2010 National Cup IX Regional
Chicago, Ill. | July 2-5
ChicagoRegional@usclubsoccer.org
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Schedule/Results

Photos
     For the opportunity to view/purchase action photos from the event.

Regional Champions

ABOUT THE EVENT:
One of 11 National Cup IX Regionals open to U-11 through U-18/19 teams as part of US Club Soccer's national championship competition. Two competitive divisions are offered. U-13 through U-17 winners from each Regional will advance to the 2010 National Cup IX Finals in the tourist destination of Virginia Beach, Va., where national champions will be crowned.

APPLICATION:
*Check application status

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 by contacting your Membership Services Representative [How to Apply].

REFUND POLICY:
*As in previous years, a team that has applied for a 2010 National Cup IX Regional which subsequently wins its state cup or US Youth Soccer Regional League, and chooses to attend the US Youth Soccer Regional instead of the US Club Soccer Regional, will receive a full refund.

*In all other cases, fees are non-refundable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REVIEW:
*U-11 age group format: 9 vs. 9; play ends on July 3
*Age group chart
*Competition Policies - 2010 National Cup IX
*Competition format for varying bracket sizes
*Team manager checklist

FACILITIES:
Libertyville Township Soccer Complex in Libertyville, Ill.
1580 W. Winchester Rd. | Libertyville, Ill.  60048
Field Map | Directions

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY HEADQUARTERS:
Buffalo Wild Wings
361 W. Town Line Rd.
Vernon Hills, Ill.  60061
(847) 680-3333

At each National Cup IX location this summer, US Club Soccer has partnered with a local family-friendly, sports-oriented restaurant to become the event's Official World Cup Watch Party Headquarters. Games will be played on several TVs throughout the restaurant, and National Cup participants will be offered food and drink specials.

PHOTO AND VIDEO OFFERINGS:

In addition to wide-ranging photo offerings for all participants, those players interested in advancing into collegiate soccer will also stand to benefit from extensive college recruiting-focused video services.

For more information, or to request photo or video services, please visit the F8 Sports Media/US Club Soccer Web portal: http://www.f8sportsmedia.com.

CONTACT US:
Questions regarding the Chicago Regional should be directed to ChicagoRegional@usclubsoccer.org.

INFO FOR ATTENDING TEAMS:

TEAM CHECK-IN:

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

PARKING:
Parking will be available for $15 for a weekend pass.

PLAYER PROFILE BOOKS (U-15 through U-18/19 teams):
Player profile books will be provided to all attending college coaches. Please make sure your team's individual player profiles are updated by June 25.

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

TRAVEL:

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.

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