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Hard Count Halloween Horror 5v5 Tournament 2026

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Hard Count’s Halloween Horror 5v5 tournament is Oct. 18, 2026 at Valley High School in Santa Ana, with youth boys and girls team divisions.

Quick Facts

Type / Format
5v5
Who
Boys 6U–14U · Girls 8U–18U
City / Region
Santa Ana · Orange County
Venue
Valley High School
When
Oct 18, 2026
Registration / Cost
$450 per team; $50 non-refundable deposit
Organizer
Hard Count Athletics
Last Updated
Aug 25, 2026

Who It’s For

  • Boys divisions: 6U–14U
  • 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–18U. Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff.
  • Boys divisions: 5v5: Boys 6U–14U. Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff.
  • Age cutoff: August 1, 2026
Hard Count Athletics’ Halloween Horror is a one-day 5v5 team tournament in Santa Ana with a real Halloween angle: the organizer encourages costumes and facemasks. The live registration page lists a three-game guarantee—two pool-play games followed by a single-elimination bracket—with every team advancing to playoffs. Published divisions are Boys 6U–14U and Girls 8U–18U, based on an Aug. 1, 2026 age cutoff. The organizer also lists modified NFL FLAG rules, a 12-player roster maximum and two coaches per team. Division winners receive a half bid to Grinch Games. Confirm division availability, roster requirements and event-day guidance with Hard Count before traveling.

Schedule & Key Dates

  • Event date: Oct 18, 2026
  • Registration deadline: Oct 10, 2026
  • Roster & player-card deadline: Oct 15, 2026

Venue & Location

Valley High School

1801 S Greenville St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Before Registering

  • Confirm event date, schedule and your team’s availability.
  • Confirm registration deadline: Oct 10, 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: $450 per team; $50 non-refundable deposit
Register Now ↗

Official Links

Last updated Aug 25, 2026. Always confirm dates, fees, and roster requirements directly with the organizer before registering. Suggest an edit.