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Join us in beautiful San Diego for the Copa Del Mar Winter Classic 2026, the premier end-of-season youth soccer tournament hosted by Legends FC - Del Mar, formerly known as DMCV Sharks.

This annual event brings together top youth teams from across the region for a weekend of competitive play, great sportsmanship, and fun under the Southern California sun. Played on quality fields, Copa Del Mar Winter Classic is the perfect way to close out your season with your team, your families, and the game you love.

Tournament Details:

-Location: San Diego, CA

-Dates: December 5th-6th, 2026 *2 Day for 7v7 & 9v9, possible 3 day for 11v11 (Friday-Sunday)

-Registration Deadline: November 1st, 2026

Age Groups & Fees:

  • U7–U10 (7v7): $840

  • U11–U12 (9v9): $910

  • U13–U14 (11v11): $995

Competition Format:

  • Games played on top-tier fields across Carmel Valley - 4S Sports Park, Carmel Valley Middle School, Pacific Highlands Ranch and Carmel Valley Rec Center.

  • 3-game guarantee

  • Divisions for all levels of play

2026/27 Age Group & Registration Requirements

Tournament Age Structure

  • This event will use the new U.S. Soccer youth age group system

  • Age groups may be combined under the updated structure

  • Example: U13 divisions will include August 1st, 2013 - July 31st, 2014 Birth Years

Rules & Eligibility

We will follow all updated U.S. Soccer requirements, including:

  • Updated player cards

  • New age-group eligibility standards

  • All registrations must align with the August 1 – July 31 age matrix

Why This Matters

Accurate age group naming ensures correct bracket placement and prevents delays in acceptance.

For more info email: CopaDelMar@Legendsfcsd.com

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