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I. Tournament Structure and Requirements: (View the Tournament Rules)

All Cocoa Expo tournaments are open to Girls and Boys U9-U19. We accept teams from U.S.S.F. Youth Soccer Affiliates, U.S. Club Soccer, Super-Y League, USSSA, A.Y.S.O and International Associations. The teams have to be a Premier Team, Select Team, Classic Team, League Team, or Recreational All-Star Teams.

Requirements:

Each player must have signed a Medical Release Form. Out-of-state teams must submit a Permission To Travel form.

International teams must provide an approved Permission to Travel letter from their governing association, roster and proof of insurance.

All age groups are allowed to include up to 4 "guest players" on their roster. Guest players must be registered players and meet the age requirements. A guest player from outside the team’s home state must have written permission to play from his home association.

Playing Location:

Tournament teams will compete at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center (14 fields, various sizes) and nearby offsite locations (if necessary).

Tournament Rules:

All tournaments will be played under rules in accordance with U.S.Y.S.A., U.S.S.F., and F.I.F.A. In age groups U16 through U19 involving two or more international teams the F.I.F.A. limited schoolboy/girl substitution rules will apply. A complete set of rules will be sent to your team after your team is accepted.

Age Groups: (Click here for Age Group Information)

Registered boy's and girl's teams from the U9 - U19 age groups are invited to all Cocoa Expo tournaments. To be eligible for a particular age group, the player must be born on or after August 1. Please check the age guidelines if you are uncertain about a player.

Sanctioning Bodies:

Cocoa Expo tournaments have been officially sanctioned by USSSA in cooperation with the U.S.Y.S.A., U.S.S.F. and F.I.F.A. Teams wishing to participate in Cocoa Expo tournaments may register with USSSA at a cost of $7.00 per player (U12 and below) or $10.00 per player (U13 and above), which includes registration and insurance. Teams do not have to register with USSSA if they have their own existing insurance.

II. Tournament Fees and Age Groups:
Save 50% off your tournament entry fee if you choose housing plan A or B

Age Group	Entry Fee
U9-U10	$350.00
U11-U12	$425.00
U13-U19	$475.00

Registration Deadline: January 31, 2011

No Refunds will be made to teams withdrawing after acceptance.

III. Format:

U9 - 10 teams will play 6v6 format (maximum of 12 players on their roster)
U11 - U12 teams will play 8v8 format (maximum of 14 players on their roster)
U13 - U19 teams will play 11v11 format (maximum of 18 players on their roster)

Every tournament has a 3 game guarantee.
After pool games, teams will advance to semi-finals (if applicable).
Finals will match the winners of group play or semi-final games.

Awards will be given to finalists and semifinalists (if applicable).

IV. Housing:

All participating teams must stay in the dormitory or in one of our member hotels and must provide their own transportation. Cocoa Expo offers a wide variety of accommodations and meals packages. If you stay on our dormitory lodging and meal plan or on our hotel lodging and meal plan your team is eligible to use Cocoa Expo’s Athletic and Meeting Facilities at no charge.

A list of approved tournament hotels is available here.
Please call our housing director at extension 33 for more information and prices.

SAVE 50% OFF YOUR ENTRY FEE!
If your team stays on one of our dormitory lodging and meal
plans during the tournament you save 50% off of your entry fee!

Notes: Save 50% off your tournament entry fee if you choose one of our dormitory housing plans

It is REQUIRED that all Tournament teams stay at either one of the approved hotels/motels
or the dorm (Does not Apply to local teams).
For more information on any of our Lodging and Meal plans, or any Housing questions, do
not hesitate to call or email the Housing Director at (321) 639-3976 ext. 33

Packages start as low as $45.99 per person, per day! *
This includes lodging in the Cocoa Expo dormitory,
meals, and all your soccer! For the most affordable,
all inclusive packages, the Cocoa Expo can't be beat!
*(Varies by Event)

V. Referees: (Click here for a Referee Application)

Cocoa Expo tournaments use the finest officials available. All tournament officials are U.S.S.F. and F.IF.A. certified and come with a letter of recommendation from their respective areas.

VI. Tournament Staff: (Contact Us)

Director of Soccer Development: 321-639-3976 ext. 12

Assistant Tournament Director: 321-639-3976 ext. 20

Referee Assignor: Justin Lauer

Housing Director, 321-639-3976 ext. 33

VII. Great Soccer, Entertainment and Excitement!

Every year Cocoa Expo Youth Soccer Tournaments are held to bring teams together from all over the world to join in competition under the finest weather and playing conditions.

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center annually hosts the finest youth soccer players and coaches in the United States and is recognized as one of the finest centers in North America.

Come and join other players in beautiful Florida for great competition, celebration, and for building friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!

Welcome to Florida!

The Florida Space Coast is a vacationer's paradise. Enjoy sun bathing or surfing on miles of white sandy beaches or sailboards, airboats and jet skis on the Indian River. Deep sea fishing and Caribbean cruises depart form Port Canaveral daily. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, home of America's Space Shuttle program or play a round of golf on one of the many PGA championship courses.

Cocoa Expo is in the heart of all the action. Large regional shopping malls, fine restaurants and evening entertainment are within minutes of the complex.

Sports fans can enjoy exciting events played by professional teams such as the Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NBA's Orlando Magic.

Central Florida's world famous attractions including Disney World's Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Universal Studios, and Sea World are less than an hour's drive.

So whether you want to spend your time just relaxing on the beach, participating in a sport activity or enjoying a day excursion, The Florida Space Coast offers it all.

One thing is for certain . . . stay a few extra days and you will take home memories that will last a lifetime.

Great Location!

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is a private 70 acre sports complex located in Cocoa, Florida. Designed and built as a major league training center, Cocoa Expo has been spring training home of both the Houston Astros and Florida Marlins. At the Cocoa Expo you will find a 5,000 seat lighted stadium, 10 additional baseball fields, up to 14 soccer fields of various sizes, lighted batting tunnels, 20,000 square foot arena, dormitory for sleeping 400 people, 500 seat cafeteria, classrooms, swimming pool, pro shop and much more!

Come Join Us!

Come and join youth players from all over the world in beautiful Florida for great competition.