Tournament Eligibility
The Forsyth Fusion Fall Classic is open to select teams, 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 for boys and girls.
Divisions
Teams will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible. The Fall Classic 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.
Teams
All teams and players must be US Youth Soccer affiliated for the ‘07-'08 seasonal year. US Youth Soccer roster and ‘07-‘08 player cards are required to participate. Notification of travel is required for all teams from out-of-state.
The computerized team application system will assign your age group based on the age of your oldest registered player.
Players and Guest Players
All players must by registered for fall ’07 -’08. A player may play for only one team during the tournament. A maximum of 3 guest players per team is allowed. Guest players must be registered and have a current ’07-’08 player pass.
Format
U10s will play 6v6 – maximum roster size is 12 players. U11s and U12s will play 8v8 – maximum roster size is 14 players. U12 (11v11), U13 and U14 will play 11v11 - maximum roster size is 18..
FEES AND DEADLINES
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 31, 2007 – Entries due
November 2- Acceptance Notification Emailed
U9-U10-$325
U11-U12 $375
U13-U14 $400
On-line registration:
On-line registrations are quick and easy. On-line registrations may be paid by credit card. Once teams are sent to Committees or placement or your team is accepted, the entry fee is non-refundable. (If your team is not accepted, your entry fee will be returned in its entirety.).
Refunds:
Refunds will be made to all teams not accepted..
Once teams have gone to the Committee for placement or your team is accepted, the entry fee is non-refundable. If your team withdraws prior to the above, your entry fee will be refunded, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Schedules:
For travel preparations, a representative must check the team in on Friday evening, November 16. Teams are guaranteed a total of three games, two games on Saturday and one game on Sunday. Semifinal Matches and Final Matches will be played on Sunday afternoon. The earliest game Saturday begins at 8:00 am. The last final game on Sunday should start no later than 5:00pm. We will do what we can to accommodate Coaches with multiple Teams as much as possible, but cannot guarantee that there will not be conflicts.
Guest players:
Guest players must be registered with US Youth Soccer for the '07-'08 seasonal year and have player passes, etc. Only 3 Guest Players allowed per Team.
Forsyth Fusion Teams:
Each Forsyth Fusion team accepted into the tournament is required to provide two volunteers (four hours total) to help during the tournament. There are many opportunities to help - before the tournament, during registration or at the the fields. Volunteers are scheduled so they will not miss any of their teams games. Once accepted, each Forsyth Fusion team will be contacted to determine what volunteer position the Team will be helping with.
IMPORTANT DATES
Forsyth Fusion Fall Classic, November 17-18, 2007
Entry forms due by October 20, 2007
Acceptance Emailed by November 2, 2007
Check-In, November 16, 2007
Round-Robin, November 17 and 18, 2007
Semi-finals and Finals, November 18, 2007
REFEREES
We are always looking for qualified referees. If you would like to Referee for the Forsyth Fusion Fall Classic, please contact Ryan Shaw at bostonredsox257@bellsouth.net.
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