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WESTON CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Florida’s premier Presidents’ Day Weekend tournament for boys and girls teams. Last year approximately 400 teams from throughout Florida, multiple states, and Bermuda competed at several facilities which included over 30 playing fields. Teams from outside Florida, including international teams participate each year. The tournament will offer three levels of competition: Premier, Classic, and Challenge for U9 through U19 boys and girls teams, plus a special U8 division (U9 Future Stars). For 2011 we are expecting over 400 teams from out-of-state, across Florida, and internationally. Presidents’ Day Weekend festivities, including rides and games, will be held at nearby park facilities, making the overall weekend a festive event for all players, parents, family members and coaches.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Weston Cup Soccer Tournament is delighted to announce its dates for the 2011, will again be Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 19-21, 2011. We anticipate teams from across Florida, out-of-state and international teams. The Weston Cup Soccer Tournament is sanctioned by Florida Youth Soccer Assocation (FYSA).
WHEN
Competition begins Saturday, February 19 and concludes on Monday, February 21, 2011. It is possible that local teams will be asked to play on Friday, February 18. We are also willing to accept requests from teams who wish to play on Friday in an effort to spread out their games but no guarantee can be given to accommodate the request.
WHERE
The main sites will be Weston Regional Park and Vista Park in Weston and Central Park and Pine Island in Plantation with the additional sites to be determined. Weston Regional Park is one of Florida’s Premier Facilities and has hosted the State Cup Final Four and many regional events. Vista Park was opened for our 2005 Tournament and is a premier facility with four full size lit fields. Central Park and Pine Island are excellent soccer facilities and are considered to some of the best in the state of Florida.
WHO
Premier and Classic Division are open to Boys and Girls U9 through U19.
Challenge Division is open to boys and Girls U10 through U19.
U9 Future Stars, which is specifically for teams with primarily U8 players wanting to play up to U9. The U9 Future Stars group will follow the same rules as U9; including playing 6v6, field dimensions, length of games, and tournament format.
LEVELS OF PLAY
Premier: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets
High lever Division I teams from across Florida, out-of-state, and international teams are expected to participate making this a highly competitive event at the Premier Divisions.
Classic: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets
Classic Division is for competitive Division 1 and Division 2 travel teams. If the number of applications at a certain level allows, Classic 1 and Classic 2 divisions may be created to allow appropriate competition. Teams from Florida, out-of-state, and international teams are expected to participate in the Classic Divisions.
Challenge: U10, U12, U14, U16 & U19
Challenge Division is primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking comparative competition.
U9 Future Stars: U8 players and teams preparing for U9 for 2011-2012 season. Primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking comparative (or some other word) competition.
All applications must be approved by the tournament committee.
HOW DO I REGISTER
All teams must register on-line. Teams may pay by credit card online. Teams/clubs wishing to pay by check should make their check payable to Weston FC and mail it to:
Weston FC
C/O Tournament Director
4581 Weston Road, #264
Weston, Florida 33331
Please indicate on the check which team the check is for when sending it in.
** Please complete the online application fully. Incomplete applications can not be accepted.
** If you can not pay on line, register on line and then send in your check.
** Teams will not be eligible for acceptance until the registration fee has been received.
** Any team not accepted will receive a refund.
** Any team which withdraws after the application deadline of January 9, 2011 will not be eligible for a refund.
ENTRY FEE
$500.00 for U9 and U10 (playing 6 v 6)
$550.00 for U11 and U12 (playing 8 v 8)
$650.00 for U13 and older (playing 11 v 11)
Entry fees received after the January 9, 2011 deadline date will incure an additional $50.00 late fee.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
U9 Future Stars play 6-a-side and may carry up to 12 players.
U9 and U10 teams play 6-a-side and may carry up to 12 players.
U11 and U12 teams play 8-a-side and may carry up to 16 players.
U13 to U19 teams play 11-a-side and may carry up to 18 players on their roster.
GUEST PLAYERS
Up to four guest players will be allowed. Guest players are counted in the roster maximum.
During the tournament a player may play for only one team.
COMMUNICATIONS
Each team is required to have an e-mail address and a designated team contact in order to receive all tournament communications. All communication will be carried out via e-mail and the internet.
