AFC Lightning invites you to apply to enter the AFC Lightning Spring Challenge.
For many years we have held the Spring Challenge in March during the spring season. This year there are less available weekends than normal to play games, so we have moved the tournament to pre-season, making it easier for teams to attend. We limit the ages for this tournament since the older Georgia players are involved in high school play at this time.
TEAMS
The tournament is USYSA sanctioned but will accept teams from other other organizations such as US Club Soccer. Three guest players are allowed. The Tournament Committee is planning single age group competition with a maximum of eight teams per playing division.
Divisions will be comprised of the following whenever possible:
A: Most Competitive (Georgia Classic I, II/Athena A, B)
B: Intermediate Competitive (Ga. Classic III, IV, V/Athena C, D, E)
Divisions may be further subdivided if the number of entries warrant.
AGE DIVISIONS
A limited number of teams will be accepted in each of the following USYSA sanctioned age groups:
Age Group |
|
Max Roster |
|
Playing Format |
|
Length of Half |
U13/14 |
|
18 |
|
11 v 11 |
|
30 min |
U11/12 |
|
14 |
|
8 v 8 |
|
25 min |
U09/10 |
|
12 |
|
6 v 6 |
|
25 min |
The tournament committee reserves the right to combine age divisions if a smaller number of applicants is received for a particular age group.
ENTRY FEE
Under 10 $300.00
Under 11/12 $400.00
Under 13-15 $500.00
The deadline for entry is
January 22nd, 2010
ENTRIES
Full payment of entry fee must accompany the application. Once a team is accepted, the entry fee is non-refundable. If a team is not accepted, their entry fee will be returned in full.
DOCUMENTATION
Teams will need to have the following documents available at registration:
- Current USYSA validated player passes for each player.
- Copy of Official State Roster.
- A Medical Release Form for each player (You may use your own)
- A Player Roster and Release Form (You MUST get this form from our web site)
- Four copies of the Game Roster Form (You MUST get this form from our web site)
- A Permission To Travel or Notification of Travel Form for out of state teams.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Each division’s champion and runner up will receive awards.
General tournament information can be obtained by calling (770) 460-8070
Tournament Director, Bryan McDermott, can be reached at bgmcd@earthlink.net.