2024 JFC BOYS INVITATIONAL
Saturday, January 13th - Sunday, January 14th, 2024
Jacksonville, FL
Located in Jacksonville, Florida, The Jacksonville FC Boys Invitational is the premier tournament for boys ages U9 - U19 in the southeast. This high-level competition will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, January 13th - 14th, 2024 at Patton Park.
The 2023 JFC Invitational will be tailored to provide an exceptional tournament experience while attracting and promoting the best competition the southeast region of the United States has to offer. The event will be structured as an invite only event, which will include MLS NEXT, ECNL, NAL and ECNL-R teams, along with Elite level competitive teams, to ensure the level of play is at the highest quality.
This is a STAY TO PLAY Tournament.
For all travel and hotel inquires please contact: jackie@gotsport.com
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
LEVELS OF PLAY
COLLEGE SHOWCASE
U17 & U19 MLS NEXT, ECNL & Elite Level Teams
The College Showcase Division for U17 & U19 age groups will offer brackets in a 2 day showcase format with shortened games on Saturday and Sunday. The showcase will offer games against new opponents that they do not face in league play in front of multiple college coaches and scouts.
Roster Size:
22 players are permitted to be rostered per game
Competition Format:
3 Shortened Games - 2 Games on Saturday & 1 Game on Sunday
Game Length:
U17 & U19s - 30 Min Halves shortened games
TOURNAMENT DivisIon
U13, U14, U15 & U16 MLS NEXT, ECNL & Elite Level Teams
The Tournament Division for U13, U14, U15 and U16 age groups will offer brackets in a tournament style format. The divisions will offer MLS NEXT and ECNL teams meaningful games against new opponents that they do not face in league play.
Roster Size:
18 players are permitted to be rostered per game
Competition Format:
2 Day Tournament Model with 3 Shortened Games and a Potential Final
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
3 Shortened Games and a FINAL for Top Finishers
Game Length:
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
U13 to U16s - 30 Min Halves
Substitution Rule:
Unlimited substitutions across 3 moments. Half-time does not count as a moment.
ELITE DIVISION
U9 to U16 Elite Level Teams
The Elite Division for U9 to U16 age groups will have the highest level teams from across Florida and Southeast United States.
Roster Size:
18 players are permitted to be rostered per game
Competition Format:
Normal Tournament play.
Guaranteed 3 group stage games and a final for teams that advance.
Game Lengths:
U9 to U10s - 25 Min Halves
U11 to U16s - 30 Min Halves
Potential Friday Night Games for Local Teams/Clubs.
ENTRY FEES
COLLEGE SHOWCASE - U17, & U19 = $995
TOURNAMENT DIVISION & ELITE DIVISION - U13, U14, U15 & U16 = $995
ELITE DIVISION - U9 to U12 = $895
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 2nd, 2024
Fields/Locations:
Patton Park (host site) (lighted fields)
Davis Park in Ponte Vedra, Florida (St. Johns County)
Our complexes are wonderful soccer venues with outstanding fields and have played host to the US Men’s and Women’s National Team, Nigerian National Team, MLS New York FC, NPSL Jacksonville Armada FC, Region 3 Premier League, US Club Soccer Nationals/Regional, US Club Soccer ID2 National Training Camp, FYSA Regional ODP Camps, US Military Championships, NCAA Division games and FYSA State Cup Competitions.