The Crossroads Challenge is a two day SoccerMaine sanctioned tournament held over Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend for boys and girls "classic" teams ages U9-U14.

going into its 26th year! 

 U9 and U10 teams will play 3 games each either on Saturday or Sunday.
U11 teams will play 3 games spread out over Saturday and Sunday.
U12-U14 "competitive" teams will play a minimum of 3 games with the opportunity to advance to the championship game.

2026 Crossroads Challenge will be taking place at Gray-New Gloucester HS/MS and the New Gloucester Fairgrounds. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

9/7/26* Some items subject to change.

Good Afternoon Crossroads Participants - Please read through the items below and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

Please make sure to check the game schedule for any last minute changes. 

• Read over the tournament rules (2026 Rules have not yet been updated)
• A copy of the field map will be posted on our web site closer to the tournament. There will also be a PDF copy on the right side of the page for download. (mid/late Sept.)
• ***NEW*** U9 & U10 groups will be playing at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds
  
• ALL coaches are required to check in 1 hour before your first game, see the registration table noted on the map. 
• NO DOGS are allowed on campus!  Anyone with a dog will be asked to leave (and please don't leave them in a hot car)
• Absolutely NO ALCOHOL at MSAD 15 or at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds
• Park in designated spots only, the campus parking will be tight. Parents will want to allow extra time. Carpool if able.
• All U12-U14 teams are eligible to play in the finals on Sunday, times and locations are at the bottom of your divisions schedule page.  Both champions and runners up should make their way to the high school bleachers after the game for an awards ceremony.
• All U9-U11 players receive a participation medal, these are given to the head coach at check in. To accommodate all teams, games will consist of 20 minute halves.
• Make sure to visit our student and parent run booths at the high school
  • There will be food trucks & concessions at the NG Fairgrounds!
• We will have Nathan Tsukroff (PortraitEFX) at the tournament taking photographs with emphasis on the championship award ceremonies. All images will be available for free download after the event, a link will be provided in our follow up email.
• As we have in previous years, we are looking for donations to our school's back pack program.  Please consider bringing some canned goods for our donations! (See link above for more information)

See you Soon!

April Corcoran

Tournament Director