MASS CUP 2018 TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
Sponsored by
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 and SUNDAY, JUNE 24
FRASCA SOCCER COMPLEX
295 NORTH STREET, TEWKSBURY, MA 01876
The MASS CUP is an MYSA/USYSA sanctioned tournament
and offers age group competition for both Boys and Girls in the 8U (4v4), 10U (7v7) and 12U (9v9) Age/Grade Groups.
Level of Competition is Town Travel/Recreational.
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MASS CUP 2018 TEAM REGISTRATION PORTAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 6/18/18
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Questions? Please contact us at tournament@tewksburyyouthsoccer.org
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 18, 2018 But, don't wait! Age Groups often fill up fast. Register Today!
PLEASE NOTE: MASS CUP 2018 Team Registration is for coaches entering Tournament Teams. Individual player registrations are not accepted.
MASS CUP 2018 TEAM CHECK-IN DOCUMENTS
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MASS CUP 2018 GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
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MASS CUP 2018
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Tewksbury Youth Soccer League cordially invites you to our MASS CUP 2018 soccer tournament. As a family-friendly, fun-first tournament, we are committed to hosting the highest quality event for players and their families. The number of participating teams will be limited in order to ensure a positive experience for all. Over-crowded fields, parking lots and over-packed game schedules make for a hectic and stressful environment. Our goal is deliver your family a memorable soccer experience…for all the right reasons!
Dates
Saturday, June 23, 2018 (All Age Groups)
Sunday, June 24, 2018 (12U Playoff Rounds ONLY)
Location
Frasca Soccer Complex
295 North Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Age Groups
The MASS CUP 2018 Tournament offers competition for boys and girls in the following age groups:
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AGE GROUP
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BORN BETWEEN
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8U
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9/1/2009 and 8/31/2011
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10U
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9/1/2007 and 8/31/2009
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12U
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9/1/2005 and 8/31/2007
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*Players with August birthdays in 2009, 2007 and 2005 may play in either 8U or U10, 10U or 12U, or in 12U if born in August 2005.
*Players may play up one Age Group, but no player may play down. For example, a 8U eligible player may be put on a 10U Tournament Team. But, a12U eligible player may not play on a 10U Tournament Team.
Registration Fees
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8U
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$275.00
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10U
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$375.00
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12U
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$425.00
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The Registration Fee shall be forfeited if a team does not play or withdraws after acceptance. Exceptions to this policy are as follows:
1. Teams unable to compete because they have players who have qualified for Massachusetts Tournament Of Champions (MTOC). Registration Fee will be refunded once organization provides tournament organizers the roster for MTOC qualifying team.
2. If a team’s application is not accepted (due to wait-listing or other reasons as determined by the tournament organizers)
Registration Application Submission and Entry Deadline
The entry deadline for Registration Applications is Monday, June 18, 2018. It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible in order to avoid the wait list. When accepting applicants, the order will be determined by the chronological date of application and the date of payment receipt. Registration Applications must be submitted online by navigating to www.tewksburyyouthsoccer.org and following the Registration Instructions.
Rosters
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AGE GROUP
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FORMAT
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MAXIMUM ROSTER SIZE
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8U
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4v4
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8 players
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10U
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7v7
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12 players
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12U
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9v9
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16 players
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Game Durations
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AGE GROUP
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GAME LENGTH
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HALVES
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HALFTIME
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8U
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24 minutes
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2 X 12 minutes
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5 minutes
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10U
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40 minutes
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2 X 20 minutes
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5 minutes
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12U
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50 minutes
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2 X 25 Minutes
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5 minutes
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Non-Competitive Age Groups (8U, 10U)
MASS CUP 2018 offers 4v4 format for boys and girls teams in the 8U Age Group and 7v7 for 10U play. These Age Groups play a one-day tournament on Saturday ONLY. Each 8U team is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games and each 10U team is guaranteed 3 games. There are no elimination rounds and no champions are crowned. Each player will receive a participation award. In addition, at the end of each game, one player from each team will be awarded a Sportsmanship Award as voted on by their opponent.
Competitive Age Groups (12U)
MASS CUP 2018 offers 9v9 format for boys and girls teams in the 12U Age Group. This Age Group plays in a two-day tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three (3) games of pool/group stage play on Saturday. Finalists, as determined by the tournament organizers (based on number of teams in the Age Group), will play in elimination rounds on Sunday. Champions will be crowned.
Awards
Non-competitive (8U, 10U): Each player will receive an award for participation. Sportsmanship Awards as voted on by peers.
Competitive (12U): Each player will receive an award for participation. Sportsmanship Awards as voted on by peers. Winners and Runners-Up in the BU12 and GU12 Age Group will receive an award.
Patch Tournament
All players will exchange patches with players of the opposing teams following each game. Please remember to bring enough patches or for the number of games your team will play.
On-Site Check-In
All teams must check-in prior to their first game and, preferably, prior to the start of the tournament. Only teams that have previously registered online and had their application accepted by the tournament organizers will be allowed to check-in for tournament play. Check-in will be held on Friday, June 22 at Frasca Soccer Complex, 295 North Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876 from 4:00 PM to 7:00PM. For those coaches unable to check-in their team on Friday (6/22), they may do so on Saturday (6/23) as early in the day as possible and, preferably, prior to the tournament start time of 8:00 AM. The following documents must be presented at check-in for examination by tournament organizers:
1. MASS CUP 2018 Tournament Team Roster Form
2. state-affiliate/league certified roster(s) evidencing age and organizational affiliation of all players and coaches on the MASS CUP 2018 Tournament Team Roster (Spring 2018 league player and coach ID cards may be used in lieu of certified rosters)
3. copies of league player and coach ID cards (12U only)
4. copies of birth certificates (8U only)
5. MASS CUP 2018 Tournament Medical Release Form signed by parent/guardian for each player on roster (only the medical release form provided by MASS CUP 2018 will be accepted)
6. Copies of coaches MYSA issued credentials (which must be worn during the tournament)
7. Coach Code of Conduct (signed by coach)
Tournament Cancellation
The tournament organizers reserve the right to cancel the tournament should inclement weather or other unforeseen events result in conditions that are hazardous to the participants or the facilities. Registration Fees will be equally assessed for the costs incurred by the tournament committee and the balance returned to each team.
