Helena Youth Soccer Association

2023 Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic

Our Tournament

2023 is the 10th year of the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic, which is the unofficial conclusion of  Montana's Fall season of competitive soccer.

The tournament encourages friendly competition and sportsmanship among the region’s birth year 2014-2010/09 (U10-U14/15) boys and girls competitive and recreational teams.

The tournament’s name comes from the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area, located about 30 miles north of Helena, and the mountains in the form of a Sleeping Giant visible from many parts of town, including the Siebel Soccer Complex.

General Information

Dates: October 13,14,15 2023

Administration Location: Siebel Soccer Complex - Helena, MT

Hosted by: Helena Youth Soccer Association

Ages: 2014-2010/09 (U10-U14/15) Boys & Girls

U10 $500, U11 & U12 $550, U13,U14 & U15 $600

MYSA/USYS Approval to Host

Official Rules

Match Schedule

Match Schedule

Fields Map

 

PDF Version

Team Registration

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Tournament Date: October 13-15, 2023

A team’s application will NOT be complete without:

  • Online Application
  • Official team roster USYSA or US Club
  • Team payment 
  • Signed Rules Agreement form

- Also see Mandatory Team Check-In requirements below -

Questions: info@helenasoccer.org

REGISTER HERE

Team check-in

Who: A coach or team manager from each team participating in the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic

When: All teams are required to check-in between these times; 4 pm until 7:30 pm Friday, Oct. 13th, and teams can also check-in 1 hour before their first game. 

Where: HYSA Soccer Dome 2550 Skyway Dr. Helena, MT 59601

What: Teams will pick up their tournament packets and confirm all information on their roster is accurate. Teams who have not turned in all information (including a signed rules agreement) will need to do so at this time. Player cards will be required and checked against an official tournament roster.

Tournament Sponsorships

Your support makes a difference

Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels.  Please consider supporting our club and the players.

80 teams from across Montana ranging in age U10 - U14/15 boys and girls will converge for this end of season competition to celebrate the game and our Club’s 10th year hosting of this event.

This tournament is offered in an environment of friendly competition and sportsmanship to promote a positive experience for all players and their supporting fans.

Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic sponsorship opportunities:

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Thanks to Our Tournament Sponsors !

 

Parking

Helena High School will be collecting donations for parking at our entry gates as a fundraiser for their soccer program and our Financial Assistance Funds program on Saturday. 

Parking Lots Fees: $10.00 per vehicle  

$75 per RV/camper/tent/lean-to/pick-up camper :) for the weekend!

Signup & Registration HERE!  

  • Purchase parking permit online: HERE
  • RV/Campers/Trailer parking will be restricted to the far west area beyond the parking lots facing Costco

Referees

Referees are needed for the Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic!

The Tournament will be Self Assigned.

Complete information here: Referee Information

Please contact our Tournament Assignor with questions.

Volunteering

We can always use volunteers; Field Marshals, and Activity Supervisors for example.

Please contact Phil at info@helenasoccer.org

Awards

Tournament pins awarded to all tournament participants.

Medals will be awarded to all players and coaches of the Champions and Runner-up teams in their age/gender group.

Trophies will be awarded to the Champions and Runner-up for their age/gender group.

Food and Drinks

A variety of Food Vendors & Food Trucks will be on site.

HYSA will have its concession stand open with food and beverage selections available including:

  • Hot beverages: Coffee, hot chocolate 
  • Cold beverages: Water, Gatorade, and soda
  • Food: Pastries, granola bars, candy, etc.

Tournament Apparel

Play On Soccer will also be selling merchandise as well including jerseys, shorts, pants, bags and backpacks, balls, accessories, etc.

Don’t wait until the end of the tournament to buy apparel as supplies and sizes are limited!

Lodging

Hotels are Sold Out as of Oct 5

Preferred Hotels with Discounts and Group Rates

Great Northern Best Western

$180/per night

10 King Rooms are available no queen rooms

 835 Great Northern Blvd

406.457.5500

Website

 

Super 8 Hotel

$119/per night + tax

85 Rooms available

2200 11th Ave

406.443.2450

Website

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Tournament Director:

406.431.3064 (phone or text)

info@helenasoccer.org