Summer 2026 4th of July Classic Hosted by Athlete Apparel 4U
Football (5v5 Flag) Tournament - July 4 to July 5, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $400.00 USD per team
- Registration ends Jun 28, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Date(s)
Location
Description
AA4U 4th of July Classic 

July 4th–5th, 2026 | Pathways Park
4475 Sunbury Rd Columbus, OH 43219
Hosted by Athlete Apparel 4U
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
5v5 Flag Football
2 Games Pool Play → Single Elimination Bracket
3 Game Minimum Guaranteed
5v5 Rules (click link to view)
Event Rules (click to view)
Seeding Based On:
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Record
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Point Differential
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Points Allowed
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Points Scored
TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Pathways Park
4475 Sunbury Rd Columbus, OH 43219
AWARDS
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Championship Rings

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Team Trophy
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Championship Team Photo

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MVP Awards
DIVISIONS
Saturday (July 4th – Boys/Coed)
6U | 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U | High School
- Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) 8u
- Min Athletes: 20
- Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) 10u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) 12u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) 14u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Boy's Football (5v5 Flag) High School Division (HS)
- Max Athletes: 20
Sunday (July 5th – Girls Only)
6U | 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U | High School
- Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) 8u
- Min Athletes: 20
- Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) 10u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) 12u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) 14u
- Max Athletes: 20
- Girl's Football (5v5 Flag) High School Division (HS)
- Max Athletes: 20
Entry Fee: $400 per team
REGISTRATION
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Register via Zortsports
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Limited spots available
Contact: 419-509-3219
IG: @athleteapparel4u
REQUIREMENTS
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All players must complete waiver before participation
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Team rosters must be submitted before event day
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Roster are due June 28th
WRISTBANDS
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Required for all players & coaches
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Must be worn at all times
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Lost wristbands may require replacement
SCHEDULES
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Released 2–3 days before event
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Subject to change
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Will be shared via link + social media
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
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Arrive at least 30 minutes early
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Check in before first game
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Teams must provide:
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Uniforms
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Flags
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Football
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EXTRAS AT THE EVENT
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Foam Pit (Waiver Required)
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Vendors & Food Trucks
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Music & Community Fun
Reminder
All players, coaches, and spectators must show respect.
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No outside food/drinks on fields
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Teams must clean sidelines
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Respect facility at all times
- Mouthguards strongly recommended
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No fighting or arguing
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No drugs, alcohol, or weapons
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Unsportsmanlike behavior = removal
Sport
Divisions
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6u to 17u