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I recently got this e-mail from US Club Soccer about the U13 National Cup. Last year, Arsenal from SoCal won it by beating regional champions from all over the country. But to my surprise, NTx teams were not there at all last year. I am wondering if any of our so-called top teams planning to go where the competition is this year and bring back the gold. 
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Hello,
We wanted to take a moment to review some FAQs as it relates to our upcoming 2010 National Cup IX (click for dates and locations), US Club Soccers signature national championship competition.
As you may know, we have National Cup IX Regionals in 12 different locations throughout the United States, with the event kicking off over Memorial Day weekend and running through early August. Hopefully the FAQs below help answer some of your questions:
1. Who is eligible to participate?
Any US Club Soccer-carded team in good standing. Those which are not currently members of US Club Soccer can easily join prior to competing by contacting your respective membership services representative.
2. Do I need to win my US Club Soccer-sanctioned state cup to play in the Regionals?
No. However, teams that win a US Club Soccer-sanctioned state cup will have the added benefit of receiving a higher seeding.
3. Do I need to register for the Regional in my territory?
No; there are no restrictions. You are allowed to register for the Regional of your choice. We recognize that you may wish to play against teams from different regions and on a date that better fits your teams schedule.
4. The National Cup is open to which age groups?
Regionals are open to U-11 through U-18/19 teams. Winners in the U-13 through U-17 age groups advance to the Finals.
5. What is the fee to participate?
$595 for U-11 and U-12 teams and $795 for U-13 through U-18/19 teams, if paid 45 days prior to the Regional start date. Thereafter, fees increase by $100.
6. Where can I find an application form?
Click apply for the Regional in which you wish to participate at the following Web page:
http://www.usclubsoccer.org/main.aspx?sec_id=20&guid=392ee36b-130f-4416-818e-3e7b7dcf9c1e
7. When is the deadline to apply?
The deadlines vary for each Regional, and are approximately six weeks prior to each Regionals start date. Some age groups and Regionals fill up prior to the deadline.
8. Will id2 scouts be in attendance at National Cup Regionals?
Yes, id2 personnel will be in attendance to scout players for inclusion in US Club Soccers national identification and development program.
9. Are there different levels of competition?
Yes, Super Group (highest level) and Premier levels of competition are offered, and a national champion is crowned at each level.
10. Where and when are the National Cup IX Finals?
In the tourist destination of Virginia Beach, Va. The Finals for U-13 through U-17 boys and girls teams that win their Regional will be held in conjunction with the National Collegiate Showcase, maximizing college coach and scout attendance. The girls event will take place July 24-27 and the boys will compete July 30-Aug. 2. Click here to see a highlight video from the 2009 event.
11. Is there a fee to participate in the National Cup IX Finals?
No.
12. What happens if my team registers for the National Cup and there is a potential scheduling conflict?
A team that has applied to a National Cup Regional which subsequently qualifies for a US Youth Soccer Regional, and chooses to attend the US Youth Soccer Regional, will receive a full refund.
13. Are there any special offerings available for participating teams?
Yes. New this year is a photo and video partnership with F8 Sports Media. As a result, participating teams will benefit from a wide array of offerings, including college-recruiting focused video services.
14. Is there a discount available if I register for both the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase?
Yes. The National Collegiate Showcase application fee will be discounted by $245 if a team also applies to the 2010 National Cup IX at the same time. Both applications must be submitted 45 days prior to the Regional start date.
If a team qualifies for the National Cup IX Finals, the National Collegiate Showcase fee will be refunded.
15. Where can I view a list of past National Cup champions?
Click here.
Thanks for your time. For more information, please visit the 2010 National Cup IX Web page.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Chris Baer, Membership Services Representative North Central
(614) 854-0779 or cbaer@usclubsoccer.org
Wade Breaux, Membership Services Representative South Central
(979) 575-1070 or wbreaux@usclubsoccer.org
Mike Gould, Membership Services Representative Northeast
(732) 564-4440 or mgould@usclubsoccer.org
Kevin McGovern, Membership Services Representative Southeast
(843) 492-0280 or kmcgovern@usclubsoccer.org
Gabe Rood, Membership Services Representative West
(707) 571-1425 or grood@usclubsoccer.org
___________________________
Hello,
We wanted to take a moment to review some FAQs as it relates to our upcoming 2010 National Cup IX (click for dates and locations), US Club Soccers signature national championship competition.
As you may know, we have National Cup IX Regionals in 12 different locations throughout the United States, with the event kicking off over Memorial Day weekend and running through early August. Hopefully the FAQs below help answer some of your questions:
1. Who is eligible to participate?
Any US Club Soccer-carded team in good standing. Those which are not currently members of US Club Soccer can easily join prior to competing by contacting your respective membership services representative.
2. Do I need to win my US Club Soccer-sanctioned state cup to play in the Regionals?
No. However, teams that win a US Club Soccer-sanctioned state cup will have the added benefit of receiving a higher seeding.
3. Do I need to register for the Regional in my territory?
No; there are no restrictions. You are allowed to register for the Regional of your choice. We recognize that you may wish to play against teams from different regions and on a date that better fits your teams schedule.
4. The National Cup is open to which age groups?
Regionals are open to U-11 through U-18/19 teams. Winners in the U-13 through U-17 age groups advance to the Finals.
5. What is the fee to participate?
$595 for U-11 and U-12 teams and $795 for U-13 through U-18/19 teams, if paid 45 days prior to the Regional start date. Thereafter, fees increase by $100.
6. Where can I find an application form?
Click apply for the Regional in which you wish to participate at the following Web page:
http://www.usclubsoccer.org/main.aspx?sec_id=20&guid=392ee36b-130f-4416-818e-3e7b7dcf9c1e
7. When is the deadline to apply?
The deadlines vary for each Regional, and are approximately six weeks prior to each Regionals start date. Some age groups and Regionals fill up prior to the deadline.
8. Will id2 scouts be in attendance at National Cup Regionals?
Yes, id2 personnel will be in attendance to scout players for inclusion in US Club Soccers national identification and development program.
9. Are there different levels of competition?
Yes, Super Group (highest level) and Premier levels of competition are offered, and a national champion is crowned at each level.
10. Where and when are the National Cup IX Finals?
In the tourist destination of Virginia Beach, Va. The Finals for U-13 through U-17 boys and girls teams that win their Regional will be held in conjunction with the National Collegiate Showcase, maximizing college coach and scout attendance. The girls event will take place July 24-27 and the boys will compete July 30-Aug. 2. Click here to see a highlight video from the 2009 event.
11. Is there a fee to participate in the National Cup IX Finals?
No.
12. What happens if my team registers for the National Cup and there is a potential scheduling conflict?
A team that has applied to a National Cup Regional which subsequently qualifies for a US Youth Soccer Regional, and chooses to attend the US Youth Soccer Regional, will receive a full refund.
13. Are there any special offerings available for participating teams?
Yes. New this year is a photo and video partnership with F8 Sports Media. As a result, participating teams will benefit from a wide array of offerings, including college-recruiting focused video services.
14. Is there a discount available if I register for both the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase?
Yes. The National Collegiate Showcase application fee will be discounted by $245 if a team also applies to the 2010 National Cup IX at the same time. Both applications must be submitted 45 days prior to the Regional start date.
If a team qualifies for the National Cup IX Finals, the National Collegiate Showcase fee will be refunded.
15. Where can I view a list of past National Cup champions?
Click here.
Thanks for your time. For more information, please visit the 2010 National Cup IX Web page.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Chris Baer, Membership Services Representative North Central
(614) 854-0779 or cbaer@usclubsoccer.org
Wade Breaux, Membership Services Representative South Central
(979) 575-1070 or wbreaux@usclubsoccer.org
Mike Gould, Membership Services Representative Northeast
(732) 564-4440 or mgould@usclubsoccer.org
Kevin McGovern, Membership Services Representative Southeast
(843) 492-0280 or kmcgovern@usclubsoccer.org
Gabe Rood, Membership Services Representative West
(707) 571-1425 or grood@usclubsoccer.org
