22nd Annual Showcase – Dallas, TX Date: December 1st & 2nd, 2012 Open to U16 – U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Soccer Teams REMEMBER: College Style Soccer Clinic – Friday November 30th, 2012 TEAM NAME AGE GROUP: Coach’s Name Email Manager Name Email DATE U15 U16 U17 Circle: Boy or Girl Team U19 __________________________________@ ______________. ______ ______________________________________@________________. ________ PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION BOTH COACH AND MANAGER INFORMATION REQUIRED City Coach’s Phone: Day Manager’s Phone: Day State ( ( ) ) ZIP Cell Cell ( ( ) ) Do you anticipate having Yes No GUEST PLAYERS? CLUB NAME PHONE ( ) CLUB ADDRESS CLUB CITY STATE ZIP LEAGUE NAME LEAGUE DIVISION LEAGUE RECORD (last three seasons): Season W L T Goals For Goals Against Standing/No. of Teams Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 (to date) TOURNAMENT RECORD (include state cup, beginning with most recent): Tournament W L T Goals For Goals Against Standing/No. Of Teams The following must be included with this application form: MAIL TO: The Sport Source Jr-Sr Showcase 1. Your current official state roster. Richardson, TX 75082 101 West Renner Road Ste. 100 2. A check for $850.00 US Dollars payable to The Sport Source Junior-Senior Showcase. Application deadline is October 31, 2012. 3. Any information concerning your team’s playing record that you feel would help the committee when considering your team’s acceptance. Russell Creek Soccer Complex in Plano, Texas. DATE The Sport Source Showcase is December 1st & 2nd at the The soccer clinic held Friday – November 30, 2012 at the University of Texas – Dallas Soccer complex. FORMAT Each team is assigned three [3] matches. These games are considered exhibition games. Games will be played Sat. December 1st and Sun. December 2nd 2012 at the Russell Creek Soccer Complex. The exhibition format allows players to perform in their normal role, showcase their individual and team skills without the added pressure of trying to win the overall tournament. APPLICATION Application Package should include: 1. Showcase Application filled out completely 1. Copy of your tentative team roster 1. Payment in the amount of $850.00 / Checks made payable to “The Sport Source Junior-Senior Showcase.” Note: If paying by Credit Card, please add $15.00 for processing. TEAM ROSTERS All Teams are allowed are allowed a maximum of 5 guest players for a total of 22 players except U15 with their maximum roster size of 18. All items MUST be included with the application and received by deadline date. Once accepted to Player travel cards All team traveling out side of North Texas are required to provide player ID cards. ID cards will be verified at registration. HOTELS Once your team is accepted, you will receive a hotel reservation form. We have arranged special rates, amenities and other services to make your stay enjoyable. All team’s MUST be a member of US Soccer Federation to participate. This covers both US Club Soccer and US Youth. Safety is our primary goal and being able to reach a team should the need arise is critical. All Teams must stay in designated Showcase hotels or forfeit entry fee and not be allowed to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS GUEST PLAYERS Guest players must be properly registered with their state association and carded in accordance with state and national soccer associations. Guest players must have a team release, travel ID card, medical release and be in good standing with their local state association. GAME SCHEDULE Once your team hotel reservation is confirmed, your team coach and manager will be sent the game schedule for distribution to players, family and friends. ALL TEAMS PLAYERS are required to have a medical release. Players and GUEST Players not affiliated with a local soccer organization and MUST be registered with their local state association. NOTE: North Texas Teams are not required to have player ID card since this is your home association. REMEMBER: Players without a medical release and proper paperwork WILL NOT participate. ELIGIBILITY The Host committee will evaluate teams on the basis of competitiveness, the strength of league, local, state, regional and national tournament participation and over all record/standings. ACCEPTANCE All accepted teams will be notified via phone and email directed to the coach and team manager. Once accepted your team is required to follow all showcase rules. REMEMBER: Check your email SPAM box for mail and notices. If a team applies and is not accepted, notice will be provided via email and or phone. A full refund will be mailed to the address provided on the application of your club unless otherwise noted in the application. SANCTIONING All applicants must be affiliated with the US Soccer Federation. Permission to travel must be obtained from the appropriate state and national soccer associations. participate your entry fee is non-refundable. SPECIAL REQUEST When you submit your application to participate, advise us of any special request such as travel or student needs. We will do our best to accommodate all request made in a timely manner. Coaches with multiple teams: Often a game can run late and if your coach has more than one team participating in the event, we will do our best to have your coach remain on 1 field during the event to save everyone time. AWARDS While this is an exhibition format for games, an award will be given to the team with the most points in the age group. DOCUMENTS TO GIVE US AT TEAM CHECK IN Provide 1 copy of team FINAL roster [Roster MUST include name of Guest Player & ID #] Provide 1 Copy of all guest player releases You will need to show the medical releases for each player QUESTIONS If you have questions, please give us a call. If leaving a message please state your question and include your name and phone number so that your can be returned. Your primary contact for the Showcase & Clinic is. Lisa Lavelle Local: 972-509-5707 x 202 Fax: 972-231-6548 Toll Free: 866-829-2606 x 202 Email: LDL@TheSportSource.com