The Las Vegas Soccer Tournaments are a series of high school soccer tournaments held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tournaments are organized by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and are open to all high school soccer teams in the state.
The tournaments are held in the spring, typically in late February or early March. The 2023 tournaments will be held from February 24-March 5.
The tournaments are divided into two divisions: 4A and 5A. The 4A division is for schools with enrollments of 1,600 students or fewer, while the 5A division is for schools with enrollments of more than 1,600 students.
The tournaments are single-elimination, with the winners advancing to the state championships. The state championships are held in late March or early April.
The 2023 Las Vegas Soccer Tournaments will be held at the following venues:
- Bettye Wilson Park
- Cimarron Soccer Complex
- Durango High School
- Palo Verde High School
- Spring Valley High School
The rules of the Las Vegas Soccer Tournaments are the same as the rules of the NIAA. The full rules can be found on the NIAA website. (https://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-preps/np-soccer/boys-soccer/2016-boys-and-girls-soccer-state-tournament-glances-1738291/ )
Here are some of the key rules:
- The game is played on a regulation-size soccer field;
- The game is played with two teams of 11 players each;
- The game is played for two halves of 40 minutes each;
- The game is played with a round ball;
- The object of the game is to score more goals than the other team;
- A goal is scored when the ball crosses the goal line and goes into the net;
- A player can be penalized for a foul;
- A player can be sent off the field for a serious foul.
The Las Vegas Soccer Tournaments are a great opportunity for high school soccer teams to compete against each other and to qualify for the state championships. The tournaments are also a great way for fans to see some of the best high school soccer in the state.