All:
This next Saturday, May 20, will be the day of the Developmental and All Girls JV/V Soccer Tournament. The Tournament location is at the No Offseason 904 Little Deer Creek Valley Rd, Russellton, PA 15076. I have attached a few things that should make your day go more smoothly if you are participating in this year's tournament. They are as follows:
1. Tournament Spreadsheet. The Games, Bracket and Points, Game Times Sorted by School, and Layout Tabs will be most helpful to you. Note that in the Layout tab this spreadsheet is not to scale for any of the fields, but the general location will be accurate. All registered teams are expected to know their schedule, arrive at the games on time, and stick close to the event tent after the end of your bracket's play in games if you are close to making the semi finals/finals. All Developmental Games will have semifinals and championship games. The JV and Varsity Girls Tournament will only have championship games.
2. Tournament Rules – A lot of time has gone into the preparation of this tournament. We do insist on having each coach read these rules and we ask that you share them with your families as well. Most of all issues that arise during the tournament can usually be attributable to someone not knowing the rules. Take a couple of minutes to familiarize yourselves with them, it will make Saturday go much more smoothly for all of us. Some of the common ones that have caused confusion in the past are: (i) Offside – remember is that offside calls will be made at all age groups (though at the first and second grade levels the referees have the discretion to only call major violations (i.e., cherry picking), I recommend that first and second grade games that play this weekend have their referees enforce obvious offside calls so that the kids get a little exposure to this rule in advance of the tournament, (ii) Punts – No punts from the keeper at all levels, (iii) Indirect Kicks – at the developmental level no direct or penalty kicks are awarded, all infractions that normally would result in direct or penalty kicks are instead indirect kicks, (iv) Sportsmanship – There is a maximum goal differential of 7 goals per game. In a 20 minute game every coach should have enough discipline of his or her team to keep a game within 7 goals. Violations of this rule will be reviewed and the Tournament Director reserves the right to set aside game results for infractions of this rule. Finally, please share these attached rules with your parents.
3. Form of Team Roster – Please bring this and the registration fee to the DSL Tent for each team prior to the start of your first game. Schools can have one person drop off all fees and registrations, but each team should still check in with the tent so that we know you are here.
Also, please note the following:
Registration Fee. Tournament Registration fees are $125. Unless alternative arrangements have been made with me prior to the event, payments should be made in cash prior to the start of your fist game so we can use those funds to offset game day expenses (I won’t have time to go and cash checks during the tournament). I can provide receipts upon request.
Arrival. Remember to arrive at the fields at least 30 minutes prior to your first game to allow adequate time for parking, registration, and organizing your team. If you are late to the field for your pending game time you will most likely forfeit that much. We are organizing and coordinating around 133 games throughout the day. Our schedule won’t allow for reschedules so if you are not there on time, we won’t be able to wait, and the game will be registered as a forfeit.
Parking. It will be a busy day at the venue. In addition to the 75 teams we have playing there, there will also be a baseball tournament going on as well. When parking, in no event should you block someone in, you may find your vehicle towed if you do. If by chance there isn't a parking space readily available, drop off your player and wait for a spot to open before parking, we have teams rolling in and out all day and there should be an employee of the venue to assist as needed. I know it can be frustrating, but not nearly as frustrating for the other person who is now boxed in.
Tents and Food. The venue will permit schools to set up team tents in the orange shaded area that surrounds the fields (but that is not adjacent to the main walkway). Tent space is limited, is on a first come basis, and they should not be set up on the turf. Check in with the registration tent prior to setting up your tent so you can avoid being asked to move it later on. All tents must be anchored down. The venue is not allowing outside food or beverage and is asking attendees to use the concessions that are available. Personal items such as water bottles and food that can fit in a six pack cooler is permitted, but they are no longer permitting tailgating in the tents so items such as pizzas and other food spreads are not allowed. If we do not adhere to this rule we will no longer be allowed to have schools bring tents to the event and we could lose the field as a tournament option.
No pets. The venue does not permit pets at the facility and you will not be allowed entrance If you bring one.
Other Venue Rules are as follows:
• No coolers larger than a 6-pack cooler are permitted
• No grills or propane heaters are permitted
• No sunflower seeds or peanuts are permitted
• No alcohol or tobacco are permitted
• No outside food is permitted at the venue
• Loudspeakers and radios are prohibited
• No double parking vehicles in the parking lot
That's it, let me know if you have any questions and I'm looking forward to a great event.
Regards,
Rob Glentzer