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Enjoy your spring break outdoors at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! Disney Spring Soccer Invitational 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
Day/Date Activity Scheduled Times
Friday 04/18/2014 Registration/Play Begins 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 04/19/2014 Pool Play Continues 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday 04/20/2014 Semi-Finals/Finals 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
Registration
Team Registration

ENTRY FEES

U9-U10 (6v6) $500
U11-U12 (8v8) $600
U13-U18/19 (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

March 18, 2014

APPLY 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., Canadian, and Puerto Rico 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.

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 January 28th, 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 three (3) game guarantee

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
  • Priority game schedule
  • Game ball (1 per team)

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 January 15, 2013.

TEAM VISA ASSISTANCE

  • Only teams that have a signed contract with deposit are eligible to receive Visas assistance. Deadline for visas assistance is January 15, 2013.

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 Fenruary 1, 2013
  • Teams that finalize all payments after February 1, 2013 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 February 1, 2013 using the excel spreadsheet sent by Disney.

TEAM DOCUMENTATION

  • Need to be sent by February 28, 2013
  • 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 and Puerto Rican teams: Attention Canadian and Puerto Rican teams: Please 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 Spring Soccer Invitational. 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.

 

First Name
Last Name
Team/Club Name
Phone
Email Address
Address
City
State
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Event
Team Gender
Team Age Group in 2011
 

 

Instrucciones en Español

Gracias por su interes en el Disney Spring Soccer Invitational. 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.

 
Nombre
Apellido
Grupo/Club Nombre
Telefono
Correo Electronico
Direccion
Ciudad
Estado
Correo Postal
País
Acontecimiento
del
Fútbol
Género del Grupo
Edad del Grupo en 2011
 

 

Instruçõ no Português

Obrigado por seu interesse no torneio Disney Spring Soccer Invitational. 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.

Nome
Sobrenome
Nome do Time/Clube
Telefone
E-Mail
Endereço
Cidade
Estado
CEP
País
Evento do Futebol
Gendero
Idade do Time em 2011
 

 

Referee
Referee Registration

The application period for referees interested in officiating the 2014 Disney Spring Soccer Invitational are now available.

Apply Online Today

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: March 5, 2014

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

Adult Waiver

Click here to download

Minor Waiver
Click here to download

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: March 28, 2014

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 07-31-96
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
Under 14 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-99 thru 07-31-00
Under 13 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-00 thru 07-31-01
Under 12 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-01 thru 07-31-02
Under 11 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-02 thru 07-31-03
Under 10 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-03 thru 07-31-04
Under 09 Girls and Boys Division 08-01-04 thru 07-31-05

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 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, April 18, 2014
Registration will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Please arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to your first scheduled game in order to complete your team's registration process.

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:

Access your Disney Sports Waiver form here

Adult Waiver

Click here to download

Minor Waiver
Click here to download

  • 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.

      Medical Release Form
  • 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.

    Fundraising
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo Rent-A-Car Team Fundraising Program

    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.

    Click here for more details on how to sign up

    ESPN The Magazine Coaches Fundraising Program

    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.

    Packages

    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.

    US and Puerto Rican Teams

    Anthony Travel is also your source for specially-priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets. These tickets are available at a significant savings through Anthony Travel for participants and families of Disney Soccer tournaments.

    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 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

    Take part in the Disney Spring Soccer Invitational 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

    Dining Options

    ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill
    The ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill is a quick-service restaurant located at the entrance to the sports complex. Menu items include burgers, sandwiches, and salads as well as an assortment of desserts and beverages.

    Ordering Boxed Meals
    Teams have the option to place catering orders in advance of their trip for quick, easy and well balanced boxed meals, bulk beverages, and/or snacks. The convenience of having your meals planned in advance will save on time and stress.

    View and order boxed meals, bulk beverages and/or snacks.

    Place your order at least 2 business days prior to the event date. Deliveries for Saturday, Sunday or Monday must be received by 3pm on Friday.

    Please call 407-939-1389 with any questions or to customize your order.

    Private Team Banquets or Parties
    Interesting in setting up a special dining experience for you and your team? Please call 407-939-1389 and a catering & convention service manager will assist you in arranging a special event that will meet your team's needs.

    Reservations at Walt Disney World® Restaurants
    Call 407.WDW.DINE for information on Walt Disney World® Restaurants or to make a reservation for your team.

    Competition Venues

    The following competition venues will be used for the tournament:


    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

    To view directions to an offsite property please click the complex name below:

    Austin Tindall Complex

    Lake Myrtle Complex

    Mickey's Retreat

    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.

    • Daily admission: Coming Soon
    • LOE admission: Coming Soon
    On Site Event Check In

    Friday, April 18th
    Registration will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Please arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to your first scheduled game in order to complete your team's registration process.

    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 or 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.

        Medical Release Form

    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.

    Rules
    Official Tournament Rules - Click here to download

    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.

    Application to Host Form
    Click here to download



    **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.
    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? Registration is now open.

    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:

    • Go to your Got Soccer team page
    • Click on Disney Spring Soccer Invitational under Events Accepted
    • Click on the tab that says "Guest Player"
    • Select and contact the player from the list and add to your team
    Event at a Glance
    • Eligibility:
    • 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).
    • Important Dates:
    • Event:
      Apr. 18-20, 2014

      Entry Deadline:
      Mar. 18, 2014

      On-site Registration:
      Apr. 18, 2014

    • Fees:
    • U9-U10 (6v6) $500
      U11-U12 (8v8) $600
      U13-U18/19 (11v11) $800
    • Location:
    • Contact:
    • Soccer Sales Manager
      407-938-3805
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