TAPIN MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT
DATES: MAY 23-26, 2025
As one of the largest Memorial Day Tournaments in New England, the Tapin Memorial Day Tournament is expected to host over 600+ teams, representing the MLS Next, GA, NAL, ECNL, USYS National League & NECSL in 2025.
With state-of-the-art facilities across Massachusetts, the Tapin Memorial Day Tournament & Showcase is designed to provide teams of all ages with an amazing holiday weekend and the opportunity to experience the best competition New England has to offer. Matches will be played at Fruit Street, NEFC Park Mendon, YMCA Hopkinton, Medway High School, UP Sports Complex, Lovell Field, BB&N school (Cambridge), Fessenden school, Weymouth High school, Acton Boxboro, The Edge Bedford, Belmont St Fields East Bridgewater), Woburn HS, Minuteman, Mt Ida, Lynnfield HS, Rivergreen & Madeleine English (Everett), Hillside.
Our Showcase event is hosted at one primary location, making it the perfect opportunity for players to highlight their abilities in front of coaches of nationally recognized NCAA D1, D2 and D3 college programs.
We are excited to host vendors on site to enhance the tournament experience, including Fine Designs, our tournament apparel provider. For teams that will require hotel accommodations, all bookings must be made through our event housing service, Halpern Travel.
Questions? Contact steve@tapinsports.com
FORMAT
Open to Boys and Girls Divisions U8-U19. All teams are guaranteed 3 games.
U8-U10: 25 Minute Halves
U11-U12: 30 Minute Halves
U12 (11v11): 35 Minute Halves
U13-U14: 35 Minute Halves
U15-U19: 40 Minute Halves
Please click here for an overview of all event rules.
FEATURES
The Bolts are proud to provide veteran tournament management for the Tapin Memorial Day Tournament and have made it a priority to host games at the best facilities in Massachusetts. Games will be officiated by top quality referees from US Officials. Matches will all be played with an Athletic Trainer nearby on-site.
We are excited to host vendors on site to enhance the tournament experience, including Fine Designs, our tournament apparel provider. For teams that will require hotel accommodations, all bookings must be made through our event housing service, Halpern Travel.
IMPORTANT DATES
· Registration Deadline - April 15th
*The Bolts provide discounts for clubs sending 10+ teams to the event
· Bracket Release - April 22nd
· Initial Schedule Release - May 3rd
· Final Schedule - May 9th
Registration
Teams representing MLS Next, NAL, ECNL, ECRL, Elite 64, Girls Academy, Northeast Academy and NECSL have already committed!
Tournament Fees:
U10 and Younger - $995
U11-12 - $1095
U13-15 - $1195
U16+ - $1295
REFEREES
We are continuously working with US Officials, State Referee Committees and other competitive soccer leagues in our region to support the recruitment of new referees.
Becoming a soccer referee is a great opportunity to stay involved with the game and provides the opportunity to build confidence, leadership and accountability.
If you’d like to work as a Taping Memorial Day Tournament Referee, please reach out to USOfficials@gmail.com