards Ceremony
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Kick It 3v3 will present awards to the top 3 teams in each division.
Team Check In: If you cannot check in Friday evening, then you will need to check in on site approximately 30 minutes before their first match.
Parking: There is ample free parking in the town of Vail, however there is very limited parking at the fields. It is recommended to leave your car at your hotel or parking garage. Free shuttles are located throughout Vail to take you to Ford Park and Vail Athletic Fields.
Please use this link to view transportation / parking options offered in Vail:
http://www.vaileventparking.com/
Team Level/Classification Guidelines:
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Register your team in the birth year of the oldest player on the team, no exceptions.
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Girls may play on Boys Teams, However, Boys may not play on Girls teams. Girls Teams may enter Boys divisions, However, Boys teams May NOT enter Girls divisions.
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15-18 Year olds will register as High School, 19 and older are to be classified as Adult Teams unless individual age groups are offered.
Team Registration Documents:
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Waiver
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Online in The Sqwad App, or...
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Special Schedule Requests:
Most events are able to accommodate ]schedule requests such as a league game, travel time, or player availability (For example: Team has a 9:00 a.m. club match and cannot play until Noon, Your schedule may be 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). Please contact your Event Director with questions regarding your circumstances. We try to accommodate all coaching and schedule requests up to 2 teams, but we cannot guarantee this especially in playoff rounds. Please bring coaching help if you have more than one team. Coaching conflicts that cannot be resolved are not a valid reason for withdrawal from the event and there will be no refunds for this reason. Conflicts AFTER schedules have been created will NOT be honored.
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FAQ
How do I qualify for Vail?
Every and all teams qualify to play at Vail
There are two divisions available:
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OPEN division (open divisions may be split into Gold and Silver brackets and seeding is based on team rankings and stats).
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Elite Division (teams can choose this division if they want to qualify for the National Championship and want tot play against the other best teams).
Should we plan to bring our tents like most venues?
Please feel free to bring tents and shade to the event.
Will there be food alternatives/vendors available in close proximity?
Ford Fields will have concessions. There are many food options in Vail Village and Lionshead. Ford Fields also be restrooms onsite.
Is this a stay-to-play tournament?
This is NOT a stay-to-play tournament. We do recommend using our Official Housing Partner - Traveling Teams - for all your housing needs! Click the logo below to get started!
What other activities are there for the families staying in Vail?
Timberline Rafting and Jeep Tours
https://timberlinetours.com/book-now/
Zip Adventures of Vail
https://www.zipadventures.com/
"We offer a group discount when booking 8 or more people. You can call or book online. We'd love to have y'all!"
Turtle Tubing
How is parking?
There is ample free parking in the town of Vail, however there is very limited parking at the fields. It is recommended to leave your car at your hotel or parking garage. Free shuttles are located throughout Vail to take you to Ford Park and Vail Athletic Fields. Please use this link to view transportation / parking options offered in Vail: http://www.vaileventparking.com/