MID-AMERICA CUP
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Tournament Dates
April 30 - May 1, 2005
Click Here for a copy of the
US Youth Soccer/IYSA Application to Host a Tournament
Sporting Futbol Club's fields located at the Midwest Sports Complex in Mossville (Peoria), Illinois. Sporting FC has 20 premier fields in one location with ample and free parking available.
Open to boys teams from U8 through U19 and girls teams from U8 through U14. US Club Teams are welcome. Sporting FC hosted 178 teams at its Spring 2004 tournament. To view results from the Spring 2004 tournament click on Spring 2004 Tournament Scores.
$375 U8 through U10
$400 U11 through U14
$425 U15 through U19
Two Application Options:
1. Click here for an On-Line Application. Submit application on-line AND mail application fee to Sporting FC prior to or on March 31, 2005, OR
2. Print a copy of the blank On-Line Application and fill in the blanks. Mail the completed application and application fee to Sporting FC prior to or on March 31, 2005.
* Please note all special requests on the
application form.
* An accurate email address on the application is very important as
all communication will be by email.
* Approximately 2 weeks before the tournament additional instructions
about schedules and registration will be emailed to the person listed on the
application. Schedules will also be available at the Sporting FC
website.
An Illinois Youth Soccer Association Sanctioned Tournament Roster (click here) must be signed by the coach and each player must be submitted at registration.
U8 through U11 up to 14 players
U12 and above up to 18 players
Teams may roster a maximum of 4 guest players
U8 through U11 teams will play 8 v 8 only
U12 teams and above will play 11 v 11 only
4 matches for U8 through U11 guaranteed
A minimum of 3 matches for U12 and above
Participation awards will be given to each U8 through U10 player and a team trophy for the 1st and 2nd teams with highest points. 1st and 2nd place team and individual trophies for U11 and above.
1st Place teams in each U11 and older bracket will get a 50% discount to the Fall 2006 Mid-America Cup
2nd Place teams in each U11 and older bracket will get a 25% discount to the Fall 2006 Mid-America Cup
Tournament Rules - pdf
Friday, April 29 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 30 - 6:15 am - 10:00 am
Registration at Sporting Futbol Club (Directions)
Required Documentation at Registration
1. 2004-05 Team Roster with Add/Drop Forms (if any) with the state's or league's approval stamp clearly visible.
2. Player Passes - Each player must have a current/valid USYSA Player Pass
3. Illinois Medical Release Form - Each
player must have a completed Illinois Medical Release Form. The
Medical Release form does not need to be notarized and copies of insurance
cards do not need to be attached.
(Click here for an
Illinois Medical Release Form)
4. Illinois Youth Soccer Association Sanctioned
Tournament Roster - This is required by IYSA. The
original Tournament Roster must be submitted at registration by Illinois and
out-of-state teams. The Tournament Roster submitted at registration must be signed by
the coach AND each
player.
(Click here for the IYSA
Tournament Roster)
5. Guest Player Permit (if any). Illinois teams must submit an Illinois Guest Player Form. Out-of State teams must use their state guest player forms and have all necessary state approvals. (Click here for an Illinois Guest Player Permit)
6. Travel Permit. Non-Illinois teams must
have a travel permit approved by its state association to submit at
Registration.
7. 2005 Tournament Team Agreement. This form is required
ONLY for US Club teams.
(Click here for a 2005 Tournament Team Agreement)
8. Sporting FC Tournament Roster. An
on-line roster will be posted soon.
A copy of the state approved Team Roster, add/drop forms, and Illinois
Medical Release Forms for each player and the original IYSA Sanction
Tournament Roster (and Travel Permit for non-Illinois teams) must be left
with Tournament officials at Registration. Completed forms and copies
may be sent to the mailing address below prior to the tournament.
Sporting Futbol Club
P.O. Box 294
Mossville, Illinois 61552-0294
or for overnight deliveries, to:
Jim Sinclair, Tournament Director
1731 W. Tiffany Ct.
Peoria, IL 61614
Mossville, Illinois 61552
Site Map
Map of Available Parking Lots
Activities
InPlay is a new entertainment complex (virtual reality games, rock climbing wall & much more) located at 316 W. Washington Street, Peoria in the redeveloped Kirby Risk Building located next to the Sears block.
Rechargeable game cards can be purchased at the Tournament
Registration.