GYS Hosts No. 3 Wake Forest vs Seton Hall Friday Night

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - After picking up a pair of exhibition wins, the third-ranked Wake Forest men’s soccer team opens the 2010 regular season against Seton Hall on Friday night in Macpherson Stadium at Bryan Park in Greensboro. Game time is set for 7 p.m. The match is part of the festivities surrounding the Greensboro Youth Soccer adidas Labor Day Shootout, which this year features 260 teams from around the Southeast. Admission to the match on Friday night is $5 per car.

“We are excited to have such high-quality college soccer as a part of our tournament this year,” said GYS chairman Paul Vidovich. “It’s a great opportunity for both out of town and area players to watch two of the best college programs in the country.”

Wake Forest finished the preseason with a 2-0 record after defeating Georgia State, 3-1, and besting Furman, 3-2. The Demon Deacons return six starters and 14 letterwinners from the 2009 squad that finished the year with a 17-4-3 record, earned a share of the ACC regular season title and advanced to the College Cup for the fourth consecutive season. The Wake Forest roster also features 10 freshmen, including three rookies that were named freshmen to watch by College Soccer News.

Seton Hall finished the 2009 year with a 4-10-3 record, including a 1-7-3 record in the Big East. The Pirates return 10 starters from last year’s team and a total of 20 letterwinners. Seton Hall finished the preseason with a 2-0-1 record, earning wins against Stony Brook and Lehigh, while tying Rutgers.

The tournament hotel headquarters will be located at the Greensboro Sheraton Hotel — ALL TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FRIDAY, September 3rd.  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. PLEASE SEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• 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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Breakfast

Bagel with Cream Cheese, English Muffins, Assorted Muffins, Fruit, Breakfast Bars

Lunch and More

Tuna Salad Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Hot Dogs, Turkey and Cheese Sub, Ham and Cheese Sub, Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Sno Kones, Ice Cream, Minute Maid, Frozen Lemonade …  Much, much more!

Each team is guaranteed three matches.  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, August 6th.  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.