Doradus Spring Scrimmagefest
2025 Dates to be determined
Grove Point Park – 6100 Cloud Drive, Springfield, VA
*Note that no scores are kept at our Scrimmagefests.
The Doradus Scrimmagefest managed by the MDSL invites you to participate in our 2025 Scrimmagefest at Grove Point Park in Springfield, VA. On the Saturday of the Scrimmagefest U-8 – U-12 teams will play and on the Sunday the U-13 – U-16 teams!
The Doradus Scrimmagefest provides an environment for players to just play without the pressure of winning. Games are 35 minutes (17 minute halves) for the U-8 – U-12 teams and 40 minutes for the U-13 – U-16 teams (20 minute halves). Teams are guaranteed at minimum 3 games. We hope that you will consider including this great opportunity for your club to play vs. different teams throughout the DC, MD, VA region.
For those of you unfamiliar with Scrimmagefests, they are a single or two event filled with soccer for your team(s). You will play 3-4 opponents in a shortened match format and there will be no scores or standings kept. This format removes the pressure and (perceived) need to win. Our mantra is development over winning, and although we must offer tournaments for competitive purposes, our Scrimmagefests are what really stays true to our mantra.
This format in turn provides coaches the opportunity to be flexible in their team approach to use different formations, combinations and substitution patterns that they may not feel comfortable with in games that they have to win to move up a division or to win a tournament.
Application & Divisions
| Age Group | Birth Year | Format | Max Roster | Entry Fee |
| U-8 | 2017 | 7 v 7 | 14 | $215 |
| U-9 | 2016 | 7 v 7 | 14 | $215 |
| U-10 | 2015 | 7 v 7 | 14 | $215 |
| U-11 | 2013 | 9 v 9 | 16 | $255 |
| U-12 | 2012 | 9 v 9 | 16 | $255 |
| U-13 | 2011 | 11 v 11 | 18 | $350 |
| U-14 | 2010 | 11 v 11 | 18 | $350 |
| U-15 | 2009 | 11 v 11 | 18 | $350 |
| U-16 | 2008 | 11 v 11 | 18 | $350 |
*Note – GotSport charges teams a software fee in the amount of $20. This fee will be reflected after you have registered and have reached the payment screen on GotSport.
For teams who register after the deadline date, there will be a $50 late fee assessed. Teams that apply after the application deadline will not have guaranteed acceptance into the tournament.
Payment Information
Please make all checks payable to: MDSL
Checks should be mailed to:
Doradus Scrimmagefest
PO Box 302
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
No CC Fees are charged for any Credit Card payments for MDSL events.
Important Dates
Registration payment: Upon registration
Team Acceptance: Upon registration
De-conflict request deadline: Date TBD
Registration deadline: Date TBD
Brackets released: Date TBD
Schedules released: Date TBD
Team Check-in and Waiver
To simplify the Team Check-in and Waiver process, we have provided a PDF file for Team Managers to complete and to add to their GotSport account when uploading required documents for the tournament.
Tournament Rules
As for player check-in, we keep this process fairly simple as well. Teams are required to submit player birth certificates, rosters, and medical release forms. State sanctioned player cards are not required. There is also no limit on the number of guest players that are allowed but we require teams to stay within the maximum roster size. We also ask that you arrive to your games at least 15 minutes prior so that we know that your team is ready and prepared.
About the Scrimmagefest organizers
The Doradus Soccer Club was founded in 2004 under the Team America Program. It was formerly named Barca Academy, and it has been a staple in the community for many years.
Contact Tournament Director Justin Reid at jreid@mdslsoccer.com or call 301-613-9065.