Elite Youth Sports is excited to launch a new Spring 7v7 Tournament Series. A tournament-centric program designed to provide competitive game play, meaningful development, and college-aligned exposure opportunities while respecting high school schedules and spring commitments. The tournament series includes Sunday 7v7 tournaments, a season-long Big Man Challenge for Offensive and Defensive Linemen, a Spring Exposure Combine, and a state championship weekend.
- Divisions: Based on age/grade and competitive level. Divisions may be combined to maintain competitive balance. Divisions include 8U (3rd Grade), 10U (4th and 5th Grade), 12U (Middle School, 6th and 7th Grade), 14U (8th Grade, going into high school), 16U Junior Varsity (High School), 18U Varsity (High School).
- Season Schedule: The tournament series has a total of 5 tournaments at various locations. Each tournament will have a 7v7 tournament and Big Man Challenge. Game schedules will be released a week prior to each tournament. Locations are subject to change dependent on weather and field availability.
- March 29: Mile High Ballers — Loveland Sports Park
- April 10-12: Madballer Tournament sponsored by Madwire —Location TBD
- April 19: Who’s Your Daddy Dick’s Sporting Goods 7v7 Tournament — ThunderRidge High School
- May 3: Scheels 7’s — Location TBD
- May 10: recruit.football 7v7 Tournament — Location TBD
- May 17: Spring Exposure Combine — Location TBD
- May 29-31: State Championship — Canvas Stadium @ Colorado State University (CSU)
- 7v7 Tournament Format: All tournaments will follow tournament-style play. Minimum 4 games per team per tournament each 25 minutes.
- Big Man Challenge Format: Each tournament Big Man teams will go head to head against each other in 45 minute long games. The games will include 4 quarters each with a different challenge. The challenges consist of head to head speed and agility drills, one-on-one blocking drill, 3v3 pass protection drill, 5v5 full line drive.
- Rosters and Playing Time: There is no minimum roster size, but teams must have enough players to field a full team. 7v7 teams need at least 7 players and Big Man teams need at least 5 players. All players must be registered and paid prior to participation. Recommended roster size is under 20 players due to playing-time considerations. Playing time decisions are made by each team’s coaching staff.
- State Championship Qualification: In order to qualify for the State Championship tournament, teams must participate in at least 3 regular season tournaments. Additionally teams must remain in good standing with league conduct and roster policies.
- Spring Exposure Combine: An event including college-aligned testing commonly used at camps and recruiting combines. The combine will have events for both athletic testing and position-specific evaluation. Athletic testing events include: 40-Yard Dash, vertical jump, broad jump, pro agility shuttle (5-10-5), 3-Cone drill, and more. Drills with specific position relevance will also be available. Top performers at the exposure combine will qualify for the Skills State Championship competition. Registration in the tournament series includes the spring exposure combine.
The Spring 2026 7v7 & Big Man Challenge Tournament Series is built to raise the standard for spring football. With competitive Sunday tournaments, a season-long spotlight on linemen, college-aligned testing at the Exposure Combine, and a state championship finale at Canvas Stadium, this series delivers meaningful development and high-level competition at every step.
Whether your team is chasing a State Championship, looking to gain exposure, or simply seeking consistent, structured competition throughout the spring, Elite Youth Sports provides the platform. Choose your level of involvement, compete against top talent across the region, and give your athletes the opportunity to grow, compete, and stand out.
