Welcome

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Welcome -

The March Madness Turf Series offers teams high-quality pre-season, full-field turf competition in a flexible, non-traditional format. Instead of a single tournament weekend, teams can self-schedule friendly matches across any of the four weekends in March.

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• GAME DAY INFORMATION

  CHECK-IN

  • There will be no formal check-in, as this event follows a non-traditional tournament format consisting of scheduled friendly matches

  WARM-UP

  • Please note that warm-up time will be limited in order to keep the game schedule running on time. Teams should not expect designated on-field warm-up time prior to their match

  GAMEPLAY

  • Format:

    • 4v4 | 20-min halves (3-min halftime) | 1 referee

    • 7v7 | 25-min halves (3-min halftime) | 1 referee

    • 9v9 | 25-min halves (3-min halftime) | 3 referees

    • 11v11 | 35-min halves (5-min halftime) | 3 referees

  • All matches will be officiated by certified referees.

  • The team listed first on the schedule will be designated as the HOME team and should wear LIGHT-colored uniforms, while the second-listed team will be the AWAY team and should wear DARK-colored uniforms

  • This tournament follows a non-traditional format but will adhere to MSYSA rules, which will be enforced by the referees. Please note that decisions by referees are final, and no questioning or arguing about the rules will be permitted

• Cancellation / rescheduling Policy

  Our goal is for all teams to enjoy safe, healthy, and competitive matches throughout the month in a flexible format, while also ensuring our facilities and referees are properly supported. Please view the policies below regarding reschedules, cancellations, etc.

  RESCHEDULING

  • Teams may reschedule their games up to 24 hours before their scheduled game time, but events@michiganfutbolacademy.com must be notified of the change.

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  LATE CANCELLATIONS / NO SHOWS

  • Teams that cancel within 24 hours of their scheduled game time, or do not show up for their game, will be charged the full game fee to cover field and referee costs.

  WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

  • All weather-related cancellations will be handled by MSA staff and/or the referees. Coaches may not cancel games due to weather without first confirming with MFA Director, Derek Dufendach.

• How it works

  March Madness ran as a traditional weekend tournament with three guaranteed games—but Michigan weather is unpredictable. We’ve reimagined the event with a new ‘friendly’ style format offering the same mission, the same competition, that’s more reliable, more affordable, and built to get teams ready for the season ahead.

  DATES

  • March 6-8

  • March 13-15

  • March 20-22

  • March 27-29

  LOCATIONS

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

    • 4v4, 7v7

    • Games played indoors*

  • MSA Fieldhouse | 5435 28th St Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    • 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11

    • Games played outdoors*

• Fees

  Teams are required to pay a $50 entry fee, no matter how many games are played (1–5). Payment is due the Monday after matches concludes. Teams have the option to compete within their age format or play up an age group. Pricing is determined by field size.

  Example: a U8 team playing 4v4 may schedule a match against a U9 team playing 7v7. Pricing is determined by field size.

  FEES / FORMAT

  • 4v4 | $75

  • 7v7 | $100

  • 9v9 | $125

  • 11v11 | $150

• What to Expect

  Just like a traditional tournament, the first step is registration. Teams will register through Cognito Forms with a $50 upfront payment. Once registration closes, all registered contacts will receive a link to a Google Sheet, which will include opponent contacts, available field slots, and other key details. From there, coaches can immediately begin self-scheduling matches. All official event communication will come from Events@michiganfutbolacademy.com. Th payment link can be found in the ‘payment’ section.

• Scheduling Process

  After registration closes, all registered contacts will receive access to a Google Sheet that serves as the event hub. Coaches can connect directly with one another to arrange matches based on mutual weekend and field availability. All schedules will be overseen by WMS staff, who are available to assist with scheduling as needed.

• Requirements

  No documents, such as player age verification or team rosters, are required. Additionally, there is no pre-match check-in.