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Columbia Soccer
will host its Columbia Coed Soccer Classic near Columbia,
MD on Saturday and Sunday, July 23rd & 24th, 2011. Teams will
play a minimum of 3 x 60-minute games (playoff games are 50-minutes),
11-a-side, outdoor, full-field. Single elimination playoffs follow
3 games to determine a winner for each division. This tournament
is geared towards adult coed teams. There are 3 divisions: Competitive/Open,
Intermediate and Rec. One team awards is given to the division
champion and division finalist. See below to register.
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| Tournament Dates |
Saturday & Sunday, July 23rd &
July 24th |
| Registration Deadlines |
Registration closes on Friday, June 24th.
Payment is due by noon Friday, July 1st. |
| Divisions of Play |
'OPEN'/Competitive - 'Intermediate'
- 'Recreational' |
| Team Eligibility |
All teams are welcome. |
Tournament
Format |
- Each team will play THREE 60-minute games.
- There will be one championship game for each division.
- There will be semi-final games ONLY IF 8 or more teams enter
one division.
- The pitch is full field, 100yards by 60 yards. full size goal.
Size 5 ball.
- Substitutions are allowed on any possession throw-in,
either goal kick, after a goal is scored or halftime. Substitutions
are not allowed on corner kicks.
- "Piggyback" subs MAY be permitted based on game day
temperatures.
- Shinguards are mandatory. Metal cleats and jewelry are not allowed.
- The home team (listed 1st on the schedule) shall change jersey
color in case of color conflict. The home team will provide a
ball. The visiting team will call the coin toss.
- ONE team award will be presented to each division champion.
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| Officials |
Each adult coed game will have two USSF certified
referees. |
| Team Registration |
A team roster/waiver form will be emailed to each team once accepted.
That form should be completed in advance and brought to the tournament
for final signatures. |
| Weather
Lines |
(410) 313-4372 - Western Regional Park
(410) 992-1111 - Covenant Park |
| Cost/Payment options |
The team entry fee is $500 for all adult coed teams.
Click here to PAY Payment is due by Friday,
July 1st. |
| Registration |
Registration closes Friday, June 24th. Click
HERE to REGISTER. |
DIVISIONAL
BREAKDOWN:
Open: Open division teams are typically composed of players that are in good shape and want to play the fastest paced, most competitive game at the highest level we can offer. Characteristics include: showing up late, not having enough players and bringing one small bottle of gatorade for the whole squad. Once underway, the game is usually very skillful and entertaining. Crowds have been known to gather for Open division playoff games... on Saturdays anyway when you can see beautiful moves and touches on the ball. Sunday morning games are occasionally impacted by Saturday night activities.
Intermediate: This division is also competitive, but more relaxed than the Open Division. Intermediate division teams are still competitive but aren't in the 'World Cup' mindset. They want to play a good game but save enough energy for the nighttime social activities.
Recreation: This division is very relaxed, so relaxed that you often see players simply relaxing right there on the field. We find that this bunch of teams usually show up hours before a match with the cooler, kids and dog in tow. Once situated, these team tend not to move unless they're going home. We try to schedule all their games on adjacent fields so that don't have to move very far. Large tents, barking dogs & strollers usually make them identifiable from a distance.
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