THE 8TH ANNUAL 2014 TAMPA BAY PRESIDENT'S DAY SOCCER TOURNAMENT

The 8th Annual Tampa Bay President's Day Classic Soccer Tournament is open to all USSF affiliated teams, Boys (U9 –U19) and Girls (U9 – U19) COMPETITIVE “B” LEVEL and PREMIER “A” LEVEL tournament teams are welcome. Last year the tournament we hosted over 90 teams and this year we expect even more! GENERAL INFORMATION: Out of state teams are welcome. U9 and U10 teams will play in a 6v6 format and may carry up to 12 players on their roster. U-11 and U12 teams will play in an 8v8 format and may carry up to 14 players, U13 to U-16 teams may carry 18 players on their rosters and will play in a full-sided format while all U17 and up teams, according to FYSA rules, may have as many as 22 in the roster and will play in a full-sided format as well. .A player may play for one team only during the tournament. Teams, players and coaches must be in good standing and be registered with their State or National association. Players and coaches must have current, valid & verified player passes which have been laminated with a current photo on the back. TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Each team will have a minimum of three (3) games in their pool play. Games will be played Saturday and Sunday. GUEST PLAYERS: Teams may include up to four guest players. AGE GROUPS FOR TEAMS: U9 – U19 Boys and Girls *U8 teams will be accepted and will play under U9 rules AWARDS: Following the completion of each Championship Match, the two teams will present themselves to the tournament awards area. 1st and 2nd place teams will receive Awards. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Entry deadline is Feb 3rd . Any team entering after the Feb 3rd deadline must pay an additional $25. Space is limited, so please submit early. A check or money orders made payable to Players Sports Marketing must accompany all applications. Fees are $395 for U9 and U10 teams, $495 for U11 and U12 teams and $595 for all teams U13+. ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance packages will be emailed after deadline. Any team that is accepted and later withdraws will forfeit their application fee. Non-accepted teams will be notified as soon as possible, and their fee will be returned immediately. Teams will be turned away once their age group is filled. TEAM CHECK-IN: Team Check-in will be on Friday Feb 14th place to be determined In order to shorten time required for check-in, please have your roster, medical release forms, and player passes in alphabetical order. There will be no coaches meeting. SCHEDULE- will be available online approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the tournament. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Players Sports Marketing at: bunkobetty@aol.com