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Sponsored by AYSO Region 274 Hilo Hawaii  |
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Sponsored by AYSO Region 274 Hilo Hawaii |
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Scope: |
AYSO Open Invitational - open to AYSO & non-AYSO teams |
When: |
Wednesday thru Sunday, July 15th through July 19th, 2008 |
Where: |
The tournament will be held at the Bayfront Soccer Fields in Hilo, Hawaii. Free parking, concessions, and restroom facilities are available. |
Who: |
AYSO & non-AYSO boys and girls teams in age divisions: U-19, U-16 (11v11) 18 players max. U-14 (11v11) 15 players max. U-12 (9v9) 12 players max. and U-10 (7v7) 10 players max. All players must be registered to play with AYSO, SAY, USYSA, or USSF. Each team is required to present laminated player passes along with a signed roster form by the appropriate official. Guest players will be allowed (3 maximum per team). Co-ed teams will be accepted in boys' divisions only. |
What: |
Pool play tournament. Each team will be guaranteed 3 games in pool play. The top teams will advance to the medal round on Sunday. All games will be as follows: (70 min. for U-19 & U-16, 60 min. for U-14, 50 min for U-12, and 40 min for U-10). |
Why: |
The Volcano International Tournament is being conducted as a fundraiser by Region 274 to raise funds for Field Development, Equipment, & Maintenance, and Volunteer training and development. |
Awards: |
All players on the 1st & 2nd place teams will receive a trophy or medal. Sportsmanship awards will also be given. |
Entry Fee, Refunds: |
$250 for U-19, U-16, U-14, & U-12, and $185 for U-10. A full refund will be issued if tournament is canceled and cannot be rescheduled. If a team withdraws 30 or more days before the tournament, a full refund is given. Within 30 days of the tournament, no refund is provided unless a replacement team is found. |
Referee Fee, Refunds: |
$150, refundable within 14 days of the tournament, if referee assignments have been completed. Each team is asked to provide a qualified 3-person referee team to cover 3 games during the tournament. Partial refunds will be given based upon the number of game slots completed. |
Rules: |
A full set of tournament rules are posted on the tournament website. VIST-Rules-2009 |
Acceptance: |
The application deadline is June 15th. All teams will be notified within 48 hours as to their status. Teams that are not accepted will be given the option to have their complete application returned or to be placed on the waiting list.. |
How: |
Team entry applications and all necessary forms are available on the tournament website.(Application Form - 2009) Please send 1 Region check that covers both the Entry and Referee fees, along with the tournament application, referee information form, and team roster to the Tournament Registrar address below. Regional commissioner for AYSO and appropriate league official for other organizations must sign application and team roster. Appropriate referee administrator must sign referee information form. Make checks payable to: VIST |
Address: |
Tournament Registrar Volcano International Tournament P O Box 5000 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 |
Information: |
Call Dave Brown (808) 936-6927 E-mail brownd071@hawaii.rr.com Web site www.volcano-tournament.com |
