First on the Turf

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First on the Turf is our annual outdoor festival and tournament for U9-U18 competitive teams. The Festival and Tournament takes place at the University of Guelph near the end of April and beginning of May. The 13th annual First on the Turf Festival and Tournament will take place on April 25th to May 4th, 2025!

STRUCTURE

U9 - U10 FESTIVAL
Format: 7v7
Game Duration: 2x20 minute halves
Location: University of Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex
Fee: $350
Dates: BU9 - April 26th, BU10 - April 27th, GU9 - May 3rd, GU10 - May 4th
Will receive two games

U11-U12 FESTIVAL
Format: 9v9
Game Duration: 2x25 minute halves
Location: University of Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex
Fee: $350
Dates: BU11 - April 26th, BU12 - April 27th, GU11 - May 3rd, GU12 - May 4th
Will receive two games

U13-U18 TOURNAMENT
Format: 11v11
Game Duration: 2x25 minute halves
Location: University of Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex and Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
Fee: $650
Dates: BU13-BU18 - April 25th to April 27th, GU13-GU18 - May 2nd to May 4th
Guaranteed three preliminary games with semi-finals and finals