The Yale Series Championship Final is ready to blast off May 18th
- James Vick
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New Haven, CT — The stage is set. After months of build-up, viral moments, and emotionally charged battles, the 2025 Yale Series Tournament Championship enters its final act this Sunday, May 18, at Johnson Field, Yale University.
From its roots as a nonprofit response to exclusivity in youth sports, the Yale Series has evolved into a full-scale promotion—a national-level, donation-supported community based spectacle.
🎟️ Final Schedule – Sunday, May 18, 2025
📍 Johnson Field, Yale University⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:02 PM📸 Instagram: @jvfsports
Time | Matchup |
11:00–11:41 AM | Rye FHC vs CT Elite |
11:45–12:26 PM | HTC vs East End FHC |
12:30–1:11 PM | Play-In: JVF Dragons vs Worcester Lenders |
1:15–1:56 PM | Rye FHC vs East End FHC |
2:00–2:41 PM | CT Elite vs HTC |
2:45–3:26 PM | Winner of Play-In vs Rye FHC |
3:30–4:11 PM | Scoring Review / Matchup Prep |
4:15–4:56 PM | Championship Final – Top 2 Teams |
4:58–5:02 PM | 🏆 Beverly Vick Trophy Ceremony |
🔢 Tournament Format & Point System
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point (followed by a 3-player shootout for tie-break clarity)
Loss = 0 points
Tiebreakers: Goal Differential → Goals Scored → Head-to-Head → Coin Flip
Two teams will advance to the Championship Final based on group points.
💥 What Makes This Event Different
This weekend is not only the culmination of a national-caliber tournament—it’s the expression of a new sports model, one rooted in community, equity, and storytelling.
Every athlete competes without paying a fee
All donations go directly to fund scholarships and operations, providing tax-deductible value to supporters
🌮 Official Food Partner: Joey C’s Roadhouse (Milford, CT)
The legendary Joey C’s Roadhouse returns as our featured tournament sponsor and food truck partner. Come hungry for tacos, BBQ, bowls, and vegetarian options.🔗 joeycsroadhouse.com📸 @joeycsroadhouse
🤝 Ways to Support JVF
The James Vick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining access in youth sports. If this tournament moved you, support the next one.
🧺 Bid in our silent auction on-site Sunday
💼 Sponsor future events by reaching out: info@jamesvickfoundation.org
Your gift supports coaching, equipment, travel, and new scholarship opportunities for underserved athletes.
🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Liberty Bank
The Study at Yale Hotel
US Teamwear
Joey C’s Boathouse
PBK Unlimited
And to every family, volunteer, athlete, and follower—you are what makes this possible. This is what it looks like when community becomes culture, and competition becomes a calling.
We’ll see you Sunday.
Let’s make history—again.