This annual statewide tournament for teams in the under 8 - 11 age groups offers youth soccer
players an opportunity to experience a consistent and high quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. It fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the players’ interest and love for the game.
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Official Illinois Cup Rules
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| Home Team Host Details |
| Official State Cup Hotels (Special Rates For Participating Teams) |
| 2013 Illinois Cup Fees |
| Age Group |
Registration Fee |
Referee Fee** |
Parking Fee*** |
| Under-8 thru Under-10 |
$125 |
$18 |
$50 / $35 for Rockford Teams |
| Under-11 |
$200* |
$60 |
$50 / $35 for Rockford Teams |
| *Under-11 teams that do not advance to round-robin play (Round of 16) will be refunded $100 by IYSA |
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| **Must be paid in cash to center referee prior to start of each game |
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| ***Must be paid prior to start of game by either cash or check (made to Rockford Park District). Cover entire team’s parking for the weekend |
| Important Dates |
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| Date |
Description |
Location |
| March 29, 2013 |
Registration Deadline |
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| May 4, 2013 |
U8-U10 Boys & Girls Play |
Sportscore 1 |
| May 11, 2013 |
U11 Round Robin Play (Boys & Girls) |
Sportscore 2 |
| May 18, 2013 |
U11 Semifinals & Finals |
Sportscore 2 |
Eligible Teams
In order to participate in the Illinois Cup each team must:
- Be a member of the Illinois Youth Soccer Assocation
- Be currently registered with an IYSA affiliated league & provide documentation therefore to the IYSA
- Provide an Illinois Youth Soccer roster
- All players & coaches must be registered with the IYSA
- All players and coaches must have and use IYSA/US Youth Soccer passes
Tournament Format
Under-8 thru Under-10
- 7 v7
- Points based round-robin group play
- Teams play a minimum of 3 games
- Group winners advance to bonus games (Semifinals & Finals)
Roster size: 14 players for U8-U9, 16 players for U10. Teams can have up to 7 guest players from within their club
Under-11
- 9v9
- Singles elimination Home Team Host until the Round of 16
- Final 16 teams play in points based round-robin group play
- Group winners advance to bonus games (Semifinals & Finals)
Scoring
Group playing scoring:
- Win: 3 points
- Tie: 1 points
- Loss: 0 points
If group play ends in a tie, the following criteria will determine tie-breakers. Tie-breakers will be determined from games played WITHIN GROUPS ONLY. Crossover, byes and forfeit games will not be included in calculations.
Tie-Breakers:
- 1st: Head-to-head
- 2nd: Most Wins
- 3rd: Goal Differential (4 goal max per game)
- 4th: Goals Allowed
- 5th: Penalty Kicks
Questions: Contact Chris or Meaghan or call 847-290-1577
