Jimmy Melia Invitational Challenge
The Jimmy Melia Invitational Challenge is a tournament played in between Christmas and the New Year in Fort Worth.
2023 dates will be December 29-30-31st with the 31st of December ending by 3-4pm and for out of town teams they will be completed in the morning so teams can get back to their town for NYE events.
We have partnered with Fort Worth Youth SA to offer the beautiful area of Fort Worth and their soccer fields and Gateway all weather fields for this tournament.
This tournament has added 7v7 and 4v4 this year
Places will be extremely limited.
Group games will be played from 8am last game kick off being
Age brackets:
Deadline for registration Midnight December 20th 2023
Call 254.220.3284 for more information
Jimmy Melia Challenge Invitational Information
Location: Benbrook & West Side Parks Ft. Worth
Tournament Director: Antony Penna
Home Association: Fort Worth YSA
Dates: December 29-30-31 2023
Register: Registration Link
Forms: Medical / Guest Player / Hosting Form Youth / Hosting Form Adult/Adding Guest Players to GotSoccer/Medical Release Certification
Past Results: 2022
Teams Applied: 2023
Schedules: 2023
Field Layout:
Benbrook Soccer Park
Gateway Soccer Park
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123
Jimmy Melia Challenge Invitational Information
| Age Group | Group Game Times | Finals | Finals Decider on tie | Max Roster | On field |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12U (11v11) | 30 minute halves | 35 Minute halves | Penalties | 18 | 11 |
| 13|14U | 30 Minute halves | 35 Minute halves | Penalties | 18 | 11 |
| 15|16U | 30 Minute halves | 35 Minute halves | Penalties | 22 | 11 |
| 17-19U | 30 Minute halves | 35 Minute halves | Penalties | 22 | 11 |
