October 11 - 12, 2025 • U8 - U15 • Boys & Girls

Columbus Day Explorer Cup

The 14th Annual Explorer Cup is a partnership with the Atlantic Premier Soccer League. The tournament is available to all levels of boys and girls teams between the ages of U08 - U15.

Capelli Sport is the official equipment supplier for the Explorer Cup

Registration Opens: April 25, 2025

Early Registration Discount: July 25, 2025

Registration Deadline: September 13, 2025

Final Payment Received: September 17, 2025

Final Acceptance Posted: September 15, 2025

Preliminary Flights Posted: September 19, 2025

Final Flights Posted: September 21, 2025

Apparel Sales Open: August 29, 2025

Event Cancellation Insurance Deadline: September 26, 2025

Schedule Posted: September 26, 2025, 9PM

Online Check-In Completed: October 3, 2025

Applied Teams

Click HERE for the 2025 Applied Teams List

Flights

Click HERE for the preliminary flights.

Schedule

Click HERE to view the schedule.

Permission to Host

Click HERE to view the 2025 Permission to Host

Team Check-in

Click HERE for Team Check-in Procedures

Click here for the Online Waiver - Coming in Sept

Waiver Help Link - Click HERE

US CLUB Guest Player Form

Rules & Policies

Click HERE for Tournament Rules

Click HERE for U9/10 - 7v7 Rules

Click HERE for U11/12 - 9v9 Rules

Hotels

Thank you for applying the 14th Annual Explorer Cup.

CLICK HERE to view the tournament house link.

One can book online or call THS Reservations at 908-979-0928.

To insure the quality of service provided during our tournament, Sideline Soccer Solutions has appointed THS as the official Hospitality Service for all of our events. All teams are mandated to book any hotel reservations through THS to insure their place in our tournaments. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.

We are looking forward to a great tournament and a smoother housing process!

Thank you,

Sideline Soccer Solutions

Tournament Directors

Field Locations

2025 Preliminary Field Assignments - Coming in August

Field Sites with Maps

To view the individual field map from GotSport:

Click on the "Venue" link.

Then Click on "View Map" located above the Google Map.

Results

TBD

Past Champions

2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012

Tournament Apparel

Click HERE for your official tournament apparel.

College Coaches

N/A

Under 8 / 9 / 10 (7v7)

Early Registration Fees (July 25 Deadline): $750.00

$800.00

2x25 minute halves

Under 11 / 12 (9v9)

Early Registration Fees (July 25 Deadline): $950.00

Regular Fees: $1,000.00

2x30 minute halves

Under 13 / 14

Early Registration Fees (July 25 Deadline): $1075.00

Regular Fees: $1,125.00

2x30 minute halves

Under 15

Early Registration Fees (July 25 Deadline): $1,100.00

Regular Fees: $1,150.00

2x30 minute halves

Please note a $100 Late Fee will be charged to any team that registers after September 13, 2025.

*As of November 2022 GotSport charges a "GotSport Software Fee" at each payment transaction, and for each registrant, in order for your team to register to participate.

*All credit card transactions come with a 4% bank processing fee.

Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, Sideline Soccer Solutions reserves the right to alter schedules, fields, and playing times, and/or cancel any or all games impacted by weather conditions to maintain safe play conditions and/or keep on time.

Refund Policy: Refunds will only be granted to teams that have individually purchased Event Cancellation Insurance (ECI) with US Sports Club Insurance (USSCI) through the GotSport software. Teams that opted NOT to purchase Event Cancellation Insurance will not receive any direct reimbursement of their entry fees.

Refund Policy: Refunds will only be granted to teams that have individually purchased Event Cancellation Insurance (ECI) with US Sports Club Insurance (USSCI) through the GotSport software. Teams that opted NOT to purchase Event Cancellation Insurance will not receive any direct reimbursement of their entry fees.

If you did NOT purchase Event Cancellation Insurance you can still do it! You can purchase it up to 15 days prior to the start of the event. Add Event Cancellation Team Coverage to your registration today during the registration process via the GotSport Platform.

To learn more, please click on the following link:
https://support.gotsport.com/as-manager/coach-how-to-purchase-event-insurance-after-registration