
| Day/Date | Activity | Scheduled Times |
| Dec 26, 2013 | Registration | 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Dec 27, 2013 | Pool Play Begins | 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Dec 28, 2013 | Pool Play Continues | 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Dec 29, 2013 | Pool Play Continues | 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Dec 30, 2013 | Finals & Consolation | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
All Disney Soccer Tournaments Include:
ENTRY FEES
ENTRY DEADLINE
August 15, 2013 (Subject to tournament capacity)
APPLY
Eligibility:
This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys in age groups: U15-U18. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.
Note about eligibility/age requirements:The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2013/2014.
Age Division |
Birth Year Range |
Under 19 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-94 thru 07-31-95 |
Under 18 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-95 thru 07-31-96 |
Under 17 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-96 thru 07-31-97 |
Under 16 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-97 thru 07-31-98 |
Under 15 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-98 thru 07-31-99 |
VERY IMPORTANT: When applying please make sure to use your most, up to date GOT Soccer team account. Got Soccer will be the primary source for reviewing a team's tournament and league history.
Teams who apply with little or no history will be declined immediately, but eligible to re-apply using their primary GOT Soccer account.
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. 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 60 days prior to the tournament date and you will be allowed to transfer your entry fee to a future event.
If you are not able to submit your application online, please call 407-938-3805.
Are you interested in refereeing a world-class event at the ultimate sports destination? Welcome to the Proving Ground. ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex has something for you! Disney Soccer Showcase is intensely competitive and features the best teams from around the country.
As part of the event we offer these benefits:
APPLY
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: October 15th
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: November 26th
Note about eligibility/age requirements:The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2013/2014.
Age Division |
Birth Year Range |
Under 19 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-94 thru 07-31-95 |
Under 18 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-95 thru 07-31-96 |
Under 17 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-96 thru 07-31-97 |
Under 16 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-97 thru 07-31-98 |
Under 15 Girls and Boys Division |
08-01-98 thru 07-31-99 |
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.
Application to Host Form - Click here to download
**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 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.
On-site Tournament Registration
December 26th
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, Florida 34746
At least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
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.
It takes a team to make the dream of going to Disney World for student athletes come true. Working with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo Rent-A-Car, we developed a program that allows you to earn fundraising dollars for your team while doing an everyday activity - renting a car.
Once you've registered for the program, 5% of qualifying purchases from you, family and friends will go to your team. While the program can be used for travel at any time, your upcoming trip to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex would be a great opportunity to earn extra funds for your team.
ESPN wants to help support your team, club or organization. When you sell 2-year subscriptions to ESPN The Magazine, your team keeps 75% on the spot! That's $30 per subscription!
Your donors will receive over 80% off the newsstand prices plus they will receive 2 years of ESPN Insider as well. Click here for more details on how to sign up.
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.
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*:
*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 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.
Take part in the Disney Soccer Showcase 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?
*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
Experience the magic of Disney for less! Depending on which Walt Disney World® Theme Park Ticket you choose, you can save over 40% by purchasing through Anthony Travel. This offer is available to tournament participants and spectators with a variety of ticket options to suit your travel plans. Take advantage of these specially-priced tickets and fully experience Disney!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit AnthonyTravel.com or call (800) 736-6377
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.
905 Lake Myrtle Drive Auburndale, FL 33823
Lake Myrtle Sports Complex Map
From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
**Restrooms, concessions, & merchandise will be available. No alcohol or glass bottles are permitted.
** Recommended to carpool & bring your own chair. There is also access to a nature trail and dog park.
DRIVE TIME: 40 MINUTES - 35 MILES
Alternate Route (No Toll)
DRIVE TIME: 40 MINUTES - 31.1 MILES
4100 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL
From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
DRIVE TIME 25 MINUTES - 25 MILES
50901 Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33897
From ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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:To view directions to an offsite property please click the complex name below:
Austin Tindall Complex
Lake Myrtle Complex
Mickey's Retreat
Northeast Regional Park
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.
Venue Information
The following competition venues will be used for the tournament:
HESS® SPORTS FIELDS AT ESPN WIDE WORLD 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.
To view directions to an offsite property please click the complex name below:
At least one team representative must attend and that representative must present the following documents:
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: November 26th
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.
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.
Application to Host Form - Click here to download
**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 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.
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. Apply Online Today
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.
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:
Are you interested in recruiting a world-class event at the ultimate sports destination? Welcome to the Proving Ground. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has something for you! Disney Soccer Showcase is intensely competitive and features the best teams from around the country.
There is no charge to register and all college coaches who pre-register will receive complimentary:
4100 Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL
(From ESPN Wide World of Sports®)
**Restrooms & Concessions Available –
Gates open at 7:00 AM**
Turn RIGHT on Osceola Pkwy East & Follow 2 miles.
Exit RIGHT onto S.R. 417 (Greeneway) North (toward airport) and follow for 13 miles.
From S.R. 417, Exit Boggy Creek Road South to Austin Tindal Regional Park.
Follow for 4 miles & Fields will be on the RIGHT.
DRIVE TIME 25 MINUTES – 25 MILES
Lake Myrtle Sports Complex Map
905 Lake Myrtle Drive Auburndale, FL 33823
(From ESPN Wide World of Sports)
**Restrooms, concessions, & merchandise will be available. No alcohol or glass bottles are permitted.
** Recommended to carpool & bring your own chair. There is also access to a nature trail and dog park.
On Victory Way, turn right at the stoplight onto Osceola Pkwy.
Take first right to go onto I-4 West toward Tampa - follow approximately 23 miles.
Take Exit 41 toward Auburndale/Lakeland.
Continue on West Polk Parkway 570 for approximately 6 miles (thru the $1.00 toll)
Take Exit 18 to Old Dixie Highway (546).
Take a left at the end of the ramp (Old Dixie Highway)
Drive 1 mile and take a left on Berkley Rd.
Drive 1.5 miles and the complex will be on the left (Lake Myrtle Dr.)
DRIVE TIME: 40 MINUTES - 35 MILES
Alternate Route (No Toll)
(From ESPN Wide World of Sports)
From Victory Way take a right onto Osceola Parkway
Merge right onto I-4 W toward Tampa - follow for approximately 21 miles.
Take exit 44 (DC 559) toward Polk City/Auburndale
On the exit ramp, take a left to continue to FL-559 S - follow .8 miles
Turn right at CR 559A & follow 1.8 miles.
At the fork in the road, veer off left onto Berkley Road.
Follow for 3.8 miles & turn right into the complex at Lake Myrtle Rd.
DRIVE TIME: 40 MINUTES - 31.1 MILES
This is an FYSA Sanctioned Tournament, which is open to all USSF affiliated organizations for boys in age groups: U15-U18. Open to state cup or higher level teams. At the end of the application period, a Sports Sales Manager will review all applications and notify your team of its status as soon as possible.