THE ELK GROVE EVERTON FC

The Elk Grove Everton Soccer Club invites you to the 2009 Elk Grove Everton Cup. The Girl’s Cup will be held July 11-12, and the Boy’s Cup the following weekend, July 18-19.  The tournament is approved and sanctioned by US Club Soccer.  The 2009 Elk Grove Everton Cup is a Class I event for U9 – U19, boys and girls teams.  We are determined to assemble the most competitive teams from throughout the region to make this annual event a meaningful and worthwhile experience for the kids.

.Important-  Last year’s decision to cancel the 2008 Elk Grove Everton Cup (due to very unhealthy air quality) was one of the most difficult decisions our Club has had to make. We would like to thank you for your support and understanding.

This year we would like to give something back. We would like to offer those teams that were accepted and paid to play in last years Tournament a $50.00 application fee credit for this years Tournament. Contact the Tournament Director for approval and discount code.

LOCATION – Due to the size of this event, all Cup games will be played throughout the Elk Grove community.  The headquarters for the Cup will be at Pleasant Grove High School and Albiani Middle School.  Other facilities will include Franklin High School, Harriet Eddy Middle School and Underwood Park.  Our goal is to provide quality playing fields in and around the Elk Grove community while maintaining a tournament atmosphere.

AGE GROUP MATRIX

U9	8/1/2000	Thru	7/31/2001
U10	8/1/1999	Thru	7/31/2000
U11	8/1/1998	Thru	7/31/1999
U12	8/1/1997	Thru	7/31/1998
U13	8/1/1996	Thru	7/31/1997
U14	8/1/1995	Thru	7/31/1996
U15	8/1/1994	Thru	7/31/1995
U16	8/1/1993	Thru	7/31/1994
U17	8/1/1992	Thru	7/31/1993
U18	8/1/1991	Thru	7/31/1992
U19	8/1/1990	Thru	7/31/1991

FEES – For U9 through U11* teams, the application fee is $295.00 per team. For U12 through U19, the application fee is $595.00 per team. The Elk Grove Everton Cup is providing a credit card payment option to help expedite the application process. Every team is guaranteed three games with the possibility of a fourth game for teams that advance to the championship/consolation round.  Early registration is encouraged as we expect a high level of interest in this tournament.  
* U11 will be 8v8 format.

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE – Tournament applications and payments must be received by May 31, 2009.  Applications will be reviewed and accepted, or rejected, based on pre-established criteria. The objective will be to have a broad geographic representation while providing evenly matched competition.  Team selection may be made on a “first come” basis.

Only properly sanctioned teams and complete applications will be considered for acceptance.  Teams applying after the deadline may be considered only if there are any existing vacancies and if no timely applicants are rejected in order to accommodate a late application.  The tournament director will not consider applications if they are incomplete or not accompanied by entry fees.

In the instance that the tournament fills all brackets prior to the application deadline, the tournament reserves the right to declare that it is full and closed to applications.

Notification of team acceptance or rejection will be sent to every applicant by June 5th 2009.

CUP COMMITTEE – The Elk Grove Everton Cup committee shall consist of the Tournament Director and any other pre-designated Tournament Officials.

The tournament committee reserves the right to establish policy as deemed necessary in regard to problems and circumstances that are not specifically covered.  The decisions of the tournament committee are not subject to appeal. 

Tournament Director – Tom Ottley
EGEFC
PO box 580073
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (209)327-8891
Ottley48@comcast.net