Lake Erie Fall Classic

About the Lake Erie Fall Classic

WHEN:	October 6-7, 2012
WHERE:	Erie, PA Family First Sports Park
FEES:	$445/$495
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, Sep 3, 2012
PAY TO:	Kicks 4 Kids; Credit Card and on-line E-checks only Credit Cards Accepted for Application Fees

The Lake Erie Fall Classic is the third leg of the Kicks 4 Kids Charity Soccer Tournaments circuit. The tournament is similar in setup to the Hershey Invitational and all games are played at the Family First Sports Park – one of the top soccer and sports facilities in the country. Family First is right across the street from Splash Lagoon indoor water park and within 15 minutes of the beautiful beaches of Presque Isle State Park.

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games, two of which will be on Saturday. There will be no Friday night games, and teams must register by two hours before the first game on Saturday.

Teams from all USSF affiliates are invited (USYSA, US Club and AYSO).

Age groups: U9-U14 both male and female.

Participation awards will be given to all players participating in the U9 and U10 age groups.

Awards will be given to finalists in the Under 11+ age groups.

The tournament is a "patch-exchange" tournament. All teams are encouraged to exchange patches after each game.

Maximum roster size is 14 players for U9/U10/U11. U9/U10 play 7 v 7 and U11 play 9 v 9. Maximum roster size is 18 for U12/U13/U14, which play full sided.

Each team is allowed three guest players (sorry, no exceptions). Players with secondary passes will not be considered guests.

All games will be officiated by certified USSF officials.

All proceeds from Kicks 4 Kids Tournaments go to charities that serve youth in need. See our organization's main website for additional information at http://www.kicks4kids.org

Disclaimers:

All teams are responsible for their own insurance. Any accidents or events, whether occurring while traveling to or from the tournament or while participating in the tournament are not the responsibility of the tournament directors, committee, personnel, representatives, or any associated organization of the tournament.

All out of state teams are required to follow their states regulations regarding travel. If your state requires a permission to travel document, it is your responsibility to obtain the proper signatures.

Each player must have a signed medical release form in order to participate.

Registration and payment do not guarantee your team a spot in the tournament. Teams will be selected by the Tournament Committee and will be notified by Monday, September 9th. We will accept teams based on many factors, in order to form the best possible tournament. If your team is not accepted you will receive a 100% refund.

Teams voluntarily withdrawing from the tournament after registering may forfeit a $50 non-refundable application fee. Teams withdrawing after their acceptance may forfeit up to 100% of their registration fee.

In the event that inclement weather or other acts of God prevent the tournament from being played, partial refunds will be given to teams after all non-recoverable expenses are paid at the sole discretion of the tournament committee.