an invitational tournament with an international flair
July 11 13, 2003
TOURNAMENT HOME
Welcome to Eden Prairie, Minnesota and the Eden Prairie Soccer Club. For 18 years we have offered one of the finest, most affordable tournaments in the Mid-west. As a community based soccer club we believe we know what it takes to host an enjoyable weekend event providing fun for the entire family while at the same time promoting the world's most popular game.
Come be a part of the weekend. Register today...Space is limited
INTRODUCTION
The Eden Prairie Soccer Club invites Girls and Boys Premier, Classic Club teams, League Select teams and Tournament teams to compete in the 18th 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 that we can structure our brackets as single age divisions to insure competitive play at all levels, yet small enough that your team will feel welcome in our community. Last year, we offered over 30 brackets with championship rounds featuring teams from 7 states or foreign countries. Additionally, in our Premier 17 and 19 year old brackets we had multiple teams go on and compete in the semi finals and finals of the USA Cup. The Hewett School of Norwich, England winning the USA Cup in the highly competitive 18-year-old bracket for the second year in a row. The Hewett School will be returning to Eden Prairie again this year.
BRACKETS
In keeping with recent changes made by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association please note that we have made a modification for our u11 age bracket. This year, at the U-11 age play we will be offering both the new small -sided (8 v 8) and full-sided (11v11) formats for organizations that have not adopted this change. Make certain you register for the correct bracket.
To insure proper bracketing, there will be a minimum of 4 teams and a maximum number of 8 teams accepted into each bracket.
u10
Just added March 1, 2003. We are pleased to offer this festival atmosphere age group to our tournament. It will feature 3 games, a clinic, and contests. The clinic will be hosted by Wayne Harrison, Director of coaching and Player Development.
u11
There will be Maroon and Gold brackets for the small-sided teams (8v8).
The full-sided bracket (11v11) are open to all teams at this time. After review, this may change closer to tournament time.
u12 - u19
Red Premier, State Select, League Select, Tournament - only teams and Classic One. 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.
Black - Classic Two,
White Classic Three and Recreational teams.
Preference will be given to out-of-state teams, however, selection process will be on a first registered, first in basis.
The tournament reserves the right to place a team in the correct bracket. Examples follow:
· Teams from leagues with only one competitive level will be placed in higher bracket.
· Wisconsin teams that use the National and American bracket structure will be placed with National teams in Red bracket and American teams in Black
· Tournament - only teams will be placed in the Red bracket
Each team will play a minimum of three games with no overtime in a round robin format. U10 team will play 25 minutes per half. Ages 11 14 will play 30 minutes per half, 15 19s 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 for ages 11 and older. All u10 participants will receive participation award. Games will start on Friday mid-afternoon, with finals played Sunday. No teams will play more than 2 games on any given day. 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. In extreme heat, half-lengths may be shortened and water breaks scheduled.
There are three ways to register. For your convenience try our new on-line registration. You may also download the registration form and register by fax or by mail. Full payment must be made at time of registration to be considered complete.
Team Fees
· Under 10 - $250 per team
· Under 11 - small sided (8v8) format - $300 per team
· All other teams - $350 per team
· There is no player fee
Payment must accompany your registration form to be considered complete. The fee covers all expenses with no additional player fees.
Important Dates
· April 1st Application deadline
· April 15th Confirmations will be mailed. Once confirmed no refunds will be made
· June 1st - Schedules, rules, field maps along with general information will be mailed.
· June 15th - Travel papers required
· July 11, 2003 - Games begin at 2PM
· July 13, 2003 - Finals conclude mid-afternoon
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. The Eden Prairie Soccer Club has hosted this top-flight community tournament for 18years. Come be a part of the fun!
Players and Rosters
· Players must be registered with US Youth Soccer or approved organizations, have 2003 player pass, and be officially registered on a team.
· A maximum of 18 players may be registered and listed on the Tournament Roster.
· For the small-sided u11 bracket the roster size is 14 players.
· A player may only play on one team.
· 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.
· There is no formal guest player program, however, from time to time teams have accepted guest players during registration.
· 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.
· 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.
Only USSF registered referees will be used. We will use a three-referee system for all games. A referee availability form is available on online. On-line registration for referees will be coming soon.
Tournament Sanctioning
The Eden Prairie Soccer Club is in good standing, with the tournament sanctioned by Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), a member of USYSA.