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| General Information - Blue Gray Cup 2009 - May 23-24, 2009 |
GYSC Enforces a No Smoking, No Alcoholic Beverages,
No Pets, No Grills, and No Verbal Abuse of Anyone policy.
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| Games |
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All teams are scheduled 6 games: 3 25-minute games and 3
50-minute games. No games will be played on Friday. Please reserve
Friday evening for manditory team registration. On Saturday,
each team will play 3 mini-games and 1 full-length (50 minutes)
game. All teams will return on Sunday to play 2 full-length
games. If for some reason a team is a no-show in your division it's possible to play less then 6 games.
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| Rules |
| All games are played in accordance with FIFA rules, except
as specially modified by Tournament
Rules. A full set of Tournament Rules can be found on
this website.
This is a patch exchange tournament. We encourage patch
exchange, however, it is not required.
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| Application
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2009 Blue Gray Cup - Now Accepting Late Registrations. All payments must be made online via credit card/paypal.
Accepted Team List - Click Here
Looking for Late Registration of the following age groups to fill out brackets:
- Boys (U13, U16, U17)
- Girls (U10, U11 8v8, U11 11v11, U12 8v8, U13, U14, U15)
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| Registration
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Team registration will take place from 6-7:30 pm on Friday, May 22th at the Gettysburg Recreation Park. Directions to Gettysburg Recreation Park: 545 Long Lane, Gettyburg PA 17325 (NOTE: This is a different location the the 2008 Blue Gray Cup and 2008 Battlefield Blast Tournaments)
Certified rosters, player passes with photos and medical
release forms will be checked and verified at that time.
Permission to travel forms are only required for teams outside
of Region 1. New Jersey State Association does require teams from that state to obtain a permission to travel form.
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| Awards
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Individual player trophies are presented to first and second place teams in each division of U9 through U17 age groups.
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| Eligibility |
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The Blue Gray Cup is open to both Boys and Girls competitive
club teams. This is a USYSA sanctioned tournament through
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association. All teams
must be in good standing with their state association in
order to participate.
Official team rosters, validated player passes with photos
and medical release forms are required of all teams accepted
into the tournament. Permission to Travel forms are only
required if your team is from outside Region 1.
* New Jersey State Association does require teams from that state to obtain a permission to travel form.
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| Coaches Meeting
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| There is a coaches meeting held immediately after the conclusion
of registration on Friday evening. While this meeting is not
mandatory, coaches and/or team parents are encouraged to attend.
Any last minute changes are covered at this meeting. This
meeting will take place at 7:45 pm and will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes. |
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Detailed Information - Blue Gray Cup 2009 - May 23-24, 2009
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| General
Description |
Major regional tournament for competitive club
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| Dates
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Registration Gettysburg Recreation Park Friday May 22, 2009 from 6-7:30 pm. (Team registration will take place from 6-7:30 pm on Friday, May 22th at the Gettysburg Recreation Park. Directions to Gettysburg Recreation Park: 545 Long Lane, Gettyburg PA 17325) (NOTE: This is a differnet location the the 2008 Blue Gray Cup and 2008 Battlefield Blast Tournaments)
Coaches meeting to follow Registration at 7:45 pm. Games on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 - 24, 2009. |
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U9 - U11/U12 (8 v 8)
U11/U12 - U17 (11 v 11)
(U11 & U12 will be 8 v 8 and 11 v 11)
Tournament is open to both boys and girls teams at each
age group.
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| Location
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Numerous sites in Gettysburg, PA and the surrounding communities.
Specific playing locations will be determined after the
tournament deadline date has passed. We will not know where individual age groups are playing until after that time, please do not email us in advance.
Directions to Tournament Locations
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| Officials
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Each game will have 3 officials. The younger
ages (U9 & U10) will have at least one certified center
official and 2 club linesmen. |
| Awards
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All divisions will receive individual player trophies for 1st and 2nd place teams. |
| Guest
Players |
U9 & U10: Up to 2 guest players are permitted if necessary
to assure an adequate number of players. The size of the
entire roster, including guest players, is 14. U9
& U10 play 8 v 8.
U11 & up: Up to 3 guest players are permitted if necessary
to assure an adequate number of players. The size of the
entire roster, including guest players, is 18. U11
& up play 11 v 11.
(U11 & U12 will be 8 v 8 and 11 v 11)
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| Accommodations |
The Gettysburg Youth Soccer Club offers Accommodations
at The Gettysburg College. Accomodation Forms will be avaliable after team acceptance.
Teams are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements.
We will not know where individual age groups are playing until after that time, please do not email us in advance.
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| Application
Fee |
U9, U10, U11 (8v8 format), U12 (8v8 format): $500
U11 (11v11), U12 (11v11) and above: $525
Note: I understand that withdrawing my team from the tournament must be done in writing and received in our office on or before the tournament entry deadline to be eligible for a refund. I further understand that withdrawing my team after the tournament entry deadline date will result in the forfeit of the entire tournament entry fee, no exceptions.
In the event of bad weather shortening or canceling this event, entry fees may not be returned. |
| Team Paperwork |
All teams are REQUIRED to present the following items at
Registration:
- Your state-approved roster and/or a copy of such that we may keep;
- Player passes for each player INCLUDING all guest players;
- Medical release forms for each player INCLUDING all
guest players (Your club's own medical release forms will
suffice)
- Permission to Travel Form, if your team is from OUTSIDE Region 1 New Jersey State Association does require teams from that state to obtain a permission to travel form.
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Obtain a Permission to Travel Form |
If your team is from OUTSIDE Region 1, you will
need to provide us with a state approved Permission to Travel
Form. New Jersey State Association does require teams from that state to obtain a permission to travel form. In order to obtain this form, you will need a copy
of The Gettysburg Youth Soccer Club's Permission
to Host Form. |
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| Our Mission |
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The purpose of this organization is to promote, foster, and
perpetuate the game of soccer by providing youth with the opportunity
to experience the game, learn and develop skills, and participate
in a controlled competitive environment. This organization strives
to promote sportsmanship and character in our players, coaches,
parents, and fans. Our mission is to instill physical, mental,
and emotional growth of the participants through the sport of
soccer.
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Office Hours:
Tuesday & Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
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