National Collegiate Showcase
2010 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SHOWCASE
...in conjunction with the 2010 National Cup IX Finals
July 24-27 (Girls) | July 30-Aug. 2 (Boys)
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APPLY - GIRLS | APPLY - BOYS
APPLICATION AND FEE:
*Fee: $950/team, or $705 if the team also registers for the 2010 National Cup IX [see special offer below]
*Teams that apply for the National Collegiate Showcase and subsequently advance to the National Cup IX Finals will be refunded their Showcase entry fee ($950 or $705 if taking advantage of the special offer below).
*In all other cases, the fee is non-refundable. US Club Soccer also reserves the right to impose a $1,000 penalty for any team that drops within three weeks of the event start date.
*US Club Soccer reserves the right to accept or deny any application.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL CUP AND NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SHOWCASE:
*The National Collegiate Showcase application fee will be discounted by $245 if a team also applies for the 2010 National Cup IX at the same time (by selecting the appropriate button on the application).
*Both applications must be submitted and paid 45 days prior to the Regional start date.
*As a result of this special offer, teams are encouraged to take advantage of the guaranteed spot in Virginia Beach by applying early and promptly beginning to plan travel, as the dates of competition are already known.
ELIGIBILITY:
Both the National Cup and National Collegiate Showcase are restricted to US Club Soccer-carded teams. Teams that are not currently members may join prior to the event [How to Apply].
LOCATION:
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach, Va.
Google Map | Field Map | Driving Directions
The 2010 National Collegiate Showcase returns to Virginia Beach, Va., for the third successive year. The Hampton Roads Soccer Complex features 19 Tifway Bermuda grass fields.
TRAVEL:
Please arrive in Virginia Beach the day before competition begins (July 23 for girls' teams or July 29 for boys' teams).
All hotel rooms for US Club Soccer events must be booked through Anthony Travel, the Official Travel Partner of US Club Soccer. Hotel rooms are available at various properties and prices. Rooms may be reserved by calling Anthony Travel at (866) 939-4625 and referencing US Club Soccer, or by visiting AnthonyTravel.com.
COLLEGE COACH REGISTRATION:
With the National Collegiate Showcase taking place alongside the National Cup IX Finals, the top soccer talent in the country will be in Virginia Beach. This provides college coaches with the rare opportunity to scout high-level boys' and girls' players at two separate events – but at the same location.
College coach registration - boys: [link]
College coach registration - girls: [link]
TEAM CHECK-IN:
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Fri., July 23 (Girls) Thu., July 29 (Boys) |
Location TBD |
At check-in, teams should present the following:
PLAYER PROFILE BOOKS:
To update your team's individual player profiles:
1. Log in [ boys | girls ] to your team's application
2. Click update roster
3. Click add athlete, edit athlete, etc.
CONTACT US:
Questions regarding the National Collegiate Showcase should be directed to showcase@usclubsoccer.org.
ABOUT
The National Collegiate Showcase will feature some of the nation's top U-15 through U-17 teams, and will enable players to be seen by an extensive network of college coaches. Approximately 120 college coaches registered to attend the 2008 National Cup VII Finals and National Collegiate Showcase.
For the third successive year, the 2010 National Collegiate Showcase will be held alongside the National Cup Finals in Virginia Beach, Va. Like last year, the 2010 event will be split into separate dates for boys' and girls' teams to better accommodate the large number of participating teams.
ARCHIVE:
*2009 National Collegiate Showcase [includes highlight video]
*2008 National Collegiate Showcase