Concorde Fire Challenge Cup Soccer Tournament

The Concorde Fire Challenge Cup is one the of the nation's largest soccer tournaments for ages U9-U14, attracting nearly 450 teams nationwide. The Concorde Fire Challenge will now be accepting teams in the U15 Boys, U16 Girls groups.  This highly competitive tournament is hosted by one of the nation’s premier soccer clubs, Concorde Fire Soccer Club. Please join us in Atlanta, Georgia on February 21-22, 2010.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dates
Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, 2010

Tournament Housing
To insure the quality of service provided at the 2010 Concorde Fire Challenge Cup tournament, Concorde Fire Soccer club has partnered with THE TOURNAMENT OFFICE as the official Hospitality Service of the tournament.

All teams needing accommodations are MANDATED to book hotel reservations through THE TOURNAMENT OFFICE to insure their place in the 2010 Challenge Cup tournament. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.  THE TOURNAMENT OFFICE guarantees the lowest rate available!

Our goal is to make this process efficient and friendly for you, while providing exceptional hotel accommodations for all teams. Most hotels are offering a continental breakfast, kid friendly services, budget conscious rates and amenities to enhance your stay. Each hotel is strategically located just minutes from the fields.

Contact us or email us at Jeff@The-TournamentOffice.com with your contact information, team name, age, gender and number of hotel rooms desired.  You may reach us by phone at (704)882-2467.

Thank you for supporting the 2010 Challenge Cup tournament hosted by the Concorde Fire Soccer Club.

Tournament Check-In Times and Location
Westin Atlanta Perimeter Center
7 Concourse Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770)395-3900

Friday, February 19, 2010
10:00am – 2:00pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm

Entry Deadline
Application period closed as of Friday, January 29, 2010 11:00pm
Acceptances will be e-mailed after Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12pm.

Once teams have been accepted, application fees are non-refundable.

Entry Fee
U09  (6 v 6) — $395
U10 (6 v 6) — $395
U10 (8 v 8) — $495
U11  (8 v 8) — $495
U12 (8 v 8) — $495
U12 (11 v 11) — $525
U13 (11 v 11) — $525
U14 (11 v 11) — $525

Teams
The Concorde Fire Challenge Cup is an UNrestricted tournament.  All affiliations may apply.  

Unrestricted tournament
Three guest players (from same or lower division) allowed

Roster Limits:  U9 & U10 = 12 players maximum
Roster Limits:  U10 (8v8) & U11 & U12 = 14 players maximum
Roster Limits:  U12(11v11) & U13 & U14 = 18 players maximum

Documentation Required
The following documentation will be required at check-in on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Tournament Headquarters:

Credentials
At registration, teams must provide the required credentials.  All teams must present:

• State Roster - One (1) copy of their official roster with guest payers written on the bottom
• Player numbers must be written on the state roster next to the player's name
• Player Release Form signed by each parent (this must be the Concorde Fire Form)
• A current, notarized Medical Release Form for each player - including guest players.  (Current means with the past 12 months.)
• Player I.D. Cards - laminated with photographs and signatures.  No temporary passes will be issued.
• Permission to Travel Form - USYSA teams from outside Georgia must also provide this including a roster listing all players authorized to travel.
• Game Rosters/Game Cards - 5 copies from your Soccer in College team page

Match Duration:  U9 & U10 = 2 x 25 minutes
Match Duration:  U11 & U12 = 2 x 30 minutes
Match Duration:  U13 & U14 = 2 x 30 minutes

T-Shirts
The 2010 Concorde Fire Challenge Cup Tournament T-shirts can be ordered online for a special discounted price of $15.00 per shirt.  

More Information
Gregg Blasingame, Tournament Director
(404) 312-1718 or G.Blasingame@ConcordeFire.com
Sue Moffett, Administration
(404) 847-0096 or SueM@ConcordeFire.com
Concorde Fire Soccer Office:  (404) 847-0096