The Welland Wizards Winter Classic brings together clubs from across the region for a four-day indoor soccer showcase featuring multiple age groups, competitive play, and an exciting event atmosphere inside the state-of-the-art Youngs Sportsplex.
Whether your team is playing 3v3 on inflatable fields or full 11v11 on turf, each division is structured to ensure quality competition, guaranteed matches, and a great experience for players, coaches, and families.
December 27 – U12-U13 Boys & Girls
The opening day of the Welland Wizards Winter Classic features fast-paced 9v9 competition for the U12 and U13 Boys and Girls divisions. Each team will enjoy multiple matches on the high quality and professionally maintained indoor turf at Youngs Sportsplex. This day offers an excellent early-winter test for teams preparing for the upcoming season.
Details:
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Format: 9v9
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Team Fee: $475 per team
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Games: Two guaranteed matches + Final for each division
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Divisions: U12 Boys, U12 Girls, U13 Boys, U13 Girls
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Location: Youngs Sportsplex – Indoor Turf
December 28 – U8-U11 Boys & Girls
Day two brings our largest and most diverse slate of divisions, featuring U8 through U11 Boys and Girls in a mix of small-sided formats. The day includes our exciting inflatable field 3v3 experience. This schedule is designed to keep players engaged, active, and having fun, while maximizing touches on the ball in a high-energy atmosphere.
Details:
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Format: 3v3 (Inflatable Fields)
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Team Fee: $150 per team
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Games: Four guaranteed matches
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Divisions:
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U8 Boys, U9 Boys, U10 Boys, U11 Boys
- U8 Girls, U9 Girls, U10 Girls, U11 Girls
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Location: Youngs Sportsplex – Indoor Turf
December 29 – U14-U18 Girls
The girls’ full-field showcase takes over Day three with 11v11 competition across U14 to U18 divisions. Each team will compete in multiple matches with the opportunity to advance to their division final. The environment is ideal for teams seeking strong winter competition and a high-quality indoor showcase experience.
Details:
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Format: 11 v 11
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Team Fee: $950 per team
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Games: Two guaranteed matches + Final for each division
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Divisions: U14 – U18 Girls
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Location: Youngs Sportsplex – Indoor Turf
December 30 – U14-U18 Boys
The final day of the Winter Classic concludes with the Boys U14 to U18 11v11 divisions, featuring full-field competitive play to close out the tournament. Each team will compete in multiple matches with the opportunity to advance to their division final. The environment is ideal for teams seeking strong winter competition and a high-quality indoor showcase experience.
Details:
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Format: 11 v 11
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Team Fee: $950 per team
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Games: Two guaranteed matches + Final for each division
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Divisions: U14 – U18 Boys
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Location: Youngs Sportsplex – Indoor Turf
General Information
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All matches are held indoors on the professional turf fields at Youngs Sportsplex.
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Scheduling, standings, field maps, and game results will be released closer to the event date.
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Referee fees and facility costs are included in team fees.
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Space is limited—teams are encouraged to register early.
