The Palatine Celtic Soccer Club is pleased to invite your team to apply to the Palatine Celtic Cup - Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, 2007. Now in its 27th year, the tournament has become one of the premier tournaments in the midwest offering competitive soccer for boys ages U10 throgh U14 and girls teams ages U10 through U19. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of soccer over Labor Day - register today.

You may register and submit your application on-line and pay on-line by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Once submitted you will receive confirmation that your application has been received. This confirmation does not guarantee acceptance into the tournament. You will be notified of acceptance by July 31, 2007. Registrations are accepted on-line only.

Of course you know the Palatine Cup takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.  However, we can provide some more information on upcoming dates and pertinent facts.  Take note of these key dates and tournament highlights...

Tournament Eligibility
The Atlanta Cup is open to select teams, premier, classic, athena and academy registered and in good standing with their US Youth Soccer affiliated association. Age groups for this years’ tournament are u10, u11, u12, u13, u14, u15, u16, u17, u19 for boys and girls.

Divisions
Teams will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible. The Atlanta Cup Committee alone determines final placement. The Committee uses many factors when ranking teams including league playing division and record, State Cup and tournament results, USA Rank ranking service, etc.

Hotels

Teams that require lodging are required to stay in Atlanta Cup approved hotels. Reservations will be handled by Connections, our tournament housing company. Hotels, descriptions, and rates will be posted on the tournament website. Teams may book rooms after divisions are announced.

2007 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
NOW AVAILABLE

March 2007

Applications will be available the first week in April.

Check back often for updates and the latest information. We are looking forward to seeing you over Labor Day.

We've enhanced our tournament services to help make your participation in our event more interactive and enjoyable. 

You can sign up for messaging to keep up with the scores of games you can't attend.  Your family and friends at home can also keep up with your results.

Of course, we'll be posting the scores online ASAP and will show the standings and tie-breakers as the tournament progresses.

Keep your eye on this column for the latest updates.

Tournament Committee