2009 NATIONAL CUP VIII FINALS:  Virginia Beach, Va.
...in conjunction with the 2009 National Collegiate Showcase

Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
& Princess Anne Athletic Complex
July 25-28 (Boys) | July 31-Aug. 3 (Girls)
U-13 through U-17 teams

**Teams that have qualified for the 2009 National Cup VIII Finals [link]

**Multitude of offerings surround National Cup VIII Finals and National Collegiate Showcase [link]

ABOUT:
National Cup is US Club Soccer's national championship event. Each year, National Cup Regionals are held from Memorial Day weekend through the Fourth of July weekend.

Championship teams from the National Cup Regionals advance to the National Cup Finals, where 20 U-13 through U-17 teams will be crowned as national champions in Super Group and Premier divisions. U-11 and U-12 squads earn regional championships, but do not advance to the National Cup Finals.

For the second successive year, the 2009 National Cup VIII Finals will be held alongside the National Collegiate Showcase in Virginia Beach, Va. However, in a change from last year, the 2008 event will be split into separate dates for boys' and girls' teams to better accommodate the large number of participating teams.


FEE:
There is no fee to participate in the 2009 National Cup VIII Finals. Participation in the National Cup VIII Finals is covered by the squad's initial National Cup VIII Regional application fee.

LOCATION:
Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach, Va.
Google Map | Field Map | Driving Directions

Princess Anne Athletic Complex in Virginia Beach, Va.
Google Map | Field Map | Driving Directions

The 2009 National Cup VIII Finals returns to Virginia Beach, Va., for the second successive year. The Hampton Roads Soccer Complex features 19 Tifway Bermuda grass fields, while the Princess Anne Athletic Complex includes seven natural grass fields, two of which are lighted.

TRAVEL:
Anthony Travel is your one-stop shop for all your team travel needs:
•  Hotel accommodations
•  Airfare, including negotiated group rates
•  Car and van rentals

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.

Benefits of Booking with Anthony Travel:
Anthony Travel provides US Club Soccer with the expertise teams require when traveling to nationwide competitions.  With more than 19 years of experience servicing many of the most prestigious sports teams and organizations in the country, Anthony Travel negotiates and secures discounted group rates at select hotel properties and benefits for traveling teams.  Benefits include:

•  Pre-screened properties to ensure hotel quality, property amenities and safety
•  Negotiated room rates to ensure value for your team
•  Early check-out options that provide the flexibility to accommodate your competition schedule
•  Better cancellation policies for your team to account for unexpected injuries or changes of plans
•  Anthony Travel on-call staff members to assist with travel needs during the tournament, so you can focus on the competition

BRACKETS & SCHEDULE:
The brackets and schedule will be posted approximately two weeks prior to the event. All games will be completed by 2 p.m. on Tues., July 28 (boys) or Mon., Aug. 3 (girls).

At check-in, teams should present the following:
1.  Official team roster, downloaded and printed from the US Club Soccer team’s Web site information (up to 26 players)
2.  US Club Soccer player cards for all players on the roster
3.  Coach and manager passcards
4.  A copy of Player Medical Treatment Authorization forms

PLAYER PROFILE BOOKS (U-15 through U-17 teams):
Player profile books will be provided to all attending college coaches. Please make sure your team's individual player profiles are updated by July 18 (boys) or July 24 (girls).

To update your team's individual player profiles:
1.  Log in to your team's original application
2.  Click update roster
3.  Click add athlete, edit athlete, etc.

COLLEGE COACHES:
Please register your attendance: [ Boys | Girls ]

2008 list of pre-registered college coaches: [link]
*Please note that approximately 40 coaches also registered on-site. The 2009 list of college coaches will be available online approximately two weeks prior to the event.

CONTACT US:
Questions regarding the National Cup VIII Finals should be directed to nationalcup@usclubsoccer.org.