WHO CAN APPLY: Open to AYSO teams from Area Q (and other Areas) DATE: Saturday & Sunday, January 11-12, 2025
LOCATION: The tournament will be held at Nipomo High School, Nipomo, California. There is no charge for parking. No pets are allowed at fields. AYSO boys and girls teams in age divisions: U-14 (11v11) 15 players max. U-12 (9v9) 12 players max U-10 (7v7) 10 players max. All players must be registered to play in the AYSO 2024 primary season. Guest players will be allowed (2 maximum per team). TOURNAMENT DETAILS: Pool play tournament. Each team will be guaranteed 3 games. The top teams will advance to the medal round on Sunday morning. Pool Games: 50 min for 14U, 50 min for 12U, and 40 min for 10U; Semifinal and Final Games: 70 min for 14U, 60 min for 12U, and 50 min for 10U WHY: The Central Coast Classic Tournament is being conducted as a fundraiser by Region 83 to raise funds for Field Development, and post season costs. AWARDS: All players and 2 coaches per team will receive a tournament pin. Awards (medal) will be provided to those teams advancing to the final games. Entry Fee, Refunds: $625 for 14U & 12U $575 for 10U A full refund will be issued if tournament is canceled and cannot be rescheduled. If a team withdraws 30 or more days before the tournament, a full refund is given. Within 30 days of the tournament, a full refund will be provided if the team must attend an Area playoff or cannot attend due to a natural disaster. If a team withdraws for other reasons, a full refund will only be provided if a replacement team is found. Referee Fee, Refund: $300, refundable within 14 days of the tournament, if referee assignments have been completed. Each team is asked to provide a qualified 4-person referee team to cover 3 games during the tournament. Partial refunds will be given based upon the number of game slots completed.
Total Tournament Fees to send: $625 + 300= $925 $575 +300= $875 Make region check payable to: American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) Rules: A full set of tournament rules are posted on the tournament website.
Acceptance: The application deadline is December 11, 2024. Please note that this tournament often fills before the application deadline. All teams will be notified within 48 hours of the application deadline or receipt of application (whichever is latest) as to their status. Teams that are not accepted will be given the option to have their complete application returned or to be placed on the waiting list. Team entry applications and all necessary forms are available on the tournament website. Please send 1 Region check that covers both the Entry and Referee fees, along with the tournament application, referee information form, and team roster to the Tournament Registrar address below. Regional Commissioner must sign application and team roster. Appropriate Referee Administrator must sign referee information form. See referee form for details. Tournament Director: Lisa Gutierrez [email protected] SEND Checks and Applications to: 5 Cities AYSO P.O. Box 1166 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 |