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MIDWEST LABOR DAY CUP
Dates: August 30 - September 1, 2024
(No Holiday Monday Games)
Age Groups: Boys & Girls U9-U19
Tuition: 7v7 = $635, 9v9 = $735, 11v11 = $835
Location: TBK Bank Sports Complex
Bettendorf, Iowa
Format: 3 Game Guarantee, Championship Format
Registration Deadline: August 2nd
Early Registration Discount Deadline: July 1st
This event will once again host our maximum capacity of 150 teams from multiple states. Last year we welcomed over 70 teams from out of state. In total 30+ clubs and 6 states were represented. The event will offer Gold, Silver, and Bronze level competition at most age groups. Last year registration was forced to close early due to high demand. This USYS sanctioned event will be run using the GotSport registration and scheduling software.
All teams are guaranteed 3 group stage games.
1st and 2nd place teams will advance to a championship final in U15 and younger age groups. Given the early season nature of the event, and with player's safety and development in mind, U16-U19 teams will play in a 3 game only format.
TBK Bank Sports Complex is one of the marquee youth sports facilities in the country. The 75 acre complex has the best fields and off the field fun you can find, all without leaving the park.
10 lighted turf baseball fields which convert into 4, Full Size and 2, 9v9 Soccer Fields
2, Full Size Turf Soccer Fields
2, Full Size Grass Soccer Fields
1, Indoor Full Size Turf Soccer Field
Additional Amenities:
This event is open to all competitive BOYS AND GIRLS teams with current USYS or US Club certification. USSSA and AYSO competitive teams are also eligible with additional documentation required.
U8-U10 will play 7v7, U11-U12 will play 9v9, and U13+ will play 11v11. Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions will be offered depending on availability and demand. All teams will play a 3 match schedule, with championship final for 1st and 2nd place teams at all age groups. Some 'showcase' divisions at U16 and older may play a 3 game format with no finals. These 'showcase' divisions will be communicated to the affected teams ahead of time.
7v7 = 25 minute halves
9v9 = 30 minute halves
U13-15 = 30 minute halves
U16-19 = 35 minute halves
IMPORTANT DATES
Early Registration Discount Deadline: July 1st
Application Deadline: August 2nd
Application Fee Paid By: August 3rd
Accepted Teams Notified: August 4th
Brackets Posted: August 12th
Schedule Posted: August 14th
Check In / Roster Documents Due: August 22nd (adjustments can be made until August 24th)
PAYMENTS
Application Fee Paid By: August 3rd
Online credit card payments can be made through the Gotsport software
Checks: Made payable to Tournament Guru LLC.
Mailed to:
Tournament Guru LLC
2251 Bates Road
O'Fallon, Mo. 63368
Be sure to include team name and event date on the memo line
All teams, regardless of payment method are required to also submit a $20 Gotsport Software fee in addition to the listed tournament fees. Teams paying by Credit Card through the Gotsport system will also incur a 3% processing fee.
CONTACT INFO
Tournament Director: Franco Carotenuto
Email: Director@tournamentgurus.com
Facility Director: Diedrah Kennedy
Referee Assignor: Alec Clark
Email:
WEATHER POLICIES
As with any outdoor sporting event, weather is always an item of great concern. Our weather guidelines are aligned with those suggested/used by USSF and ISA. All games will be played on synthetic turf, and high quality grass fields which allows us to play even through heavy rain. However, game stoppage can occur due to hazardous conditions such as lightning or temperature levels. Weather updates / adjustments will be sent via email/text messages through your GotSoccer account.
Adjustments made to games due to weather are at the discretion of the tournament committee (comprised of Tournament Director, Event Executive Staff, and Young Athlete Center's ATC staff). It is our intention to provide a fun, playable, safe environment for all teams participating to get the competition they have come in search of.
• Games could be delayed or shortened.
• Games played until/beyond halftime can be considered final at the moment stopped if necessary.
Should temperatures exceed 93 degrees Fahrenheit, matches may be halted or shortened in accordance with USSF guidelines. All matches will have a mandatory water break during each period of play. The water break will be 3 minutes long and the match clock will run during the break.
• U14 and younger divisions, adjustments/cancellations will be made when expected game time temperature is 18 degrees cold index with windchill or 106 degrees heat index. For games played in U15 and older divisions, adjustments/cancellations will be made when expected game time temperature is 14 degrees cold index with windchill or 106 degrees heat index.
• Any additional changes to the schedule deemed necessary by the Tournament Committee will be exercised with as much notice as possible for all teams involved.