Regulations
The recommended time frame for the Knights of
Columbus Soccer Challenge is:
Council Championship – September
District Championship – October
Regional Championship – October/November
State Championship – November
State officials should notify each council well
in advance concerning the dates, times and
locations of the regional and state championships.
The district deputy is responsible for notifying
councils of the date, time and location of the
district competition. The grand knight or Soccer
Challenge chairman should notify the council
winners of the date, time and location of the
next level of competition
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Eligibility
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is
open to all boys and girls in your community, ages
10-14. Age eligibility is determined by the age of
the contestant as of September 1. Proof of age is
required. Athletes in high school should be advised
to check with their school athletic directors or
their state high school athletic associations
regarding possible eligibility conflicts.
Entries
All competitors must register using the official
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge Entry
Form/Score Sheet (#4578) provided in this packet.
Proof of age must accompany all entry forms.
Pre-registration is recommended but not required.
The entry form/score sheet and proof of age must
accompany participants through all levels of
competition. Winners will progress to the district,
regional, and state competitions. International
champions are chosen on the basis of state-level
results
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Field/Equipment
Each level of competition should be held on a
local soccer field or suitable facility approved
by and under the supervision of a participating
Knights of Columbus council. Check with your
parks and recreation department for availability
and usage regulations.
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Age Specifications
Ages 10,11 (Boys & Girls Competitions):
Use a regulation-size soccer ball (size #4) and shoot
12 yards from the goal.
Ages 12,13,14 (Boys & Girls Competitions):
Use a regulation-size soccer ball (size #5) and shoot
12 yards from the goal. |
