Soccer

SOCCER REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 3, 2010 AT MIDNIGHT. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT TIME.

June 9-12, Wednesday 4:00 PM through Saturday Afternoon

Review Tournament Rules

Please be aware of changes made in Age Divisions

Event Coordinators: Ken Nye - Vickie Nye
Email: usgsoccer@comcast.net

Referee Coordinator: Sherrie Griffiths

MAP OF SOCCER FIELDS

Fee:
U12 through U19: $475
U9 and U11 Division: $375

How to Register: Register online. If you are mailing in your registration form, send it to: Utah Summer Games Registration, 351 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720. Team registration is not complete until full payment is received by USG at which time the team's slot is confirmed for the tournament.  Please note that online registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have technical questions about how to use the Online Registration System, please contact the Summer Games Office at usg@suu.edu or (435)865-8421.

Registration Deadline: All completed USG Team Registration forms, as well as payment must be received by April 30, 2010. Registrations will be limited to the first 235 teams that submit complete registration information and payment.  A small number of additional teams may be accepted at the discretion of the Soccer Committee in order to fill out brackets.

Venue:
29 Soccer Fields in Cedar City, Parowan, and Enoch.
*Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Monitor website for updated information.

Coach and Player Pass: Each player, coach, and assistant coach is required to have a laminated Pass meeting the following requirements. The only acceptable sources for passes are: player passes from the team's respective parent soccer organization, permanent State Identification Card or official Utah Summer Games identification card.  Utah Summer Games identification cards may be obtained at check-in by presenting a copy of the player's birth certificate or driver license and paying a fee of $5.00 per pass.  The person desiring the identification card must be present to have their photograph taken.  Summer Games Identification Cards may be obtained only during the hours of the Team Check-In noted below.  Temporary State Identification Cards, school activity cards, driver licenses and military identification cards are not accepted. Passes must include the name, birth date and photograph of the participant.  Teams may use passes from multiple sources as long as they meet these requirements.  Passes must be issued by an organization, other than the team, that verifies the age of players. Questions regarding the eligibility of a source of player passes should be directed to usgsoccer@comcast.net.

Check-In: All teams must check in on either Tuesday, June 8 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM or, Wednesday, June 9, between Noon and 7:00 PM. at the SUU Sorenson PE Building, 560 W University Blvd., Cedar City.  These will be the only opportunities for check in and teams must arrange for a representative to check the team in during these times.  Teams will not be allowed to participate without first checking the team in.  No additions to team rosters after final check-in are allowed. U-12 through U-19 teams are limited to a roster of 18 players and three coaches.  U-10 and U11 teams are limited to a roster of 14 players and three coaches.  Coaches, or an authorized adult team representative, MUST bring the following for check in:

  • Completed Team Waiver with every coach and player listed. The form must be signed by the Coach and Assistant Coach listed. The form must include each player's full name and birth date and the waiver form must be signed by the parent of each player who is younger than 18 years of age and by each player who is 18 years of age or older.
  • Individual player passes for EVERY player and Coach/Assistant Coach listed on the roster. (see Coach and Player Pass section)
  • Teams are encouraged to bring a photo copy of each player’s birth certificate in case questions arise regarding eligibility.  As noted above, a copy of the birth certificate or the person’s driver license must be presented in order to obtain a Utah Summer Games ID card.
  • Each pass will have a sticker placed on it representing the age division of the team.
  • Players participating on more than one team must have their pass checked in with each team and a separate sticker will be placed on the pass for each team.

Age Groups: Determined by age as of July 31, 2009.  See Format below and the Tournament Rules for further information.

Rules: Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Laws of the Games apply, except as modified in order to benefit the youth players by the Utah Summer Games Soccer Committee.  Each team is expected to print and review the Soccer Tournament Rules.

Format: Teams will play a minimum of three games. Teams will be eliminated in pool play with the top teams (based on points earned) from each division qualifying for the semifinals and finals. Most age divisions will be split into sub-divisions based on the age and relative ability of teams.  The Soccer Committee expends considerable effort to assign teams to subdivisions in as fair a manner as possible based on information available.  Except in very rare circumstances, requests for changes in sub-divisions will not be considered.  The final decision on assigning teams to divisions and sub-divisions rests with the Soccer Committee.  The Soccer Committee reserves the right to bracket same age division and gender teams as necessary to fill brackets, as well as to combine teams from different age divisions if necessary. The assignment to brackets by the Soccer Committee is final and is not subject to protest.

Each division or sub-division will have its own semifinal and final matches. Depending on the number or teams, some divisions or sub-divisions may not have semifinal matches or may have the third guaranteed game provided through a semifinal game or a game between third place finishers in flights.

Game Schedules:  It is anticipated that game schedules will be posted to this web site by May 29, 2010.  Teams are responsible for monitoring this site for notices of schedule changes occurring prior to the beginning of the tournament.  Due to the large number of teams and resulting games, scheduling requests can not be accommodated. Coaches with multiple teams must arrange for assistant coaches to coach teams in case of scheduling conflicts. Those associated with multiple teams must also recognize that games are scheduled on 29 fields spread across Cedar City as well as in Parowan and Enoch.

Soccer Headquarters and Results:  Soccer headquarters is in a classroom at the southeast corner of Canyon View High School.  Results are posted on the windows at the southeast corner of Canyon View High School as they are received from the game officials.  Wednesday evening results will not be posted until Thursday morning.  Teams are responsible for monitoring the posted scores and schedules to be aware of assignments for semi-final and medal games, tie-breaker requirements, and any schedule changes.  Results will also be posted on this web site during the tournament.

Medals Ceremony:  Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in each bracket (i.e. Girls U14 Red).  Immediately following the medal games, the top three teams in each bracket should proceed to the south end of the SUU Coliseum to receive their medals.

Lodging: Secure lodging as soon as possible by calling our sponsors or call the Iron County Lodging Hotline at (800) 354-4849. Other Lodging options may be available on the Utah Summer Games lodging page. Please be courteous of other teams trying to make reservations by canceling unneeded rooms.

Eligibility: The Utah Summer Games and State Games of the West is open to all State Games athletes from the following States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Athletes from these states are eligible by participating in their local State Games in 2008 regardless of their results or placement in one of the sports, or if a resident of the State of Utah or a resident of a neighboring state (Idaho, Nevada, or Wyoming) that does not currently hold an officially recognized State Games event, for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the competition they wish to enter. In addition, students who are enrolled in a Utah college or university are eligible, as are U.S. military personnel and their family members who are stationed in Utah. The State Games of the West have been organized in accordance with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions. Athletes who have eligibility questions should check with their school athletic administrator or coach. Any athlete with scholastic or collegiate eligibility remaining must comply with rules governing his or her scholastic or collegiate eligibility.

Confirmation: Internet Registrations will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail. Mailed or delivered registrations can check the schedule once it is posted on the Internet.

Refund Policy: Due to competition scheduling challenges and USG planning and supplies requirements, registration fees will not be refunded unless the Utah Summer Games office receives a written withdrawal and request for refund by April 30.  If an event cannot be held due to inclement weather a voucher may be issued to be used for another sport during the 2010 or the same sport during the 2011 Utah Summer Games. Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing by email to hutcheson@suu.edu or by mail to Utah Summer Games Registration, 351 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720.

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