October 9-11, 2026
Registration Deadline August 28, 2026
U8-U15 Boys
U8-U19 Girls
2026/10/09 00:00:00
Join GLSA FC 1974 at the largest October event in Northern Illinois! The Octoberfest Classic has been a staple fall tournament for local and out of state teams for decades and we are excited to host such a long standing event with all teams participating. This year is going to be a another special one!
Main Site – Beautifully Manicured Libertyville Township Soccer Complex.
(Field 18 – 2024 Illinois SportsTurf Field of the Year Award Winner)
Secondary Sites – Waukegan SportsPark, Dymond Park
Field Marshals by every field, Food Trucks, Concessions, Vendors and More!
For all Tournament Inquiries, Email: glsatournamentdirector@gmail.com
Team Participation, Referee Systems and Guest Players
The team or teams must be entered for competition in a league affiliated with the USSF or US CLUB and be sanctioned by the appropriate State or National Association. Prior to competition, teams must present proof of affiliation and permission to travel (out of state teams). Validated, laminated State player passes, as well as parental medical release forms, are required for all players participating in the tournament.
Teams are allowed 3 passed coaches on bench. Each coach in the bench area must be licensed and hold the appropriate pass, and is responsible for his/her team and spectators at each game. Any team not having a passed coach at the beginning of the game will have until the end of halftime to provide a passed coach or the game at hand will be forfeited (see Forfeit section for impact of forfeiting a game). A maximum of three guest players is allowed (players from same club are not considered guest players). Teams need no prior approval for guest players. Forms for guest players can be attained through state association. Questions regarding guest players should be directed to the Tournament Director.
| Age Groups | # of Players | Roster Sizes | Referee | Games | Cost of Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 - No Final | 7 v 7 | max roster of 14 | 1 man | 50 mins | $775 per team |
| U9 | 7 v 7 | max roster of 14 | 1 man | 50 mins | $775 per team |
| U10 | 7 v 7 | max roster of 14 | 1 man | 50 mins | $775 per team |
| U11 | 9 v 9 | max roster of 16 | 2 man | 60 mins | $850 per team |
| U12 | 9 v 9 | max roster of 16 | 2 man | 60 mins | $850 per team |
| U13 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 2 man | 70 mins | $925 per team |
| U14 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 2 man | 70 mins | $925 per team |
| U15 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 3 man | 80 mins | $975 per team |
| U16 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 3 man | 80 mins | $975 per team |
| U17 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 3 man | 80 mins | $975 per team |
| U18-U19 | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22 | 3 man | 80 mins | $975 per team |
Tournament Director
Stephen Hunt
glsatournamentdirector@gmail.com
glsatournamentdirector@gmail.com
Referee Assignor
If you wish to participate in the Octoberfest Classic, please complete the online application in its entirety and complete payment (US currency). The application must be completed and the tournament fee paid for online by August 28th, 2026.
Tournament Flights in order of Competitiveness
(1)Premiership
(2)Championship
(3)First Division
(4)Second Division
STAY TO PLAY POLICY
This is a STAY TO PLAY tournament. All non-commuting teams participating in the tournament MUST make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly and book through the reservation link below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.
Greater Libertyville Soccer Association is proud to partner with HBC Event Services, a housing agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events. HBC Event Services provides an easy way for you to book your hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates. These rates are lower than their best available rate and usually includes breakfast for your team.
Finally, you have the ability to purchase a Travel Protection Plan with up to 100% for covered cancellations reasons as well as a Cancel for Any Reason benefit of 75% coverage of your unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for travel arrangements you paid for your trip, including the event registration costs.
We encourage you to book your hotel reservation below and select YES to add the Travel Protection Plan and protect your trip. Alternatively, you can call HBC directly at 505-346-0522 (Travel Protection Plan can only be added to your booking within 20 days of your hotel reservation date).
To book your hotel, CLICK HERE
To see the full terms and conditions of the Travel Protection Plan, please click here
Parking Pass
There are parking fees for this event at the Libertyville Township Soccer Complex. Parking $10 (Early Bird Special) online until Thursday night, October 8th. $15 online, the day of the event Friday the 9th, or $15 cash, at the gate. THIS PARKING PASS is not valid for the Waukegan SportsPark. They will charge $5 CASH at the gate, do not purchase this parking pass if your games are up at Waukegan.
All parking fees go to the GLSA Player Scholarship Fund, allowing more kids an opportunity to play the game we love at GLSA FC 1974.
All teams will be required to upload their paperwork into GotSport. Once submitted, paperwork will be reviewed and accepted/rejected. Please contact eleeseglsa1974@gmail.com with your team name and age group if you need to update your paperwork. Click on the Manager Checklist for full details and paperwork required.
PLEASE NOTE – We will only hold team check-in on Thursday night (10/8) and Friday night (10/9) starting at 2pm.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
Thursday and Friday, 2-8pm
Greater Libertyville Soccer Association
30080 Technology Way
Libertyville, IL 60048
After acceptance, no refunds will be made unless the tournament is cancelled, in which case refunds will be disbursed on a pro-rated basis with a full refund if the event is cancelled before it starts. If the tournament is cancelled due to an “act of nature”, the tournament will retain 25% of the team entry fee. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament, and the judgment is final.