Thank you for your interest in the Gateway Shootout Soccer Tournament! Here are a few FAQ's that may help you and your team enjoy this tournament experience.

Once our team has registered, are we automatically accepted to play in the Gateway Shootout? No. The Gateway Shootout is an Invitational Tournament. However, we rarely turn teams away. Every effort is made for ALL teams interested in playing to be accepted.

How soon will our team know that we have been accepted to participate in the tournament? Once the registration deadline has passed, the tournament committee will begin notifying teams. The person listed on your registration form will be receiving information either by mail or by E-Mail.

Is it possible to register for the tournament after the entry deadline has passed? Yes, BUT . . . we will only be accepting teams needed to complete age division pools. It is in your team's best interest to enter early to be considered. We request you please contact the Gateway Shootout before sending in a LATE entry.

How do I contact the Gateway Shootout? You can contact Todd Kassabaum Tournament Director by E-mail todd.kassabaum@stcharlesparks.com, by telephone at (636) 949-3377, or by fax (636) 949-3337.

What documents are needed to complete registration at check-in? Your registration will be considered complete if you turn in the following at check-in:
For Missouri teams - your registration fee is paid, we will need a copy of your roster to keep along with any guest player forms. Player passes and medical release forms will need to be available for check-in as well.

For Out-of-State teams - your registration fee is paid, we will need a copy of your roster to keep along with any guest player forms. We will also need your State travel permit. Player passes and medical release forms will need to be available for check-in as well.

Will we need our player passes for each game? YES, player passes will be checked by our Field Marshalls prior to each game. The Field Marshalls will keep the player passes until the end of the game. As long as there are NO Red cards given by the referee during the game, player passes will be returned immediately following the game. If a red card is given, the player pass will be kept and given to the Tournament office for the coach to pick-up after the player/coach has fulfilled the penalty of missing the next game played.

What happens in the event there is bad weather during the tournament? It's hard to say what actions will be taken. It all depends on how severe the weather is or has been. The Gateway Shootout has a Tournament Hotline (636) 729-2922 that will be updated as changes in playing status occur to let you know of any game delays or cancellations.

When will we know what our team's game times? The Gateway Shootout will begin pooling and scheduling teams as soon as registrations are complete and age divisions are determined. Schedules will be mailed, E-mailed, or available on-line, as soon as possible. To help with this process, please register early, let the tournament committee know of ALL conflicts (on your registration form), and please try not to make changes after the registration deadline has passed.

I need to make a change to our registration form to let you know of a conflict. How do I do that? You can contact Todd Kassabaum, Tournament Director by E-mail, by telephone at (636) 949-3377, or by fax (636) 949-3337. As you may know, the Gateway Shootout will make every attempt to resolve conflicts your team may have, BUT . . . sometimes requests are unable to be resolved for numerous reasons. We hope you understand that your changes may cause conflicts for others. That's why it's extremely important to register early, let the tournament committee know of ALL conflicts (on your registration form), and please try not to make changes after the registration deadline has passed. We appreciate you cooperation!

Is there a cost for the kids play area? No, the Gateway Shootout tournament committee has provided the blow-up park to enhance the overall experience for all kids involved. We feel that after a game, a kid still needs to be a kid.

We're looking forward to seeing you and your team at our tournament. Your comments are always welcome. Please let us know how we can improve the Gateway Shootout experience in the future by contacting Todd Kassabaum, or by telling a Gateway Shootout committee volunteer at the tournament. Thank you!!