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Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival
Spend your winter break outdoors at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival will be filled with great soccer competition and great fun for the whole family at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
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Schedule
Friday, February 15 5:00-9:00 p.m. Registration at Disney's All Star Sports Resort – Celebrity Hall (Not located at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex)
Saturday, February 16 8:00 a.m. Play begins at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and approved off-site venues
Sunday, February 17 8:00 a.m. Play continues at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and approved off-site venues
Monday, February 18 8:00 a.m. Semi-Final and Finals at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and approved off-site venues
Schedule is subject to change.
On Site Event Check In
Friday, February 15
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Disney's All Star Sports Resort – Celebrity Hall (Not located at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex)
1750 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
At security gate ask to be directed to Celebrity Hall.
At least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
- Approved/Certified Roster from your State/National Association
- Permission to Travel (not required from teams registered with FYSA and US Club Soccer)
- Player/Coach Pass Cards
- Completed Disney Sports Waiver Forms
- Medical Release Forms (Due at On-Site Check In)
- 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.
Notarized Medical Release Forms
- 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.
Registration
Team Registration
Team Registration
Entry Fees
U9 – U10 $ 475
U11 – U12 $ 575
U13 – U18 $ 775
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 DeadlineJanuary 15, 2013
Apply
All teams must submit an online application - apply online today!.
A Soccer Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.
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.
Disney's Club Championships
Disney Soccer introduces Disney's Club Championships
February 15 -18, 2013
Disney Soccer introduces Disney's Club Championships which is an invitational tournament that will take place during the 2013 Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival, February 15-18, 2013 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort. The event is designed to allow clubs with competitive teams to compete against other clubs for the right to be declared Disney Club Champion.
In this event, boys and girls in age groups U13 through U18/19 will have meaning as the teams work toward the ultimate goal - Disney Club Champion. All divisions will have recognized Champions but it will be the overall success of the teams in the different divisions that will determine which club will be the Disney Club Champion.
In the inaugural year four (4) Disney Club Champions will be crowned:
- Boys U13, U14, U15 Junior Club Champion
- Girls U13, U14, U15 Junior Club Champion
- Boys U16, U17, U18/19 Senior Club Champion
- Girls U16, U17, U18/19 Senior Club Champion
To be eligible for Disney's Club Championships, clubs are required to place three teams within one of the four groups and a maximum of twelve if you would like to enter all four Championship categories. Disney Club Champion will be decided based on the top performing teams of that club within each of the four groups.
An integral part of the Disney's Club Championships will be special invitations sent to college coaches throughout the country to come and witness this completion. This will create an opportunity for clubs competing for the title of Disney Club Champion to be seen by college coaches.
Special awards will be provided to the Disney Club Champion clubs that will extend beyond the event. Additional details on awards coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Referees
Referee Registraion
The application period for referees interested in officiating the 2013 Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival is now open.
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 on gotsoccer.com.
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.
- FYSA Guest Player Form
- US Club Guest Player Form
- USYS Interstae Permission Form (For guest players to teams from another USYS State Associations)
Coaches
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's President's Day Soccer Festival 2013 under Events Accepted
- Click on the tab that says "Guest Player"
Select and contact the player from the list and add to your team
Checklist
Please follow the below checklist to complete your registration and prepare to compete!
Book room accommodations with Disney's designated travel provider, Anthony Travel, by calling 800-736-6377 or visiting anthonytravel.com.
Due Date: January 15
If you do not complete your room reservations by this date your team will not be scheduled and will be cancelled from the tournament.
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 Waiver form here.
Please Note: Our waiver collection process has changed from previous years. You are no longer required to mail or fax waivers prior to an event. Please bring signed waivers with you to On-site Tournament Registration.
Online Roster
MANDATORY: All teams must enter their rosters complete with bench personnel into the tournaments on-line scheduling system no later than 21 days prior to start of event. The minimum required information is Name, Date of Birth, player ID number, Uniform number and gender. Revisions can be made to the roster up the night of team registration. This information will appear on the tournament game reports to be used by the referees for check-in on the field prior to each game. Teams failing to input this information are subject to removal from the event.
Access your Online Roster here.
Due Date: February 5
Note about eligibility/age requirements: The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2012/2013.
Under 19 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-93 thru 07-31-94
Under 17 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-95 thru 07-31-96
Under 16 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-96 thru 07-31-97
Under 15 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-97 thru 07-31-98
Under 14 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-98 thru 07-31-99
Under 13 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-99 thru 07-31-00
Under 12 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-00 thru 07-31-01
Under 11 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-01 thru 07-31-02
Under 10 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-02 thru 07-31-03
Under 09 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-03 thru 07-31-04
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 21 days prior to the event.
Download Application to Host Form
**Permission to Travel is not required from teams registered with US Club Soccer.
In order to participate in this tournament all teams from outside the United States must have written permission and verification from US Soccer and their country's Federation indicatng 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.
On-site Tournament Registration
Friday, February 15 5:00-9:00 p.m. Registration at Disney's All Star Sports Resort – Celebrity Hall (Not located at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex)
1750 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
At least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
- Approved/Certified Roster from your State/National Association
- Permission to Travel (not required from teams registered with US Club Soccer)
- Player/Coach Pass Cards
- Completed Disney Sports Waiver Forms - Coming Soon!
- Medical Release Forms (Due at On-Site Check In)
- 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.
Notarized Medical Release Forms
- 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.
Roster
All teams must enter their rosters complete with bench personnel into the tournaments on-line scheduling system no later than 21 days prior to start of event. The minimum required information is Name, Date of Birth, player ID number, Uniform number and gender. Revisions can be made to the roster up the night of team registration. This information will appear on the tournament game reports to be used by the referees for check-in on the field prior to each game. Teams failing to input this information are subject to removal from the event.
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 Waiver form here.
Please Note: Our waiver collection process has changed from previous years. You are no longer required to mail or fax waivers prior to an event. Please bring signed waivers with you to On-site Tournament 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 21 days prior to the event.
Download Application to Host Form
**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 US Soccer and their country's Federation indicatng 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:
HESS® Fields at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
ADDITIONAL VENUES
To accommodate as many teams as possible, additional Disney approved venues may be utilized. Please note that additional fields may not be on Walt Disney World® Resort property. All teams will have an opportunity to participate at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the tournament.
How do you get to AustinTindall Regional Park?
4100 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Turn RIGHT onto Osceola Parkway East and follow for 2 miles.
- Exit RIGHT onto S.R. 417 (Greeneway-Toll Road) North (toward airport) and follow for 13 miles.
- From S.R. 417, exit Boggy Creek Road south to Austin Tindall Regional Park.
- Follow for 4 miles and the soccer Complex will be on the RIGHT.
DRIVE TIME: 25 MINUTES - 25 MILES
How do you get to Mickey's Retreat?
8151 Lake Forrest Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex
- I-4 to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista)
- Turn LEFT onto 535 SOUTH
- Turn LEFT at 1st light (Vineland Ave.)
- Turn RIGHT at Little Lake Bryan Parkway
- Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Lake Forest Drive
- Mickey's Retreat is on the RIGHT
DRIVE TIME: 13 MINUTES - 6.8 MILES
Complex Admission
Spectator admission is required for all tournament games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Length-of-Event tournament passes (LOE) allow for admission to all days of the tournament.
Admission prices coming soon.
Directions & Maps
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
For more information, visit the Directions page.
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
For more information, visit the Directions page.
To accommodate as many teams as possible, additional Disney approved venues may be utilized. Please note that additional fields may not be on Walt Disney World® Resort property. All teams will have an opportunity to participate at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the tournament.
How do you get to AustinTindall Regional Park?
4100 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Turn RIGHT onto Osceola Parkway East and follow for 2 miles.
- Exit RIGHT onto S.R. 417 (Greeneway-Toll Road) North (toward airport) and follow for 13 miles.
- From S.R. 417, exit Boggy Creek Road south to Austin Tindall Regional Park.
- Follow for 4 miles and the soccer Complex will be on the RIGHT.
DRIVE TIME: 25 MINUTES - 25 MILES
How do you get to Mickey's Retreat?
8151 Lake Forrest Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex
- I-4 to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista)
- Turn LEFT onto 535 SOUTH
- Turn LEFT at 1st light (Vineland Ave.)
- Turn RIGHT at Little Lake Bryan Parkway
- Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Lake Forest Drive
- Mickey's Retreat is on the RIGHT
DRIVE TIME: 13 MINUTES - 6.8 MILES
Disney's Magical Express
Save your energy for the big game, not worrying about luggage and transportation. The latest innovation in Disney's legendary commitment to service and convenience - Disney's Magical Express - offers the perfect game plan for a hassle free arrival. This exclusive complimentary* shuttle and luggage delivery service conveniently takes you from the airport directly to your Disney Resort. It's the hassle free benefit that allows you to arrive at your event relaxed and stress-free.
For more information about Disney's Magical Express, please contact 407-939-7810 option #3.
* Disney's Magical Express is only available to and from Walt Disney World® owned and operated resorts.
For more information about Disney's Magical Express, please contact 407-939-7810 option #3.
* Disney's Magical Express is only available to and from Walt Disney World® owned and operated resorts.
Travel Packages
Requirements
All Teams
All teams are required to stay in one of the official tournament hotels and must make their reservations through one of Disney's approved travel vendors. Please note: Failure to make your reservations through a Disney approved travel vendor can result in the non-acceptance of your team for the designated tournament.
United States and Puerto Rican Teams
Anthony Travel
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 AnthonyTravel.com or call (800) 736-6377 for more information.
Canadian Teams
Merit Travel
Merit Sports Travel is the designated Canadian travel partner for Disney Soccer. We are happy to walk you through the travel booking process and ensure that your team enjoys the best trip possible.
To book your trip please contact:
Michael LeBlanc
michael.leblanc@merit.ca (email)
647.519.6152 (cell)
1.866.696.8591 x 4217 (office)
We look forward to helping you make the team's trip to Florida an unforgettable soccer experience.
International Teams
International Vendors
Take part in the Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival through one of our Official Tour & Travel Partners! If you are traveling, either domestically or internationally, and would like assistance in securing travel packages, please contact one of the Disney Official Tour Operators or Travel Agents below to learn more!
What are the benefits of booking your Disney trip with one of the Official Tour & Travel Partners?
- Personalized guest service and communication from our Official Tour & Travel Partners
- Specially-priced Disney Packages
- 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.
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
Event at a Glance
- Eligibility:
- Important Dates:
- Fees:
- Contact:
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 (Full Sided).
Event:
Feb. 15-18, 2013
Application Deadline:
Jan. 15, 2013
U9 – U10 $ 475
U11 – U12 $ 575
U13 – U18 $ 775
Phone: 407-938-3805
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