2002 PRESIDENT'S CUP / DISTRICT CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year, the WSYSA President's Cup tentatively begins during the last 2 weekends in October, with District Champions being determined the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The District Champions will compete in the State Finals typically held during the 1st weekend of December. If inclement weather forces postponement of the State Finals weekend, the following weekend will be used. The State Final sites are listed in the WSYSA Coaches Handbook. This tournament is open to all U-11 through U-19 Recreation teams which are registered with WSYSA. Select teams are not eligible for this tournament. Team rosters will be verified and signed by your Association Registrar. Absolutely no player transfers or guest players are allowed. Please note that teams that do enter the President's Cup are ineligible for entering the Championship or Commissioners Cup. Also, a player may participate in only one of the three tournaments.

1. FORMAT OF THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
   1. The tournament will consist of the District Round, held within DISTRICT 2, and the State Finals Round. The District Round will produce a District Champion for each age group, who will represent the District in the State Finals Round.
   2. The District Round format will vary based on the number of entrants. For most age groups, a "World Cup" format will be used, where groups will compete in a 2-3 game round robin with the teams gaining the most points advancing to the quarters, semi's or finals. Games played in the round robins may end in a tie. All other games will be decided by first, a sudden death overtime period (Two 5 minute periods). If teams are still tied after the overtime periods, the game will then be decided by PK's.
   3. The schedules will be distributed to the coaches at a mandatory coaches meeting held in mid-October. Additional information regarding this meeting will be forwarded to you in September. The schedules will also be posted on the district website.
2. ADMINISTRATION
   1. All games leading up to the District Final will be played at various sites within District 2.
   2. A Tournament Committee has been formed to assist in running the tournament, including field and referee acquisition.
   3. The entry fee of $200.00 must accompany the entry form, which includes the team roster. The District 2 deadline for entry into this tournament is September 20th . Check with your Association for their entry deadline as the application must first be signed off by your Association registrar. The application form can be found in the WSYSA Coaches Handbook and on the WSYSA website.
   4. Your District 2 President's Cup Committee is composed of the District VP of Competition, Game Scheduler and a representative from each association. If you have any questions regarding any phase of the tournament, contact your Association Representative listed below:

      Association	Representative	email	phone
      EYSA	Lorie Dahl	[email protected]	(425) 747-5483
      LWYSA	Stu Vander Hoek	[email protected] or [email protected]	(425) 822-1316
      NYSA	Deb Sternagel	[email protected]	(425) 486-3889
      SnVYSA	Santa Kreible	[email protected]	(425) 333-4030

3. SCHEDULING
   1. The District Round games may commence as early as October 16th. Due to field availability, some mid-week games may be scheduled.
   2. The Tournament Chairperson will coordinate with the tournament committee for scheduling of all District round games and field locations.
   3. If at scheduled game time a team fails to show up, following a 15 minute grace period the team failing to show shall forfeit the game.
4. Score Reporting (This may change - will be addressed at coaches meeting in Oct)

   Both teams are required to report scores. This can be done by phoning or e-mailing your Division Scorekeeper with the following information:

   1. Date of Game
   2. Time of Game
   3. Field where played
   4. Your team age and gender
   5. Your team name
   6. Your WSYSA 10 digit team id (E.g. 02-01-195-164)
   7. Your score
   8. Opponent team name
   9. Opponent score
   10. Identify the home team
5. Calendar and Deadlines - 2002

   Check with your association for their deadline for President's Cup Applications

   September ??	Check with your Association for deadline to apply
   September 20	Associations forward applications to District 2
   October 1	President's Cup Applications due to WSYSA - 1% interest for late entries begins accruing
   October 7	President's Cup District Tournament draw (tentatively)
   Mid-October	President's Cup District schedules distributed at Coaches meeting at location & time TBD. Meeting notice posted in September
   October 16	President's Cup District Games begin (tentatively)
   November 23-24	President's Cup District Finals
   December 7-8	President's Cup State Finals

PRESIDENT'S CUP ENTRY FORM INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: THE DEADLINE ON THE ENTRY FORM IS THE DEADLINE TO THE WSYSA OFFICE NOT TO YOUR ASSOCIATION OR DISTRICT. APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE IN YOUR COACHES PACKETS FROM YOUR ASSOCIATIONS. THEY WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE WSYSA WEBSITE - www.wsysa.com

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD GO TO YOUR ASSOCIATION BEFORE THEIR DEADLINE. ONCE REVIEWED & SIGNED BY YOUR ASSOCIATION REGISTRAR, THE APPLICATIONS GO TO THE DISTRICT 2 VP OF COMPETITION BEFORE BEING FORWARDED TO THE WSYSA OFFICE BY THE OCTOBER 1st DEADLINE.

CHECK WITH YOUR ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR DEADLINE!

ENTRY FEE IS $200. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR ASSOCIATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENTS TO HELP COVER COSTS FOR PRELIMINARY ROUNDS OF THE TOURNAMENT. YOUR CHECK SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO DISTRICT 2.

FILL OUT ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE APPLICATION FORM. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION FILLED IN. THIS MAY DELAY YOUR APPLICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LATE FEES IF IT DOES NOT MAKE IT TO THE WSYSA OFFICE BY THEIR DEADLINE!

FOR DISTRICT 2 PURPOSES, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION FORM NEXT TO YOUR NAME. AN E-MAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR EACH TEAM. IF THE COACH DOES NOT HAVE ONE, PROVIDE ANOTHER TEAM E-MAIL CONTACT.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU INCLUDE YOUR RISK MANAGEMENT ID# (RMA). IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS NUMBER IS, CONTACT YOUR ASSOCIATION REGISTRAR.

NO GUEST PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PRESIDENT'S CUP TOURNAMENT - ONLY PLAYERS THAT ARE ON YOUR ROSTER AS OF THE FALL RECREATIONAL LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

THE PRESIDENT'S CUP IS A RECREATIONAL TEAM TOURNAMENT. A RECREATIONAL TEAM IS NOT FORMED BY TRY-OUTS OR ANY FORM OF SELECTION BASED ON SKILL.