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Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament
Take on the world! The Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament has attracted teams from more than 20 countries for 13 years and continues to grow. This event offers your team the opportunity to compete at world-class facilities while also enjoying everything the Walt Disney World® Resort has to offer. The Disney Cup offers young athletes and their families a once in a lifetime tournament travel experience. From professional event organization and legendary Disney guest service to the world-class facilities at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, teams can expect the very best.
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Schedule
Thursday, July 12-14
ZICO Soccer Clinic (for participating teams)
Sunday, July 15
Registration at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort from 9:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m.
Opening Celebration: TBA
Monday, July 16
Play begins at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 17- Thursday, July 19
Play continues starting at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, July 20
Semi-Finals start at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 21
Finals start at 8:00 a.m.
All teams must be prepared to play their first game at 8:00 a.m. on the first day of the tournament. Finals are scheduled to be concluded by 6:00 p.m. on July 21.
Schedule is subject to change. A preliminary competition schedule will be available no later than July 1, 2012. The final schedule will be available at registration.
On Site Event Check In
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
At least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
- Printed copy of your Disney Official Roster (complete online)
- Permission to Travel (Out of State Teams download here)
- Medical Release Forms (Download here) (Due at On-Site Check In)
- Disney Sports Waivers (Download Minor Wavier) (Download Adult Waiver)
Disney Soccer events shall require all teams participating in the tournament to provide medical releases for each player in an appropriate form. Most organizations/clubs/leagues/teams have their own forms. These are acceptable for Disney Soccer events. These authorizations shall be reviewed by Disney Soccer at registration and kept in the possession of a team official.
If your team does not have their own medical release form, the sample form below can be used for our tournament.
Medical Release Form
Registration
Section 1: Registration
Team Registration
ENTRY FEES
U9-U10 (6v6) $500
U11-U12 (8v8) $650
U13-U18 (11v11) $800
In the event that an Age Division Bracket does not attain an adequate number of registered teams, the Tournament Director shall notify those registered teams as soon as possible. The teams will be given the option of playing up or receiving a full refund.
ENTRY DEADLINE
June 1, 2012APPLY ONLINE
All teams must submit an online application.
A Soccer Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.
U.S. and Canadian Teams - Apply Here
International Teams - Apply Here
Upon acceptance into the tournament, your team entry fee must be paid in full immediately to guarantee your spot. Entry fees are non-refundable. In the event your team must withdraw from the tournament, you must notify the tournament director in writing at least 30 days prior to the tournament date and you will be allowed to transfer your entry fee to a future event.
Section 2: International
International Registration
| International Applications - | Apply Here in English |
| Aplican Aquí en Español | |
| Aplique Aqui no Português |
Requirements
International Teams - Requirements
- All international teams must stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort and purchase a registration package for each athlete, coach and spectator on the team with a Disney Sport representative.
- All teams must be confirmed and fully paid no later than April 30th, 2012 to take advantage of the Promotional discount package.
- Each team is limited to a maximum 18 athletes for 11v11. 14 athletes for 8v8 and 12 athletes for 6v6
- Travel partners must are responsible for the entire groups registration, documentation and necessary invoices for payment.
- The travel partner will be responsible to secure from Disney and provide teams with package components to include: theme park tickets, length of event tickets for spectators to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and wristbands for transportation.
BENEFITS
- Specially-priced accommodations at selected Disney hotels
- Guaranteed tournament entries
- Specially-priced theme park tickets
- Transportation for the tournament, airport and Theme parks
- Meet and play against teams from around the world
- Minimum four (4) game guarantee with no more than one (1) game per day, allowing plenty of time to visit the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks with family and friends
PACKAGES
Specially-priced packages for athletes, coaches and spectators include discounted hotel accommodations, theme park tickets, and admission to all tournament games.
- Participant /team registration fee
- Hotel accommodations
- Theme park Tickets + water park tickets
- Ground Transportation
- Spectator Tournament Tickets
- Participant Give away
- Coaches Gift
- Priority game schedule
- Adidas Game ball (1 per team)
- Opening celebration (Party)
OPTIONALS
- Meal Packages
Booking Processs
Step 1: Contact the Disney Sports international group sales department, Leonardo Leite (Leonardo.Leite@disney.com) – phone 407 938-3567 to be qualified into the tournament with the information for how many rooms and nights will be needed for the participants.
Step 2: After receiving your tournament contract, sign and return by fax (407 938-3479) with the payment for the first night of your room block to assure participation. A Disney Sports representative will work with your team contact and travel partner to complete the "on-line" tournament application process.
Step 3: Submit paperwork to participate of the tournament: Room List, waiver, medical form, and copy of passport, proof of health insurance Player cards (online) and representation letter to ensure participation.
Step 4: All payments are due 45 days prior the group's (team's) arrival. Payments can be made via wire transfer, credit card or approved company check. Late payments are subject to extra fees.
Important Dates
TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINES
- All international teams must be fully registered before June 1st, 2012.
TEAM VISA ASSISTANCE
- Only teams that have a signed contract with deposit are eligible to receive Visas assistance. Dead line for visas assistance is May 15th, 2012.
TEAM CONTRACT DEPOSIT
- The group or team have 1 month from the date the contract was sent out to return the contract signed with the group deposit payment.
TEAM FULL PAYMENT
- Full payment must be received before June 1st, 2012
- Teams that finalize all payments after June 1st, 2012 will be subjected to late fees, forfeit of deposit, and other penalties that could include cancellation from the tournament.
TEAM ROOM LIST
- Need to be sent By June 15th, 2012 using the excel spreadsheet sent by Disney.
TEAM DOCUMENTATION
- Need to be sent By June 15th, 2012
- Copy of passport
- Medical form and waiver signed
- Proof of insurance
- Letter from the school or soccer club that the team represents
- Fill in the roster with player profiles online (www.gotsoccer.com)
Apply
Attention Canadian teams: Please click here and follow the registration process for U.S. teams. For questions, please contact the Disney Soccer team at 407-938-3567 or email leonardo.leite@disney.com
Instructions in English
Thank you for your interest in the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament. Please complete the information requested below and a member of the Disney Soccer team will contact you with the requirements for international team participation and information on ESPN Wide World of Sports approved travel providers in your region.
Instrucciones en Español
Gracias por su interes en el Disney Cup. Favor de completar la informacion requerida abajo, y un miembro del Disney Soccer se communicara con usted con los requerimientos que usted necesitara para participar como groupo internacional. Tambien se le enviara informacion sobre las agencias de viajes approvadas en nuestra region y ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Instruçõ no Português
Obrigado por seu interesse no torneio Disney Cup. Por favor, complete o formulário abaixo e um membro do Disney Soccer team fará contato com voce para informá-lo dos requisitos de participação para equipes internacionais e agentes de viagem autorizados em seu país.
Section 3: Referee
Referee Registration
Interested in refereeing at the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament: register here
Section 4: ZICO Soccer Clinic
ZICO Soccer Clinic
While the best soccer players in the world will be in London for the XXX Summer Olympic Games in July 2012, the new generation of soccer players will be in Orlando, Florida, improving their skills at the Zico Soccer Clinic and participating in the Disney Cup International Youth Tournament.
The Zico Soccer Clinic at Disney Cup will primarily target soccer teams, especially the ones who will participate in Disney Cup. The clinic will be held 3 days prior to Disney Cup. Teams will be trained by professional coaches from the Zico Soccer Academy in Brazil, some of them former players, and with a high experience in elite soccer training.
Participating teams will have the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge about Brazilian soccer and its style of play. This training will prepare the athletes for Disney Cup as well as future competitions.
"Any chance to have an impact on the young soccer player is a privilege. There is no other place in the world better than Walt Disney World® to attract the new generation of soccer players. The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a beautiful complex and the perfect place for the Zico Soccer Clinic, where the players will learn how to play the 'Brazilian' way. I'm very excited with this opportunity". - Zico
Be part of the Zico Soccer Clinic by registering your team. The clinic will be for advanced players age 9-18, as well as coaches. The clinic will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida from July 12-14, 2012.
For more information visit www.zicosoccercamp.com to initiate the application process and a ZICO representative will contact you.
Guest Player Registration
Are you a player whose team will not be attending, but would like the opportunity to guest play with one of our participating teams? Players interested in being an eligible guest player must register click here.
Your information will be provided to coaches that are looking for guest players. Remember, in order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card.
- IMPORTANT: Due to the different rules and regulations for guest players throughout the many USYS State Associations and other National Governing Bodies (NGB) it is the responsibility of the players and coaches involved to make sure all the required forms and documents are provided to the tournament. If in doubt contact the State Associations/NGB involved.
If you are interested in adding a guest player to your team please follow the steps outlined below to access and add available guest players. Remember, in order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card.
How to add a Guest Player to your roster:
- Go to your Got Soccer team page
- Click on Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament under Events Accepted
- Click on the tab that says "Guest Player"
Checklist
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Book room accommodations with Disney's designated travel provider, Anthony Travel, by calling 800-736-6377 or visiting www.anthonytravel.com.
Due Date: June 15, 2012
If you do not complete your room reservations by this date your team will not be scheduled and will be cancelled from the tournament.
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Waivers
You are required to submit signed Disney Sports Waivers for each team member and coach that will be listed on your official team roster.
Access your Disney Sports Child Waiver here
Access your Disney Sports Adult Waiver here
Due Date: July 15, 2012
Signed waivers may be turned in at registration.
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Online Roster
You are required to submit your team roster online.
Access your Online Roster here
Due Date: June 15, 2012
Note about eligibility/age requirements: The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2011/2012.
Age Division Birth Year Range Under 18 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-93 thru 07-31-94 Under 17 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-94 thru 07-31-95 Under 16 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-95 thru 07-31-96 Under 15 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-96 thru 07-31-97 Under 14 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-97 thru 07-31-98 Under 13 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-98 thru 07-31-99 Under 12 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-99 thru 07-31-00 Under 11 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-00 thru 07-31-01 Under 10 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-01 thru 07-31-02 Under 09 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-02 thru 07-31-03 In the event that an age division bracket does not reach an adequate number of registered teams, the Tournament Director will notify those registered teams as soon as possible. The teams will be given the option of play up an age group or receiving a full refund.
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Sanctioning/Player Cards
FYSA AND USSF SANCTIONING
This tournament is sanctioned by FYSA and USSF. In order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF/USYSA/FYSA or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card. If you are not a member of any of these organizations please call (800) 4-SOCCER to obtain membership information.
SANCTIONING RULES FOR FYSA TEAMS
In order to participate in this tournament all FYSA teams must be in "Good Standing". Please submit for approval a copy of your official FYSA computer-generated roster.
SANCTIONING RULES FOR NON-FLORIDA TEAMS
In order to participate in this tournament all USYS and other USSF affiliates must be in "Good Standing" and obtain Permission to Travel* from their State/National Association. Please send a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster along with your Permission to Travel to our office at least 30 days prior to the event.
*A certified US club roster will serve as permission to travel for US club teams.
In order to participate in this tournament all teams from outside the United States must have written permission and verification from their country's Federation indicating authorization to participate in the Disney Youth Tournament. Please send a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster, your Permission to Travel and Proof of Insurance to our office at least 30 days prior to the event. International teams (players and coaches) will be required to present passports at registration.
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On-site Tournament Registration
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Disney's Coronado Springs ResortAt least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
- Printed copy of your Disney Official Roster (complete online)
- Permission to Travel (Out of State Teams download here)
- Medical Release Forms (Download here) (Due at On-Site Check In)
- Disney Sports Waivers (Download Minor Wavier) (Download Adult Waiver)
Disney Soccer events shall require all teams participating in the tournament to provide medical releases for each player in an appropriate form. Most organizations/clubs/leagues/teams have their own forms. These are acceptable for Disney Soccer events. These authorizations shall be reviewed by Disney Soccer at registration and kept in the possession of a team official.
If your team does not have their own medical release form, the sample form below can be used for our tournament.
Medical Release Form
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Credentials
Credentials will be distributed at Registration. To receive credentials, each team must have already paid their Tournament Entry Fee and must present their completed Disney Sports Waiver forms. To minimize your process time at Registration, please send this information to Disney Sports by June 1, 2012 Minors (under age 18) must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Release and Indemnity section of the waiver. Coaches may pick up credentials for the entire team by providing the proper documents for verification. The credential specifies the areas of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex participants can enter as well as the dates of validity. Once received, the credential must be visible to gain admittance. Credentials are non-transferable. If a credential is lost or stolen, it will be necessary to pay a replacement fee.
Please follow the below checklist to complete your registration and prepare to compete!
Roster
You are required to submit your team roster online.
Access your Online Roster here
Due Date: June 15, 2012
Note about eligibility/age requirements: The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2011/2012.
| Age Division | Birth Year Range |
|---|---|
| Under 18 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-93 thru 07-31-94 |
| Under 17 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-94 thru 07-31-95 |
| Under 16 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-95 thru 07-31-96 |
| Under 15 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-96 thru 07-31-97 |
| Under 14 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-97 thru 07-31-98 |
| Under 13 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-98 thru 07-31-99 |
| Under 12 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-99 thru 07-31-00 |
| Under 11 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-00 thru 07-31-01 |
| Under 10 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-01 thru 07-31-02 |
| Under 09 Girls and Boys Division | 08-01-02 thru 07-31-03 |
In the event that an age division bracket does not reach an adequate number of registered teams, the Tournament Director will notify those registered teams as soon as possible. The teams will be given the option of play up an age group or receiving a full refund.
Rules
FYSA/USYSA Tournament Rules will apply.
Waiver
You are required to submit signed Disney Sports Waivers for each team member and coach that will be listed on your official team roster.
Access your Disney Sports Child Waiver here
Access your Disney Sports Adult Waiver here
Due Date: July 15, 2012
Signed waivers may be turned in at registration.
Permission To Travel
In order to participate in this tournament all USYS and other USSF affiliates must be in "Good Standing" and obtain Permission to Travel* from their State/National Association. Please send a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster along with your Permission to Travel to our office at least 30 days prior to the event.
**Permission to Travel is not required from teams registered with FYSA or US Club Soccer.
In order to participate in this tournament all teams from outside the United States must have written permission and verification from their country's Federation indicating authorization to participate in the Disney Youth Tournament. Please send a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster, your Permission to Travel and Proof of Insurance to our office at least 30 days prior to the event. International teams (players and coaches) will be required to present passports at registration.
Competition Venues
The following competition venues will be used for the tournament:
Complex Admission
Spectator admission is required for all tournament games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Length-of-Event tournament passes (LOE) allow for admission to all days of the tournament.
- Daily admission: $15.50 (ages 10 & older) $10.50 (ages 3-9)
- LOE admission: $62.00 (ages 10 & older) $42.00 (ages 3-9)
Directions & Maps
Driving Direction to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
If you're traveling by car, it's easy to find the Walt Disney World® Resort and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. We're located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4 (I-4), west of the Florida Turnpike. Routes from some major US cities:Atlanta, GA: I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Boston, MA: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Chicago, IL: I-65 South to I-24 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Columbia, SC: I-26 East to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Dallas, TX: I-20 East to I-49 South to I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Hilton Head Island, SC: US 278 West to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
New Orleans, LA: I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
New York, NY: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Raleigh, NC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
Washington, DC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports
To view directions to an offsite property please click the complex name below:
Austin Tindall Complex
Lake Myrtle Complex
Mickey's Retreat
Travel Packages
Section 1: Domestic Travel
Anthony Travel Information
All teams are required to stay in one of the official tournament hotels and must make their reservations through Anthony Travel, the designated Travel Planner for all Disney Soccer tournaments. Please note: Failure to make your reservations through Anthony Travel can result in the non-acceptance of your team for the designated tournament.
Anthony Travel is also your source for specially-priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets. These tickets, exclusive to participants and families of Disney Soccer tournaments, are available at a significant savings through Anthony Travel.
A full service sports travel agency, Anthony Travel can also assist your team with transportation to and in Orlando. Group air benefits, with savings off lowest published fares, include*:
- Waiver of airline fee for changes on return flights during tournament play
- Name changes for group travel
- Waiver of advance purchase fare requirements for groups
- Waiver of Saturday night stay requirements for groups
- 24-hour emergency assistance
*Benefits vary by airline and may not be available in all markets.
Discounted car and van rentals are also available. To make your reservations, please visit www.AnthonyTravel.com or call (800) 736-6377 for more information.
Section 2: International Travel
International Travel
Take part in the 2012 Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament through one of our Official Tour & Travel Partners! If you are traveling, either domestically or internationally, and would like assistance in securing race entry and travel packages, please contact one of the Disney Cup Official Tour Operators or Travel Agents below to learn more!
What are the benefits of booking your Disney Cup trip with one of the Official Tour & Travel Partners?
- Personalized guest service and communication from our Official Tour & Travel Partners
- Specially-priced Disney Cup Packages
- Guaranteed tournament entry even if tournament sell out
- Onsite Guides and Interpreters, provided by our Official Tour & Travel Partners*
- Ease of mind – leave the travel planning to the experts
*Based on group size, please contact Official Tour & Travel Partner for more details.
**Every Tour & Travel Partner is different, so please be sure to contact them directly for specific payment options.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
- Anthony Travel
Merit Travel
PUERTO RICO
CENTRAL AMERICA
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
DOMENICAN REPUBLIC
COSTA RICA
PANAMA
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
MEXICO
BAHAMAS
SOUTH AMERICA
BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
COLOMBIA
VENEZUELA
ECUADOR
CHILE
EUROPE
UNITED KINGDOM
ASIA
JAPAN
- Gazeta international
Section 3: Travel Program Application
Travel Operator Program Application
If you are interested in participating in the 2012/2013 Disney Cup international as an official travel/tour operator, please complete the form below. Fields marked with an * are required, and once you have completed the form, you will be returned to disneyworldmarathon.com. A team member of Disney's Soccer team will contact you shortly.
Section 4: More Magic
Disney Cup Opening Celebration
Sunday, July 15, 2012
TBA
The Disney Cup Opening Celebration will be announced shortly. Please contact Anthony Travel at (800) 736-6377 for more information.
The Opening Celebration includes:
Buffet dinner
DJ dance party
Disney character appearances
Event at a Glance
- Eligibility:
- Important Dates:
- Fees:
This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF/FIFA affiliated organizations for boys and girls in age groups: U9-U10 (6v6), U11-U12 (8v8), and U13-U18/19 (11v11).
Event:
July 16-21, 2012
Entry Deadline:
June 1, 2012
On-site Tournament Registration:
July 15, 2012
July 16-21, 2012
Entry Deadline:
June 1, 2012
On-site Tournament Registration:
July 15, 2012
U9-U10 (6v6) $500
U11-U12 (8v8) $650
U13-U18 (11v11) $800
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