EMSSC - 2008 Labor Day Shoot Out Information
The East Moline Silvis Soccer Club is proud to announce our 23rd Annual Labor Day Shoot Out (LDSO). This year's tournament dates are Friday, 29 Aug 2008 thru Monday, 1 Sept 2008. Only local (Quad Cities area) teams in U8 - U14 divisions will play Friday. U8s and U9s will finish Sunday. U15 - U18 teams will play on Sunday and Monday only. Championship rounds for U10 - U14 will be played Sunday and/or Monday. Games will consist of 2 25-minute halves for U08 thru U11 and 2 30-minute halves for all other age groups.
All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games (Weather Permitting).
There will be a $5.00 parking fee charged per vehicle. The $5.00 fee covers the entire 4-day tournament.
Registration
Online Registration will open mid-June 2008. Entry fees increase $100 for registration after 18 July 2008, and no registrations will be accepted after 31 July 2008
Notification of acceptance will be sent by 1 August. EMSSC reserves the right to combine age divisions in order to complete a bracket or to cancel age division games should there not be a minimum number of teams entered or for other good cause.
NOTE: Brackets will be filled in the order that registrations are received.
Call For Referees
USSF Certified referees will officiate all games. We are currently seeking referees for all tournament dates. If you're available and interested, please fill out and mail a Referee Availability Form.
Team Requirements/Divisions/Fees
All teams must be registered with their state association, with no more than 12 players for U8 and U9; 14 players for U10-U11; 18 players for U12-U16; and 22 players for U17-U18 (only 18 can dress per game); including a maximum of 3 guest players. Each player must have a valid, current USYSA player pass. All players and teams must be registered with their respective state's association.
NOTE: U8 - U9 will play 6v6; U10 - U12 will play 8v8; U13 and up will play 11v11.
Due to state variations in maximum team roster sizes, it is acceptable if a team's tournament roster exceeds its regular state limit as long as the above tournament limits are not surpassed.
| 2008 LDSO Age Divisions | |||
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| Division | Born On or After | Dates of Play | Entry Fee** |
| U08B, U08G (6 v 6) | 1 Aug 2000 | 29 - 31 Aug* | $325 |
| U09B, U09G (6 v 6) | 1 Aug 1999 | 29 - 31 Aug* | $325 |
| U10B, U10G (8 v 8) | 1 Aug 1998 | 29 Aug - 1 Sep* | $325 |
| U11B, U11G (8 v 8) | 1 Aug 1997 | 29 Aug - 1 Sep* | $325 |
| U12B, U12G (8 v 8) | 1 Aug 1996 | 29 Aug - 1 Sep* | $425 |
| U13B, U13G | 1 Aug 1995 | 29 Aug - 1 Sep* | $425 |
| U14B, U14G | 1 Aug 1994 | 29 Aug - 1 Sep* | $425 |
| U15G | 1 Aug 1993 | 31 Aug - 1 Sep | $435 |
| U16G | 1 Aug 1992 | 31 Aug - 1 Sep | $435 |
| U17G | 1 Aug 1991 | 31 Aug - 1 Sep | $435 |
| U18G | 1 AUG 1990 | 31 Aug - 1 Sep | $435 |
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* Only Local (Quad Cities Area) Teams will play on Friday, 29 Aug ** Fees increase $100 after 18 Jul 2008 |
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Awards
U8s and U9s - All players will receive participation awards.
U10s and up will receive individual awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places in each division.
Amenities
Action Photo of the Quad Cities will be on hand all weekend. Your team will be photographed, and the pictures will be available for review and purchase on site. Visit their website for more information.
Food, refreshments, restrooms and parking will be available on the premises.
A soccer shop and tournament T-shirts will also be available.
Entry Process
- Submit Application by 18 Jul 2008
- Fill out online application completely
- Enclose check payable to EMSSC
- $325 for U8 - U11
- $425 for U12 - U14
- $435 for U13 - U14
- Add $100 for applications after 18 Jul 2008
- Send e-mail registration confirmation along with check to:
EMSSC - LDSO
P.O. Box 455
East Moline, IL 61244
- Acceptance Notification Sent by 1 Aug 2008
- Confirmation letter
- Detailed registration requirements
- Schedules Posted By 8 Aug 2008
- See Tournament Website (http://emssc.org/ldso/ldsoindex.asp) for:
- Tournament Rules
- Medical Release Form
- Guest Player Form
- Tournament Roster Form
- Referee Registration Forms
- Hotel Information
- Schedules
- Field/Parking Maps
- Vendor Flyers
Locations
All tournament games will be played at Northeast Park, located (you guessed it!) on the northeast edge of East Moline, IL. Easy to get to from I-88, I-80, and I-74, Northeast park is a 90-minute drive from Peoria and a 2-hour drive from the western Chicago suburbs. See our maps page for driving directions and a view of the LDSO field layout. Your humble webmaster entered the address (3100 4th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244) into his TomTom and ended up precisely at the entrance to the park.
Contact Information
QUESTIONS?? E-Mail the LDSO Coordinator or call Jon MacMillan 309.755.0108