Columbus Day Tournament
Virginia Beach Columbus Day Tournament
October 10-11, 2009 (Sat & Sun)
Application Procedures
Teams desiring to attend the Annual Virginia Beach Soccer Tournament should complete and submit the online application. The Application MUST be submitted online. Applications sent via US Mail, Email or FAX will NOT be accepted. Any questions should be directed to the Tournament Director at soccer@beachfc.com.
The tournament makes every effort to accommodate teams coaching conflicts (deconflict games) – ensure you indicate this in your application (team has same coach as ……)
Very Important:
THE GAME HISTORY SECTION - LOCATED ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL TEAM PAGE ON THE GOT SOCCER SCHEDULER - MUST BE COMPLETED. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION MAY RESULT IN YOUR TEAM NOT BEING ACCEPTED. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO HELP SEED YOUR TEAM. PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.
| Application Deadline: | August 30, 2009 (See note below) |
| Application Fee: | $600.00 (U9-11) $725.00 (Under 12 play 8v8) |
| Payment Check/MO | A check for the appropriate application fee MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BY August 31, 2009. Checks (made payable to Virginia Beach Columbus Day Soccer Tournament) can be mailed to Columbus Day Soccer Tournament 2009, 3200 Dam Neck Rd., Ste. 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. FAX or Email copies of check will NOT be accepted. |
Note: Applications and/or application fees received after August 30, 2009 will be placed on the waiting list.
Official notification of acceptance and non-acceptance will be e-mailed and placed on the website at www.beachfc.com (tournaments) no later than September 2. 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.
Click HERE to access application.
General Information
Age Groups & Competition Levels
The Virginia Beach Columbus Day Soccer Tournament is a premier boys and girls tournament.
The following age groups are invited:
| U-19 (August 1, 1990 and Younger) Read U-19 S.A.T. note below. |
U-13 (August 1, 1996 and Younger) | U-17 (August 1, 1992 and Younger) | U-12 (August 1, 1997 and Younger)(8v8) |
| U-16 (August 1, 1993 and Younger) | U-11 (August 1, 1998 and Younger) |
| U-15 (August 1, 1994 and Younger) | U-10 (August 1, 1999 and Younger) |
| U-14 (August 1, 1995 and Younger) | U-09 (August 1, 2000 and Younger) |
Teams must play in their appropriate age group. Teams applying to the Columbus Day Soccer Tournament need not play up to seek the best competition. U-18 teams play in the U-19 age group.
U19 teams needing accommodations for SAT's: U19 teams taking SAT's in Virginia Beach will be given a later start time (1:00 pm) and play a "college showcase" format. This format will be one game on Saturday afternoon and two games on Sunday. There will be no finals.
U-9-10, U11 & U12 Teams
The Columbus Day Soccer Tournament will be offering Under 09-10 competition in 7v7, U11-12 will be 8 v 8. There is no U12 11v11. 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
U9-10 play7v7 and may enter with a maximum of 12 players. U-11 and U-12 play 8v8 and may enter with a maximum of 14 players. U-17 and U19 teams may enter with a maximum of 22 players. At registration teams must present proof of affiliation and permission to travel (if applicable). Each team must be registered with a National State Association affiliated with the USYS/USSF or national equivalent and must present a valid State or Provincial roster. CURRENT, DULY AUTHORIZED MEMBER PASSES, MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS AND OFFICIAL STATE APPROVED ROSTERS are required for all players participating in the tournament. Foreign Teams consult the Rules. All Team Officials must have Valid Member Passes.
Guest Players (Under 09 through Under 16)
A maximum of 5 guest players per team is allowed, however, a team using guest players may have no more than 18 players (12, for U9-10, 14 for U11, 18 for U12-16).
Guest Players (Under 17 & Under 19)
A maximum of 5 guest players per team is allowed, however, a team using guest players may have no more than 22 players registered for the tournament. U17-U19 teams may only dress 18 players for each game.
Awards: Team awards will be presented to champions and finalists for all levels of competition.
College Player Profile Book: Accepted teams in the U-16, U-17 & U-19 age groups have the 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.
Hotel Accommodations – Contact Housing Service Immediately – do not wait for acceptance.
Teams participating in the Columbus Day Soccer Tournament ARE REQUIRED (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing service. Teams not using our tournament housing service will be disqualified.
Some hotels will be offering single night stays – check the listing on the website for this information.
Click here for hotel reservation form. Other questions can be addressed to Andrea Casperson at:
| BookMyGroup: (888) 832-6745 fax (866) 431-1754 acasperson@bookmygroup.com |
Online Game History
The Columbus Day Soccer Tournament desires to place teams properly and competitively. To ensure this it is imperative that we have accurate and specific information on all teams wishing to play. Please ensure the Game History portion is completed accurately and in its entirety.
SAT's: U19 teams needing accommodations for SAT's: U19 teams taking SAT's in Virginia Beach will be given a later start time (1:00 pm) and play a "college showcase" format. This format will be one game on Saturday afternoon and two games on Sunday. There will be no finals.
Contact/Other Information: Please read the rules and other information. Team Officials may contact us at e-mail soccer@beachfc.com with questions and you will be promptly answered.
Fields
Field are dynamic, can, and do change. The Columbus Day Soccer Tournament utilizes some of the finest fields in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. Listed below are the field complexes that we have permits for the 2008 event.
2008 Field Locations
| Hampton Roads Soccer Complex (Virginia Beach) |
| Princess Anne Athletic Complex (Virginia Beach) |
| Lake Taylor High School (Norfolk) |
| Redwing Park (Virginia Beach) |
| Others TBD |
The Columbus Day Soccer Tournament reserves the right to change field locations.