GENERAL INFORMATION 

 3v3 Challenge National Championship

at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex

 July 31- August 3, 2008

early entry deadline July 1 (exception for teams qualifying in July)

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH  JULY 10                                 

 

WHAT:  The  3v3 Challenge National Championship  Soccer Tournament at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex, Florida.

 

WHEN: games Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August  1, 2, 3, 2008.  Check-in Thursday July 31.

 

WHERE: at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex, Florida   (map)   (directions)

 

WHO:   for BOYS and GIRLS teams from U6 through U19 and Adult teams - that have qualified in one of the 3v3 Challenge tournaments,  or associate 3v3 tournaments. (calendar)

 

MORE about WHO:   Only teams that qualify in an official qualifying tournament are eligible to enter.   The roster requirements for a team to remain eligible are straightforward ...

"A team entering the 3v3 Challenge National Championship must have at least 3 players on its roster who are listed on the roster in the event where that team qualified"  

 

ENTRY  FEE:   $300 per team  ($40 late fee after July 1 except for teams qualifying in July)  Entry fee may be paid  with credit card or with check or money order payable to "Challenge Sports".  Mailed entry fees must be sent to 2440 Michigan St., Melbourne, FL 32904.  

 

APPLICATION AND ROSTER PROCEDURE

Applications will be taken by mail, online, or fax.   Teams will not be accepted into 3v3 Challenge Nationals without payment of the entry fee Early entry deadline is July 1 ($40 late fee after July 1).  Guaranteed acceptance deadline is July 10.  (after July 10 teams will be accepted on a space available basis)  The Application defines your Official Roster for the tournament.  If there are any changes to your roster, you need to print and fill out a new Application , and bring to team check-in.  You can find all these forms on the web site.

 

HOW:  Teams may carry up to 6 players on their roster, 5 players is recommended.    All necessary forms will be provided on the Forms link on the web site.   A player may play for one team only during the tournament.

 

2007/2008 AGE DIVISION BIRTH DATES

AGE DIVISION FOR NATIONALS - will be the same as the age division you were when you qualified

 U6 -  (8/1/2001 thru 7/31/2002)

 U13 -  (8/1/1994 thru 7/31/1995)

 U7 -  (8/1/2000 thru 7/31/2001)

 U14 - (8/1/1993 thru 7/31/1994)

 U8 -  (8/1/1999 thru 7/31/2000)

U15-  (8/1/1992 thru 7/31/1993)

 U9 -  (8/1/1998 thru 7/31/1999)

U16 - (8/1/1991 thru 7/31/1992)

 U10 -  (8/1/1997 thru 7/31/1998)

U17 - (8/1/1990 thru 7/31/1991)

 U11 -  (8/1/1996 thru 7/31/1997)

U18 - (8/1/1989 thru 7/31/1990)

 U12 -  (8/1/1995 thru 7/31/1996)

U19 - (8/1/1988 thru 7/31/1989)

 

 HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS

The Hotel list is posted on the web site with great discounted rates!   Each team is responsible for making its own reservations and payment arrangements.

 

 REGISTRATION

Registration/Credentials Check will be held Thursday July 31,  at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex Florida, where coach or team representative will receive t-shirts for all players and present the necessary forms and credentials for all players and coaches.   A coach or a representative from each team must come to check-in  - no exceptions! 

 

COMMUNICATION

All Challenge Tournaments use email and the internet for all communication. All SCHEDULES and RESULTS will be posted on the internet!  For more information contact Al Genchi, Tournament Director at:

 

Challenge Tournaments phone (321) 676-1373  and fax  (321) 951-7475

email: contact us