Frequently Asked Questions | Las Vegas Mayor's Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

Schedules
Schedules are generally available two weeks before the start of the tournament. If you have events that require special scheduling consideration, please let us know BEFORE the registration deadline.

Please read through these Frequently Asked Questions before you send us an email. We often receive the same question many times and it will save us a lot of time and get you your answer right away. Also, many questions can be answered by reviewing the Rules & Information section on the website. Please feel free to contact us if you still have a question.

When will the schedules be released?
Schedules are generally available two weeks before the start of the tournament. If you have events that require special scheduling consideration, please let us know BEFORE the registration deadline.

How do I change to a credit card Payment?
You can find intructions on how to change to a credit card payment here: CHANGE PAYMENTS

What field complex will our games be played?
The Mayor’s Cup has grown so much in the past few years that we now utilize many locations. While we wish we could have everyone at the same fields, it is just impossible. We make every attempt to have all group games at the same locations. The exact location of where your team will play really cannot be determined until the schedule is completed. See Fields here.

Do we have to pay referee fees, or are they included?
Referee fees are included in your registration fees.

Can a player play for two (2) or more teams in the tournament?
No. A player can only play for one (1) team in the tournament. If you need additional players, we suggest you look through the guest player pool for additional players.

I need guest players. Do you have any local kids that are interested in playing?
The best way to arrange for guest players is to log on to GotSoccer.com and go to the guest player section. Here you can see players available to guest play or get the word out that you are looking for players.

Where do I find guest player forms?
Either your State Association or US Club provides, depending on your team’s jurisdiction.

When is the registration deadline?
The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Boys) February 17-19, 2024 registration deadline is December 31, 2023
The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Girls) February 23-25, 2024 registration deadline is January 6, 2024
The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament October 28-29, 2023 registration deadline is September 11, 2023

For a list of all deadlines and important dates, [CLICK HERE]

Where do I mail in our tournament entry fees?
Please mail your checks to:

Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club
900 South Valley View Blvd. #175
Las Vegas, NV 89107

Remember to list your team in the memo part of your check.

Do you accept all out of state teams that apply?
The Mayor’s Cup is one of the largest and most competitive tournaments in the world. We have hosted over 294 different clubs from outside the US. Unfortunately, we cannot accept every team that applies. For your best chance of being accepted, apply early, and make sure your payment arrangements are set. You will not be charged until you are accepted. Also, remember that the Mayor’s Cup is a stay and play tournament, so you must arrange your hotel rooms with Traveling Teams Inc.

I know we are guaranteed a number of matches, but on what days will they be played?
The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Boys) February 17-19, 2024 you are guaranteed four (4) Matches. Teams will play two (2) games on Saturday. Some teams will play at least one (1) game on Sunday and one (1) on Monday and others will play two (2) games on Sunday. Some semi-final and all final games are on Monday.

The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Girls) February 23-25, 2024 – U11 to U14 are guaranteed three (3) matches. U15-U19 are guaranteed four (4) matches. U11-U14 teams will play two (2) games on Saturday and one (1) game on Sunday, with perhaps a fourth game as a final. U15-U19 teams will play two (2) games on Friday. Some teams will play at least one (1) game on Saturday and one (1) on Sunday and others will play two (2) games on Saturday. Some semi-final and all final games are on Sunday.

The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament October 28-29, 2023 you are guaranteed three (3) matches. Local teams and teams that request Friday play may play on Friday October 27. All other teams will play two (2) games on Saturday and one (1) game on Sunday, with perhaps a fourth game as a final.

Is there a team check in before the tournament?
No, all credential checks are done online. You will need to bring your player cards to every game and have the players check in with the field marshal 30 minutes before your match. You do not need to present medical releases, but you will need to have them at the fields.

I see that the Mayor’s Cup is “Stay and Play” Tournament. What if we don’t want to stay and one of the hotels you have listed?
Traveling Teams Inc. has a large selection of hotels that fit any teams budget. Neither the Mayor’s Cup nor Traveling Teams Inc. marks up room rates. In fact, Traveling Teams Inc. guarantees the lowest advertised team room rates for the dates of the Mayor’s Cup. In order to be accepted to the tournament, you must book your stay with Traveling Teams Inc.

We are planning our flights to and from the tournament, what time will the start and the finals be played?
For the Mayor’s Cup, the first games kick off at 8:00 am and the finals will kick off at 2:30 pm. Match Days

We have two teams that are coached by one coach. Can you ensure that there will not be a conflict?
For coaches with multiple teams: we will attempt to avoid conflicts with your teams. Priority will be given to coaches that have traveled the furthest distance. Coaches of multiple teams MUST be sure your name is listed as PRIMARY COACH on your Gotsport.com roster. Failure to be listed as PRIMARY COACH will preclude our attempt to avoid your potential scheduling conflicts. We do not attempt to de-conflict a coach’s schedule with three (3) or more teams. Also, can not de-conflict quarter-final, semi-final or final matches.

We want to play in the highest division possible and don’t want to play teams we usually see in our league play?
The Mayor’s Cup makes every attempt to separate teams from their region. Occasionally you may see a rival sooner than the semi-finals. The Mayor’s Cup looks at a lot of factors when deciding on flight distribution. Historical data from GotSoccer.com is a key qualifier. If you have the results that warrant placement at the highest level, you will probably get it.

Our game conflicts with an event we had planned in Las Vegas, can we get our game rescheduled.
We want you to have the best experience in Las Vegas. If you are planning a team event, please let us know before the registration deadline so that we can make an attempt to schedule around your event. Email your plans to: Info@ lvmayorscup.com

Can you create a custom schedule for our team which avoids Sunday games?
In order to meet the minimum match guarantee, all teams will play at least one (1) game on Sunday. Downtown LVSC would be willing to host friendly games on a Friday night/Saturday day on any another weekend besides LV Mayor’s Cup weekend for you if no Sunday play is a requirement. Please email info@lvmayorscup.com to request the matches.

I am having trouble with my Gotsport.com login, can you help?
As much as we would like to, GotSoccer.com is the best to help with technical issues regarding their site. Gotsport.com:

Can we add players to our roster after the Roster Freeze Date?
No. There aren’t any conditions that exist where we will allow this to happen. Your roster must be set by the deadline and only those players will be allowed to play.

What jersey should the home team wear?
There are no rules about what kit a team should wear other than the home team would be expected to change if there is a conflict. Traditionally in international play, the home team wears its light colors.

What times do games start? End?
Your team should be prepared to start play at 8:00am. The last games could end as late as 9:50pm. The last games on the last day of the tournament kick off at 2:40pm

My player has a cast, are they allowed to play?
The referees are in charge of player safety during the game. They will determine if the cast is safe to play.

What is the mandatory online Credentials Check?
All teams are required to complete their roster in Gotsport.com. The players must be submitted digitally by emailing checkin@gotsoccer.com. Credentials check is done prior to the start of the tournament. It is mandatory that you complete this online before the deadline. You can find more information HERE. PLAYERS NOT UPLOADED TO THE GOTSPORT.COM CREDENTIALS CHECK WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY.

How will I know that my team is checked in?
You will receive an email stating that you are checked-in. If you would like to check on your credentials check in, email checkin@gotsoccer.com.

What is the cost of parking at the soccer complexes
Unlike many other large youth soccer tournaments, parking is always FREE at the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup.

Do you provide benches and shade structures at the fields?
A limited number of chairs/benches are provided at the Bettye Wilson Complex, Kellogg/Zaher 8-11 and James Regional Sports Park. There are NO shade structures provided.

Can we put up a shade structure at the fields?
Yes, but City Ordinance prohibits any staking into the ground.

We are playing an international team, is there anything we should know?
Traditionally, whenever you play an international team, your team should be prepared to give the players a small gift. Something that identifies your City or State is always appreciated. Teams will often give their team pins and a charm with their state quarter attached. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive, just something they will remember to add to their experience. Your team may also want to have a small banner like the national teams exchange before their games. Look ahead on your schedule, you may see a international team in a consolation or elimination round game.

What happens if our score that is posted is incorrect?
We make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of scores. It is very important that a team official verifies and signs off on the referee’s scorecard at the end of the game. That is the only proof we have to verify scores. If you think your score is wrong, please let a tournament official know so that we can verify with the scorecard.

I’m interested in refereeing games while in Las Vegas. How can I get involved?
Please contact our Head Referee Assignor, Juan Guzman directly at juanguzman0012@yahoo.com with a summary of your credentials and availability. Please include all your contact information.

Is it a requirement to register my players with Scoutingzone?

It is not required to play, but we highly recommended players register with SZ. Scoutingzone gives players greater visibility among scouts and allows them to update their profiles to maximize exposure with photos and links to highlight videos. Players can create a Top 10 College list that alerts scouts of player matches for their program, increasing the opportunity for recruitment. In addition to streamlining the process for tournaments, scouts, and players, SCOUTINGZONE eliminates the time and costs associated with printing player profile booklets—all while making the experience environmentally-friendly. SCOUTINGZONE is free to players.

Please read through these Frequently Asked Questions before you send us an email. We often receive the same question many times and it will save us a lot of time and get you your answer right away. Also, many questions can be answered by reviewing the Rules & Information section on the website. Please feel free to contact us if you still have a question.

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Accepted Teams
You can see a list of acceted teams when it becomes avalable.

How Do We Get Accepted?

The Mayor’s Cup is one of the largest and most competitive tournaments in the world. We have hosted over 294 different clubs from outside the US. Unfortunately, we cannot accept every team that applies. For your best chance of being accepted, apply early, and make sure your payment arrangements are set. You will not be charged until you are accepted. Also, remember that the Mayor’s Cup is a stay and play tournament, so you must arrange your hotel rooms with Traveling Teams Inc.

Access Team Roster
Check your roster! It is very important that your roster is accurate so that any player who is expected to play is eligible.

You can access your team roster here: Roster

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Tournament Fees
You can find tournaent fees and registration links here.

Where do I mail in our tournament entry fees?
Please mail your checks to:

Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club
900 South Valley View Blvd. #175
Las Vegas, NV 89107

Remember to list your team in the memo part of your check.

Fields

What field will our age group be playing at?

We will not know where exactly teams or age groups will be until we close the registration and start putting together the schedule. We do our best to keep teams in the same area throught group play. Location will be based on the number of teams and the number of feilds required. Here are some helpful tips in selecting a hotel location.

If you select a hotel in the Summerlin area, you will be close to fields Bettye Wilson, Kellogg/Zayer and All American. You will be about 15 miniutes away from Ed Fountain, Centennial Hills and Viper. You will be about 25 minutes from James and from Teton and about 40 minutes away from fields at Herritage.

If you select a hotel on the Strip, you will be about 20-35 minutes away from any field.

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Guest Players

For Players
If you would like to join the guest player pool for the tournament, or if you have a player that would like to be a guest for your team, they need to register with the link below at gotsoccer.com player account. Be sure to list as much information about yourself so that coaches can determine if you would be a good fit.

For Coaches

If you have already identified a player to guest play for you, you will need to obtain a player action form from the player’s local goverening association giving you premision to use the player. This will typically ask the lending coach to sign off for the guest player. Your team may use up to 5 guest players. If you are looking for a pool of players to pick from, you can find instructions on how to add a guest player here: Instructions

Guest Player Forms?
You can find guest player forms from your State Association or US Club provides, depending on your team’s jurisdiction.

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Player Cards

Can we use our 2021/2022 Player Cards?
No, you must be currently registered with USYS, US Club, AYSO, SAYS or USSSA in order to play in our tournament.

What Player Cards Do you accept?
USYS, US Club, AYSO, SAYS or USSSA

Guest Player Cards?
Guest player cards must be from the same association as your team cards. For Example, a USYS guest player on a US Club team will need to have a US Club player card. Similarly, a US Club player would need a USYS card in order to guest play for a USYS team.

Uploading player cards for credentials check?
You can find instructions on how to upload your player cards for credentials check here.

Price
You can find the price of our tournaments HERE

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Referees
Do we have to pay referee fees, or are they included?
Referee fees are included in your registration fees.

Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament October 29-30, 2022 is September 11, 2023.

The deadline to register for the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Boys) February 18-20, 2023 is December 31, 2024.

The deadline to register for the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase (Girls) February 18-20, 2023 is January 6, 2024.

Rosters
Can a player play for two (2) or more teams in the tournament?
No. A player can only play for one (1) team in the tournament. If you need additional players, we suggest you look through the guest player pool for additional players.

Access Team Roster
You can access your team roster here: Roster

Roster Freeze

Roster Freeze Date

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Schedule Requests
We will do our best to accommodate schedule requests. Some request may not be possible based on the request and our ability to provide a reasonable schedule for other teams. Remember that a custom schedule also affects your opponents schedule as well. ALL SCHEDULE REQUEST MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE OF THE TOURNAMENT in writing at info@lvmayorscup.com.

Team Managers

Application

Applied/Accepted Teams

Tournament Fees

Registration Instructions

Team Roster

Access Team Roster

Approval to Host

Rules and Information

Credentials Check

FIFA Rule Modifications

Age Group Format