Hard Count Grinch Games 5v5 Tournament 2026
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Hard Count’s Grinch Games 5v5 tournament is Dec. 12–13, 2026 in San Marcos, with current registration listing girls and coed divisions.
Quick Facts
- Type / Format
- 5v5
- Who
- Coed 6U–18U · Girls 8U–18U
- City / Region
- San Marcos · San Diego
- When
- Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
- Registration / Cost
- Early $475/team; regular $500/team; late $600/team; $50 non-refundable deposit
- Organizer
- Hard Count Athletics
- Last Updated
- Aug 25, 2026
Who It’s For
- Co-ed age divisions: 6U–18U
- Girls divisions: 8U–18U
Format & What to Expect
Rules format: NFL FLAG 5v5. Review SoCal Flag’s 5v5 rules guide ↗
- Girls divisions: 5v5: Girls 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff.
- Coed divisions: 5v5: Coed 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U and 18U. Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff.
- Age cutoff: August 1, 2026
Hard Count Athletics’ Grinch Games is a two-day 5v5 tournament at San Marcos High School. The live registration page lists a four-game guarantee: three pool-play games followed by a single-elimination bracket. Current divisions are Coed 6U–18U and Girls 8U–18U, based on an Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff. The organizer lists modified NFL FLAG rules, a 12-player roster maximum, two coaches per team, championship rings for division winners, MVP and Clutch Player awards, and a half bid to Hard Count’s 2027 National Championship. The current registration record also lists spectator admission, with free entry for children age 5 and under; review the live event page for current pass prices. Confirm the division, fee tier, roster deadline and event-day instructions with Hard Count before traveling.
Schedule & Key Dates
- Event date: Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
- Registration deadline: Dec 5, 2026
- Roster & player-card deadline: Dec 10, 2026
- Mandatory check-in: Dec 11, 2026
Before Registering
- Confirm event date, schedule and your team’s availability.
- Confirm registration deadline: Dec 5, 2026.
- Confirm the refund and cancellation policy with the organizer.
- Confirm player card and roster requirements before submitting.
- Review the organizer’s waiver and any medical authorization requirements.
- Check hotel booking and travel requirements if your team is traveling.
- Confirm spectator ticket and credential requirements before game day.
Registration & Cost
- Entry fee: Early $475/team; regular $500/team; late $600/team; $50 non-refundable deposit
Official Links
Last updated Aug 25, 2026. Always confirm dates, fees, and roster requirements directly with the organizer before registering. Suggest an edit.