2026 RED SHIELD CLASSIC

Welcome to the Red Shield Classic!

Ironbound SC is pleased to invite your team to apply to the 2026 Red Shield Classic to be held March 13th-15th. The tournament provides teams with an exciting weekend of soccer, guaranteeing all U8-U16 Boys & Girls Divisions a mininum of 3 games.

 

Format

Friday (evening after 6PM – local teams), and if elected, Saturday (all day), Sunday (all day).

 

Important Dates

• Early Registration Fee Closes | February 13th

• Regular Registration Fee Opens | February 14th

• Regular Registration Deadline | February 20th

• Brackets Posted & Online Check-In Available | February 23rd

• Brackets Final & Preliminary Schedules | February 25th

• Final Schedules | February 27th

• Online Check-In Closes | March 11th

 

Fee Structure

• U9-U10 | $650, $725 

• U11-U12 | $925, $1,000

• U13-U16 | $1,050, $1,125

Hotel Information

Ironbound Soccer Club has teamed up with 365 Sports Travel to offer discounted hotel accommodations in Newark over the weekend of March 13th-15th, 2026

All teams traveling 75+ miles MUST use our hotel partner, 365 Sports Travel for hotel accommodations.

This is a Stay-To-Play Event:

Team Block Hotel Request Form

Individual Reservations click here 

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Step 1: Log in to your account with your GotSport account or create an account

Step 2: If you have an existing team search for your team or hit create.

Step 3: Go through the application 

Step 4: Pay Using a Check or Credit Card

Step 5: You will be charged once the team has been accepted to the tournament.

 

If you need assistance please contact Kristen Sasso, ksasso@365sportstravel.com