In an effort to "strike while the iron's still hot" we have secured Bryan Park (and limited use of Smith Park) for December 8-10, 2006 in Greensboro.  Consequently, the tournament is being rescheduled for then. The response to the reschedule dates has been extraordinary.  Obviously we hate to lose any participation, but we can honestly say we are very grateful for all the efforts made by captains and players to return.  Below is the list of expected (confirmed) participants, still making this one of the largest tournament NCASA has ever held.

Men’s Amateur Clockwork Orange Sporting Charlotte FC Triad United (GYSA) SJAFB Eagles Triad United (HASA) Killer Kleats Asheville Wizards Jaxxy Slaggs Sport Herrera Monarcas Rhinos United	Men’s Over 30 Highbury FC Wanderers FC Phoenix Comets Hannah Flanagan's WS Barca	Men’s Over 40 IFC RBC Centura WS O40 United Greensboro Utd. O40 RDU Asheville Wizards
	Women’s Amateur Sting Sporting Charlotte FC La Bamba Aces Asheville FC Dragonfly Carolina Dare	Men’s Over 50 Raleigh Eagles O55 GSO United WS United 50 O50 United

 

[ RESCHEDULE OF MATCHES ]

 

 FROST Warning - Match Delay Scenarios

Given the expected cold weather for the overnights this weekend, we are preparing a contingency plan in the event of morning match delays at Bryan Park due to FROST.  Decision of FROST DELAY would be made on site each morning at 9:15AM scheduled start time, so teams should expect to start as regularly scheduled.  The Greensboro Weather hotline number is 336-333-1098.

Considerations:
1 - First off and most important, there is NO WARMING UP ON THE BRYAN PARK FIELDS for morning matches while there is frost.  The tournament will quickly be yanked by facility, so stay off the fields until game time.  There is room outside the lines to warm up.
2 - In the event of a delay that pushes the first match time to 10AM, we can still maintain 45 minute halves on Saturday and Sunday SO LONG AS halftime is kept to a strict 5 minutes and turnover between matches is kept to a strict 10 minutes.  This means that teams should have their rosters completed with jersey numbers before arriving at the fields, and should give them to the officials as soon as the previous match concludes.  In some cases your match officials are not the same as those in the match previous and will be waiting for you near the field.  You can always turn the completed roster for your next match into the HQ tent at the conclusion of your previous match.
3 - With any delay in match times, the referee will have no discretion to add injury time to any matches.
4 - If the first match time is reschedule to start after 10AM, then all matches will be shortened accordingly, with strict 5 minute halves and 10 minute turnover between matches.
5 - Individual matches that start late will be shortened accordingly to get back on schedule.  Have your players ready with time to spare.
6 - All will be done to keep all finals to 45 minute halves, shortening them only as a last resort.

Match Shortening Scenarios

SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Excluding Finals)
	45 min	45 min	45 min	40 min	40 min	40 min
Time Slot 1	9:30 AM	9:45 AM	10:00 AM	10:15 AM	10:30 AM	10:45 AM
Time Slot 2	11:20 AM	11:35 AM	11:45 AM	11:50 AM	12:05 PM	12:20 PM
Time Slot 3	1:15 PM	1:25 PM	1:30 PM	1:30 PM	1:40 PM	1:55 AM
Time Slot 4	3:15 PM	3:15 PM	3:15 PM	3:15 PM	3:15 PM	3:30 AM
In the event of a delay that pushes the first match time to 10AM, we can still maintain 45 minute halves on Saturday and Sunday SO LONG AS halftime is kept to a strict 5 minutes and turnover between matches is kept to a strict 10 minutes. With any delay in match times, the referee will have no discretion to add injury time to any matches. See other considerations above.

Trainers:
Two will be available from 9am to 5pm.  They will be located at the Trainers' Trailer so get there early if you are in need of pre-game assistance.  They will also be roaming the park to assist with any injuries.

COED & WOMEN'S OVER 30 DIVISIONS

The COED and Women's Over 30 divisions suffered from attrition due to the postponement, but NCASA is committed to hold a state cup event for those division.  Details on re-planning that event will follow with the refund checks for those teams after this weekend.

 

Captains Meeting Info

Friday, December 8, 2006

@ NCASA Office, Greensboro (8pm)

In preparing for Friday night's Captains Meeting and concurrent matches, here is the news on how that will occur...

TEAMS THAT HAVE SCHEDULED MATCHES ON FRIDAY NIGHT:
 - Captains/Team Representative need to show up to the fields at least 45 minutes prior kick off and check in their team.  The Procedure is below.

TEAM THAT BEGIN PLAY ON SATURDAY:
-The Captains Meeting/Team Check-In is scheduled for 8pm at the NCASA Office on Friday, Dec. 1st: http://www.ncsoccer.org/ncasa/location.html

To prepare for Team Check In you will need the following:
- ALL YOUR 2006 VALIDATED PLAYER PASSES, signed with photos and laminated.  We will have a laminator at the office that you can use.  Please DO NOT show and turn in incomplete passes.  Incomplete and/or invalid player passes will NOT be accepted.

Questions that may arise with corresponding answers:
? Can I still register a NEW player to the team?  NO.
? Can I add a guest player?  Can I replace a player?  Can I drop a player?  All changes to your roster MUST HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPROVED by NCASA PRIOR TO CHECK IN.

 

 

REFUNDS
If you are unable to field a team, the State Cup committee has also agreed to not penalize the team's fees.  You will receive a full refund.  Since we are still trying to plan for the tournament, we will stick to the statement in the Rulebook of returning funds within 30 days of the originally scheduled date of the tournament.  We greatly appreciate your patience and will work to return those funds sooner if possible.

 

Microtel Inn

4304 Big Tree Way
Greensboro, NC 27409
Tel: (336) 547-7007

 

$50 per night

Single or Double

 

Re: NCASA Adult State Cup

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Many, many thanks for your continued interest and support!!  And look for the follow up email later today.