Rocktober Classic

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Registration

Tournament Dates: October 10 - 12, 2025
Location: Kino Aquatic Center, Mesa, AZ
Registration Open: August 18th at 9am (PT)
Entry Deadline: September 26th at 9pm (PT)*
Roster Lockdown: October 3rd at 9pm (PT)
Entry Fee: $900
Divisions: 12u Mixed & 12u Girls

Click Here to Register**

*Clubs are permitted to enter up to two teams TOTAL. A third team can be waitlisted and will be confirmed after the entry deadline.
**There will be no refunds for any team dropping out of Rocktober. Once your team has paid the entry fee, you have committed to participating in the event. If you are registering for Rocktober, please be sure your team can attend!

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12U/ROCK-TOBER SPECIFIC RULES

The Rock-tober 12U Classic is governed by USAWP Playing Rules subject to the modifications spelled out in Appendix E and as defined below. There will also not be any pressing requirements for defensive players in each game:

ATHLETES IN PLAY: 6 v 6 (5 field players / 1 goalie)
ROSTER SIZE: 14 Athletes & 3 Coaches
SHOT CLOCK: :30
COURSE SIZE: Inflatable intermediate size
BALL SIZE: Size 3
GOAL SIZE: 2.5 meters in width and .8 meters in height (Intermediate Goal)
PERIOD LENGTH: 6 mins
TIMEOUTS: 2 x 1:00
PERIOD BREAKS: 1 min

ATHLETE SOCIAL

Pizza and pool party
Kino Aquatic Center
Friday 10/10 from 7:30-8:30pm

*Please bring your athlete or coaching credential for admission.

Athlete Requirements

Rock-tober 12 & Under Classic Requirements

Athletes must be 12 & Under
Age as of 10/10/25 (First date of play)
14 athletes per team max
Bronze level membership required
Birthdate verification required
Photo ID check prior to every game

There is no affiliation requirement for this event.

Photo ID

Coaches and Athletes will be required to show photo IDs prior to each game.
Acceptable forms of ID will include: