Summer Smash (APEX Regional #1)
Football (5v5 Flag) Tournament - August 21, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $550.00 USD per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Aug 01, 2026 11:55 PM EDT or incur a $10.00 USD late fee
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Aug 01, 2026
- Registration ends Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Extras
| Media Pass ($5 Discount) | $25.00 | (limit 2 per team) |
Date(s)
Location
Description
Date:
August 22nd, 2026
Location:
515 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
(OUTDOOR FIELDS)
Details:
Open to ALL teams and organizations
Please visit our website for complete tournament structure and rules: islandelitesports.com/apex
NFL FLAG RULES
NFL FLAG DIVISIONS
3 Pool Play Games + Playoffs & Championships
Two 12 - Minute Halves + 1 Minute Halftime
NO Overtime in Pool Play
NFL FLAG Rulebook
Girls: 8U/10U/12U/14U/HS
Coed: 8U/10U/12U/14U
Top Gun: Elite Competition
Comp Division: Strong Tournament Teams
Open Divisions: New & Developing Teams
PLEASE NOTE: Comp & Open Divisions will be one division for pool play, and if there are enough teams, they will split into Comp & Open for playoffs.
Teams are expected to sign up for the appropriate division based on their skill. If a team is determined to be playing down, or “sandbagging”, they will be moved to a higher skill division without notice. Please visit the Island Elite Sports website for full tournament information & rules.
Age Cutoff 8/1/2026
SHRUUMZ POPPERS ALLOWED
Entry Fees:
$550 per team per division
$100 deposit to secure your spot
Prizes:
Top Gun winners receive a FULL PAID BID to APEX Nationals
Comp winners receive a HALF PAID BID to APEX Nationals
Open winners receive a BID to APEX Nationals.
ALL WINNERS receive championship rings, MVP awards, and coaches awards.
Eligibility:
Age cutoff 8/1/2026.
Rosters are limited to 12 players and 2 coaches. All players will need a valid Zorts players card. All Coaches will need a Zorts Coaches card and background check. Coaches and players must sign all waivers and show as eligible to participate.
Rules: 5v5 NFL FLAG Rulebook
Equipment:
All teams MUST use the correct size football
8U + 10U - Pee Wee or Larger
12U - Junior and larger
14U + HS - Youth or Larger
CASHLESS POLICY:
Island Elite Sports is now a CASHLESS tournament series. ALL in-person payments must be made using a credit or debit card. We also accept tap payments. Thank you for your support.
Refund Policy:
Island Elite Sports has a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee for any reason. If a refund is warranted (determined by the Island Elite Sports Administration), it will be the amount you paid, less any processing or credit card fees. In the unusual circumstance where your team is unable to play due to injuries, illness etc., we are happy to provide a credit to a future Island Elite Sports Tournament in 2025/2026 for the amount minus the deposit, if we receive written notification two weeks prior to the tournament. In the unforeseeable scenario that we are impacted by COVID-19 or other virus-related events, including but not limited to, a mandatory quarantine and/or shut-down of “non-essential” businesses, we will be offering a credit to a future Island Elite Sports Event.
THANK YOU for registering for the Island Elite Sports Tournament! Looking forward to seeing you on the field for a day of FAST. FUN. FLAG. Below is some important information for the Tournament.
Points of Contact:
Tournament Office: 347-282-2847
Email: tournaments@islandelitesports.com
Website: www.islandelitesports.com
Sport
Divisions
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Girl's HS (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's HS (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 14U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 14U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 12U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 12U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 10U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 10U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 8U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Girl's 8U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 14U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 14U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 12U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 12U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 10U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 10U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 8U (Top Gun)
- Elite teams looking to play the best of the best. Full Paid Bid to APEX Nationals for winners.
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
-
Coed 8U (Comp/Open)
- Comp: Strong Tournament Teams. Open: New & Developing Teams. Comp Winners - Half Paid Bid, Open Winners - Bid to APEX Nationals
- Min Athletes: 5
- Max Athletes: 12
Constraints
- Athletes may only play for a single team
