Tournament Rules (PDF)
2012/2013 Santa Maria Strawberry Cup
Boys & Girls U10, U12 & U14
Class III: All-Stars Recreational
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Santa Maria Valley Youth Soccer Association (SMVYSA) is proud to present its 1st Annual SMVYSA Strawberry Tournament. The tournament will be held on January 12 & January 13, 2013 (rain dates are Feburary 2nd & 3rd, 2013).
This tournament is a Class III, for All Star Recreational teams.
ELIGIBILTY
Open to affiliated All Star Recreational teams from the USYSA State Associations, CYSA-North, CYSA-South and AYSO. Teams traveling outside of CYSA-South must comply with the travel procedures.
FORMAT
Three game pool play format. Each team will be guaranteed three (3) games. The top two teams from each division, based on points, will advance to the Championship Game. The second teams from each division, based on points, will compete for third place in the Third-Place match. While every team will be guaranteed three games, the final tournament format will be determined by the final number of teams in the division.
AWARDS
Cup and Gold Medals for 1st place teams, Silver Medals for 2nd place teams and Bronze Medals for 3rd place teams. Each participating player will receive a tournament pin.
APPLICATION PROCESS (DEADLINE: December 31, 2012)
If you wish to APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION in the SMVYSA Strawberry Cup, please follow the on-line registration instructions by visiting the SMVYSA website: www.santamariasoccer.com. The Application must be received by the Tournament Committee on or before December 31, 2012. To provide quality fields and competitively matched brackets, the number of teams in the tournament will be limited. APPLY FOR THE TOURNAMENT EARLY.
ENTRY FEE: U10-$425 U12 &U14-$475
No referee deposit is required
Teams accepted will be notified on or before January 4, 2013. Eligible teams must submit their final roster before January 7, 2013. At check-in time teams will be asked to present current 2012/2013 laminated player's card (picture included) and medical release forms for each player. Birth certificates must be presented upon request. Tournament package containing all necessary forms will be available at the SMVYSA website or can be mailed to you upon request once you have received acceptance into the tournament.
We may accept late registration, subject to bracket availability. Teams not accepted will receive a full refund.
Cancellations prior to the December 31, 2012 deadline will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. Teams withdrawing after January 7, 2013 will forfeit the entire fee.
