Virginia Beach Spring Classic Tournament
Virginia Beach Spring Classic
March 15-16, 2008
SPRING CLASSIC 2008 General Information
Important Dates:
Application deadline February 11, 2008
Acceptance emailed: February 15, 2008
Tee/Sweatshirt Pre-order deadline: March 2, 2008
College Book Inputs March 7, 2008
Forms:
Tournament application click here
Accepted teams click here
Schedule and Scores click here
Rules click here
Hotel information click here
Permission to Host click here
T/Sweatshirt ordering click here
Age Groups & Competition Levels
The following age groups and divisions will be offered for 2008. (Boys and Girls)
Note: No U19 boys |
U-15 (August 1, 1992 and Younger) |
U-19 (August 1, 1988 and Younger)(Girls only) |
U-14 (August 1, 1993 and Younger) |
U-17 (August 1, 1990 and Younger) |
U-13 (August 1, 1994 and Younger) |
U-16 (August 1, 1991 and Younger) |
U-12 (August 1, 1995 and Younger) 8v8 |
U-11 (August 1, 1996 and Younger) 8v8 |
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U-10 (August 1, 1997 and Younger) 7v7 |
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U-9 (August 1, 1998 and Younger) 7v7 |
Premier – Highest level teams |
Gold – Second/Third level teams |
Silver – All others |
Competitors will be placed amongst the above flights
at the discretion of the tournament committee.
U-09/10 Teams
The Spring Classic Soccer Tournament will be offering Under 9/10 competition in 7v7 only. The number of teams accepted, the number of flights, and the placement of teams amongst flights will be at the discretion of the tournament committee.
U-11/12 Teams
The Spring Classic Soccer Tournament will be offering Under 11/12 competition in 8v8 only – this is keeping with National standards being implemented. The number of teams accepted, the number of flights, and the placement of teams amongst flights will be at the discretion of the tournament committee.
Team Participation & Guest Players
Under 9/10 teams may enter with a maximum of 12 players. Under 11 teams may enter with a maximum roster of 14. Under 12-16 teams may enter with a maximum of 18 players. Under 17/19 teams may enter with a maximum of 22 players. The team or teams must be entered for competition in a league affiliated with US Youth Soccer/US Club Soccer or USSF affiliates. At registration teams must present proof of affiliation and permission to travel. Validated State US Youth Soccer member passes, as well as parental medical release forms, are required for all players participating in the tournament. All Team Officials must have appropriate Member Passes. US Club Soccer teams are required to have players passes, medical release, and official roster and be in good standing with US Club Soccer. Note to Region I teams: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel form but must have proof of online notification with their State Association. EXCEPTION: USYS Connecticut and New Jersey teams must provide permission to travel.
Awards
Team awards will be presented to champions and finalists for all levels of competition in each age group. In addition, the traditional exchange of club pins or patches among teams is strongly encouraged.
College Player Profile Book
Upon notification of team acceptance, the Spring Classic Soccer Tournament will make available to all attending U-16, U-17 & U-19 teams, an opportunity to submit their team into our “College Player Profile Book”. This book, detailing specific academic and athletic merits of each player, will be made available to the attending college coaches. This should be completed no later than March 7, 2008. This can be completed by going to www.soccerscheduler.com and selecting teams to complete your input.
Fields
Numerous sites throughout Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area may be used. These sites are dynamic and age groups will not be assigned until fields are confirmed. All hotels are located approximately 20-25 minutes from most fields. At this time, the following field locations are planned: HRSC, PAAC (adjacent to HRSC), Red Wing, and Shipps Corner (Beach FC training facility).
Hotel Accommodations
Teams participating in the Spring Classic Soccer Tournament should make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing service. Hotel information can be found using the hotel link, fill out the form and submit to Andrea at BookMyGroup.
Teams should not wait until acceptances to make reservations. Oceanfront hotels will book quickly. Do not overbook rooms as this only penalizes other teams searching for accommodations.
Application Procedures
If you wish to participate in the Annual Spring Classic Soccer Tournament, please complete and submit the online application. Application Form MUST be submitted online. Applications sent via US Mail, Email or FAX will NOT be accepted.
Application Deadline: |
February 11, 2008 (See note below) |
Application Fee: |
$560.00 (Under 9/10/ (7v7) U11 8v8) |
Payment Method - Check/MO |
A check for the appropriate application fee MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR per deadlines above. Checks (made payable to Beach FC) can be mailed to Columbus Day Soccer Tournament 2007, 3200 Dam Neck Road, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. FAX or Email copies of check will NOT be accepted. |
Note:Applications and/or application fees received after deadlines will automatically place teams on the waiting list.
Official notification of acceptance and non-acceptance will be posted, on the Spring Classic Soccer Tournament web site, no later than February15,2008. Those teams not accepted will have their entry fee returned. Should a non-accepted team later be granted entry into the tournament, the team will be required to resubmit the tournament entry fee. Teams needing early acceptance for flight and travel plans should request such to soccer@beachfc.com. All efforts will be made to reply ASAP.
Registration Headquarters Information
Registration is currently scheduled from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA (757-499-4400). If you cannot make registration during this time, e-mail: soccer@beachfc.com for other arrangements. Credentials will be checked (player cards, official roster, medical releases, permission to travel if required, etc.). Credentials will not be checked at the fields during the tournament, but must be available if requested by tournament staff.
Team Contact Information
Each team, upon checking in at registration, must sign a ledger sheet giving the hotel where the team is staying, the room number of a team contact, the team’s coach or the team’s assistant coach so that these individuals maybe contacted if needed.
Official Documentation
You must participate with your 2007/2008 roster. Guest players are allowed up to five, with the maximum roster size being 22 for U17-U19, 18 for U12-16, 14 for U11, and 12 for U9/10/11. A current official medical release form and valid player passes are required (laminated only if your association requires such). Exceptions to these requirements must have written approval of the Tournament Director. Beach FC teams must comply with these rules. Exceptions are subject to review by the tournament committee for a final ruling. Completed and approved Permission to Travel forms are required for all out of State teams. Note: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel. EXCEPTION: USYS Connecticut and New Jersey teams must provide permission to travel. US Club Soccer teams are not required to have USYS permission to travel forms, but must present proof of insurance (passes and roster).
Guest players
Guest players are to be written on a copy of the official roster (not original) to be provided at registration. Guest players must have valid player passes, medical release, and permission to travel. Note: A guest player from another state association must have a permission to travel from their appropriate State association. Note: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel.
Online Game History
It is imperative that we have accurate and specific information on all teams wishing to participate. To achieve the appropriate level of competition, it is imperative that the Game History be completed, in its entirety and indicate desired level of competition from in soccer scheduler (online registration). This will ensure that all teams participating will meet only the finest competitors. Please list teams played from your state and results.
Disclaimer
Neither the Tournament Committee, Beach FC, Hotel Service, or the Tournament Sponsors are responsible for any expenses incurred by any team in the event the tournament is cancelled in whole or part, or in the event games are discontinued or cancelled due to inclement weather or adverse field conditions, nor will any refunds be made. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament. The judgment of the Tournament Committee is final. The Tournament Director has authority to make all decisions and these decisions will be final. All referee decisions are final and binding.
Other Information
If you have a question that cannot be answered by the above, please do not hesitate to contact us at soccer@beachfc.com. E-mail is preferred as phone calls make take inordinate time to return.
We look forward to seeing you at the Virginia Beach Spring Classic Soccer Tournament in March.