Sophomore/Junior/Senior Showcase

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Team registration will be held Thursday, March 24 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Arlington Hilton on Lamar in North Arlington.

Documents you will need:
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Click here to download the Letter of Acceptance
Click here to download the Managers Checklist
Click here to download Tournament Rules
Click here to download the Medical Release Form
Click here to download the Team Profile template
Click here to download a Player Profile template (optional)

Click here to download the Application to host

The Texas Lightning Sophomore Junior Senior Showcase Tournament is scheduled for March 25 & 26 2005. This tournament gives players the opportunity to 'Showcase' their talents through its exhibition format.

Over 200 college coaches/representatives from NCAA Div. I, II, III, NAIA and NCJAA college soccer programs are expected to attend this years event.

Each team will play a 3 game minimum.

All Showcase games will be played at one location, Harold Patterson Sports Complex, to maximize player exposure to college coaches. Showcase games will be played on Friday and Saturday ONLY! Team Registration and College Seminar will be held on March 24th at the Arlington Hilton.

Application:
Must be completed on-line in its entirety.

At check-in you will also need:

• 2 copies of your official team roster
• Guest Player Releases, if applicable
• Medical Release for each player, including Guest Player(s)
• if applicable, Travel Papers/Cards

Deadline:
February 25, 2005 * Application fee must be received within 5 days of your application. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to participate in the tournament if accepted. *Failure to submit entry fee does NOT serve as notification that your team has chosen not to participate. Tournament Director must be notified.

Notice of Acceptance:
Accepted Teams will be posted on the website, www.texaslightning.org on March 1, 2005. Teams not accepted will not be posted on the website and will receive a full refund. In case of tournament cancellation, 50% of fee will be retained to cover tournament start-up costs. If you register for both Dallas Cup and Texas Lightning Showcase and make the Dallas Cup quarterfinals, you will be refunded your entire fee and a standby team will replace your team in the Showcase Schedule.

Team Requirements:
Roster - 18 players with up to 5 guest players. All players must be registered with the teams state association for insurance purposes.

Age Groups:
Both boys and girls U-16, U17, and U-18/19, must be registered with their state association.

Awards:
Showcase Tournament is for exhibition Games only.

Fee: $650.00

Make check payable to:

Texas Lightning Soccer Club
ATTN: Kathy Brown, Tournament Director
4609 Lupin Place
Arlington, TX 76016

Field Locations:
Harold Patterson Sports Complex, 1800 Wimbledon Drive, Arlington, TX, 76017

Participation:
3 games min.

Referees:
When available, all games will use a 3-man referee system. Referees will be USSF certified.

Lodging/Hotels:
Teams are required to utilize the hotels designated by the tournament.
Contact Babette Haddox toll free @ 1-866-281-5550 or
Email: eventconnections@adelphia.net
Fax: 1-866-281-5550


*In order for teams to participate in the 2005 Texas Lightning Sophomore, Junior Senior Showcase Tournament, they must be USSF State Affiliates and provide an Official State Roster.

**Please be aware that games will begin each day at approximately 8:00 AM with the last game beginning at approximately 4:00 PM, so make your traveling arrangements accordingly. We wish you to be aware of this schedule in the event your school does not recess for Good Friday.

Tournament Director: Kathy Brown Klbrown777@aol.com 817-572-4908