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6th Annual · Team Tournament & Festival
March Break Youth Cup
The FTF March Break Youth Cup brings together youth teams from across Canada for professionally run soccer events during March Break.
With events in Vaughan, Hamilton and Edmonton, clubs can choose the location and format that works best for their teams.
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Host Cities
U8 - U16
Age Range
Mar 15 -19 & mar 29-apr 2
Tournament Week, 2027
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 28, 2027 • Three CITIES, ONE WEEK OF SOCCER
Find your division
Treasurer Hill Soccer Centre, Vaughan, ON
Festival (U8–U12) + Tournament (U13)
Festival games are guaranteed, non-standings play focused on development. The U13 division plays a 3-game tournament format with no finals.
Festival · 5v5
U8 / U9
Mon, Mar 15 - Tues, Mar 16, 2027
Early Bird: $345/ team
Regular: $395 / team
Festival · 7v7
U10 / U11
Tues, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 17, 2027
Early Bird: $495 / team
Regular: $495 / team
Festival · 9v9
U12
Thu, Mar 18 – Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Early Bird: $1,200 / team
Regular: $1,250 / team
Tournament · 9v9
U13
Thu, Mar 18 – Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Early Bird: $1,200 / team
Regular: $1,250 / team
Ancaster, ON
Tournament (U14–U16) · 11v11
Full round-robin tournament format with finals for group winners. This is the highest-visibility division for Player of the Match and awards.
Tournament · 11v11
Girls U14
Mon, Mar 15 - Tues, Mar 16, 2027
Early Bird: $1,600 / team
Regular: $1,650 / team
Tournament · 11v11
Boys U14
Mon, Mar 15 - Tues, Mar 16, 2027
Early Bird: $1,600 / team
Regular: $1,650 / team
Tournament · 11v11
Girls U15 / U16
Wed, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Early Bird: $1,600 / team
Regular: $1,650 / team
Tournament · 11v11
Boys U15 / U16
Wed, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Early Bird: $1,600 / team
Regular: $1,650 / team
Edmonton/Nisku, AB
Festival (U8–U10) + Tournament (U11-U12)
Full round-robin tournament format with finals for group winners. This is the highest-visibility division for Player of the Match and awards.
Tournament · 5v5
U8
Mon, March 29, 2027
Early Bird: $645/ team
Regular: $695/ team
Tournament · 5v5
U9
Tues, March 30, 2027
Early Bird: $645/ team
Regular: $695/ team
Tournament · 7v7
U10
Wed, March 31, 2027
Early Bird: $745/ team
Early Bird: $795/ team
Tournament · 7v7
U11
Thu, April 1, 2027
Early Bird: $745/ team
Early Bird: $795/ team
Tournament · 7v7
U12
Fri, April 2, 2027
Early Bird: $745/ team
Early Bird: $795/ team
How the formats differ
Quality Soccer and Tiered
Well-organized games designed around the appropriate format and age group.
We know that every team is different. That’s why the FTF March Break Youth Cup offers multiple competitive tiers, allowing teams to register at the level that best represents their current ability.
Our goal is simple: create competitive, balanced matchups wherever possible, so teams can compete against opponents of a similar level.
Professional Event Experience
From scheduling and game operations to event staff and player experience, FTF brings professional event production to every location.
Family-Friendly
Designed to make March Break soccer easy for players, families and coaches.
It’s not just a tournament for the kids — the sideline shows up too.
Pricing
Vaughan, Ontario
| Age Group | Format | Event Dates | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8–U9 | 5v5 | Monday, March 15 – Tuesday, March 16 | $345 | $395 |
| U10–U11 | 7v7 | Tuesday, March 16 – Wednesday, March 17 | $445 | $495 |
| U12–U13 | 9v9 | Thursday, March 18 – Friday, March 19 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
Hamilton, Ontario
| Age Group | Format | Event Dates | Early Bird | Regular |
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| U14 | 11v11 | Monday, March 15 – Tuesday, March 16 | $1,600 | $1,650 |
| U15–U16 Banded Age Group | 11v11 | Wednesday, March 17 – Friday, March 19 | $1,600 | $1,650 |
Edmonton / Nisku, Alberta
| Age Group | Format | Event Date | Early Bird | Regular |
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| U8 | 5v5 | Monday, March 29 | $645 | $695 |
| U9 | 5v5 | Tuesday, March 30 | $645 | $695 |
| U10 | 7v7 | Wednesday, March 31 | $745 | $795 |
| U11 | 7v7 | Thursday, April 1 | $745 | $795 |
| U12 | 7v7 | Friday, April 2 | $745 | $795 |
Prices are per team. Registration requires full payment with application; fees are non-refundable once a team is accepted.
Important dates
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Application Deadline
Sunday, February 28, 2027
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Teams Notified of Acceptance
Vaughan/Hamilton -Tuesday, March 3, 2027
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Edmonton – Tuesday March 15, 2027
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Schedule Released
A week before each event city
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Tournament Week
Varies per City
How registration works
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Submit your team’s application along with full payment.
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Your team is conditionally accepted, pending final confirmation.
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Once accepted, you’ll receive additional registration forms to complete.
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Your division schedule is released ahead of tournament week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games will my team play?
Game guarantees vary by age group, location and event format. Please refer to the specific event details for your location.
Can our club register multiple teams?
Absolutely. The March Break Youth Cup is designed to make multi-team club participation easy, with different age groups participating throughout March Break.
Are there Boys & Girls divisions?
Yes. Boys and Girls divisions are offered across the March Break Youth Cup.
What formats are offered?
Formats vary by age group and location, including 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11.
When will schedules be released?
Exact schedules and kickoff times will be released once finalized for each location.
Who can I contact with questions?
Our FTF team is happy to help with registration, team participation and event questions. Contact events@ftfcanada.com