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B-ACTIVE COMMACK CUP
MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT
May 23 and May 24, 2014
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Dear Coach,
The Commack Soccer League is pleased to announce its Annual Outdoor Travel & Intramural
Tournament to be held Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 and 24, 2014. US Club Soccer and Just
Say Soccer sanction this tournament.
Eligibility: The tournament is open to all travel teams affiliated with their respective State National Youth Soccer Associations. Recreational/intramural/tournament teams and interleague teams are also eligible. All travel players must have valid laminated player ID passes. Recreational/intramural/tournament teams and interleague teams must provide a birth certificate for each player. No players are permitted to be registered with more than one team & cannot switch teams during the tournament. Age Groups: Boys & Girls: U-7 through U-19. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to mix
divisions if necessary.
U-7: 8/1/07-7/31/08 U-10: 8/1/04-7/31/05 U-13: 8/1/01-7/31/02 U-16: 8/1/98-7/31/99
U-8: 8/1/06-7/31/07 U-11: 8/1/03-7/31/04 U-14: 8/1/00-7/31/01 U-17: 8/1/97-7/31/98
U-9: 8/1/05-7/31/06 U-12: 8/1/02-7/31/03 U-15: 8/1/99-7/31/00 U-19: 8/1/95-7/31/97
Roster Size: U7 age groups are limited to a maximum of 12 players. U8 and U9 age groups are limited to
a maximum of 14 players. U10 age groups are limited to a maximum of 15 players. For all other age
groups the maximum is 18 players. A team roster form will be sent with your Acceptance Letter and
must be brought to Registration.
Player Matches: The number of players permitted in tournament games shall not exceed the following,
one of whom shall be the goalkeeper: U7: 6 v 6 U8-U10: 8 v 8 U11: 9 v 9
U12 –U19: 11 v 11.
You may indicate a level of competition on the Application. The Tournament Scheduling Committee,
however, reserves the right to decide the final team placement. Generally, teams are placed based on their
Fall season records.
Guest Players: Only 3 guest players per team are permitted. Guest players must have guest player release
forms signed by the coach of their current team and the coach of the team they will be playing for Guest
player forms are available at our web site, listed below, or from the LIJSL web site. Please follow the
directions carefully and be sure to obtain all required signatures indicated on the form. Players from
another team in their own league and from the same age group do not need a Guest Player Form.
Intramural Players: Intramural players playing on a travel team must have an intramural player form
signed by their own club registrar.
Format: Each team is scheduled to play a minimum of 4 games-2 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday. However,
depending on the size of the division, a 5th game may be played. There will be Major/Intermediate/Minor
divisions provided there are a sufficient number of applications for an age division. Depending on
division size, semi-final/final games may be necessary. Scores will be posted immediately. Games will
consist of two halves of 25 minutes each for U-7 through U-11. All other age divisions will play two 30minute halves.
Locations: There are several field locations. All games will be played in the Town of Commack with
convenient access to major roadways except one possible field location in East Northport. Each location
will have a Field Coordinator present at all times. Bathroom facilities will be provided. Medical personnel
will be available. There will be updated scores at each location. No grills or barbecuing allowed at any
location. NO PETS ALLOWED AT ANY OF THE FIELDS!!
Game Times: Saturday and Sunday games are played between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. In most cases,
games are scheduled only 2 hours apart. The Scheduling Committee reserves the right to change these
times depending on weather conditions or other factors. Game schedules will be provided at Registration.
Due to the complexity of scheduling such an event, SPECIAL REQUESTS CANNOT BE HONORED.
Awards: Trophies will be presented to the teams placing first and second in each U7-U9 age group,
Medals will be presented to the teams placing first and second in each U10-U11. Age groups/divisions are
based on a point scoring system (3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss). Special
Tournament Championship T-Shirts and a Team Cup will be presented to teams placing first and second
in each U12 and up age group based on the same point scoring system. U7, U8 and U9 teams not placing
first or second in their division will receive a Participation Trophy.
Patches/Pins: This tournament encourages the exchange of club patches/pins at the end of each game for
U11 and under. Please be sure you bring an adequate supply. Uniforms: Players must bring two different colored jerseys. If both teams are wearing similar colored
jerseys, the team designated as the home team on the schedule for that game will be required to change.
Medical Release: Notarized medical release forms are required for all players and must be presented at
the time of Registration. Forms are available on our website www.commacksoccer.com or you may use
one you completed recently (within the past year) for another event.
Tournament Cancellation: If the tournament is cancelled, a full refund less a $25 administration fee will
be made. The Tournament Committee will determine refunds for partial cancellations.
Dropping Out: Teams must drop out in writing or by e-mail on or prior to May 8 to receive a full
refund. Teams that withdraw after May 9 will forfeit their entire application fee.
For further information: Please visit our web site at www.commacksoccer.com/Tournament for the
latest tournament information, updates, forms, etc.
If you have any questions, you may call (631) 835-7049 or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Very truly yours,
Scott Rosenberg
Tournament Director