Greensboro Youth Soccer, home of the Greensboro Twisters and the Greensboro Soccer Club invite you to apply to the adidas Labor Day Shootout,  one of the south’s oldest and premier soccer events. This year's tournament will include some of the best competition in the country, contested at the site of the 2003 USYSA Region III Championships.  We look forward to hosting you in Greensboro!

The tournament hotel headquarters will be located at the Greensboro Sheraton Hotel — ALL TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FRIDAY, September 4.  Registration will be from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.

PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE TOURNAMENT CHECKLIST BELOW FOR ITEMS NEEDED AT REGISTRATION.  IF YOU COME TO REGISTRATION WITHOUT THE REQUIRED MATERIALS, YOUR TEAM MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.

• Six (5) Certified State Rosters—one (1) must be an original, five (5) may be photocopies
• Permission to Travel Form—required of all out-of-state teams
• Medical Release Forms (one for each player)—you may use whatever form your association supplies
• Certified Player Passes—picture must  be permanently attached and pass must  be laminated or individually enclosed in plastic case.

Guest Players

• Five (5) guest players are allowed with the roster size not to exceed 18 including the guest players; for U11 & U12 teams, not to exceed 14
• Must be listed on a roster signed by a state official from your state association –

NC teams must use the NCYSA Guest Player Roster Form

• Certified Player Pass - picture must be permanently attached and pass laminated
• Medical Release Form - made out to team attending tournament

The Greensboro Youth Soccer home venue for tournament matches is the renowned Bryan Park Soccer Complex . Bryan Park is undeniably one of the most beautiful soccer venues in the United States. This facility coupled with the other fine facilities in the area have made Greensboro earn its reputation as one of the premier soccer venues in the country.

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Teams entering the Greensboro Youth Soccer will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible... more

We invite all players to a free “Welcome Dance” with a DJ from 6:30-9:30 pm on Friday, September 4 in the Greensboro Sheraton Imperial Ballroom.  Information on a Coaches’ Social will be posted later.  We hope that coaches and players will take these opportunities to meet with fellow participants in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Weather Hotline

The Weather Hotline for the adidas Labor Day Shootout is 336-333-1098

Each team is guaranteed three matches, with the championship games being played on Sunday, September 6th.  In order to provide the best playing facilities for this tournament, the tournament committee plans to limit the number of teams accepted.  The host site of the tournament is the beautiful Bryan Park Soccer Complex.  Additional sites in the area may be used.  Individual and team awards will be given to the champion and the finalist in each division.   

There will be Showcase Groups for U16-U18.  During the history of the event, the Labor Day Shootout has attracted some of the top college coaches to watch the talent on the field.  Coaches from across the southeast have been invited to attend this year's event.  The tournament committee will be putting together a "Profiles of Champions" book to give to the college coaches.  Additional information and profile sheets will be forthcoming in the acceptance packages about this book.

The tournament entry fee is $745 U15-U19 and $695 U11-U14 per team.  Online registration is available here:  APPLICATION.  The Application and Entry Fee must be postmarked by Friday, July 31st.  The fee must be included with your tournament application to be considered.  All checks will be cashed upon receipt.  Entry fee is non-refundable upon acceptance.  In the event that your team is not accepted, your entry fee will be refunded in full within 30 days to the primary contact.