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Williamsburg Cup 2007 Expo
The Virginia Legacy Soccer Club is proud to announce the Williamsburg Cup Expo for this year's tournament. The expo will be held at the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art indoor facility located on the grounds of the Warhill Sports Complex. Come enjoy great entertainment, sample products from various vendors, and eat some tremendous food. For a full informational guide on the expo, please visit our expo webpage.
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ALL NEW IN 2007 - SIX (6) LIGHTED FIELDTURF COMPLEX AND 3,000 SEAT STADIUM FOR ELITE LEVEL FINALS!
Dear Soccer Team Representative:
The
Virginia Legacy Soccer Club (formerly Williamsburg Soccer
Club) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Seventeenth
Annual Williamsburg Cup, Labor Day, Soccer Tournament in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. "The Cup",
sponsored this year by Busch Gardens Europe, is regarded as one of the finest and most
competitive of the fall tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic region, attracting over
250 teams from throughout the East Coast each year.
Held annually on the Labor Day weekend, the Williamsburg Cup has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the seasons best kick-off tournaments for its "outstanding fields and excellent high level competition." As always, the tournament's primary goal is to provide an outstanding competitive soccer venue for U-10 through U-19 boys and girls teams. Over the years "The Cup" has grown in popularity because of the outstanding competitive environment and its location in a prime family vacation destination. Tournament participants take full advantage of the summer's last weekend to play great soccer while also experiencing the thrills of Busch Gardens Europe, Colonial Williamsburg, Water Country USA or Jamestown and Yorktown. Parents have also been known to slip ways for a few hours to enjoy 18 holes on one of the areas many superb golf courses.
One of the tournament's highlights each year is the opportunity to see an outstanding collegiate game featuring the College of William and Mary's men's soccer team. This year the Tribe will host Elon College on Saturday night September 1st, at the new Albert/Daly Field.
Come, join us in a competitive and fun filled weekend.
Official Sponsor of the
2007 Williamsburg Cup
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The worlds
of Busch Gardens Europe and Water Country USA await adventuresome guests. Busch Gardens Europe and
The Williamsburg Cup have teamed up to provide you
with a world exploration adventure, and a fabulous vacation,
by exploring all that the Williamsburg adventure parks have
to offer. Boasting more than 50 thrilling rides and
attractions, nine main stage shows, award-winning cuisine
and world-class shops, Busch Gardens Europe combines
17th-century charm with 21st-century technology to create
the ultimate family experience.
At Water Country USA, you can splash, soak, swim and slide on more than 30 slides, water rides and super soakin’ thrills. All players and families are eligible to purchase tickets! Book your Williamsburg Cup Vacation now! For hotel reservations and tickets, call Busch Gardens Vacations at 1-800-880-8861 and mention the promotional code SOCCER.
Future Dates:
September 6 - September 7, 2008
September 5 - September 6, 2009
2007
Tournament Application
The Virginia Legacy Soccer Club (formerly Williamsburg Soccer
Club) is now accepting online registrations
for all of its tournaments including the 2007 Williamsburg
Cup.
Click
here to register online...
Applications
now being accepted though our tournament partner GotSoccer.com
Eligibility
This is a USYSA/VYSA sanctioned tournament for club and
tournament teams.
Teams must be USYSA, USSF, FIFA, or US Club Soccer
affiliated, in good standing with their state association,
and players possess 2007-2008 player passes. Teams
affiliated with AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y League
are also welcome. National, state or league select
teams are not eligible. A maximum 4 USYSA carded guest players are
allowed (U11 teams can have up to 5 guest players). Teams must be USYSA, USSF, FIFA affiliated, in good standing with their state association, and players possess
2007-2008 player passes. Teams will be evaluated on their individual team records.
Rules
A minimum of 3 games are guaranteed (See Acceptance). All games will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, except as modified by Tournament Rules. A copy of the tournament rules will be provided in acceptance packets. And are posted on the Tournament Website.
Age Groups
Boys and Girls U-9 through U-19.
U10s and U11s will play 7 v 7
U12s will play 8 v 8
U13s and up will play 11 v 11.
College Soccer
Division I College of William and Mary men's soccer team will play
Elon College on Saturday night at W&M's Albert/Daily Field. Game time is
7:00 p.m. FREE game tickets (players only) will be provided to teams staying overnight that have arranged accommodations through Busch Gardens Vacations, the Williamsburg Cup's official housing service.
Registration
Mandatory team registration will be held from 5:00 to 8:00
p.m. on Friday,
August 31st, 2007 at the Tournament Headquarters,
WISC (Williamsburg Indoor
Sports Complex), 5700 Warhill Trail, Williamsburg, VA
23188. The Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex is
located at
Warhill Sports Complex.
The following items are needed for team registration:
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2007/08 Certified State/National Team Roster
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Medical release forms for each player
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2007/08 Player Passes for each player
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Permission to Travel Form (if necessary)
Permission to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1, which includes Maryland, PA, etc. However they are required for teams from Region 2 which includes North Carolina
Teams may not play without having registered under penalty of forfeiture of games and entry fee.
Referees
A USSF three-man referee system will be used to the maximum extent possible for all matches
U-12 and
up. USSF Registered referees, who are in good standing and who wish to referee, are encouraged to contact our Referee Assignor, Antonio Arazia at 757-851-4250 or email at PSOAassignor@cox.net
Hotels - 2007 Hotel Information Has
Been Posted
Out of town teams are highly encouraged to book their
rooms on the busy Labor Day weekend through
Busch Gardens Vacations, the official hotel reservations service the
2007 Williamsburg Cup. Busch Gardens Vacations can be
reached at 1-800-880-8861. Booking rooms through
Busch Gardens Vacations helps facilitate all aspects of application, registration and tournament administration and is sincerely appreciated by the tournament. The players of teams that book their rooms through
BGV will also receive complimentary tickets to the William & Mary men's soccer game on Saturday night,
September 1st, 2007.
Awards
Each player on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive a custom tournament medallion. A team trophy will be presented to the Championship and Runner-up teams. Younger teams are encouraged to participate in a patch or pin exchange at the conclusion of each match.
Tournament T-Shirts
The 2007 Williamsburg Cup commemorative T-Shirt will
be posted soon. More detailed information to follow...
Medical Releases
In compliance with the USYSA Youth Soccer Tournament/Games Hosting Agreement, it is mandatory that
2007/2008 medical authorizations for each player be presented at Registration and retained at the field by the team. No player may play without a valid medical release under penalty of forfeiture of the game played in. These medical release forms do not need to be notarized.
2007
Tournament Application
The Virginia Legacy Soccer Club (formerly Williamsburg Soccer
Club) is now accepting online registrations
for all of its tournaments including the 2007 Williamsburg
Cup.
Click
here to register online...
Applications must be received by July 27, 2007, accompanied by the entry fee of $600 (US) per U-12 to U-19 team and $500 (US) per U-9 to U-11 teams. Applications received past that date will be placed on a waiting list. FAX applications will not be accepted.
Acceptance
Participation is not final until acceptances are announced on August
3, 2007. Acceptances will be posted on the Tournament Website. Note: No refunds will be made in the event the tournament is cancelled in whole or in part due to inclement weather, adverse field conditions or circumstances beyond the Tournament's control.
Payment
Checks should be made payable to VSLC-Williamsburg Cup. The entry fee is forfeited if a team has been accepted and drops out and sanctions will be placed against the team for participation in future tournaments. Note: A $35 fee will be charged for returned checks. Send applications, fees and correspondence to:
The Williamsburg Cup
Labor Day Soccer Tournament
5700 Warhill Trail
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
USA
Permission to host form
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Permission to Host Form - 2007
Form Has Been Updated
Permission
to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1,
which includes Maryland, PA, etc. However they are
required for teams from Region 2 which includes North Carolina
Help
Please direct any questions you may have to our Tournament/Club Line
at (757)253-1947 or Fax
(757)253-6467 or Email:
tourney@valegacysoccer.com
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