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
2015 Team Information Guide 2 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
2015 Team Information Guide 3 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
2015 Team Information Guide 4 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
2015 Team Information Guide 5 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]
2015 Team Information Guide 6 DEADLINESA
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
2015 Team Information Guide 7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TEAM HOTEL: GAMES: Sheraton Crescent Hotel Reach 11 Sports Complex 2620 West Dunlap Avenue 2425 E. Deer Valley Road Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85050
Thursday, February 26th:
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pick up team goody bags...... TBD
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration...... TBD
8:00 p.m. Coaches Meeting...... TBD
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 – TBA and TBA 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 8 GAME SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, February 27, 2015 (Semi-Final Matches) Time Field 11 Field 12 Michigan vs. Utah 1:00 p.m. 99 Girls New York West vs. Illinois 99 Boys
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) Time Field 11 Field 12 Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 8:00 a.m. Consolation Game 2 vs. Consolation Game 3 1999 Boys Consolation 1999 Boys Championship Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7 Consolation Game 6 vs. Consolation Game 7 10:00 a.m. 1998 Boys Championship 1998 Boys Consolation
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015 (Championship / Third Place Matches) Time Field 13 Field 14 Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 4 Consolation Game 1 vs. Consolation Game 4 8:30 a.m. 1999 Girls Championship 1999 Girls Consolation Consolation Game 5 vs. Consolation Game 8 Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 8 10:30 a.m. 1998 Girls Consolation 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 9 Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue Check-In: 3:00 p.m. Phoenix, AZ 85021 Check-Out: 12:00 Noon Telephone: 602-943-8200 http://www.sheratoncrescent.com/ Fax:
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.
2015 Team Information Guide 10 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 11 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 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 12 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 13 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 14 RULES & PROCEDURES
10. Length of Games 1998's Two halves – 45 minutes each 1999's 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.
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.
G. 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
2015 Team Information Guide 15 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.
RULES & PROCEDURES
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.
2015 Team Information Guide 16 TEAM ADMINISTRATORS
Communicate with coach and Each team must have an adult team officials regarding US designated as the official “Team Youth Soccer ODP Administrator“, which will be selected Championships requirements. by the State Association being Distribute and clarify represented. tournament rules to coach and team officials. Team Administrators shall not be Monitor and control behavior of the parent of a player on their team, coach and team officials. team. Although more than one team represents some State Associations, each team MUST Ensure that all eligibility rules have its own Team Administrator. have been met for teams, players and team officials. Following the selection, each State Coordinate check-in with team Association will send its Team and manager on-site. Administrator information to: Along with the team manager, register the team to confirm Cody Houseknecht -Soccer Operations receipt of goody bags, apparel, Specialist etc. E-mail: Along with the team manager [email protected] and coach, attend the Coaches Fax: 972-334-9960 Meeting on Thursday, February 26th, 2015 at 8:00 This form must be received by Friday, p.m. December 19, 2014 for Regions I, II, Coordinate parking lot and III. gathering for departure and For Region IV, the deadline is Friday, arrival between hotel, fields, January 23, 2015. restaurants, and other player event locations using the van The Team Administrator has many transportation provided by US important responsibilities including: Youth Soccer. Make certain that travel Provide the starting line-up one arrangements have been hour before each game. Game scheduled which will deliver the line-up sheets will be teams to Phoenix no later than distributed at the Coaches 4:00 p.m. MST on Thursday, Meeting on Thursday night. February 26th, 2015. Escort the team from the bench Coordinate four (4) responsible area to the awards ceremony adult drivers for the team vans. immediately after the team’s Provide correct and on-time final game. All teams are information to the team. required to be available and to
2015 Team Information Guide 17 participate in the awards ceremonies for their playing group. Must be the holder of one of the four (4) bench passes.
2015 Team Information Guide 18 TEAM ADMINISTRATORS
CHECK-IN The Team Administrator is responsible Upon arrival, the Team Administrator for insuring proper behavior of the should proceed to the hotel registration player that was sent off. desk at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel to pick up the team’s hotel room keys. PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR Please remember hotel check-in is The Team Administrator is charged 3:00 p.m. MST. Rooms will most with overseeing that his/her team likely not be available before this exercises discipline and self-control time. throughout the entire event. This includes off-property excursions where In the event of questions or confusion, the general public is likely to note the Team Administrators will assist with team’s actions. It is strongly any coordination requested by staff or recommended that Team tournament committee. Administrators check each room to make certain that move-in and GAME RESPONSIBILITIES move-out conditions are the same. In the event of a player being sent off, If damage has occurred, it must be it is the duty of the Team Administrator reported to Tim Turney or Cody to escort the player off the field to the Houseknecht before checking out holding area, and to remain with that of the hotel. player until the game has concluded.
2015 Team Information Guide 19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do teams travel to the US Youth keys, please proceed to the front desk Soccer ODP Championships? registration area. 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 How do I find a place for my team to stay? players may travel together. Four (4) adult US Youth Soccer has already arranged representatives from each team must be housing. All accommodations for the designated as drivers as no players will be players and team officials will be at the permitted to drive the vans at any time. Embassy Sheraton Crescent Hotel. Room Unless otherwise indicated, vans will be and tax charges will be paid directly by US available from the airport area. Van rentals Youth Soccer. When registering your will be handled by US Youth Soccer. team at the hotel, please do not bring Teams are responsible for their own gas any luggage inside the hotel. Wait expenses while in Phoenix. until your team has received your room assignments before bringing
bags inside. When should the team be in Phoenix? All teams should schedule to arrive on What do we do about credentials/bench Thursday, February 26th by 4:00 p.m. passes? MST. All teams should plan to leave on Credentials will be given to the Team Sunday, March 1. Teams ARE NOT Administrator or team manager at ALLOWED to schedule return flights prior registration Thursday night. to three (3) hours following the conclusion of their age group’s final games. What forms are required for participation Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. A in the Championships? mandatory coaches meeting will be Each team must have a signed Participant held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Code of Conduct Form and the Player February 26th. Remember that hotel Information and Medical Release Form. check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and checkout These items are required for participation. time is 12:00 p.m. (Noon). To pick up room Please see the list of deadlines for these
2015 Team Information Guide 20 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What about meals? The Sheraton Crescent Hotel will provide a What’s the weather like? full breakfast each morning in the February temperatures in Phoenix, AZ Crestview Room. Teams will be normally range from the low 50’s to highs responsible for all meals other than the in the 70s. However, mornings and breakfast provided by the hotel. evenings can be very uncomfortable without a jacket. Will there be any free time? Your obligation as part of the tournament Team Meeting Room is to be available on Friday, February 27th There will be two (2) meeting rooms and Sunday, March 1st for your games. reserved for team meetings during this Coaches must be in attendance at the event. A sign up sheet will be placed by coaches meeting on Thursday evening, the door of each room. Reservations are on February 26th. Other than these times, a first come basis. you are free to enjoy the surrounding area.
Will there be opportunities to practice? Is there an emergency number for family Practice times will be optional and coach- members back home? organized. If you would like to reserve a Yes. In the event of emergency only, practice field, please contact your US please call the Sheraton Crescent Hotel at Youth Soccer ODP Championships Regional (602)-943-8200 or US Youth Soccer event Cup Chair. All field requests are not staff Cody Houseknecht. Details about the guaranteed. events prior to tournament travel can be directed to the US Youth Soccer office at 800-476-2237.
2015 Team Information Guide 22 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 23 The above standards shall be in force during such time as the team is within the venue of the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.
2015 Team Information Guide 24 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 25 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
2015 Team Information Guide 26 TEAM ROSTER
2015 Team Information Guide 27 ROOMING LIST
2015 Team Information Guide 28 2015 Team Information Guide 29 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 # Expiration Date State of Issuance SSN#
Name Date of Birth Driver’s License # Expiration Date: State of Issuance SSN#
Name Date of Birth Driver’s License # Expiration Date State of Issuance 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.
2015 Team Information Guide 30 DRIVER CONSENT FORM
2015 Team Information Guide 31 LOCAL HOSPITAL
Mayo Clinic Hospital 5777 East Mayo Boulevard www. mayo clinic.org 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. H . 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
2015 Team Information Guide 32 Reach 11 Sports Complex
2425 East Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
2015 Team Information Guide 33 EVENT HISTORY
US YOUTH SOCCER ODP CHAMPIONS
2000 Michigan 1982 Girls 2001 Michigan 1983 Girls Virginia 1982 Boys California - South 1983 Boys California - South 1984 Girls California - South 1985 Girls California - South 1984 Boys California - South 1985 Boys
2002 Eastern Pennsylvania 1984 Girls 2003 Illinois 1985 Girls Eastern Pennsylvania 1984 Boys Eastern Pennsylvania 1985 Boys South Texas 1986 Girls California – South 1987 Girls North Texas 1986 Boys California – South 1987 Boys
2004 California - South 1986 Girls 2005 Maryland 1987 Girls Colorado 1986 Boys Eastern Pennsylvania 1987 Boys Washington 1988 Girls Eastern New York 1989 Girls California - South 1988 Boys 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 2008 North Texas 1991 Girls North Carolina 1989 Boys California South 1991 Boys New Jersey 1991 Girls California South 1992 Girls Illinois 1991 Boys Indiana 1992 Boys
2009 North Texas 1992 Girls 2010 Colorado 1993 Girls Indiana 1992 Boys Georgia 1993 Boys California South 1993 Girls New Jersey 1994 Girls California South 1993 Boys California South 1994 Boys
2011 California South 1994 Girls 2012 California South 1995 Girls Iowa 1994 Boys Michigan 1995 Boys New Jersey 1995 Girls California South 1996 Girls Virginia 1995 Boys Florida 1996 Boys
2013 California South 1996 Girls 2014 California South 1997 Girls California South 1996 Boys California South 1997 Boys California South 1997 Girls California South 1998 Girls California South 1997 Boys California South 1998 Boys
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