Elite Prodigy | Battle on the Bay
Football (Tackle) Tournament - November 27 to November 28, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $0.00 USD per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibility requirements by Nov 24, 2026 12:00 AM CST
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Aug 01, 2026
- Registration ends Nov 10, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
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Description
ELITE PRODIGY PRESENTS: BATTLE ON THE BAY
Join us November 27–29, 2026 for a Thanksgiving Weekend youth tackle football experience on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama.
BATTLE ON THE BAY brings youth football programs together from across the Gulf Coast and surrounding region for a weekend built around competition, community, family and giving back.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
• 8U • 10U • 12U
• REC + D1/Open Divisions
• 2-Game Guarantee
• Unlimited Weight
• 16–30 Player Rosters
• Limited to 24 Teams
• Live Coverage by Elite Prodigy Media
TEAM REGISTRATION IS FREE
In lieu of a traditional team registration fee, participating teams will contribute $10 per rostered player, with 100% of those contributions going to charity as part of the Battle on the Bay community initiative.
EVENT WEEKEND
Friday, November 27 — Team Check-In + Opening Games
Saturday, November 28 — Tournament Games + Community Experience
Sunday, November 29 — Championship Sunday
Registered teams will receive additional information regarding roster verification, eligibility, tournament rules, schedules and check-in as the event approaches.
Space is intentionally limited for the inaugural event. Once 24 teams are accepted, registration will close.
BATTLE ON THE BAY
Football. Family. Community.
Gulf Coast. Built Different.
Sport
Divisions
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7u to 8u Rec
- Original 2026 regular-season roster required. No pickup or guest players.” For D1/Open: “Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Tournament age eligibility rules apply.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
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7u to 8u D1/ All Star
- Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Players must meet Elite Prodigy tournament age eligibility requirements. Players may play up, but may not play down.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
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9u to 10u Rec
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- Original 2026 regular-season roster required. No pickup or guest players.” For D1/Open: “Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Tournament age eligibility rules apply.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
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11u to 12u Rec
- Original 2026 regular-season roster required. No pickup or guest players.” For D1/Open: “Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Tournament age eligibility rules apply.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
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9u to 10u D1/All Star
- Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Players must meet Elite Prodigy tournament age eligibility requirements. Players may play up, but may not play down.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
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11u to 12u D1/All Stars
- Open/select/all-star teams permitted. Players must meet Elite Prodigy tournament age eligibility requirements. Players may play up, but may not play down.
- Min Athletes: 16
- Max Athletes: 30
