About
Gorges Classic is your home for adult soccer tournaments!
We believe that adults deserve and need to engage in healthy competition and play the beautiful game for fun, fitness and fraternity.
The Gorges Classic Soccer Tournament is an 11v11 outdoor soccer tournament offering great fun and superb competition in eight (6) brackets: men's open (18+), men's over 30, O-40, O-50, O-60, & coed (open). Now in its 12th year, the Gorges Classic tournaments are held in 7 carefully chosen cities across the United States and have become the largest adult amateur soccer gatherings in the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, South and West of the United States. These tournaments attract teams from different States, from Canada, Mexico, South America (Argentina, Chile & Ecuador) and Europe. The Gorges Classic is arguably the most fun tournament in the United States. In addition to cash prize for division winners, lots of entertainment are lined up to augment the soccer fun. These include beer tasting sponsored by Southern Tier Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Three Heads Brewing, Lucky Hare Brewing, Carib Brewing, CraftHaus, Smarthmouth Brewing, Celis Brewing, among others; wine tasting showcasing local and regional wines; a welcome reception with live music and food for all the players and their friends. The Gorges Concert features regional bands and sometimes a national act.
Our first tournament started in Niagara Falls NY after the closure of the National Soccer Hall Of Fame in Central NY to provide a forum where adult amateur athletes can engage in healthy fun competition for wellness and at the same time boost the Upstate economy through increased tourism. The Gorges Classic has since then expanded to other regions of the United States. They are being held in cities that are easily accessible to US and international amateur teams; cities that offer a wide range of attractions to complement fun soccer activities for adults and their families or friends or both. Our vision is to combine the passion of soccer and the glamor of what different cities have to offer to stage a fiesta-like tournament for fitness and friendship for all amateur soccer (futbol) players and fans from across these United States and the World.
If you love playing soccer (futbol) and having a great time, Gorges Classic is for you. You get to play the beautiful game of soccer against decent teams, sample finest craft beers & wines, hang out with your buddies, make new friends, and check out great local parks/attractions. The cascading wonder of the Niagara Falls, the radiant foliage of the Midwest, the caressing ocean waves of Virginia, the rumble of orbital space flights and friendly locals in Cocoa Beach, the fine cuisine of Texas, the vibrant night life of Miami, the spectacular mountain vista and consuming indulgence of Sin city (Vegas), and much more provide the backdrop for scintillating soccer and great fun competition on well-manicured soccer fields at all the locations we have tournaments. Check them out! #soccer #futbol #tournament #fun
We currently stage the Gorges Classic Soccer Tournament in cities across the United States including:
* Miami FL in February (Showdown in Miami: Soccer, Sun & Sea);
* Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach FL in March (Space Coast Showdown);
* Austin TX in April (Lonestar Showdown);
* Niagara Falls NY in May (Viagra in Niagara);
* Virginia Beach VA in July (Virginia Beach Showdown);
* Chicago IL in August (Showdown in Chicago) and
* Las Vegas NV in November (Showdown in Vegas).
All tournament proceeds benefit Malite Health, a nonprofit organization providing access to basic healthcare for under-served, impoverished communities in Africa & the Americas. You play for a purpose at our tournaments!
We believe that adults deserve and need to engage in healthy competition and play the beautiful game for fun, fitness and fraternity.
The Gorges Classic Soccer Tournament is an 11v11 outdoor soccer tournament offering great fun and superb competition in eight (6) brackets: men's open (18+), men's over 30, O-40, O-50, O-60, & coed (open). Now in its 12th year, the Gorges Classic tournaments are held in 7 carefully chosen cities across the United States and have become the largest adult amateur soccer gatherings in the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, South and West of the United States. These tournaments attract teams from different States, from Canada, Mexico, South America (Argentina, Chile & Ecuador) and Europe. The Gorges Classic is arguably the most fun tournament in the United States. In addition to cash prize for division winners, lots of entertainment are lined up to augment the soccer fun. These include beer tasting sponsored by Southern Tier Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Three Heads Brewing, Lucky Hare Brewing, Carib Brewing, CraftHaus, Smarthmouth Brewing, Celis Brewing, among others; wine tasting showcasing local and regional wines; a welcome reception with live music and food for all the players and their friends. The Gorges Concert features regional bands and sometimes a national act.
Our first tournament started in Niagara Falls NY after the closure of the National Soccer Hall Of Fame in Central NY to provide a forum where adult amateur athletes can engage in healthy fun competition for wellness and at the same time boost the Upstate economy through increased tourism. The Gorges Classic has since then expanded to other regions of the United States. They are being held in cities that are easily accessible to US and international amateur teams; cities that offer a wide range of attractions to complement fun soccer activities for adults and their families or friends or both. Our vision is to combine the passion of soccer and the glamor of what different cities have to offer to stage a fiesta-like tournament for fitness and friendship for all amateur soccer (futbol) players and fans from across these United States and the World.
If you love playing soccer (futbol) and having a great time, Gorges Classic is for you. You get to play the beautiful game of soccer against decent teams, sample finest craft beers & wines, hang out with your buddies, make new friends, and check out great local parks/attractions. The cascading wonder of the Niagara Falls, the radiant foliage of the Midwest, the caressing ocean waves of Virginia, the rumble of orbital space flights and friendly locals in Cocoa Beach, the fine cuisine of Texas, the vibrant night life of Miami, the spectacular mountain vista and consuming indulgence of Sin city (Vegas), and much more provide the backdrop for scintillating soccer and great fun competition on well-manicured soccer fields at all the locations we have tournaments. Check them out! #soccer #futbol #tournament #fun
We currently stage the Gorges Classic Soccer Tournament in cities across the United States including:
* Miami FL in February (Showdown in Miami: Soccer, Sun & Sea);
* Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach FL in March (Space Coast Showdown);
* Austin TX in April (Lonestar Showdown);
* Niagara Falls NY in May (Viagra in Niagara);
* Virginia Beach VA in July (Virginia Beach Showdown);
* Chicago IL in August (Showdown in Chicago) and
* Las Vegas NV in November (Showdown in Vegas).
All tournament proceeds benefit Malite Health, a nonprofit organization providing access to basic healthcare for under-served, impoverished communities in Africa & the Americas. You play for a purpose at our tournaments!
Testimonials
The Gorges Tournament is the right time of year in a great location. Easy access, great fields and tough competition. What more would someone want? Go Gorges!”
-Team captain from Albany NY.
I had a great time. The level of competition was better than what we have in local league games, and the fields and conditions were good. I found the games enjoyable and the social time just as good. The lakehouse setup was ideal, and I would do that every year if it was an option. The travel was no issue, not a bad drive, and some nice places to stop along the way if you want to break it up.”
- Team captain/player from Ithaca NY.
I thought the whole experience was really fun, in large part because it was fun to be in Niagara Falls with friends and to check out all the neat spots, restaurants (the Silo) and beautiful parks. The tournament itself was really fun. I liked playing good teams from other parts of the state, though, too. It was great to mix it up, compared to our normal local league play (which is still lots of fun). I'd definitely do it again.”
- Team captain from Binghamton NY.
We did not win any game because the competition was really good. But we had a wonderful time”
- Team captain from PA
"Thank you for organizing such a fun tournament! We had a blast and everyone was happy with the trip".
- Team captain from VT