7th Annual
Eden Prairie Spring Kickoff Classic
Sunday, May 16th, 2004
The Eden Prairie Soccer Club invites MYSA Boys and Girls teams, U9 and U10 Maroon-Gold, U11 and U12 Classic 1, 2 and 3, to compete in the Eden Prairie Spring Kickoff Classic being held May 16, 2004. We are pleased to host this U9 through U12 tournament that offers players a challenging experience in a festival environment at the beginning of MYSA league play. Teams will play two full-length games in a 3 or 4-hour time block. This is a one-day event and all games will be held in one location, the Flying Cloud Soccer Fields, so team travel and planning logistics will be minimal. The Spring Kickoff Classic is sanctioned by MYSA for MYSA teams only.
The Kickoff Classic is large enough – 85 teams competed in 2003 – that we can structure our pairings and use single age divisions to ensure challenging play at all divisions. Play will be held in the Maroon and Gold brackets for U9 and U10, Classic Maroon and Gold for U11 and Classic 1,2 and 3 for U12. All games will use USSF certified referees and linespeople.
Please join us for this day of challenging play, fun and awards. We recognize that this may be the first tournament experience for many players, coaches, teams and parents, and we want to make it a positive and enjoyable experience for all. You’ll note that it is not Mother’s Day, the Fishing Opener, or Memorial Day weekend. What a great day for soccer! And what a great way to kickoff the 2004 season!
Two game minimum and scheduling
Each team will play two games. Teams will be scheduled in a 3 or 4-hour time slot between 8 a.m. and evening. Teams will play 25-minute halves; games ending in a tie will remain tied and there will be no overtimes or shootouts. No standings will be kept and no scores will be posted. All players will receive a participation award. If weather or the conditions of the fields make it impossible to carry out the tournament to its full extent, the Tournament Director will make the necessary decisions concerning the rearrangement or cancellation of games. Game length and times maybe shortened or altered until back on schedule, or games maybe rescheduled or cancelled.
You may register by mail, fax, or online. Payment of $120 per U9 and U10 team or $150 per U11 and U12 team must accompany registration to be considered complete. Application deadline is April 24, 2004. Teams will be selected in the order received if space is available in the division. The minimum number of teams needed per division is three. The highest number is twenty. Confirmations will be mailed as registrations are received. Game schedules, pairings, field maps and general information will be mailed out the week of April 26th. Once your registration is received and confirmed, no refunds will be made unless a substitute team can take your place. Fees are non-refundable if games are cancelled for any reason.
Download the registration form by clicking here or if you prefer the registration form in MS Word format click here.
For online registration click here.
Welcome to Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie is located in the Southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Flying Cloud complex is located minutes off Highways 494 and 212 (Maps will be sent). There will be a full concession stand at the tournament site or you can take advantage of the many restaurants in the area.
For further information contact:
Tournament Director
PO Box 44901
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 794-0061, select option “1”
email: tournaments@epsoccerclub.com OR visit our club website– www.epsoccerclub.com
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