Trophies and Medals for Soccer Tournaments in Quebec: A Guide for Organizers

A soccer tournament means dozens of games, hundreds of players, and a day where everything has to run smoothly. Awards are often the last detail to be settled, yet they are what participants take home. Here is how to plan them well. Start with the structure of your tournament. How many age categories will you have (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, adults)? How many teams per category? These numbers determine how many team trophies, medals and individual awards you need. A knockout format calls for prizes for the final and the third-place game, while a round-robin format lets you reward the top three in the standings. For the youngest players (U7 to U9), focus on participation: one medal for every child, with a ribbon in your club's colours and the year of the event. For older categories, keep trophies for the finalist teams and add individual awards: best goalkeeper, top scorer, most valuable player, sportsmanship award. As for personalization, laser engraving is ideal for plaques and long-lasting trophies, while color printing faithfully reproduces your club or sponsor logo. Include the tournament name, category and year on every piece: that is what turns it into a real keepsake. A few practical tips before ordering. Confirm category names and the spelling of club names from the start, because an engraving mistake costs a lot of time. Plan a few spare medals for teams added at the last minute. Think about your sponsors too: a logo on the medal or plaque gives them great visibility and can help fund your awards. Finally, don't wait until the last week. Place your order a few weeks before the event to avoid stress and last-minute costs. At Mr Trophée, in Léry, we make custom trophies, medals and plaques for clubs and tournament organizers across Quebec. Best price guaranteed in Canada, pickup at the shop or delivery: all that's left for you to do is plan the kickoff.