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FEBRUARY 5-7

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Your journey to the USYF National Championships starts here! Compete against top-tier competition from the entire region and Canada.

Hosted by MFA and MIFFA

EXPERIENCE

More than competition; Friday is when the experience begins. See what’s happening all weekend along and get plugged in: Player Clinic, Coach Workshop, Semi-Pro Match, and more.

Train alongside and learn the mastery behind Masaki Iwamoto—Japan’s most decorated player ever.

• First Japanese player to play in Spain

• 10+ years professional career

• 10+ years on Japan’s Futsal National Team

• 10+ years coaching youth in Japan and consulting for F league teams

• PLAYER CLINIC

  Train with and learn from a legend in this one-of-a-kind experience, exploring the technical and tactical mastery behind Japan’s most decorated player.

  DETAILS

  • Date: Friday, February 6

  • Time: 7:15-8:30 PM

  • Location: MSA Sports Spot

  • Registration Fee: $40 per player (2017-211)

  • Registration: see below

• COACH CLINIC

  Join futsal legend Masaki Iwamoto, for an exclusive coach clinic. Gain insight into the technical and tactical aspects of the game. Develop your coaching directly from Japan’s most accomplished player, and expert in the game.

  DETAILS

  • Date: Friday, February 6

  • Time: 8:45-10:00 PM

  • Location: MSA Sports Spot

  • Fee: FREE for USYF Lake Shore Regional coaches!

  • RSVP: see below

• BALLERTV

  Don’t miss a moment—BallerTV will livestream matches throughout the weekend and feature top-quality highlight reels following the event.

  DETAILS

  • Match live streams can be accessed through the HTG standings and schedules page. Simply locate your match on the schedule and click the camera icon to the right to view.

  • Looking to showcase your talent? Connect with the BallerTV staff onsite to learn more about highlight reel opportunities.

• SEMI-PRO Men's GAME

  FFA takes on Capital Futsal in a men's NFPL Semi-Pro matchup—your team's Saturday night plans.

  DETAILS

  • Date: Saturday, February 7

  • Time: 7:30 PM

  • Location: MSA Woodland (2100 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508)

  • USYF Regionals Participants & Spectators get in FREE

REQUIREMENTS

The following items are mandatory for all registered teams to be completed by coaches / managers. Teams that do not meet these requirements will be deemed ineligible to compete.

All requirements must be completed by February 4th at 12:00 PM.

• PAYMENT

  • Payment must be completed online through HTG account.

    • Access HTG - CLICK HERE

  STEPS TO COMPLETE PAYMENT

  1. Login to HTG with username/password used to register team

  2. Select ‘My Sports’ in the dropdown in the upper right hand

  3. Select ‘Not Paid’ to the right of the team’s name

  4. Select ‘Make a Payment

  NOTE: For Club Directors/Admins looking to pay by one club check, please contact events@michiganfutbolacademy.com. Only approved circumstances by WMF staff will allow physical checks to be accepted.

• HTG ROSTER (PLAYER WAIVERS)

  This section must be completed online through HTG account. This is a requirement in addition to the ‘Online' Check-In’ requirement.

  STEPS TO COMPLETE

  • Login to HTG account - CLICK HERE

    • Use the email/password used to register the team

    • Select ‘My Sports’ in the dropdown in the upper right hand

    • Select the team under ‘My Teams’

  • To Enter HTG Roster…

    • Select ‘Manage’ next to ‘Players’ in the blue banner. Begin by adding players to the ‘Master Player List’. Select ‘Add Player’ & enter player information to create your Master Player List.

      • ***PLAYER PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPATING PLATER IN HTG.

    • After all players are entered in the Master Player List, assign them to the team.

    • From the ‘My Sports’ page, click on the team for which you want to add players. You will be taken to the ‘Team Detail’ page.

    • Click on the ‘Manage’ to the right of ‘Players’.

    • From your ‘Master Player List’, select the player to be added to the roster. They will appear in the “Players Assigned to the Team” list once selected.

    • Select ‘Save’ after all players are selected.

  • To Complete Player Waivers…

    • Once players are added to the ‘Players Assigned to Team’, an e-mail is automatically sent to the parent/guardian with instructions to complete the tournament waiver and USYF Player Fee.

    • Players are not approved to compete until the tournament waiver is accepted and the $15 for the USYF Player Fee is paid.

• PLAYER DOCUMENTS

  Player documents must be submitted for approval by the tournament admin through HTG online check-in.

  STEPS TO COMPLETE

  • Login to your account - CLICK HERE

  • Select ‘My Sports’ in the dropdown in the upper right hand

  • Scroll down to the section titled ‘Documents’

  • Select ‘Add Documents’

    • ONE .pdf file should be uploaded containing ALL player cards. Do not upload individual player documents.

  The following are required to be submitted via HTG Online Check-In for each competing player.

  • Accepted Player Documents (proof of age)

    • 2025-26 player card

    • Birth certificate with photo ID

    • Passport

  *NOTE: This section is for uploading proof of age for approval. Teams are required to check-in at the facility in person.

• COACH DOCUMENTS

  Every official adult member of the team who plans to be on the sidelines during games (coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, etc.) must complete the USYF Background Check process.

  All bench personnel must complete the following steps:

  1. Valid SafeSport Certificate

  2. USYF Background Check

     • MUST use full legal name (no shortened names)

     • The SafeSport certificate is required to be uploaded

  Once the Background check is submitted, USYF will receive a notfication of the pending approval. If there is an issue regarding the status of the background check, a WMF staff member will reach out to the email attached to the legal name in HTG. For your record, save a copy of the background check submission.

  COMPLETE SAFESPORT CERTIFICATE

  • For first time users, enroll in the free course - CLICK HERE

    • Full legal name must be used and match USYF Background Check

  • To access previous certificate or complete the refresher course - CLICK HERE

  COMPLETE USYF BACKGROUND CHECK

  • For current U.S. residents looking to complete the USYF Background Check - CLICK HERE

  • For international individuals (non-U.S. residents) looking to complete the Background Check Registration - CLICK HERE

    • If you do not have a Social Security number, you will need to complete an International Background check instead of a US Background check above. This process will typically take 4-6 weeks to complete so please plan accordingly.

  ***NOTE: Background checks completed prior (non-USYF Background Checks) are not accepted. All must be completed through the links above.

• TEAM CECK-IN

  Physical check-in is required at least 1 hour prior to your team’s first game. Teams who do not check-in will not receive player wristbands and roster card, and will be ineligible to compete.

  TEAM CHECK-IN DETAILS

  • Location: MSA Sport Spot | 3701 32nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

    • Only check-in location

  • Dates / Times:

    • Friday: 3-9:30 PM

    • Saturday: 7 AM-2 PM

  ***Teams are able to check-in any time within the time frames.

  ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • ALL requirements must be completed prior to check-in.

    • HTG Roster (Player Waivers)

    • Player photo in HTG roster

    • Approved Player Documents

    • Completed Background Check / SafeSport Certificate for all coaches

    • Payment

  • The Head Coach or Manager is required to check-in. Players do NOT need to be present

  • Wristbands will be given for all eligible players that must be worn all weekend.

  No exceptions will be made as this is a USYF Sanctioned tournament.

INFORMATION

• Information

  • Date: February 6-8, 2026

  • Locations:

    • Standard Division: Grand Rapids, MI

    • Silver Division: Grand Rapids, MI

  • Facility Addresses:

    • MSA Fieldhouse | 5435 28th St Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    • MSA Sport Spot | 3701 32nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

    • MSA Woodland | 2100 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

    • HSB, Inc. | 5625 Burlingame Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

  • Format

    • 3 game minimum guarantee

    • 24-minute halves

    • All matches played on new Sportcourt and newly finished hardwood

• DIVISIONS

  • U9 (2017) - U18 (2008) divisions offered for boys and girls.

  • Two registration options are available: Standard and Silver (non-qualifying).

  SILVER DIVISION

  The Silver Division (NQ) offers teams the full tournament experience in a competitive but non-qualifying format at a lesser price. All NQ divisions follow the same tournament and gameplay structure. Champions and finalists do not earn a bid to USYF Nationals. Medals are awarded.

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI

  • Level: Second-Tier elite

  • Non-qualifying division (champions do NOT earn a bid to USYF Nationals)

  STANDARD DIVISION

  The Standard Divisions serve as an official USYF Nationals Qualifier, hosted in Grand Rapids, MI. Elite teams from across the region will compete for their chance to secure a Nationals bid.

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI

  • Level: Elite

  • USYF National-Qualifier (champions earn a bid to USYF Nationals)

• Pricing

  • Standard Registration: $675 per team

  • Silver (NQ) Registration: $600 per team

• Additional

  • 1st and 2nd in each division will receive awards and earn a bid to USYF Nationals for the standard qualifying divisions (not Silver Divisions).

  • Admission is $10 for spectators 7 years of age and older. The wristband given at admission will be valid for each location all weekend. Coaches, managers, and competing players are free.

• Lodging

  US Youth Futsal has partnered with the industry’s leading sports housing company, Tournament Housing Services (THS).

  IMPORTANT NOTICE –Applications from out-of-town teams will not be accepted until a hotel booking is confirmed through our official housing partner, THS, by the registration deadline. We strongly encourage interested teams to proactively secure their accommodations well in advance of this deadline, as any unreserved rooms blocked for the tournament may be released to the general public approximately 3 weeks prior to the event. We also advise designating a single point of contact to manage the team’s accommodations efficiently.

  The first games could take place as early as 2:00 PM on Friday and the last games could take place as late as Sunday 9:00 PM start time. All out-of-town teams will need to book a Friday and Saturday night stay in order to participate in the event.

• RULES

  Please view the full WMF rules below.

  IMPORTANT - Parent and Spectator Conduct

  Parent and spectator misconduct will not be tolerated during any futsal tournament games. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their team’s supporters, including parents and spectators.

  If inappropriate behavior occurs, the following steps will be taken:

  1. First Offense: The referee will issue a verbal warning to the offending team’s coach.

  2. Second Offense: The referee may issue a caution (yellow card) to the coach.

  3. Third Offense: The referee may eject the coach (red card) from the match.

  If a team does not have a remaining registered coach on the bench following an ejection, the team will forfeit the match.

  We expect all parents and spectators to maintain a positive and respectful environment that promotes sportsmanship and the spirit of competition.