2015 US Youth Soccer
ODP Championships
February 27 – March 1, 2015
Phoenix, Arizona
TABLE OF CONTENTS
US Youth Soccer Staff & Administrators ................................2-3
Welcome Letters ...................................................................4-5
Event Overview ........................................................................ 6
Deadlines ................................................................................. 7
Schedule of Events................................................................... 8
Game Schedule ........................................................................ 9
Team Hotel – Sheraton Crescent ........................................... 10
Reach 11 Sports Complex – Directions .................................. 11
Rule and Procedures ......................................................... 12-15
Team Administrator Responsibilities .................................. 16-17
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................. 18-19
Standards of Team Conduct ................................................... 20
Participant Code of Conduct Form .......................................... 21
Forms ................................................................................ 22-28
Map – Local Hospital .............................................................. 29
Map – Reach 11 Sports Complex ........................................... 30
History of the US Youth Soccer
ODP Championships ........................................................... 31
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US YOUTH SOCCER STAFF
& ADMINISTRATORS
US YOUTH SOCCER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Sutter...................................................................................................................Chair
Evelyn A. Gill........................................................................................................ Vice Chair
John Mullen........................................................................................................... Secretary
Dennis Brumfield................................................................................................... Treasurer
Natalie Schwoeble ............................................................... Region I Chair/Representative
Bill Podewils ........................................................................ Region II Chair/Representative
Jesse Harrell ...................................................................... Region III Chair/Representative
Ric Listella ......................................................................... Region IV Chair/Representative
John Rekenthaler………………………………………………………..….Independent Director
Michael Humphrey………………………………………………………….Independent Director
Sohail Qureshi .......................................................................................... Member at Large
US YOUTH SOCCER ODP CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEE
Tim Turney ......................................................................................... Committee Chairman
US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF
Christopher Moore ...................................................................................................... CEO
Rob Martella...................................................................................... Director of Operations
Todd Roby ........................................................... Director of Marketing & Communications
Sam Snow ...........................................................................................Director of Coaching
Jen Parker ................................................................... Director of Accounting and Finance
Nathan Nottke ......................................................Member Services & Operations Manager
Cody Houseknecht................................................................... Soccer Programs Specialist
Liz Moseley .............................................................................................. Graphic Designer
Jeff Garling……………………………………………………………………..Senior Accountant
Janet Trolio ......................................................................................... Accounting Assistant
Damaris Taylor................................................................................... Accounting Specialist
Jill Wiser .............................................................................................. Executive Secretary
Molly Freitag ………………………………………………………………Manager of Marketing
Susan Hersey ........................................................................ Manager of Video Production
Steve Prince........................................................................... Communications Coordinator
Ryan Loy ................................................................................ Communications Coordinator
Jennifer Rodriguez………………………………………………..Communications Coordinator
Brad Grim………………………………………………………….Communications Coordinator
Sam Gould ..................................................................................... Administrative Assistant
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WELCOME LETTERS
December 1, 2014
Dear ODP Players and their Families, Coaches, and Fans:
Welcome to Phoenix, Arizona and the 2015 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development
Program Championships. Congratulations to each of you players - your hard work and
efforts as a member of your State ODP team have brought you a high level of success and
have entitled you to participation in this premier competition. We applaud each of you for
your dedication, skill, and determination that place you among the elite list of youth players.
US Youth Soccer would also like to recognize the families, coaches, and volunteers who are
here with our players. These Championships represent the culmination of an endless
number of hours that you have spent in support of your players and their teams. We, along
with the players, deeply appreciate this support.
I want to extend our thanks to the Arizona Youth Soccer Association for hosting these
Championships and to Reach 11 for providing such excellent playing facilities. Next, please
join me in recognizing the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee, chaired by Tim
Turney, and our national office staff for their tireless efforts in planning and working diligently
to make this a memorable event.
A final and very special thank you is also in order for each of our outstanding sponsors for
their support of this event and their year-round support of US Youth Soccer and its many
exceptional programs. These ODP Championships would not be possible without their
strong support.
US Youth Soccer wishes each of you the best of luck during this event — and don’t forget:
PLAY HARD, PLAY FAIR, AND HAVE FUN!!!
Sincerely,
John Sutter
President
US Youth Soccer
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WELCOME LETTERS
Dear Players, Coaches and Administrators:
Welcome to Phoenix and the 2015 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships. I would like to personally
congratulate you on your achievement as Regional champions. You are to be commended for the
dedication and hard work you have demonstrated to reach this level. Special recognition goes to the
coaches and administrators who work diligently to help you achieve this success.
Now that you have reached this pinnacle, we want to share with you some of the responsibilities that
go along with your success. Each of you now not only represents yourselves, but also your State
Association and Region. Your conduct, both individually and as a team, represents everyone who
has helped you reach this Championship. Please conduct yourself in an appropriate and mature
manner.
We would like to give special thanks to all of our sponsors; we would also like to thank the Arizona
Youth Soccer Association and the City of Phoenix for sharing this great venue and their great
hospitality. A final thank you goes to the US Youth Soccer national office staff that has worked for
months to make the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships a first-class event.
Remember that regardless of the outcome of your games, you came to Phoenix a champion and will
leave a champion. On behalf of myself and the ODP Championship Committee, best wishes and
good luck in the Championships, and most of all have fun!
Kind regards,
Timothy B Turney
Chairman
US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee
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EVENT OVERVIEW
Event:
The Championships for US Youth Soccer’s Olympic
Development Program, which spotlights the future stars of
United States soccer. State teams first compete in a regional
event to determine which teams will vie for the top spots. The
winners will compete in Phoenix for the right to be crowned US
Youth Soccer ODP Champion.
Dates:
February 27- March 1, 2015
Location:
The Reach 11 Sports Complex, 2425 E. Deer Valley Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Participants:
The best boys and girls ODP teams in the ‘98 and ‘99 age
groups.
Format:
A final-four format will begin in each age division on Friday,
February 27th. Consolation and Championship matches will be
held on Sunday, March 1st.
Admission:
Free
For more information please call Cody Houseknecht or Rob Martella at 800-476-2237
(1-800-4SOCCER) or log on to www.usyouthsoccer.org.
US YOUTHSOCCER ODP CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Tim Turney, Chairman
Cell: 859-621-3215
[email protected]
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DEADLINES
A
December 19, 2014
 Team Contact Form for Regions I, II, and III
 Roster Pool List from Regions I, II, and III
January 23, 2015
 Team Contact Form for Region IV
 Roster Pool List for Region IV
 Van Driver Information & Driver Consent Form
 Team Rooming List
February 4, 2015
 Signed Roster Release Form (MUST be faxed or emailed with signature verification)
 Team Registration/Rosters
For your convenience, all the forms listed above are available to download at
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/ODP_national_championships/
Please E-MAIL these completed forms to: Cody Houseknecht ([email protected]).
Signed Roster Release form can be faxed to 972.334.9960.
Your team’s per diem will NOT be distributed until all forms are completed
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TEAM HOTEL:
GAMES:
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
Reach 11 Sports Complex
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
2425 E. Deer Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Thursday, February 26th:
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pick up team goody bags .................................................................. Crescent A
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration ....................................................................................... Crescent A
8:00 p.m.
Coaches Meeting .............................................................................. Crescent A
Friday, February 27th:
1:00 p.m.
New York West vs. Illinois (99 Girls). ..................................................... Field 11
Michigan vs. Utah (99 Boys) .................................................................. Field 12
3:00 p.m.
Virginia vs. Georgia (99 Boys). .............................................................. Field 11
Florida vs. Cal South (99 Girls) .............................................................. Field 12
5:30 p.m.
Eastern New York vs. Cal South (98 Girls). ........................................... Field 11
Florida vs. Cal South (98 Boys) ............................................................. Field 12
8:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania West vs. Iowa (98 Boys) .................................................. Field 11
Iowa vs. Georgia (98 Girls) .................................................................... Field 12
Sunday, March 1st:
8:00 a.m.
99 Boys ..................................................................................... Field 11 & 12
8:30 a.m.
99 Girls ...................................................................................... Field 13 & 14
10:00 a.m.
98 Boys ..................................................................................... Field 11 & 12
10:30 a.m.
98 Girls ...................................................................................... Field 13 & 14
Schedule and Fields subject to change
Team Meeting room available on first come basis – Sign up sheet on meeting room door
Rooms – Crescent 1 and Crescent 2
Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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GAME SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, February 27, 2015 (Semi-Final Matches)
Field 11
Time
Field 12
1:00 p.m.
99 Girls
New York West vs. Illinois
99 Boys
Michigan vs. Utah
3:00 p.m.
99 Boys
Virginia vs. Georgia
99 Girls
Florida vs. Cal South
5:30 p.m.
98 Girls
Eastern New York vs. Cal South
98 Boys
Florida vs. Cal South
8:00 p.m.
98 Boys
Pennsylvania West vs. Iowa
98 Girls
Iowa vs. Georgia
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015 (Championship / Third Place Matches)
Field 11
Field 12
8:00 a.m.
Consolation Game 2 vs. Consolation Game 3
1999 Boys Consolation
Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
1999 Boys Championship
10:00 a.m.
Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7
1998 Boys Championship
Consolation Game 6 vs. Consolation Game 7
1998 Boys Consolation
Time
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015 (Championship / Third Place Matches)
Time
Field 13
Field 14
8:30 a.m.
Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 4
1999 Girls Championship
Consolation Game 1 vs. Consolation Game 4
1999 Girls Consolation
10:30 a.m.
Consolation Game 5 vs. Consolation Game 8
1998 Girls Consolation
Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 8
1998 Girls Championship
Home Team is listed first in each game
Note: Awards Ceremonies will take place at the awards stage in the designated location,
immediately following completion of each age division's Championship match or
Consolation match, whichever ends last. All teams MUST be present at awards
ceremony.
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Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Telephone: 602-943-8200
Fax:
Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out: 12:00 Noon
http://www.sheratoncrescent.com/
General Information
 Do not call the hotel for reservations
 Each team gets 8 rooms (6 for players, 2 for coaches/administrative staff)
 A team representative will assign rooms pending US Youth Soccer approval
 A credit card is needed for incidentals
 Any requests for late checkout must be submitted to US Youth Soccer staff upon arrival.
Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Sheraton Crescent Hotel (25 minutes)
 Merge onto I-10 W toward Downton/AZ-51/Phoenix
 Take exit 143A to merge onto I-17 N toward Flagstaff
 Take exit 207 toward Dunlap Ave
 Turn right on W Dunlap Ave
 Sheraton Crescent Hotel will be on the left. Turn in the hotel’s access road that is just
before N 25th Avenue.
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Reach 11 Sports Complex
2425 East Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Directions to Reach 11 from Sheraton Crescent Hotel: 8.5 miles (11 minutes) –
 Head West on W Dunlap Ave toward Black Canyon Access Rd.
 Take the 1st Right onto Black Canyon Access Rd.
 Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N.
 Take exit 214C for Arizona 101 Loop W/ Arizona 101 Loop E
 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for AZ-101 Loop E and merge onto AZ-101 Loop
E
 Take exit 28 toward Cave Creek Rd
 Turn Left onto N Cave Creek Rd.
 Turn Right onto E Deer Valley Rd.
 Complex will be on your right.
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RULES & PROCEDURES
A. AGE GROUPS - The 2015 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships will consist of the following age groups:
1998’s
Girls & Boys
1999’s
Girls & Boys
B. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
1. Each State Association will provide the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee with their State
ODP pool rosters 12 weeks prior to the beginning of the competition.
2. Players who are actively playing on a Club Team within their state of residence and who meet the age
requirements for their team will be eligible to play.
3. Any team that is found guilty of fielding an ineligible player for whatever reason (non-compliance with the age
limit, omission from the list of players as a potential participant in the match, etc.) shall forfeit the match.
Rosters will be frozen when they are turned into the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships committee at
check-in of the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.
C. ROSTERS
1. Each State Association that qualifies for the final competition may enter 18 players. The roster of not more
than 18 players shall be submitted to the US Youth Soccer National Office, using the official form. Only these
18 players (except in cases of serious injury as approved by the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships
Committee) will be permitted to compete in the final competition. All State Associations participating in the US
Youth Soccer ODP Championships must adhere to the following criteria:
A.
Rosters MUST be typed.
B.
Players MUST be listed in Alphabetical Order, last name first.
C.
Jersey Numbers MUST be listed on the Roster.
D.
No team shall be allowed more than eighteen (18) players on its roster.
2. Before the start of the final competition, the National State Association President or his/her delegate will
approve all the players listed. Any player who fails to be named on the roster shall not be allowed to take part
in the final competition.
3. Once a team has checked in and submitted its final roster, no changes or additions will be permitted under any
circumstances.
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RULES & PROCEDURES
D. SCHEDULE
1. The US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee will conduct a blind draw to determine the opponents
for the semi-final games. A separate draw will be conducted for each playing group.
2. Semi-final games will be played on Friday with Final and Consolation games to be played on Sunday.
E. FORMAT OF COMPETITION
1. Advancement to Championship Games - The winners of the semi-final games will advance to Sunday’s
Championship game. The losers of the Semi-finals will play a consolation game on Sunday.
2. Game Balls - All games will be played using a size #5 ball. US Youth Soccer will supply game balls for the
Semi-finals and Finals.
3. Grace Periods - Teams not ready to play at the scheduled start time of any match shall be granted a ten (10)
minute grace period. A minimum of seven (7) players constitutes a team.
4. Home/Visiting Team - The team listed first in each pairing is the home team.
5. Jersey Colors - The visiting team will have the choice of jersey colors. If in the opinion of the referee there is
a conflict, the home team shall change jerseys.
6. Team Bench – Sidelines - Teams and team personnel will be on the sideline. A maximum of four (4) people
with the exception of the State Director of Coaching can represent the team personnel (i.e. coach, assistant
coach, manager, trainer, DOC, etc.) Parents and spectators will be on the opposite sideline. Team personnel
will have credentials provided by the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee.
7. Credentials – Four bench passes will be issued to each team at the Thursday night Coaches meeting. Only
those teams’ officials who sign for the credentials will be allowed in the bench area and on the team side of the
field. The State DOC credential will not count against the four (4) credentials.
8. Uniforms - Each player must wear an official uniform with a six-inch minimum size number on the back of the
shirt (this includes goalies). Duplicate numbers are not permitted. Teams MUST bring an alternate jersey with
a six-inch minimum size number on the back. All players are required to have the US Youth Soccer Shield on
either both of their jerseys or shorts. One complete kit must have the US Youth Soccer Shield (blank or State
Association) visible.
9. Uniforms – Please comply with your State Association’s updated and current status on the ODP logo and
patches in regards to the Federation Memo surrounding ODP. Any questions contact your State Association
or myself, Cody Houseknecht at 972-334-9300.
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RULES & PROCEDURES
10. Length of Games
1998's
1999's
Two halves – 45 minutes each
Two halves – 40 minutes each
If the game is tied at the end of the second half of regulation time, the teams will play two extra time periods
consisting of 15 minutes each. If the game is still tied at the end of the second extra time period, FIFA “Kicks
from the Penalty Mark” will be used to determine the winner.
For consolation games only - If a consolation game is tied at the end of regulation time, the game shall be
declared a tie and the game is concluded at that point.
F.
RULES OF PLAY
1.
Rules – Except as otherwise provided herein, the rules of US Youth Soccer and the FIFA "Laws of the
Game" shall apply.
2.
Substitution – The substitution rule of this competition shall conform to the FIFA "Laws of the Game" except
as follows:
Special Instructions: At the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships competitions, a maximum of 7
substitutions for each team shall be allowed in each game during each half of play and during overtime play.
After leaving the game during a half of play, the substituted player may not re-enter the game during that
same half of play. After leaving the game during overtime play, the substituted player may not re-enter the
game.
G.
3.
Discipline – Players receiving a red card in the Semi-finals will be suspended and ineligible to play in the
Final. Players receiving a red card in the Final will be referred back to their State Association for appropriate
disciplinary action.
4.
Coaching from the Touchline - Team officials are expected to be seated on the team bench. A team official
may convey tactical instructions to players during the match and return to his position on the bench after
giving these instructions. All officials must remain in the confines of the technical area, where such an area is
provided, and behave in a responsible manner.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The goal of the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee is to play every game to its full length and
determine a winner on the field of play. In the event that inclement weather affects the competition the
following rules regarding play and determination of a winner will apply in the following order for each game:
1. If play is suspended or start of play is delayed, the Committee may eliminate the use of
overtime. In this circumstance, if the game is tied at the conclusion of regulation playing time,
the game will go immediately to Kicks From The Penalty Mark to determine a winner. If it is not
possible to take the Kicks, flipping of a coin will be used to determine the winner.
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2. The game length can be reduced to sixty (60) minutes. If the game is terminated beyond this
minimum time, the result of the match will stand. If the game is tied or does not reach the
minimum time listed in G.2 then the advancement in the competition will be determined by the
following in this order:
Kicks from the Penalty Mark
H.
DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
The US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Committee reserves the right to make all decisions concerning
this competition keeping in mind the best interests of US Youth Soccer, the US Youth Soccer ODP
Championships and the safety and welfare of the players, coaches, administrators and spectators. The
decisions of the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships committee are FINAL.
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TEAM ADMINISTRATORS
Each team must have an adult designated as the
official “Team Administrator“, which will be
selected by the State Association being
represented.

Team Administrators shall not be the parent
of a player on their team. Although more than
one
team
represents
some
State
Associations, each team MUST have its own
Team Administrator.

Following the selection, each State Association
will send its Team Administrator information to:



Cody Houseknecht -Soccer Operations Specialist
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 972-334-9960
This form must be received by Friday,
December 19, 2014 for Regions I, II, and III.
For Region IV, the deadline is Friday, January
23, 2015.
The Team Administrator has many important
responsibilities including:
 Make certain that travel arrangements
have been scheduled which will deliver
the teams to Phoenix no later than 4:00
p.m. MST on Thursday, February 26th,
2015.
 Coordinate four (4) responsible adult
drivers for the team vans.
 Provide correct and on-time information
to the team.
 Communicate with coach and team
officials regarding US Youth Soccer
ODP Championships requirements.
 Distribute and clarify tournament rules
to coach and team officials.
 Monitor and control behavior of team,
coach and team officials.
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Ensure that all eligibility rules have
been met for teams, players and team
officials.
Coordinate check-in with team and
manager on-site.
Along with the team manager, register
the team to confirm receipt of goody
bags, apparel, etc.
Along with the team manager and
coach, attend the Coaches Meeting on
Thursday, February 26th, 2015 at
8:00 p.m.
Coordinate parking lot gathering for
departure and arrival between hotel,
fields, restaurants, and other player
event locations using the van
transportation provided by US Youth
Soccer.
Provide the starting line-up one hour
before each game. Game line-up
sheets will be distributed at the
Coaches Meeting on Thursday night.
Escort the team from the bench area to
the awards ceremony immediately after
the team’s final game. All teams are
required to be available and to
participate in the awards ceremonies for
their playing group.
Must be the holder of one of the four (4)
bench passes.
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CHECK-IN
Upon arrival, the Team Administrator should
proceed to the hotel registration desk at the
Sheraton Crescent Hotel to pick up the team’s
hotel room keys. Please remember hotel
check-in is 3:00 p.m. MST. Rooms will most
likely not be available before this time.
In the event of questions or confusion, Team
Administrators will assist with any coordination
requested by staff or tournament committee.
GAME RESPONSIBILITIES
In the event of a player being sent off, it is the
duty of the Team Administrator to escort the
player off the field to the holding area, and to
remain with that player until the game has
concluded.
The Team Administrator is
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responsible for insuring proper behavior of the
player that was sent off.
PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR
The Team Administrator is charged with
overseeing that his/her team exercises discipline
and self-control throughout the entire event. This
includes off-property excursions where the
general public is likely to note the team’s actions.
It is strongly recommended that Team
Administrators check each room to make
certain that move-in and move-out conditions
are the same. If damage has occurred, it must
be reported to Tim Turney or Cody
Houseknecht before checking out of the
hotel.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do teams travel to the US Youth Soccer ODP
Championships?
Each team is responsible for organizing their travel to
and from the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.
Who pays for the team’s travel to the US Youth
Soccer ODP Championships?
It is the responsibility of the State Association to pay
for their travel to Phoenix, AZ.
How will teams get to and from the soccer complex?
Four (4) vans will be assigned to each team so that all
team representatives and players may travel together.
Four (4) adult representatives from each team must
be designated as drivers as no players will be
permitted to drive the vans at any time. Unless
otherwise indicated, vans will be available from the
airport area. Van rentals will be handled by US Youth
Soccer. Teams are responsible for their own gas
expenses while in Phoenix.
When should the team be in Phoenix?
All teams should schedule to arrive on Thursday,
February 26th by 4:00 p.m. MST. All teams should
plan to leave on Sunday, March 1. Teams ARE NOT
ALLOWED to schedule return flights prior to three (3)
hours following the conclusion of their age group’s
final games. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. A
mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 8:00
p.m. on Thursday, February 26th. Remember that
hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and checkout time is
12:00 p.m. (Noon). To pick up room keys, please
proceed to the front desk registration area.
How do I find a place for my team to stay?
US Youth Soccer has already arranged housing. All
accommodations for the players and team officials will
be at the Embassy Sheraton Crescent Hotel. Room
and tax charges will be paid directly by US Youth
Soccer. When registering your team at the hotel,
please do not bring any luggage inside the hotel.
Wait until your team has received your room
assignments before bringing bags inside.
What do we do about credentials/bench passes?
Credentials will be given to the Team Administrator or
team manager at registration Thursday night.
What forms are required for participation in the
Championships?
Each team must have a signed Participant Code of
Conduct Form and the Player Information and
Medical Release Form. These items are required for
participation. Please see the list of deadlines for
these respective materials.
What about telephone calls and incidentals?
Any players wanting to use his/her room telephone,
purchase items in the gift shop, or utilize the hotel’s
room service must present a credit card at the front
desk for these charges. US Youth Soccer will not be
responsible for payment of these incidentals. A credit
card is necessary for all incidental expenses.
Where can parents stay?
Parents are free to stay wherever they would like.
See hotel sheet listing included in this packet.
Does everyone get a roommate?
Your team will be assigned 8 rooms at the hotel to
use among your 22 representatives (six rooms for
players and two rooms for team-personnel to be used
at the team’s discretion). The team manager must
submit a rooming list to US Youth Soccer for approval
and submission to the hotel. No reservations can be
altered unless a roster or volunteer change is
submitted and approved by US Youth Soccer. Keep
in mind that gender of coaches, representatives,
trainers, etc. could influence room assignments.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What about meals?
The Sheraton Crescent Hotel will provide a full
breakfast each morning in the Crestview Room.
Teams will be responsible for all meals other than the
breakfast provided by the hotel.
Will there be any free time?
Your obligation as part of the tournament is to be
available on Friday, February 27th and Sunday, March
1st for your games. Coaches must be in attendance at
the coaches meeting on Thursday evening, February
26th. Other than these times, you are free to enjoy
the surrounding area.
Will there be opportunities to practice?
Practice times will be optional and coach-organized. If
you would like to reserve a practice field, please
contact your US Youth Soccer ODP Championships
Regional Cup Chair. All field requests are not
guaranteed.
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What’s the weather like?
February temperatures in Phoenix, AZ normally range
from the low 50’s to highs in the 70s. However,
mornings and evenings can be very uncomfortable
without a jacket.
Team Meeting Room
There will be two (2) meeting rooms reserved for
team meetings during this event. A sign up sheet will
be placed by the door of each room. Reservations are
on a first come basis.
Is there an emergency number for family members
back home?
Yes. In the event of emergency only, please call the
Sheraton Crescent Hotel at (602)-943-8200 or US
Youth Soccer event staff Cody Houseknecht. Details
about the events prior to tournament travel can be
directed to the US Youth Soccer office at 800-4762237.
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STANDARDS OF
TEAM CONDUCT
Teams competing in the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships are representatives of their State
Association and of their US Youth Soccer Region. Following are standards of conduct of team players and
team officials. Violation of these standards may jeopardize the team's participation in the Championships
and may result in sanctions or suspensions by or through US Youth Soccer.
1. At all times, the Olympic Development Program "Team Code of Conduct" and the
stipulations set forth in the document will be in force. Each team must bring a signed
copy of this agreement to the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.
2. Teams will be housed in the lodging provided or arranged for them. No substitutions
will be allowed.
3. Teams shall attend all activities planned on their behalf including, but not limited to,
media events, banquets, photo sessions, or parties. Such events have been planned
with the welfare of the players in mind.
4. Players are expected to be present at the playing field at the designated time for all
games and all pre-game ceremonies. Players shall be dressed appropriately and,
when in team uniform, shall have clean jerseys tucked into shorts and socks pulled up
to the knee.
5. Players shall conduct themselves in a mature manner when in hotels and public areas
at and away from the playing fields. This shall mean that rowdy behavior and
fraternizing in hotel rooms will not be tolerated. No tobacco products, alcoholic
beverages or other intoxicants shall be in the possession of players.
6. Team officials are expected to provide chaperones for players at all times during the
event. Team officials shall accompany players to all scheduled functions.
7. Team officials and team supporters are expected to cooperate with and be courteous
to tournament personnel and dignitaries in all dealings.
8. Only four (4) team officials will be allowed on the team bench during games. These
team officials will be required to sign the team roster prior to each game. Team
officials are expected to cooperate with game officials and to follow procedures
established. Degrading remarks directed toward players, opponents, or game officials
may result in being sent off the game site.
9. Each team will receive a maximum number of 22 medals.
The above standards shall be in force during such time as the team is within the venue of the
US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.
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TEAM CONTACT FORM
DEADLINE: December 19, 2014: Regions I, II, and III
January 23, 2015: Region IV
State Association:
Birth Year:
Gender:
Primary Team Contact:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Primary Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax: (
E-mail:
)
PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAILS BELOW MUST BE PROVIDED.
Team Administrator:
Cell Phone: (
)
E-mail:
Head Coach:
Cell Phone: (
)
E-mail:
Assistant Coach:
Cell Phone: (
)
E-mail:
Team Administrator:
Cell Phone: (
)
E-mail:
Please Note: The Team Contact person will be responsible for getting all forms to the
National Office by the due dates. This person will also be the main contact for all official
communications.
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ROSTER RELEASE FORM
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2015
I,
, the head coach of the
from
, hereby authorize US Youth
Soccer to duplicate our official team roster for distribution to college coaches
and members of the media at the 2014 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships. I
understand that this roster will be distributed ONLY TO REGISTERED
COLLEGE COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA BETWEEN THE
DATES OF February 27 AND MARCH 1, 2015, AND ANY EXTRA ROSTERS
LEFT AT THE END OF THE EVENT WILL BE DESTROYED.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
HOME PHONE:
(
)
-
WORK PHONE:
(
)
-
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
STATE ASSOCIATION:
AGE:
GENDER:
COACH’S SIGNATURE
E-mail to Cody Houseknecht at [email protected] February 4, 2015.
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH A
SIGNATURE
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TEAM ROSTER
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ROOMING LIST
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VAN RENTAL FORM
Deadline: January 23, 2015
US Youth Soccer will not provide teams any vehicles
unless all driver information is supplied by the deadline.
All drivers must be over 25 years of age.
State Association
Age Group
Please enter information for four (4) drivers. PLEASE TYPE THE NAME EXACTLY AS
SHOWN ON THEIR DRIVER’S LICENSE.
Name
Date of Birth
Driver’s License #
State of Issuance
Expiration Date
SSN#
Name
Date of Birth
Driver’s License #
State of Issuance
Expiration Date:
SSN#
Name
Date of Birth
Driver’s License #
State of Issuance
Expiration Date
SSN#
Name
Date of Birth
Driver’s License #
Expiration Date
State of Issuance
SSN#
Drivers will be required to complete and return the Consent to RELEASE and
Request for CHECK of DRIVING RECORDS which is available at
www.usyouthsoccer.org.
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DRIVER CONSENT FORM
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LOCAL HOSPITAL
Mayo Clinic Hospital
www.mayoclinic.org
5777 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054
(800) 446-2279
Directions from Sheraton Crescent to Hospital: 15 minutes
 Head West on W Dunlap Ave toward Black Canyon Access Rd
 Take the 1st right onto Black Canyon Access Rd
 Take the ramp in the left onto I-17 N
 Take exit 214C for Arizona 101 Loop W/ Arizona 101 Loop E
 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for AZ-101 Loop E and merge onto AZ-101 Loop E
 Take exit 32 for 56th Street
 Turn Right at N 56th St.
 Turn Left at E May Blvd (hospital will be on the right)
Directions from Fields to Hospital: 11 minutes
 Go West on E Deer Valley Rd toward N Cave Creek Rd.
 Turn Left onto N Cave Creek Rd
 Turn Left to take the AZ-101-Loop E ramp
 Merge onto AZ-101 Loop E
 Take exit 32 for N 56th St.
 Turn Right at N 56th St.
 Turn Left at E Mayo Blvd.
 5777 E Mayo Blvd
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Reach 11 Sports Complex
2425 East Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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EVENT HISTORY
US YOUTH SOCCER
ODP CHAMPIONS
2000
Michigan 1982 Girls
Virginia 1982 Boys
California - South 1984 Girls
California - South 1984 Boys
2001 Michigan 1983 Girls
California - South 1983 Boys
California - South 1985 Girls
California - South 1985 Boys
2002
Eastern Pennsylvania 1984 Girls
Eastern Pennsylvania 1984 Boys
South Texas 1986 Girls
North Texas 1986 Boys
2003 Illinois 1985 Girls
Eastern Pennsylvania 1985 Boys
California – South 1987 Girls
California – South 1987 Boys
2004
California - South 1986 Girls
Colorado 1986 Boys
Washington 1988 Girls
California - South 1988 Boys
2005 Maryland 1987 Girls
Eastern Pennsylvania 1987 Boys
Eastern New York 1989 Girls
Illinois 1989 Boys
2006
Due to weather conditions co-championships of each age group were awarded
1988 Girls:
Eastern Pennsylvania and California South
1988 Boys:
North Carolina and California South
1990 Girls:
Maryland and California South
1990 Boys:
Maryland and Illinois
2007
Eastern Pennsylvania 1989 Girls
North Carolina 1989 Boys
New Jersey 1991 Girls
Illinois 1991 Boys
2008 North Texas 1991 Girls
California South 1991 Boys
California South 1992 Girls
Indiana 1992 Boys
2009
North Texas 1992 Girls
Indiana 1992 Boys
California South 1993 Girls
California South 1993 Boys
2010 Colorado 1993 Girls
Georgia 1993 Boys
New Jersey 1994 Girls
California South 1994 Boys
2011
California South 1994 Girls
Iowa 1994 Boys
New Jersey 1995 Girls
Virginia 1995 Boys
2012 California South 1995 Girls
Michigan 1995 Boys
California South 1996 Girls
Florida 1996 Boys
2013
California South 1996 Girls
California South 1996 Boys
California South 1997 Girls
California South 1997 Boys
2014 California South 1997 Girls
California South 1997 Boys
California South 1998 Girls
California South 1998 Boys
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