PK Challenge
Three age groups. Three kicks each. Sudden-death finals. $150 cash to the 18+ winner.
Register — $30- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM · times by age group below
- Where
- Mid Atlantic Community Church
- 2485 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054
- Entry
- $30
- Cash prize
- $150 to the 18+ winner
Three kicks against a real keeper, on two goals running in parallel. Best score advances to a sudden-death final.
Three age groups run back to back, youngest first. Each division finishes with its own final and awards, so you're free to go once your group is done — or stay for the rest.
Age groups
Check in 11:30 AM · Kicks off 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Medal for top finishers — no cash prize
Check in 1:00 PM · Kicks off 1:15 – 2:15 PM
Medal for top finishers — no cash prize
Check in 2:30 PM · Kicks off 2:45 – 3:30 PM
$150 cash + medal to the winner
Kick-off times are approximate — groups run early when they aren't full. Age is based on the player's age on event day.
Schedule
You only need to be there for your own group. Once your division's awards are handed out you're free to go — or stay and watch the rest, there's a food truck on site.
- 11:30 AM12 & Under check-in — bracelets, and we show you where to stand
- 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM12 & Under qualifying
- 12:45 – 1:00 PM12 & Under final, then awards
- 1:00 PM13–17 check-in — bracelets, and we show you where to stand
- 1:15 – 2:15 PM13–17 qualifying
- 2:15 – 2:30 PM13–17 final, then awards
- 2:30 PM18+ check-in — bracelets, and we show you where to stand
- 2:45 – 3:30 PM18+ qualifying
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM18+ final, then awards
How it works
- •Everyone gets 3 kicks in qualifying against a real keeper.
- •12 & Under take all 3 kicks in a row, from a closer spot.
- •13–17 and 18+ kick, go to the back of the line, 3 rounds.
- •Best score advances to the final — usually 3 for 3. If nobody goes 3 for 3, everyone on 2 advances. One player on top wins outright.
- •Final is sudden death: one kick a round, a miss puts you out, and the spot moves back every round. If everyone misses, everyone retakes.
- •The last two in the 18+ final go best of 3, then sudden death.
What to bring
- •Turf shoes, molded cleats, or sneakers — no metal studs.
- •Layers — it's outdoors in November, around 50°F. Bring water.
- •We provide the balls.
- •18+ players: bring photo ID if you think you'll win — we check it before handing over the $150.
- •We run in daylight and finish before dark — there are no field lights.
Weather
- •Rain or shine.
- •Thunder or lightning means a 30-minute pause.
- •If we have to cancel, your registration carries over as credit to our next event.
On site
- •A food truck on site.
- •Come early or stay late if you like — grab something to eat and watch the other groups.
FAQ
- •Ages are based on how old the player is on November 14, 2026.
- •We check photo ID for the 18+ winner before handing over the $150. We may ask any adult player to confirm their age, but there's no ID check to get in.
- •Siblings register separately — one player per checkout for now.
- •Spectators are free and welcome.
- •Full refund until November 7. After that we'll move your spot to another player or carry it as credit.
- •Running late? Find our table — we'll get you in if your group hasn't finished qualifying.
- •You only need to be there for your own group. Once your division's awards are handed out you're free to go, or stay and watch the rest.
Register
One player per checkout. Registering two kids? Check out twice.