Florida’s premier President’s Day Weekend tournament for boys and girls teams. Last year 275 teams from throughout Florida competed at several facilities which included over 26 playing fields. Teams from outside Florida, including international teams from Canada and Brazil, participate each year. The tournament will offer three levels of competition: Premier, Classic, and Challenge for U9 through U19 boys and girls teams. With teams already committed from Brazil for 2009 the tournament is also expecting additional international teams, out-of-state, and teams from across Florida. President’s Day Weekend festivities, including rides and games, will be held at nearby park facilities, making the overall weekend a festive event for all players, parents, family members and coaches.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Weston Cup Soccer Tournament is delighted to announce its dates for the 2009, February 14-15-16 during President’s Day Weekend. We anticipate teams from across Florida, out-of-state and international teams.

WHEN
Competition begins Saturday, February 14 and concludes on Monday, February 16, 2009. It is possible that local teams will be asked to play on Friday, February 13. We are also willing to accept requests from teams who wish to play on Friday in an effort to spread out their games but no guarantee can be given. If you are planning on arriving early and wish to train at our facility we will be happy to try and accommodate this. Please contact Christine Thomas at 954-349-7261.

WHERE
The main sites will be Weston Regional Park and Vista Park with the additional sites to be determined. Weston Regional Park is one of Florida’s Premier Facilities and has hosted the State Cup Final Four and many regional events. Vista Park was opened for our 2005 Tournament and is a premier facility with four full size flood light fields.

WHO
Premier and Classic Division are open to Boys and Girls U9 through U19.
Challenge Division is open to boys and Girls U10 through U19.

LEVEL OF PLAY
Premier: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets
Teams from across Florida, out-of-state, and international teams are expected to participate making this a highly competitive event at the Premier Divisions.

Classic: U9-U19 Single Age Group Brackets
The Classic Division is for competitive Division 1 and Division 2 travel teams. If the number of applications at a certain level allows, Classic 1 and Classic 2 divisions may be created to allow appropriate competition. Teams from Florida, out-of-state, and international teams are expected to participate in the Classic Divisions.

Challenge: U10, U12, U14 U16 & U18
The Challenge Division is primarily for recreational teams and new travel teams seeking fresh competition.

All applications have to be approved by the tournament committee.

HOW DO I REGISTER
All teams must register on-line. However, those teams/clubs wishing to pay by check need to make their check payable to Weston Fury Soccer Club and mail to:

Weston Fury Soccer Club
C/o Tournament Director
4581 Weston Road, #264
Weston, Florida 33331

Please make sure you inform us of which team the check is for when sending it in.
** Please fill in the on line application fully. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
** If you can not pay on line you still have to register on line and then send in your check.
** Teams will not be eligible for acceptance until the registration fee has been received.
** Any team not accepted will receive a refund.
** Any team which withdraws after the application deadline of January 9, 2009 will not be eligible for a refund.

ENTRY FEE
$500.00 for U9 and U10 (playing 6 v 6)
$550.00 for U11 and U12 (playing 8 v 8)
$650.00 for U13 and older (playing 11 v 11)

Entry fees received before the deadline date of January 9, 2008 will be discounted by $50.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
U9 and U10 teams play 6-a-side and may carry up to 12 players.
U11 and U12 teams play 8-a-side and may carry up to 16 players.
U13 to U19 teams play 11-a-side and may carry up to 18 players on their roster.

GUEST PLAYERS
Up to four guest players will be allowed. Guest players are counted in the roster maximum.
During the tournament a player may play for one team only.


COMMUNICATIONS
Each team is required to have an e-mail address and a designated team contact in order to receive all tournament communications. All communication will be carried out via e-mail and the internet.

Click on 2009 Weston Cup Tournament to apply online.

All Schedules and Results will be posted at  www.westonsoccer.net tournament page

The Weston Invitational Tournament email is  tournamentdirector@westonsoccer.net