Key Information
Cost
- $400.00 USD per team
- Pay Before May 11, 2026 12:00 AM MST save $50.00
- 2 or more teams save $25.00 per team
- 4 or more teams save $75.00 per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by May 22, 2026 11:55 PM MST
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Aug 01, 2025
- Registration ends May 18, 2026 @ 11:55 PM
Required Background Checks
- Club Admin, Coach, Asst. Coach, Team Manager : Basic Package $18.00 USD
- Partnering with Protect Youth Sports
Date(s)
Location
Description
NextGen Showdown Presents: The Showcase
Dates: May 23–24, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Maricopa High School
Tournament Details:
- All teams and organizations welcome
- 5 v 5 format
- 3 Pool Play Games
- Single-Elimination Bracket
- 12-player roster max, 2 coaches max
- Age cutoff: 8/1/2025
- NFL Flag Rules
Awards Include:
- Custom Championship Rings
- MVP Recognition
- Division winners earn half bid for Syndicate’s Juneteenth Backyard Boogie on June 20th & 21st
Divisions:
Saturday:
· Boys: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
· Girls: 8U, 12U, HS
Sunday:
· Boys: 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U
· Girls: 10U, 14U
Note: Divisions may be combined if fewer than 3 teams register in a given category.
Registration:
- $400 per team
- Pay before May 11, 2026, save $50.00
- Registration Closes Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM
- Roster Lock Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:55 PM
Note: Registration deposits are non-refundable and teams must be paid in full by close of registration to be eligible to compete.
Multi-Team Discount:
· 2 or more teams save $25 per team
· 4 or more teams save $75 per team
Note: Teams must be registered in the same session for discounts to apply
Spectator Fees:
- $20 per person (ages 15 and older)
- Free for spectators 14 and under
Media Pass:
- $50 Media Pass (limited to one per team)
- Includes sideline access
Rosters & Player Verification:
- 12 player max roster + 2 coaches
- All rosters must be submitted through Zorts
- Zorts Card required for each coach and athlete
Tournament Policies:
- Players must participate in at least one pool play game to qualify for bracket play
- Players may not be rostered on more than one team within the same division
- Roster checks allowed; violations will result in forfeits
- Tournament format may be adjusted based on event size, field availability, or weather
Refund Policy:
All registration fees are non-refundable. If the event is postponed or canceled due to weather or safety concerns, teams will receive credit toward a future NextGen Showdown event.
Sport
Divisions
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Boy's 6U
- Must be 6 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 7U
- Must be 7 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 8U
- Must be 8 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 9U
- Must be 9 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 10U
- Must be 10 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 11U
- Must be 11 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 12U
- Must be 12 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 13U
- Must be 13 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 14u
- Must be 14 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Boy's 15U
- Must be 15 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 8U
- Must be 8 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 10U
- Must be 10 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 12U
- Must be 12 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 14U
- Must be 14 years of age as of 8/1/2025
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's HS
- Must be in High School
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
