Golden Coast Challenge

Tournament Snapshot

• 5v5 Sports lists the Golden Coast Challenge as a SoCal Premier Circuit stop on Nov. 14-15, 2026 in Costa Mesa.
• The circuit page lists Costa Mesa, CA; the exact complex or field address still needs confirmation before families make travel plans.
• The event is listed as iFlag-sanctioned and uses Zorts for registration, age verification, schedules and results.

Divisions

• Girls: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U.
• Boys: 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U.
• Age cutoff: Aug. 1, 2025.

Format & Rules

• The official page lists group or pool play followed by single-elimination brackets.
• The rules are described as a hybrid of USA Football and NFL FLAG rules.
• Teams should confirm division rules, roster size and any event-specific modifications in Zorts before registering.

Registration & Deadlines

• Entry fee: $425 per team.
• Registration deadline: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
• Zorts is used for team registration, player age verification and coach ID cards.

Before Registering

• Confirm the final field address, schedule, bracket format, roster requirements and player verification steps in Zorts.
• The event page says Stay-to-Play hotel rules apply to teams traveling more than 75 miles.