https://hartfordhospital.org/services/bone-joint-institute

The CFC Hartford HealthCare Bone & Joint Institute Columbus Day Classic 

U9-U15

October 12th & 13th, 2019

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION 

CFC invites you to participate in our 21st Annual CFC Columbus Day Classic to be held on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Oct. 12th and Sunday, Oct. 13th.   This tournament will include Premier and Select level teams for both boys and girls, U9 – U15. The Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) and the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) have sanctioned this tournament.

Each team entering the tournament must be currently registered with their State, National Association or any other US Soccer affiliated club.  Teams from outside Region I and New Jersey must have an authorized copy of the USYSA Permission to Travel Form at registration.

**Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 20, 2019**

Sponsored by Hartford Healthcare 

When

Friday, Oct. 11, (possible games for local teams), Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Where

Bristol - Girls: U9-U15
 
Bristol Soccer Club
Malerbo Field
441 Emmett St
Bristol, CT  06010

For ref jobs at Bristol, send an email to:
 
Tunxis Meade - Girls: U9-U15

Tunxis Meade, Farmington
Tunxis Meade Park
80 Tunxis Meade Road
Farmington, CT

For ref jobs at Farmington, send an email to:

Tunxis Meade Field Map 

Sports World, East Windsor - Boys: U9-U15

226 Main Street
East Windsor, CT 

For ref jobs at East Windsor, send an email to: 

Manchester - Boys: U9-U15

Manchester complexes 

1. Main Complex - Veterans Memorial 

180 Hillstown Road 

2. Kennedy 

155 Kennedy Road

3. Charter Oak

108 Charter Oak

4. Manchester High

160 Brookfield Street

For ref jobs at Manchester, send an email to: 

FORMAT AND RULES

All age groups will play 3 game minimum that will consist of two 30 min halves with running clock for injuries.

U9 – roster 12, 7v7
U10 – roster 12, 7v7
U11 – roster 16, 9v9
U12 – roster 16, 9v9
U13 – roster 22, 11v11
U14 – roster 22, 11v11
U15 – roster 22, 11v11
 
3 guest players allowed

The three-referee system will be used for all age brackets, except for U9 & U10. Individual player awards will be given to the winners. 
*U-9 and U-10's will play a 4 game round Robin Tournament. No trophies, No Finals.

*Forfeit - Any game that ends in a forfeit will result in a 5-0 victory.

Playoffs & Tie Breakers

3 pts for a win
1 pt for a tie
0 pts for a loss
 
First Tie Breaker – Head to Head
Second Tie Breaker – Goal Differential (Plus 5 Max per game)
Third Tie Breaker – Goals For (5 max per game)
Fourth Tie Breaker – Goals Against (fewest)
Fifth Tie Breaker – Most Shutouts
Sixth Tie Breaker – Penalty Shootout

REGISTRATION

Entry Fee

U9, U10  and U11 - $799

U12 - U15 - $845 

We offer discounts with a minimum of 10 teams registering: 

10-19 teams – 10% off

Registration Link:  https://events.gotsport.com/forms/app/Default.aspx?eventid=74404

Please note the following for registration purposes:

1) Please check in ONE hour prior to kick off at the location of your first game. Each location will have a registration tent to check in at.

2) Please bring the following: 

- copy of your roster
- a set of medical release forms (your club form will suffice) for all of your players which you will keep.
- Player Passes. No pass, no play. For insurance purposes ALL players must have a pass. (a birth certificate is NOT a pass)

Please note teams can use a club pass. Players can play up in age group but CANNOT play down.

Schedule:  TBA

HOTEL INFORMATION
Please click on the link below for tournament housing

Link:  https://ctmeetings-housing.org/events/event_details/565

Contact Name:  Joanna-  860.310.5804

Vendors: 
We're looking for vendors. If you sell ice cream, food, soccer equipment or anything else, please contact us:  dfosina@optonline.net

Official Event Apparel

Link: https://store.finedesigns.com/newengland/2019-cfc-columbus-day-classic.html

Questions:
Please send any questions/comments to:  Dorothy Fosina – dfosina@optonline.net