Win at Capital Fall Classic and win guaranteed acceptance into the 2012 Jefferson Cup.  Again for the 2011 Capital Fall Classic, teams who win our Premier Divisions will be offered guaranteed acceptance into one of the nation’s top ranked tournaments in March.

The 2011 Capital Fall Classic will be the first tournament at SportsQuest soccer complex to feature all 17 synthetic turf fields by Shaw Sportexe.

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club is proud to host the 2011 Capital Fall Classic on November 12 & 13th. Held annually in Richmond, Virginia, the Fall Classic is regarded as one of top end of season tournaments in Virginia. With its outstanding competition and quality fields this year's event should be no exception.

This year's event will attract upwards of 300 travel teams from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. The Fall Classic should not only be an outstanding end of season tournament for travel teams but could be used as a pre-college showcase event in preparation for the College Showcase events held later in November and December.

For over 32 years the Richmond Strikers have hosted the Jefferson Cup regarded as one of the top 5 tournaments in the country. And now for 2011 the Richmond Strikers are again hosting the Capital Fall Classic and offering winners the right to play in the 2012 Jefferson Cup.  This year's event looks to be the biggest ever and would give teams a perfect end of season opportunity

Registration has begun already and the Deadline for the 2011 event will be September 15th, 2011 and will be here before you know it, but it is equally important that you remember your league opt out rules and deadlines to ensure your weekend is free for another great tournament.

For more information email us at tournaments@richmondstrikers.com.

Hope you come join us for a competitive and fun filled weekend.

Chris Friant

Director of Tournaments

Richmond Strikers Soccer Club

Eligibility
For 2011 the Capital Fall Classic is dual sanctioned by both USYSA/VYSA and with US Club Soccer.
This is a USYSA/VYSA sanctioned tournament for club and tournament teams. Teams must be USYSA, USSF, FIFA, or US Club Soccer affiliated, in good standing with their state association, and players possess 2007-2008 player passes. Teams affiliated with AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y League are also welcome. National, state or league select teams are not eligible.  A maximum 5 USYSA or US Club Soccer carded guest players are allowed.  Teams will be evaluated on their individual team records.  

Rules
A minimum of 3 games are guaranteed (See Acceptance). All games will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, except as modified by Tournament Rules. Tournament Rules are posted on this website and can be downloaded for print..

Age Groups
Travel Divisions:
Boys and Girls U9 through U19.
U9s & U10s will play 7 v 7
U11s & U12s will play 8 v 8
U13s and up will play 11 v 11

Registration
Mandatory team registration for travel teams will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11th, 2011 at the Tournament Headquarters.  Tournament Registration will take place at the Richmond Marriott West.

The following items are needed for team registration:

• 2011/12 Certified State/National Team Roster (Original and two copy)

• Medical release forms for each player (Do not have to be notarized)

• 2011/12 Player Passes for each player

• Permission to Travel Form (if necessary)

Permission to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1, which includes Maryland, PA, etc.  However they are required for teams from Region 3 which includes North Carolina. 
Click here for Sanctioning Forms...  - USYS Form has been posted, US Club to be posted soon...

Teams may not play without having registered under penalty of forfeiture of games and entry fee.

Referees
A USSF three-man referee system will be used to extent possible for all matches.  USSF Registered referees, who are in good standing and who wish to referee, are encouraged to contact our Referee Assignor, Beth Hatchel at 804-744-4900 or email at assignor@cvsra.com

Hotels
To insure the quality of service provided at the 2011 Capital Fall Classic, the Richmond Strikers Soccer Club has appointed Anthony Travel as our new official Hospitality Service of the tournament. All teams are mandated to book any hotel reservations through Anthony Travel to insure their place in the 2011 Capital Fall Classic. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.

Local Richmond teams or teams “commuting” to Richmond for the weekend do not have to stay in hotels but must contact either Anthony Sports or the tournament director indicating their intentions to do so.

By using Anthony Travel as our booking service the Richmond Strikers and the Capital Fall Classic can offer our "Act of God" Clause.  Should the event be canceled for reasons beyond the Organizer's control, all reservations covered under our "Act of God" will be released at no charge: (1) If event is cancelled prior to 6:00 PM day of check-in, no penalty will be assessed; (2) If event is cancelled AFTER 6:00 PM day of check-in, all reservations are subject to a fee of one night's room rate plus tax.

For more information and to make hotel reservations click here. 

Awards
Each player on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive a custom tournament medallion. A team trophy will be presented to the Championship and Runner-up teams. Younger teams are encouraged to participate in a patch or pin exchange at the conclusion of each match.

Tournament T-Shirts
The 2011 Capital Fall Classic commemorative Nike T-Shirts and Sweatshirts information has been posted.  2011 Orders can now be made online with credit cards.  Click here to access all tournament t-shirt information.

Medical Releases
In compliance with the USYSA Youth Soccer Tournament/Games Hosting Agreement, it is mandatory that 2010/2011 medical authorizations for each player be presented at Registration and retained at the field by the team. No player may play without a valid medical release under penalty of forfeiture of the game played in.  These medical release forms do not need to be notarized.

2011 Tournament Application
The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club utilizes online registrations for all of its tournaments including the 2011 Capital Fall Classic.

Click here to register online for the 2011 Capital Fall Classic...

All Entry Fees must be postmarked by September 15, 2011 to guarantee consideration. All late applications will be put on a wait list for review. Upon acceptance, the fee is non-refundable. If your team is accepted and later withdraws, the entry fee is non-refundable and sanctions will be placed against your team/club for future participation in Richmond Striker events.

Credit Card Payments:
All Credit Cards entries will be charged upon entry and refunded immediately upon non-acceptance. No certificate of entry needs to be mailed to the Richmond Strikers. E-mail confirmation of entry will follow completed application.

Check or Money Order Payments:
All Check or Money Order entries must be postmarked by September 15, 2011 and should be made payable to the Richmond Strikers Soccer Club. All entry fees received through check or money order are deposited immediately and refunded within 2 weeks of non-acceptance. Teams must include with your entry fee your teams “certificate of entry” or copy of e-mail entry confirmation. Payments should be mailed to Richmond Strikers Soccer Club, 4202D Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060

Entry Fees:
Travel Divisions:
$500 for U9
$525 for U10
$550 for U11
$575 for U12
$600 for U13
$625 for U14
$650 for U15 
$675 for U16-U19

Entry Fees should be mailed to:
Capital Fall Classic
c/o Richmond Strikers
4202D Park Place Ct.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Acceptance
Participation is not final until acceptances are announced on October 1st, 2011. Acceptances will be posted on the Tournament Website.

2011 Permission to Host Form have been posted...
Click here for Hosting Forms...  (to be updated soon)
Permission to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1, which includes Maryland, PA, etc.  However they are required for teams from Region 3 which includes North Carolina

Help
Please direct any questions you may have to our Tournament/Club Line 
at Office: 804.288.4625, ext 16  Fax: 804.285.8477 or Email: tournaments@richmondstrikers.com

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