Acceptance Letter
Congratulations on your entry into the Kohl’s Nebraska American Cup. Please help us make this the best
Kohl’s Nebraska American Cup ever by keeping the spirit of the game in mind during the competition.
Team Check-in (no players):
Omaha metro teams need to check-in on Thursday May 17th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Nebraska State
Soccer Office (10700 Sapp Brothers Drive – Suite B, Omaha, NE 68138). Other teams can check in one hour
before your first game at the Tournament Tent! If you are an Omaha metro team and cannot check-in on
Thursday contact Joan Bedel at 402.596.1616, X101 to let her know. Players are not required to be present –
only the coach or team representative. Coaches must remember that there may be problems with required
forms for check-in causing problems for some players. Coaches need to make sure they are prepared and
if you have any questions to contact the Nebraska State Soccer Office at 800.909.4458 or 402.596.1616
prior to the tournament.
The following documents (explained below) will be required at team check-in:
1. US Youth Soccer Pass for each coach and player (with players signature, photos attached &
laminated). Players need not check-in individually.
2. Medical Release Form for each player, signed by the parents/guardians.
3. The Tournament Staff will have your Certified Roster and Guest Player Form (if needed). You cannot
add players to the roster at the team check-in.
4. Alliance 4 All Player and Parents Form – one for each player and their parents/guardians.
5. Alliance 4 All Coach Form – one for each coach listed on the roster.
Alphabetizing your player passes, medical releases and Alliance 4 All forms will help to expedite
your check-in.
T-shirt: We will have a limited supply of tournament t-shirts on sale at Tournament Headquarters for a
special price of $15.00.
Awards: All participates for the U09 and U10 division will receive medals. U11 and older age groups will only
receive first and second place medals. YOU MUST BRING YOUR TEAMS (ALL PLAYERS) AFTER YOUR
LAST GAME TO THE TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDALS.
Important Information on Secondary and Guest Players: Remember, Secondary and Guest players must
come from a team playing in ENSA, CYSL or an in-house league. The forms will be checked for compliance.
You must have a Guest Player Form showing each player. You are allowed three (3) Guest players. Make sure
you follow the recruiting rules by contacting the Primary Coach of the player you are asking to play with you,
prior to contacting the player. Guest Player Forms must be submitted on “thetournamentcenter.com”
website by May 16th. This will give the Nebraska State Soccer Association Staff time to check players to make
sure they qualify. Direct link to website:
http://www.thetournamentcenter.com/FindaTournament/tabid/57/ctl/TournamentView/mid/405/Default.aspx?Ski
nSrc=%5bL%5dSkins%2fttc_skins%2f1column_skin&TournamentID=541
Important Information on Rosters: Nebraska State Soccer Staff will review your current certified roster for
eligible players and a copy will be mailed to you later. If any players on your roster are crossed off, they are
ineligible to play in the tournament. The Tournament Staff will have a copy of your Certified Roster and Guest
Players Form at check-in for your team. If you change your roster after receiving the mailed copy please notify
the Nebraska State Soccer Office at 800.909.4458 (toll) or 402.596.1616 (local).
US Youth Soccer Pass: All coaches and players participating must carry a current year US Youth Soccer
pass. Passes must have a picture, signed and laminated. If the coach uses illegal players, coaches will be
suspended or fined or both. All teams are also required to carry written Medical Releases signed by the
parents/guardians for each player in case emergency medical care is necessary. This form is available on the
website at http://www.nebraskastatesoccer.org/aboutus/forms.aspx Medical Releases are not required to be
notarized; this is a policy of US Youth Soccer and Nebraska State Soccer Association.
Alliance 4 All
Each player, parent, coach and referee will be responsible for viewing a video, reading a code of conduct,
signing the Alliance 4 All Form, and then submitting the form. Players, parents and assistant coaches submit
the form to the coach. The coach will show the forms during check-in. Referee submit the form to the Referee
Assignor. There is one form for each player and their parents/guardians, and a separate form for each coach
or referee. After viewing the video you will be taken to a page that has the codes and forms. Direct link to
videos: http://www.nebraskastatesoccer.org/programs/a4ahome.aspx
Brackets & Schedules: Brackets and Schedules will be posted on “thetournamentcenter.com” website on
May 9th or 10th. Direct link to website:
http://www.thetournamentcenter.com/FindaTournament/tabid/57/ctl/TournamentView/mid/405/Default.aspx?Ski
nSrc=%5bL%5dSkins%2fttc_skins%2f1column_skin&TournamentID=541
Accommodations, Transportation and Expenses: Your Entry Fee includes cost involved in putting on the
tournament. You will be responsible for transportation, lodging, meals and any other costs associated with the
tournament.
Referees: We will be using USSF Registered Referees on all games with a three-person crew on U11 and
older age groups games. You can never have too many referees. Referees are invited to "call" games during
the tournament. Individuals interested in calling games should go out to complete the application on the
website and submit it to Wayne Wilson. Direct link to application:
http://www.thetournamentcenter.com/FindaTournament/tabid/57/ctl/TournamentView/mid/405/Default.aspx?Ski
nSrc=%5bL%5dSkins%2fttc_skins%2f1column_skin&TournamentID=541
Game Director: Nebraska State Soccer Association Staff and the Tournament Committee will be the
Tournament Directors. If you have questions call the Nebraska State Soccer Office at 800.909.4458 (toll) or
402.596.1616 (local).
Volunteering: If you or anyone from your team would like to help and volunteer during the tournament please
call the Nebraska State Soccer office at 800.909.4458 (toll) or 402.596.1616 (local). Time slots can be
schedule for between their team’s games. There is never enough help!