2024 Natick Soccer Fall Classic

Thank you for making the 42nd Annual Natick Fall Classic a Success!

From Oct. 11-14, we hosted 292 teams and thousands of their fans from all over New England, ran 548 games across 8 different sites, and crowned 24 champions and 10 Sportsmanship award winners. Another successful tournament in the books!

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers, our volunteers, our referees, and all the teams and their fans – this tournament would not be possible without you! Thank you!

And Congratulations to this year’s 24 champions and finalists.

If you lost anything at any of our tournament sites, please report it to us HERE and we will be in touch with you ASAP.

Hope to see you in next year!

Pete Henderson and Lynette Owens, Tournament Co-Directors

Tournament Format

Grade Level	Format
Grade 2 (U8) Registration fee: $450	5v5 format. 3 games total, all on Saturday OR on Sunday. All players receive participation medals. Two 20-minute halves. No semi-final or championship games.
Grade 3-4 (U9-10) Registration fee: $575	7v7 format. 4 games total, played on Saturday and Sunday. All players receive participation medals. Two 25-minute halves. No semi-final or championship games.
Grade 5-6 (U11-12) Registration fee: $625	9v9 format. 3 game minimum, played Saturday & Sunday Winners advance to semi-finals and finals on Sunday or Monday. Preliminary games will be two 25-minute halves. Semi-final and championship games will be two 30-minute halves. See tournament rules for more info on advancement and overtime.
Grades 7-8 (U13-14) Registration fee: $675	11v11 format. 3 game minimum, played Saturday & Sunday. Winners advance to semi-finals and finals on Sunday or Monday. Preliminary games will be two 25-minute halves. Semi-final and championship games will be two 30-minute halves. See tournament rules for more info on advancement and overtime.

Information and Forms

Game Schedules – listed by gender and age group.
Field Maps and Directions – includes field numbers by site and parking restrictions.
Letter to Coaches and Tournament Overview– contains an overview of the tournament and details for registration
Team Registration Details – 1 page flyer with details on registration fees, roster sizes, number of games and more.
Accepted Teams – Select the age group to see which teams will be participating in the tournament
Frequently Asked Questions – details on player eligibility, roster sizes and more.
Tournament Rules – Game duration, scoring and rules for advancement, weather cancellations, etc.
2024 Permission to Host from MYSA and USSF
Medical Release Form – Coaches should bring 2 copies per player to registration day.
Code of Conduct – All players, parents, fans and coaches should review and abide by this both on and off the field.
Lost & Found – complete this short form and let us know if you’ve lost something over the weekend. Items not claimed by Oct. 25 will be donated to charity.

Hotels

The Verve Hotel
1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760
508-653-8800
Book now for special tournament rate (ends 9/11)

The Hampton Inn
319 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760
508-653-5000
Book now for special tournament rate (ends 9/11)

The Courtyard by Marriott
342 Speen Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-655-6100
Book now for special tournament rate (ends 9/25)

Homewood Suites by Hilton
200 First Ave.
Needham, MA 02494
781-455-9987
8.2 miles from Natick
Book now for tournament rate (ends 9/12)

Aloft (Marriott)
130 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
508-309-4183
Book now for tournament rate (ends 9/11)

Other hotels:

Sheraton Framingham
Hotel & Conference Center
1657 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
508-879-7200
8.4 miles from Natick

Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Ave.
Auburndale, MA 02466
617-969-1000
8.2 miles from Natick

Tournament Staff

(click on name to email directly)

Tournament Directors – Pete Henderson and Lynette Owens
Registrar – Avi Friedman and Greg Daly
Sponsorships & Advertising – Kelli Costello & Paul McNeeley
Equipment – Derek Shine
Fields – Jay Rivera
Site Operations – Grafton Pease
Food and Concessions – Pat Story
Hotels – Pat Story
Merchandise –Heather Bonner and Marni Friedman
Referees –Caleb Munson

Sponsorships and Advertising

Pay for Tournament Sponsorship HERE.

The Natick Soccer Club is excited to host the 42nd Annual Fall Classic Soccer Tournament on
October 11-14, 2024. Each year we look forward to hosting 250-300 teams and welcoming
10,000-15,000 visitors to Natick from all over New England and beyond.

We invite you to join us as an event sponsor and advertise your business to the attendees of this year’s Tournament. Your partnership will show support of youth soccer here in Natick, while showcasing your business to the local community and to
tournament patrons.

There are a variety of ways to show your support of our tournament as a sponsor and advertiser including:
• Hosting a tent at one of the tournament sites
• Advertising on Field Signage across 7 different tournament sites
• Taking advantage of a Premium Package with tiered benefits (see below)
• Becoming a Sportsmanship Award Sponsor which recognizes 10 teams across all age groups.

PLATINUM SPONSORS: $2,500+

Some of which can be offset by suitable contributions-in-kind

BENEFITS:

Naming rights as platinum sponsor
Sponsorship displayed by a banner at ALL Tournament Sites
Sponsor may set up own booths at fields for distribution of promotional material and/or to provide activities for the players. Size and location subject to tournament approval. Sponsor provides booth materials and personnel.
Linked website presence.
Promotional insert (provided by sponsor) included in coach registration packets.
Field Signage at ALL Sites on 18×24 double-sided lawn sign
Social media blast (Facebook/X)

GOLD SPONSORS: $1,500+

Some of which can be offset by suitable contributions-in-kind

BENEFITS:

Sponsorship displayed by a banner at ALL Tournament Sites
Sponsor may set up ONE (1) booth at a designated field to distribute promotional material and/or provide activities for players. Size & location subject to tournament approval. Sponsor provides booth materials & personnel.
Linked website presence.
Promotional insert (provided by sponsor) included in coach registration packets.
Field Signage at ALL Sites on 18×24 double-sided lawn sign
Social media blast (Facebook/X)

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD SPONSOR: $1000*

Some of which can be offset by suitable contributions-in-kind. Limited to 2 sponsors.

BENEFITS:

Naming rights as sponsor (or co-sponsor) of the 2023 Sportsmanship award.
Sponsor will be recognized on website and in promotional material.
Field Signage at ALL Sites on 18×24 double-sided lawn sign
Linked website presence.
Social media blast (Facebook/X)
Option to provide promotional material to winners

SILVER SPONSORS: $500 +

Some of which can be offset by suitable contributions-in-kind

BENEFITS:

Sponsor specific Field Signage at all sites (double sided 18×24 sign)
Promotional insert (provided by sponsor) included in coach registration packets.
Field Signage at ALL Sites on 18×24 double-sided lawn sign showcasing all premium sponsors
Linked website presence.
Social media blast (Facebook/X)

SITE SIGNAGE SPONSOR: $200

BENEFITS:

Logo will appear with other Sponsors on Field Signs at all tournament sites.
Field signs will be placed in high-traffic areas (e.g., near merchandise tents at all sites)

* The Sportsmanship Award is given to 1 team per age group per gender for a total of 10 teams.

A printable version of our sponsorship and advertising options can be found HERE.

You can pay for your Tournament Sponsorship HERE.

Follow along for scenes from the tournament on the Natick Soccer Club Facebook and Twitter pages.

This year’s theme is “Rise Up”, inspired by Natick players 4th grader Avery S. and 6th grader Benjamin W. as part of our annual tournament logo/slogan contest. Their design will be featured on all tournament merchandise and communications. Congratulations Avery and Benjamin!