OLD DOMINION INVITATIONAL
March 17-18, 2007
General Tournament Information
ELIGIBILITY
- Tournament is open to all U10 - U19 Boys and Girls Teams
FORMAT
- Teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games with all finals played on Sunday
LENGTH OF GAMES
- U10 - U11 -- 50 minute games -two 25 minute halves - with 5 minutes between halves
- U12 - U14 -- 60 minute games - two 30 minute halves- with 5 minutes between halves
- U15 - U17 -- 70 minute games - two 35 minute halves- with 5 minutes between halves
- U17 - U19 -- 80 minute games - two 40 minute halves- with 5 minutes between halves
COMPETITION - The tournament offers divisions for:
- Age Level Placement based on 2006-2007 Official Rosters.
Based on age groups for 2006-2007:
- The Old Dominion Invitational will be offering Under 9/10 competition in 7v7 only have a maximum roster 14 with up to 5 guest players
- The Old Dominion Invitational will be offering Under 11 competition in 8v8 only and may have a maximum roster 14 with up to 5 guest players
- The Old Dominion Invitational will be offering Under 12 competition in 8v8 and 11v11
- U13-U19 will play 11v11 and may have a maximum roster of 18 with up to 6 guest players
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.
ENTRY FEES
- U10-U11 - 475.00
- U12-U19 - 525.00
Team Participation & Guest Players
Under 9/10/11 teams may enter with a maximum of 14 players. Under 12-19 teams may enter with a maximum of 18 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
Fields
Numerous sites throughout Virginia Beach will be used as playing venues. 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.
Hotel Accommodations
All teams must book any hotel reservations through S & E Tournament and Sports Management to ensure their place in the tournament. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance. To book hotels online click here and or call 1-757-489-9447.Click here to see a listing of hotels pleased to offer special rates for participants and guests of the Old Dominion Invitational.
DEADLINE
February 2, 2007 - Mailed applications without application fee will not be accepted. Faxed and Emailed Applications can not be accepted. Application Form MUST be submitted online. Click here for application on line
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance Notices will be E-mailed one week after the tournament deadline. Registration fees are due within 10 days of submitting application. Final Acceptances will be E-mailed no later than February 9, 2007. The tournament committee strongly suggests early registration to ensure selection. If your team is not accepted, a refund check will be mailed no later than February 27th, 2007. (If a team drops for any reason after acceptance is confirmed, all fees are forfeited.) A $35.00 charge will be assessed for any returned checks. Note: Applications and/or application fees received after deadlines will automatically place teams on the waiting list. Note: Please remember that no refunds will be made after acceptance e-mail has been sent
SCHEDULE
Schedules will be posted approximately two weeks prior to the tournament.
Official Documentation
You must participate with your 2006/2007 roster. Guest players are allowed up to five, with the maximum roster size being 18, 14 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. 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). Please note that the tournament is guided by rules of VYSA regarding proper documentation required – players that do not have a valid association player pass cannot participate.
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.
Disclaimer
Neither the Tournament Committee, Old Dominion Soccer Club , 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 s.setsm1@cox.net . E-mail is preferred. If you have any questions please call 757-489-9447.
We look forward to seeing you at the Old Dominion Invitational Tournament.