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Welcome to Eden Prairie, Minnesota and the Eden Prairie Soccer Club. For 19 years we have offered one of the finest tournaments in the Midwest. 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 19th 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
The Cup provides play within single age groups from U11 though U17 and a two-year group at U19. In keeping with recent changes made by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) please note that small-sided (8 v 8) games are played at U11 and U12 age brackets. We are not offering full sided (11 v 11) at these ages. Teams entering in the U11 and U12 brackets will play 8 v 8 while U13 and above will play full-sided 11 v 11. In order to promote maximum competitive play, the brackets will be divided as follows:
U11: Two Brackets [Maroon] and [Gold]. Maroon is considered the bracket for more experienced teams. U10 Teams cannot register to play at U11.
U12: Two Brackets [Red-Classic 1]
[Black – C2 and C3]
U13 to U16:Two Brackets [RED: Premier, Tournament and C1]
[BLACK: C2 and C3]
U17 AND U19 One Open Bracket [RED: Premier / C1]
Red Brackets – 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 Brackets - Classic Two or Classic Three 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
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.
U11 and U12: SMALL –SIDED - $275
ALL OTHER TEAMS - $350
The registration 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 in the Red brackets. Preference will also be given to out-of-state teams. In the Black brackets 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.
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 16 - Games begin at 2PM
· July 18 - 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 2004 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 and U12 brackets 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.