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.
Important Information on Secondary and Guest Players: Remember, Secondary and Guest players must
come from a team playing in ENSA, CYSL or in-house or lower and 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 or before May 17, 2010. This will
give the Nebraska State Soccer Association Staff time to check players to make sure they qualify.
Important Information on Rosters: Nebraska State Soccer Association Staff will review your current certified
roster for eligible players and a copy will be mailed to you. 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.
Under 9 - Under 15 players participating must carry a US Youth Soccer 2009-2010 player 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 from parents/guardians in case
emergency medical care is necessary. This form is available on the website at www.nebraskastatesoccer.org
Medical Releases are not required to be notarized; this is a policy of US Youth Soccer and Nebraska State
Soccer Association.
Team Check-in (no players):
You may check-in on Thursday May 20th from 5:00PM-7:00PM at the State Office or one hour before your first
game at the Tournament Tent! Players are not required to be their – 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 Association Office at 800.909.4458 (toll) or 596.1616 (local) prior to the
tournament.
The following documents will be required at team check-in:
1. US Youth Soccer Player Pass for each player (with signed, 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 or a combo
form may be used
5. Alliance 4 All Coach Form – one for each coach listed on the roster
Alphabetizing your player passes and/or medical releases will help to expedite your check-in.
Alliance 4 All
Each player, parent and coach will be responsible for viewing a video, reading a code of conduct and then
signing an Alliance 4 All Form. There is one form for each player and their parents/guardians and a separate
form for each coach. A team combo form is also available for use. The code of conduct forms are available on
www.nebraskastatesoccer.org under the Alliance 4 All link on the left hand side. This will take you to a page
where all the videos and forms can be found. More information in regards to this procedure and the Alliance 4
All is included in your packet.
Brackets & Schedules: Brackets and Schedules will be posted on The Tournament Center website and a
hard copy will be mailed to you.
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 with a three-person crew on U11 - U15 games. You
can never have too many referees. Referees are invited to "call" games during the tournament. Individuals
interested in refereeing contact:
G.K. Rhoads at 402-968-5554 or [email protected]
Photos: New this year! Sports Post www.sportspost.biz will be at the tournament taking action and team
photos. They offer high quality photos and posters that are printed right at the tournament! Parents are
encouraged to stop by their tent or email in advance ([email protected]) to register a player. There is no
cost to register. Please notify your parents of this service and let them know if you would like a team photo
taken.
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
596.1616 (local).
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.
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 596.1616 (local) x101. Time slots can be
schedule for between their team’s games. There is never enough help!
We look forward to seeing you at the tournament.
Sincerely,
Tournament Committee & State Staff