Kickin’ It Challenge Tournament
MAY 23rd & 24th, 2026
The Kickin’ It Challenge is more than a tournament — it’s a community-driven event dedicated to supporting cancer research while giving players the opportunity to compete and grow through the game.
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U6-U10: $795
U11-U12: $995
U13-U19: $1,195
*Includes Referee Fees
Kickin’ It Challenge Tournament
The Kickin’ It Challenge brings together competitive youth soccer teams from across San Diego County and Southern California for a weekend of meaningful competition. While the level of play is strong and the matches are competitive, the focus of the event extends beyond the results on the field. Each game is part of a larger effort to support cancer research, giving players and families the opportunity to be involved in something that has a real impact.
The tournament is structured to provide a well-organized and positive experience, with quality fields, certified referees, and a schedule that allows teams to compete at a high level while representing a cause that matters to so many in the community.
U6-U19
Boys & Girls Age Groups
7v7, 9v9, 11v11
Formats Vary by Age
Playing For A Purpose
At the heart of the Kickin’ It Challenge is the mission to support cancer research and raise awareness through the game of soccer. This event was created to give players a chance to be part of something bigger than the competition itself, connecting their time on the field to a cause that affects countless families.
Throughout the weekend, the tournament serves as a reminder that soccer can bring people together in powerful ways. Players compete, teams bond, and the community shows its support, all while contributing to ongoing efforts to fight cancer. It’s an opportunity to turn the game into something more meaningful — where every match played carries purpose beyond the final score.
By participating in this tournament, teams are able to evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement, and enter the season better prepared to compete.
Frances Ryan Park
All Games. One Location.
Frances Ryan Park serves as the perfect setting for a tournament of this size, with multiple well-maintained fields and a layout that keeps everything connected.
Multiple well-maintained natural grass fields
Centralized layout for easy navigation
Family-friendly environment
Plenty of space for teams and spectators
Field Map & Locations
All Games. One Location.
Please refer to the field map for all game locations during the Kickin’ It Challenge. All games for the Kickin’ It Challenge will be played at Frances Ryan Park in Escondido.
Field assignments are subject to change, so we recommend checking back prior to game day to confirm your team’s field number and location.
Power of Pink
The Kickin’ It Challenge embraces the Power of Pink as a visible reminder of the tournament’s purpose: supporting cancer research and those affected by the disease.
Throughout the weekend, pink is worn and displayed across the fields as a way for players, coaches, and families to show their support. For many involved, the cause is personal, and the tournament creates an opportunity to come together as a community in recognition of that.
This element of the event helps connect the competition on the field with something more meaningful off of it, reinforcing that the weekend is about more than just soccer.
The Power of Pink Team Awards are a unique part of the Kickin’ It Challenge, giving teams the opportunity to fully embrace the spirit of the event and show their support in a creative and visible way.
Teams are encouraged to bring their best pink to the field — from uniforms and accessories to sideline support — and represent what the Power of Pink means to them. One boys team and one girls team will be selected based on how well they capture that energy and spirit throughout the tournament.
To be considered, teams must check in at the designated area for a team photo by Saturday at 4:00 PM. Teams with earlier or later matches will be photographed during check-in. All photos will be shared on the tournament’s Instagram page, @KickinItChal, where the community can take part in the experience.
Winners will be announced at 2:00 PM on Sunday at Ryan Park. Final selection will be based on overall representation as well as community engagement, including Instagram interaction.
Selected teams will receive Power of Pink recognition and a free entry into the following year’s Kickin’ It Challenge.
Tournament & Auction Sponsors
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