Results have been posted for the 2008 Capital Fall Classic.  Click here for Results..

 

2008 Capital Fall Classic Tournament T-Shirt (and hoodie) are now only available onsite.  No longer available for online purchase.  Click here for information...

 

 

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club is proud to host the 2008 Capital Fall Classic on November 8th & 9th. 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 250 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 in November and December.

For over 27 years the Richmond Strikers have hosted the Jefferson Cup regarded as one of the top 5 tournaments in the country. And now for 2008 the Richmond Strikers are again hosting the Capital Fall Classic and this year Striker Park will be used for some divisions. This year's event looks to be the biggest ever and would give teams a perfect end of season opportunity

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

Chris Friant
Director of Tournaments
Richmond Strikers Soccer Club

Eligibility
For 2008 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

For 2008 the Capital Fall Classic will not host separate Recreation Divisions

Registration
 Mandatory team registration for travel teams will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7th, 2008 at the Tournament Headquarters.  Tournament Registration will take place at the Richmond Marriott West, 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

The following items are needed for team registration:

  • 2008/09 Certified State/National Team Roster (Original and two copy)

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

  • 2008/09 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

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 the maximum extent possible for all matches with emphasis on divisions U-12 and up.  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 2008 Capital Fall Classic, the Richmond Strikers Soccer Club has appointed Outer Zone Sports as the official Hospitality Service of the tournament. All teams are mandated to book any hotel reservations through Outer Zone Sports to insure their place in the 2007 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 Outer Zone Sports or the tournament director indicating their intentions to do so.

 By using Outer Zone Sports as our booking service the Richmond Strikers and the Capital Fall Classic can offer our "Act of God" Clause.  This states "Should this event should be cancelled for reasons beyond the Event Organizer's control (including weather), all outstanding reservations will be released at no charge to the participants"

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 2008 Capital Fall Classic commemorative Nike T-Shirts and Sweatshirts information has been posted.  2008 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 2008/2009 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.

2008 Tournament Application
The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club utilizes online registrations for all of its tournaments including the 2008 Capital Fall Classic.

Click here to register online for the 2008 Capital Fall Classic...

All Entry Fees must be postmarked by September 15, 2008 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, 2008 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, 4164A Innslake Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060

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

Entry Fees should be mailed to:
Capital Fall Classic
c/o Richmond Strikers
4164 A Innslake Dr.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Acceptance
Participation is not final until acceptances are announced on October 1st, 2008. Acceptances will be posted on the Tournament Website. Note: No refunds will be made in the event the tournament is cancelled in whole or in part due to inclement weather, adverse field conditions or circumstances beyond the Tournament's control.

Future Dates:
November 7 - November 8, 2009
November 6 - November 7, 2010

2008 Permission to Host Form have been posted:  Click here for Hosting Forms...
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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