GotSport Check-In Walkthrough for the Midwest Youth Cup

There is no on-site check-in at the Midwest Youth Cup. All check-in happens digitally in GotSport. This page walks through the steps every team manager handles in the weeks leading up to the tournament.

Step 1: Register the team

Visit the GotSport registration URL. Sign in or create an account. Submit team registration with:

• Team name and gender
• Age group
• Preferred division (Premier / Gold / Silver / Bronze)
• Head coach contact
• Team manager contact (recommended back-up)

Pay by card at registration or mail a check to Midwest Youth Cup.

Step 2: Set up the roster

After registration:

1. Open the team's GotSport profile.
2. Add all players who will appear at the tournament.
3. Mark goalkeepers correctly.
4. Add guest players with appropriate flags.
5. Verify each player's birth date matches age-group eligibility.

Step 3: Upload documents

Upload by March 12, 2027:

• Official club roster (PDF preferred)
• Player passes (individual or single combined PDF)
• Medical waivers signed by parent / guardian for each player
• Coach pass (if your state association requires)

Step 4: Confirm contact information

In GotSport:

• Head coach email: Current and monitored
• Head coach mobile phone: Verified for SMS
• Team manager email: Backup
• Both numbers verified for weather/schedule SMS alerts

Step 5: Check the published schedule

On March 12, schedules post in GotSport. Confirm:

• Bracket assignment (Premier / Gold / Silver / Bronze)
• Pool opponents
• Match times and field assignments
• Friday kickoff time if local team

Step 6: Be ready for game day

• Arrive 60 minutes before kickoff
• Player passes available at the field but not checked at kickoff
• Refer to GotSport email/SMS for any changes

When in doubt

Email the tournament director before the weekend. During the weekend, GotSport SMS is the fastest channel for weather and schedule updates.