HOW DOES MY TEAM APPLY?
Applications must be made online through this website. You may pay online through the paypal system or you may send in a check with a copy of your registration.
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE TOURNAMENT?
The full entry fee for U10 and U11 teams is $400.00. The full entry fee for U12-U19 teams is $450.00. There will be a 10% discount for any team applying by 8/1/09. After that date, the full rates will apply.
U10 AND U11 TEAMS:
The tournament format will be 8v8 for the U10 and U11 age group and 11v11 for all other age groups.
WHERE IS THE TOURNAMENT PLAYED?
Tentatively we will try to have the age groups play at the following fields. This is subject to change however based upon the number of teams, etc.
U10 and U11 Teams - Mehl Park and possibility Ft Lowell Park
U12 Teams - Brandi Fenton
U13 Teams – Townsend
U14 & U15 Teams – Golf Links
U16 Teams – Ochoa Park
U17 –U19 Teams – Rillito Park
Directions to the parks and field maps are linked from the home page of this website.
HOW LONG ARE GAMES?
U10-U11 Two 25 minute halves
U12-U15 Two 30 minute halves
U16-U19 Two 35 minute halves
WHEN DO GAMES BEGIN?
Games will begin on Friday evening, September 18, 2009 at 6pm for the local teams. Games will begin on Saturday at 8am for the out of town teams. We will as the schedule enables us try to honor requests for Phoenix teams to start at 10am or later if possible on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
ARE GUEST PLAYERS PERMITTED?
Teams may have up to five guest players, provided their roster size does not exceed 14 (for U10 and U11), 18 for U12-U16 and 22 for U17 & up. The appropriate paperwork will need to be completed. Players guest playing must have a player release signed by the releasing coach, and the coach of the team for which the player will be playing. Your state office and website should have the necessary paperwork for you to complete.
ARE WE REQUIRED TO STAY IN A TOURNAMENT HOTEL?
No, however we have worked very hard to get you the best rates at the hotels listed, so we would really appreciate you giving your business to these featured hotels. Please see the Hotel page.
CHECK IN:
All teams are required to check-in at Windmill Suites and Inn on Friday, September 18, 2009 between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
WHAT IS REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN?
Each team is required to bring a player roster (jersey numbers, names), player cards and medical release forms (notarized if out of state), travel papers for out of state teams, and guest player forms for each guest player. You will also need to provide us with a copy of your roster at check-in.
WHEN WILL SCHEDULES BE POSTED?
We anticipate schedules being posted by September 11, 2009. Please check the website for schedule changes after that date, and re-check it regularly.
HOW DOES THE TOURNAMENT HANDLE INCLEMENT WEATHER?
TSA will make every effort to continue all games. Please refer to our Inclement Weather Policy.
ARE MEDALS GIVEN?
Yes, the Tournament will give out 1st and 2nd place medals for each flight. Please make sure to pick these up at your game site since we will not mail them after the tournament is finished.
