Tournaments-Rush Cup
NEW!! ...a city wide recreational tournament.
Saturday & Sunday, August 13-14 | Open to all Recreational teams | Registration is now OPEN and has been extended to August 10, 2011. | Click here to Register.
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Rush Cup has been a celebration of Developmental Soccer for a number of years now. Rush Cup is a 2-day event for U6-U12 Boys and Girls Developmental (recreational) teams and is designed to give every team the opportunity to play in an exciting tournament-like atmosphere. Sportsmanship and fair play shall be emphasized above all else during this event.
This year's Rush Cup will be organized in a 'Festival Format' in which game results will not be recorded and there will not be semi-final or final games. Each team will be scheduled to play at least 3 matches. We hope in taking the emphasis away from winning, the result will be a more positive atmosphere for the coaches, spectators and most importantly the players; and the kids will come away with some fun and exciting soccer games.
We encourage every recreational team in Anchorage from any program to participate in the Rush Cup, and end the summer season with some fun and an exciting weekend of soccer for all. . If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please contact Robert DeVassie, Director of Coaching-Developmental.
FORMAT
| AGE | Age Range | GAME LENGTH | HALFTIME | FORMAT | Roster Size | MINIMUM # OF GAMES | COST |
| *U6 | 8/1/05 - 7/31/07 | 2x10 min | 5 min | 3v3 | Min 3 Max 6 | 3 | $100 |
| *U8 | 8/1/03 - 7/31/05 | 2x15 min | 5 min | 4v4 | Min 4 Max 8 | 3 | $150 |
| U10 | 8/1/01 - 7/31/03 | 2x20 min | 5 min | 6v6 | Min 6 Max 12 | 3 | $175 |
| U12 | 8/1/99 - 7/31/01 | 2x25 min | 5 min | 8v8 | Min 8 Max 16 | 3 | $200 |
* U6 and U8 will be Co-Ed, U10 and U12 will be Boys and Girls in separate divisions
LOCATION
All games will be played in the Alaska Dome.
CHECK IN
Saturday, one hour before your first game time, proof of age is required. Please bring copies of birth certificates to the check in table along with signed RELEASE & WAIVER form for each player. Download RELEASE & WAIVER FORM here. The Dome will be open at 8 AM on Saturday. Contact Terry Curran at 907-903-9406 with any questions.
RULES
Rules of play will be US Youth Soccer modified rules for small sided games on age appropriate sized fields and goals.
COACHING EDUCATION
As part of this year's Rush Cup we will be offering a Coaching Education Session for all Developmental Coaches. We will not be scheduling any games during this time so every coach will be able to attend.
SCHEDULING
Please be respectful of the application deadline. This will enable us to have schedules posted. This is a 2-day event and every team must be prepared to play on both Saturday and Sunday. Scheduling requests will only be considered in the case of emergencies. All teams must be prepared to start play at 8:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.
REFEREES
U6-U8 games will be organized similar to regular league games.Rush monitors will be on the field to help keep the game going. For the older age groups, referees will be provided through the help of the Rush Competitive program and certified USSF Referees.
These Competitive Players, like all referees, deserve the utmost respect on and the off the field. Any spectator, coach or player who does not show respect to the referees will be asked to leave Rush Cup and may be subject to further disciplinary actions.
AWARDS
Every player in Rush Cup will receive a tournament Nike t-shirt and sports pack. Also, the following team awards will be given at the conclusion of the event. Referees and the Rush Staff will evaluate each game and the winners will be posted on the website.
Sportsmanship Award - Will be awarded to the team who's Players and Coach demonstrates the most support and respect for their opponents.
Best Passing Team Award - Will be awarded to the team who connects or attempts to connect the most passes during their games.
Stingiest Defense Award - Will be awarded to the team who allows the fewest goals throughout the event.
Best Attacking Team Award - Will be awarded to the team who attacks with most creativity and flare. Dribbling, passing, shooting and scoring will be considered.
Sideline Behavior Award - Will be awarded to the team whose supporters show the most positive support for both teams during matches. The sideline does not "coach" or "shout instruction" to the players.
Top Coach Award - Will be awarded to the coach who demonstrates game in and game out, sincerity, passion and empathy. He/she does not coach only to win games but teaches sportsmanship and respect. Enjoyment of the players is the coach's first priority.
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