Spend this May long weekend in beautiful Vernon, BC!
Join us at the Gibson Masters Soccer Tournament, a one-of-a-kind event for men and women.
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This tournament is designed to bring together soccer enthusiasts from all walks of life. Our dedicated organizers have poured their passion and expertise into creating an unforgettable experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
Tournament
2026 Tournament
May 16h, May 17th and 18th.
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Division Play Saturday and Sunday,
with finals on the Monday.
Entrance Fees
Early Bird Registration Fee: $750.00
on now until Dec 31st 2025
Jan 1st - April 1st 2026 : $800.00
April 2nd - 30th 2026 - $850.00
Applications close April 15th 2025.
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Location
All games are played in Vernon B.C.
Games will be played at MacDonald Park, and Marshall Fields.
Divisions
The men's divisions consist of:
35+, 45+, 55+, and 60+
The women's divisions are:
35+, 40+, 45+, and 50+
The women's 50+ is a 7 vs 7 format
Beer Gardens & Food Trucks
Beer Gardens located at MacDonald Park, open early to late.
2026 Food Truck TBA
Gibson's Soccer family-run concession stands available at both fields from 8AM-5PM every day. Bring cash!
Prize Money
1st Place - $700
2nd Place - $350
3rd place - $200
The 3rd place winnings are for divisions
of 5 or more teams.
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Accommodation
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A huge THANK YOU to our 2025 Sponsors
Kidston Helm Ross Law Firm
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Jeff's Plumbing
Vantage One
Credit Union
Sun Valley Source For Sports
Silver Star Liquor Store
Okanagan Spring
Brewery
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NORS
Construction Equipment Canada GW Vernon
About Us
The tournament focuses on master’s divisions for both men and women from age groups ranging from 35 to 60+.The tournament was first started in1984 and has been held every year, with the exception of pandemic years. The organization of the tournament has changed through the decades, with the common goal of bringing soccer lovers from BC, Alberta, and Washington together.
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For many years, the tournament ran under the title of Vernon Oldtimers. After the pandemic, organizers revamped the tournament name to honor a soccer staple in the community and lead referee for the weekend, Ian Gibson (pictured below). The torch was most recently passed on to new organizers in 2023, and the committee strives to honor their predecessors by ensuring there is plenty of soccer to be played, friendships celebrated, songs sung, toasts toasted, and memories solidified.
The Team Behind
the Tournament
Brent, Danny, Chris, Andy, Ean, Rodney
