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Welcome to the Southern Invitational!

The Southern Invitational features elite talent from the Southeast. The event will coincide with Summer Jam, the largest southeast youth event from NXT. Competing teams will play in the high school only section of the venue, minimizing confusion and maximizing exposure for the college coaches in attendance. This event is open to any and all participants in the corresponding graduation years.

If you are looking to bring youth teams to this event, then check out Summer Jam!

We think about the details
so you don't have to.

  • Turf to grass ratio: NXT only partners with elite venues with turf field ratios that enable us to guarantee games rain or shine
  • Family-Friendly Scheduling:  We schedule your games in a morning or afternoon block. Half of the day on the field, the other experiencing Atlanta & the surrounding areas.

Registration Details

  • Deposit Due: Upon Registration
  • Full Payment Due: 4/15/23

Failure to meet the payment deadline will constitute non-acceptance of the tournament registration and a forfeiture of the tournament spot and deposit fee.

This event is open to any and all participants in the corresponding graduation years.

Gameplay Details

  • 22-minute running halves or four 10-minute quarters 
  • Championship format
  • Guaranteed at least 4 games - most teams will play 5 games
  • Certified referees
Sign Us Up

Summer 2023 registration opens in October. Teams can follow the steps to registration by clicking below, or by reaching out to our tournament director. From here, parents can also complete their waiver!

NLV PRODUCTIONS

Next Level Video is our exclusive video provider for this event. Games will be professionally filmed in HD from an elevated angle and several game film and highlight reel packages are available. Order before the event to lock in discounted early-bird rates.

Are you a college coach?

Register to recruit at this event today!

NXT operates some of the most elite and oldest recruiting events in the nation. Whether that be an individual Showcase or a team event, NXT has a wide variety of recruiting opportunities. 

Coaches who pre-register for an event will be sent digital rosters, schedules, and post-event film

GAME CENTER

Schedule, Scores & Rules

The schedule will be announced closer to the event. Once announced, plan your trip, and make sure you don't miss the match-up you've been waiting for.

Download The App

Download the Tourney Machine App to easily follow your team throughout the tournament. Get schedule updates, scores and standings right from your phone.

Safety

From real-time weather updates to offerings fully staffed by Athletic Trainers, NXT takes youth sports safety very seriously. Click below to find out more.

Travel Information

Area Activities

Atlanta, GA is just a short drive away from LakePoint Sporting Community, and serves as the largest metropolitan area in the state. Visit the states capital to experience an eclectic mashup of residential, art, shopping, and theatre with the perfect southern flavor.

Stay to Play Policy

NXT & HBC Event Services strive to provide a streamlined hotel experience for all participants. As part of this effort, we require that all non-commuting teams participating in our tournaments (as a condition of acceptance) make hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link provided below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.

Mud Creek Park

5600 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064 // home to three turf fields and two grass fields. Conveniently located right off Ernest Barrett Parkway!

Summer Jam

Need a spot for your youth teams? Our Summer Jam tournament is one of the largest youth southeast events, and is the same weekend! Click the button below to learn more about the event.

Southern Invitational Photos

Photos from the Southern Invitational are available on Facebook!

CONTACT
VP of Event Sales & Recruiting
Brett Manney
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