“an invitational tournament … with an international flair”
The Eden Prairie Soccer Club invites Girls and Boys Premier and Classic Club teams, League Select teams and Tournament teams to compete in the 16th Annual Eden Prairie Tournament. We are pleased to host this exceptional regional tournament featuring teams from several foreign countries and states. The Tournament is designed to offer players a competitive experience with an International flair in one weekend. It is large enough – 220 teams competed in 2000 -- that we can structure our brackets as single age divisions to insure competitive play at all levels. Last year, we offered 30 brackets with championship rounds featuring teams from 7 states or foreign countries. Several of the finals were decided by kicks from the mark – a great indicator of well-matched play. Additionally, in our Premier 17 an 19 year old brackets we had multiple teams go on and compete in the quarter and semi-finals of the USA Cup.
This year, at the U11 and U12 age levels, play will be in two
brackets: Classic One, and a combined Classic Two and Classic
Three. At the U13 through U17 age levels, play will be in two competitive
divisions: a combined Premier and Classic One bracket and a combined
Classic Two and Classic Three bracket. In 2001 we are offering a U19
bracket, which will feature top national and international teams. Please join
us for this premier soccer weekend where competitive play, fun and a positive soccer
experience await you.
Each team will play a minimum of three games with no overtime in a
round robin format. Ages 11 –14 will play 30 minutes per half, 15 –
19’s will play 35 minutes per half. Final games will be regulation length with
two five minute overtime periods followed by kicks from the mark to break ties. Awards
will be given to 1st and 2nd Place finishers. Games will start on Friday
mid-afternoon, with finals played Sunday. No teams will play more than 2 games on
any given day. Teams competing in the USA Cup will
have plenty of time to attend the Opening Ceremonies. If the weather or the field
conditions make it impossible to carry out the tournament to its full extent, the
Tournament Director will make the necessary decisions concerning the rescheduling or
cancellation of games for any reason. Game length and times may be shortened or altered
until back on schedule, games may be rescheduled or cancelled.
You may register by mail or fax
(see Registration information). Payment of $300 per team
must accompany your registration form to be considered complete. The fee covers all
expenses with no additional player fees. Application deadline is April 1st.
In order to provide the most competitive experience possible, selection will be made based
on competitive level of teams applying. Preference will also be given to out-of-state
teams. Confirmations will be mailed by April 15th. Once
confirmed, no refunds will be made. Fees are non-refundable if games are
cancelled for any reason. Tournament schedules, rules, field maps along with
general information will be mailed June 1. The Eden Prairie Soccer Club web-site will also
contain this information. The address is:
Eden Prairie is located in the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and
St. Paul. Eden Prairie has amenities to enjoy including great parks and recreational
facilities with 25 soccer fields. Eden Prairie is only minutes away from major attractions
including the Mall of America, Underwater World, Valleyfair Amusement Park, and the
Minnesota Zoo, with the National Sports Complex in Blaine approximately 40 minutes away.
REGISTER TODAY. SPACE IS LIMITED!!! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL
1, 2001
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Players
must be registered with US Youth Soccer or approved organizations, have 2001 player
passes, and be registered on a team.
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A maximum of 18 players may be registered and listed on the Tournament
Roster. A player may only play on one team.
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There is a limit of 6 guest players. No Premier player may guest on a
team at a lower competitive level unless that team is competing in the Premier/Classic One
bracket.
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We
follow USYSA / FIFA travel procedures and require out-of-state (non-MYSA affiliated) and
foreign teams to submit written proof of permission to travel 15 days in advance of the
Tournament. Foreign teams must show proof of permission to travel from their National
Association.
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All teams are required to have medical authorizations for each player
available for inspection at registration and games. Teams not affiliated with USYSA must
present written proof of insurance coverage for all players, coaches/personnel at
registration.
The FIFA substitution Rules
limiting substitutions (only 5 substitutions per game) will apply at the U-16 and above
when there is more than one foreign team in the age category.
A complete
set of Tournament Rules will be mailed with the confirmation packets.
Only USSF
registered referees will be used. We will use a three-referee system for all games.
Minnesota metro teams are
offered the cultural opportunity of hosting an international team during the tournament
weekend (from about July 11 to the 16th when they transfer to the USA Cup). Teams
The Eden Prairie Soccer Club is
in good standing, with the tournament sanctioned by Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
(MYSA), a member of USYSA.
Click on APPLICATION TO HOST A TOURNAMENT OR GAMES to see and print a copy of the APPLICATION TO HOST A TOURNAMENT OR GAMES form.
Chevrolet is again a proud sponsor of the Tournament. Suburban
Chevrolet of Eden Prairie will be hosting the Chevrolet Soccer Festival featuring a 50'
trailer with high-impact graphics, Chevrolet-branded tents and banners, Interactive
To see more visit: www.eshots.com/soccerfest
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