
| 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 |
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 Applications - | Apply Here in English |
| Aplican Aquí en Español | |
| Aplique Aqui no Português |
Requirements
International Teams - Requirements
BENEFITS
PACKAGES
Specially-priced packages for athletes, coaches and spectators include discounted hotel accommodations, theme park tickets, and admission to all tournament games.
OPTIONALS
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
TEAM VISA ASSISTANCE
TEAM CONTRACT DEPOSIT
TEAM FULL PAYMENT
TEAM ROOM LIST
TEAM DOCUMENTATION
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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
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.
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.
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.
The application period for referees interested in officiating the 2014 Disney Spring Soccer Invitational are now available.
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 WaiverMinor 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:
Access your Disney Sports Waiver form here
Adult WaiverMinor Waiver
Click here to download
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.
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.
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*:
*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 LeBlancWe 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?
*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
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.
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.
The following competition venues will be used for the tournament:
To view directions to an offsite property please click the complex name below:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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: