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To Coaches
This is an information package for the upcoming Super Soccer-2008 tournament.
Make sure to read the tournament rules as there are some important changes.
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2008 COACHES' PACKAGE |
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To Coaches
This is an information package for the upcoming Super Soccer-2008 tournament.
Make sure to read the tournament rules as there are some important changes.
Coaches must use the "Registration Form" (see main page link) and have form signed and dated by the Principal of their school.
All coaches must carry with them, the proof of age of all of their players during tournament play. Teams that cannot prove the age of their players upon demand will forfeit their games and maybe removed from the tournament.
This year the goalies may use their hands on a pass back from their own team.
Proof of age is (PHOTOCOPY) of one of the
following:
Birth certificate; Health care card; Passport; Driver's
License.
Player Eligibility:
The category the player is eligible to compete is determined by the
age of the player on Dec. 31, 2007. Proof of age for each player must
be provided by the coach upon demand. This request may only come from
the tournament whip.
Categories For Super Soccer 2008
- Boys 19 and Under - Girls 19 and
Under
- Boys 15 and Under - Girls 15 and Under
- Boys 14 B (Grade Eights) - Girls 14 B (Grade Eights)
- Boys 12 A (Grade Sevens) - Girls 12 A (Grade Sevens)
- Boys 12 B (Grade Sixes) - Girls 12 B (Grade Sixes)
B) Use of over aged of Players: There has sometimes been in the past
some teams who have asked that they be permitted to use over age
players in some categories in order to field a team. For example,
some of the smaller schools may have only 5 or 6 players who maybe 12
and under and one more who is 13 years old and is too old for the age
group. Should this team play in the 12 and under category or the 14
and under category, valid arguments can be made for both sides and I
am not going to list them or get into this discussion at this time.
The Super Soccer committee has debated this dilemma for many hours
each year. As it stands, if this case is similar to one that you as a
coach maybe in, you must put your team in the 14 and under category.
Some special cases have been made in the past to some smaller schools
who are competing in Super Soccer for the first time. This however
must be approved by the tournament committee before the tournament
entry deadline.
The tournament committee goal is not to try to favour some teams over
others, we are trying to have as many students play soccer and have a
competition where the playing field is fair for all teams. (You can
call Fraser Oliver at St. Pat's HS (w-873-4888, h-920-4209, e-mail
fraser_oliver@mail.ycs.nt.ca) if more clarification of this point is
needed.)
C) Goalie Punting/Throwing the ball back into play once the ball has entered the crease area. Punting/throwing rule by the keeper from INSIDE THE CREASE now means the ball cannot go across centre without touching another player or the floor. However, ball now does not have to stay at or below waist level. It can be thrown or rolled out of the crease as long as it doesn't cross half in the air.
D) Players in the high school divisions
must be regular full time students. Players must play for the school
they attend. (Some exceptions have been made in the past for some of
the smaller schools/communities to combine players to make one
team.)
E) Billeting - Teams wanting to be billeted in the schools will have to contact the following whips and make their own arrangements. These arrangements will not be made through Sport North. Rooms will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Contact the following people to book rooms for the following Divisions:
Boys 19 and Under - Sir John HS - Bill
Burlington 669-0773 Fax 873-3630
Boys 15 and Under - Sir John HS - Bill Burlington 669-0773 Fax
873-3630
Girls 19 and Under - St. Pat's - Fraser
Oliver Phone 873-4888 Fax 873-5732
Girls 15 and Under - St. Pat's - Fraser Oliver Phone 873-4888 Fax
873-5732
Boys 14 - B and Under -
Boys 12 and Under -
Girls 14- B and Under -
Girls 12 and Under -
All teams that are staying in the schools will be expected to put up cash or a cheque of $300.00 as a damage deposit for the rooms in which they are staying.
Tournament Dates and Times: May 1st to May 4th - Teams are expected
to be in town ready to play Thursday night at 4:00pm. (If many out of
town teams are arriving in YK late Friday night the tournament does
not have the gym space or time to accommodate all the games. The
tournament committee would also like to guarantee each team a minimum
of four games and not the traditional guarantee of three games. This
has been a strong request from many out of town teams since the cost
of travel is so costly for only three games. If this is going to
happen we certainly need the extra time.)
Deadline of Registration: Friday April 18th, 2008, noon -
By this date Coaches must register their team with Fraser Oliver and pay your tournament fee of $100.00 per team to Fraser Oliver.(Cheques can be made out to St. Pat's High School) This one team fee will both register your players with the NWT Soccer Association and register your team for the tournament.
Ball Type:
Leather Indoor Size 4 - 19 and under, 15 and under, Boys 14 and
under.
Regular Indoor Size 4 - Girls 14 and under, All 12 and
under,
If you have any questions or concerns
please feel free to contact me at home or in school.
Fraser Oliver - Chairperson Super Soccer-2008
(W) 873-4888 (H) 920-4209 (Fax)873-5732
e-mail -(fraser_oliver@mail.ycs.nt.ca)
Students Against Drinking and Driving
is proud to sponsor the male and female
19 and 15 Under Divisions at Super Soccer 2008!!
Impairment starts with one drink. Be a Zero Hero.
It is our hope that all athletes enjoy their stay here in Yellowknife competing in high spirits and good sportsmanship. Good luck to all!
The choice is yours ... Friends Don't Let Friends Drink & Drive
St. Pat's SADD Super Soccer '08 Dance
St. Pat's High School Gym
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
8 pm - Midnight
$10.00
Super "8" Motels "Special Deals"
For Super Soccer -2008
$139.00 per night
(867)669-8888
First Air "Special Flight Deals" Yellowknife Return for Super Soccer -2008
Contact First Air reservations at 1-800-267-1247 and quote conference number GR08/02/096
Travel must between April 30th and May 10th, 2008.
Purchase your ticket until April 30th, 2008.
Based on Return travel Only.
Saturday night stay required.
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
$50.00 change fee applies
Some restrictions may apply, book early to ensure seat availability.