Welcome

Soccer

 

Thank you for your interest in the St. Patrick’s Indoor Soccer Tournament. This adult tournament provides the opportunity to test your skills against the best of the best. Not 18 yet? Don’t fret! The Ocean City Indoor Cup offers tournament play for teams 10-18. Younger divisions play February 7-9 (2006 – 2010) and the older divisions play February 21-23 (2002 – 2005). These tournaments will offer the same, exciting indoor soccer action before everyone heads outdoors for the spring season. We are also offering the action packed Futsal Classic tournament for ages 10 – 18 the weekend of January 10-12.

The St. Patrick’s Indoor Soccer Tournament is bringing back the popular Over 30 Division for both men and women. These exciting divisions will play the same weekend as the Co-Rec Division, February 28- March 1. We will also have our top flight event, the Men’s and Women’s Divisions, March 13-15.

 

February 28 – March 1, 2020

Adult Co-Rec (18+)

Men’s Over 30

Women’s Over 30

 

March 13-15, 2020

Men’s (18+)

Women’s (18+)

 

 

TEAM ENTRY FEE:  $400 non-refundable fee must accompany team entry form.

Registration Deadline: February 19, 2020 or when the tournament fills whichever is first

Mail to:  200-125th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

Attn:  St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament

Checks Payable to:  The Town of Ocean City, Fax to:  410-250-5409, E-Mail to:  [email protected]

Results

2020 St. Pat’s Tournament Results

Driving Directions

From the West (Baltimore, DC, etc.):
Take US 50 East to MD 90 East. MD 90 ends at Coastal Hwy in Ocean City. Go North on Coastal Hwy until 123rd Street. Turn left on 123rd Street. Go West 1 block and turn right on Jamaica Ave. The facility is on your right.

From the North (DE):
Take Hwy. 1 through Fenwick Island and into Ocean City. Once you enter Ocean City you are now on Coastal Hwy. Continue south until you get to 127th Street. Turn right on 127th Street. Go West 1 block and turn left on Jamaica Ave. The facility is on your right.

F.A.Q.

How do I register?

The registration period is

I sent in my forms, when will I find out if my team is in the tournament?

Teams are notified of their status with five business days.  An email will be sent to the Team Manager/Coach that is listed on the registration form.  If you have a question about your status please email us.

How many games do we get for $400?

This is a three game guarantee tournament. Each team plays 2 pool play games for seeding purposes and then is placed into a single elimination bracket. Teams may play as many as 7 games to win their division championship.

Does the $400 fee include referee fees?

Yes, the $400 registration fee includes your entry and all referee fees.

Where should we stay in Ocean City?

The Clarion Resort Fontainbleau Hotel is out host hotel. They are located at 100th Street and Coastal Highway, just 25 blocks from the tournament site. They have special tournament rates available, just call 1-800-638-2100. Don’t forget to mention that you are playing in the St. Patrick’s Indoor Soccer Tournament!

How many players are on the floor?

Games in the West Gym are 6 v 6 (including the goalkeeper).  Games in the East Gym are 5v5 (including the goalkeeper).

 

What shoes should my players wear?

Since both gyms have hard floors it is recommended that all players wear court shoes (for example Sambas). Turf shoes are NOT recommended. In fact many players find that they slip a great deal when wearing turf shoes.

What is the roster size and when is the roster due?

There is a strict 18-player roster cap with NO exceptions. Also a team is limited to only 2 coaches in the bench area.  Additional coaches will be ejected and the team will serve a 5-minute major penalty. Rosters should be submitted with your registration, but final rosters are due at check-in and no later than 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled game.

What are the age restrictions?

In the Co-Rec, Men’s, and Women’s divisions all players must be at least 18 years of age prior to the first day of the tournament.  For the Over 30 Divisions players must turn 30 years of age or older by December 31, 2019.

How many teams are in the tournament?

The number of teams varies each year and for each division.  Most divisions have anywhere from 9 to 18 teams.

When will my first game be played?

We understand that most teams will be traveling over two hours to participate in the tournament.  For the Adult tournaments all teams should anticipate playing at least one game on Friday and that game could be as early as 12 noon.  This all depends on the total number of entries in the weekend.

When are game schedules published?

Game schedules are released as soon as they are ready.  Look for them on the website approximately ten days prior to your tournament weekend.

Do you accept visiting officials?

We do not accept visiting officials.  For our tournaments we contract with the Harford Sports Officials Association and the Maryland Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association to provide the highest quality officials possible.  Most of our officials work NCAA games at various levels.  In addition we have had MLS and FIFA referees work for us in the past.

How big are the fields?

The West Gym is approximately 140′ x 100′ with an eight foot high dasher wall and a Sport Court plastic tile floor.

The East Gym is approximately 110′ x 95′ with a four foot high dasher wall and a Mondo rubber floor.

Do you sell official tournament apparel?

The OC Rec Boosters sell official tournament apparel during the weekends.  They will be selling short and long sleeve tournament t-shirts.

Do you have a concession stand?

Yes, our concession stand opens 15 minutes prior to the first game and stays open until at least 9pm.