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Scope:
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AYSO Invitational – open to AYSO teams only from all Sections.
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When:
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 8th through March 10th, 2013 – Rain Dates March 23th-24th, 2013. March 8th is for early check-in.
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Where:
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The tournament will be held at 37700 Tierra Subida “Pelona Vista Park” in Palmdale, California.
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Who:
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AYSO boys and girls teams in age divisions: U19&U16 (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 in the AYSO 2012 primary season. Guest players will be allowed (3 maximum per team). Co-ed teams will be accepted in boys’ divisions only.
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What:
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Pool play tournament. Each team will be guaranteed 3 games in pool play. The top teams will advance to the medal round on Sunday afternoon. All games will be as follows: (60 min U19&U16, 60 min U-14, 50 min for U-12, and 40 min for U-10).
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Why:
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The Shamrock Showdown Tournament is being conducted as a fundraiser by Region 393 to raise funds for a permanent snack bar, Field Development, Equipment, & Maintenance, and to provide Scholarship funds for youths in Region 393.
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Awards:
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All players and 2 coaches per team will receive a tournament t-shirt and pin. All players in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place teams will receive a medal.
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Entry Fee, Refunds:
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U19& U16, $550, for U-14, $500 for U-12, $450 and for U-10 -$400. 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.
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Referee Fee, Refunds:
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$200, 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.
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Rules:
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A full set of tournament rules are posted on the tournament website.
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Acceptance:
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The application deadline is February 18,2013. All teams will be notified within 48 hrs. Of the application deadline or receipt of application (whichever is latest) 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.
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How:
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Team entry applications and all necessary forms are available on the tournament website.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 must sign application and team roster. Appropriate referee administrator must sign referee information form. See referee form for details.
Make region check payable to: AYSO Region 393 Shamrock Showdown Tournament
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Address:
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Tournament Registrar
Shamrock Showdown Tournament
P.O Box 903224
Palmdale, California, 93550
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Information:
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