Get ready for an action-packed day of small-sided soccer at the AFC Lightning Winter 5v5 Festival! This exciting event invites teams from across the region to showcase their skills, compete for medals, and experience the thrill of fast-paced 5v5 play. Whether you’re part of AFC Lightning or a guest team, this tournament is for everyone who loves the game!

Why Join the 5v5 Festival?

• Open to All Teams: This is an unrestricted event welcoming both AFC Lightning and non-AFC Lightning teams.
• Fast-Paced Fun: Small-sided games ensure more touches, more goals, and nonstop action.
• Perfect for All Levels: With divisions for U8-U19, Recreational, Select, and High School teams, there’s a place for every team to shine.
• Awards & Bragging Rights: Champions and Finalists in each division will take home medals!

• Games:
  • Game times between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
  • Championship games for divisions with qualifying brackets.
  • Guaranteed three games per team.

• Roster:

  • 4 field players + 1 goalkeeper.
  • Maximum roster size of 10 players.
  • Players may participate on only one team per age group.
  • Goalkeepers are the sole exception but require approval from the tournament director.

Got questions or need help? We’re here for you!
  tournaments@afclightning.org

Don’t wait—spaces are limited, and this is one event you won’t want to miss. 
Register today and get ready for a weekend of soccer excitement!

1. Create Your 5v5 Team: Set up a small-sided team in SincSports (only small-sided teams are eligible).
2. Complete Registration: Fill out the registration form online and submit the application fee.
3. Receive Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received.
4. Online Check-in: Once accepted, teams can begin the Online Check-in process to finalize their registration.