A group of students from The University of Scranton is once again organizing SoccerFest, a community-focused soccer tournament designed to bring together local youth athletes for a day of competition, teamwork and community engagement.<\/p>\n
SoccerFest will take place on Saturday, May 9, at Fitzpatrick Field on the University’s campus, featuring a fast-paced 6-v-6 tournament format. Teams of up to 10 players will compete in multiple divisions: U10 coed, U12 coed, U12 male, U14 girls, U14 male, high school male and high school female.<\/p>\n
The event is entirely planned and executed by students as part of a sports event management course, giving them hands-on experience in organizing a large-scale athletic event \u2014 from marketing and registration to scheduling and game operations.<\/p>\n
The tournament is open to players of all skill levels, offering each team a guaranteed set of games throughout the day. Participants will also receive event T-shirts. Registration is available through the SoccerFest website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The goal of the event is to grow the community and bring people together for a fun day. In addition to providing a competitive outlet for young athletes, all SoccerFest proceeds support the charitable initiative of Friends of the Poor.<\/p>\n Student organizers are actively promoting the event across local community spaces, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, inclusivity and community connection.<\/p>\n Registration for SoccerFest 2026 is currently open, with early registration pricing available through April 17 and final registration closing May 3.<\/p>\n