HESC RELIANT POWER CUP

  

 

*** TOURNAMENT CANCELLED ***

We are sorry to inform you that Mother Nature has won and HESC South Campus Complex  has been closed. We have done are very best to keep the event going but the fields are simply unplayable and the players safety is our main concern. 

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, but look forward to seeing you on the field in the near future.

Yours in Soccer,
Mark Gibbs
Jeff Fetzer 

 

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND INFO

When: February 3-5, 2012
Who: Boys/Girls U9-U12 – Academy/Rec Plus and Competitive Teams
Location: South Campus, 10001 Stella Link. For google map, click here.
St. Catherine’s Montessori, 9821 Timberside 77025, For google map, click here.
Pin Oak Middle School, 4601 Glenmont St 77401, For google map, click here.

Field Map: For tournament field map, click here.

Flights and Brackets: For a list of flights and brackets, click here.

For schedule and results, click here

GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Letter of Invitation
Tournament STYSA Approval
Medical Release

Applied Teams: For a list of teams that have applied, click here.
Accepted Teams: For a list of accepted teams, click here.

Houston Express Soccer Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual HESC Reliant Cup tournament the weekend of February 3-5, 2012. We are excited to bring you this opportunity for your U9-U12 boys and girls Academy/Rec Plus and Competitive teams. Last year we brought over 80 teams together to compete and expect 100 teams this year. Games will be played at or near our South Campus facility.

The event, which is sanctioned by USYSA, will include single age brackets in the Boys and Girls Divisions for U9/U10 Academy/Rec Plus and U11/U12 Competitive teams. Teams will be divided into two flights by age and gender; a competitive flight – Navy and an average flight – White. A limited number of teams will be accepted, based on the competitive balance of the tournament.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Registration Fee: $350 per team. If paying by credit card online, a 3% service charge will be added.
  • Registration Deadline: January 27, 2012. Entries received after the registration deadline will be accepted on a space available basis. Teams will be notified of acceptance by e-mail by January 30.
  • Entries should include: completed Entry Application, Registration Fee, Team Roster (inlcuding guest players), and Travel Permit form (for non-STYSA teams). Incomplete entries will be placed on a wait list until all items are received.  
  • Entries will not be accepted over the phone or via fax.

WITHDRAWALS and REFUNDS

There will be no refunds for teams withdrawing from the tournament after the acceptance deadline. A non-refundable fee of 25% of registration fee will apply for teams withdrawing prior to the registration deadline. Should a team not be bracketed, a full refund will be issued. All withdrawals must be sent via email to the Tournament Director, tournament@houstonx.org.

ROSTERS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Rosters will be limited to twelve (12) players for U9 and U10, fourteen (14) for U11 and U12. Only three (3) guest players permitted on any team.
  • Players may play for only one team and may not play at a level below his or her current registration age.
  • An initial roster showing player names, birth dates, and jersey numbers must accompany each team entry. Changes to the team roster will be permitted up to team check-in.
  • Medical Release Forms for each player are required. To download form, click here.
  • All players must be registered on the team making the application and have the proper USYSA ID Card (2011-2012). A proper ID card has the player’s signature and picture attached to the back and is laminated. Identification numbers must be listed on the team’s final tournament roster, and will be checked at team check-in
  • A player roster (including guest players) signed by your Club Registrar is required.
  • All teams should have player cards in their possession at all times during the tournament for inspection.
  • Team officials with STYSA teams will be required to display an Adult Participation Pass while on the team sideline during a game.

FORMAT & RULES

  • 8v8
  • All games will be regulation time: U9-U12: two 25 minute halves with 5 minute halftime.
  • Round robin play within 5-team brackets by flight (Navy and White) on Saturday and Sunday mornings; a limited number of round robin games may be scheduled for Friday evening involving Houston area teams.
  • For tournament rules and guidelines, click here.

TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN

One official from each team will be required to present the team’s final official roster, ID cards (players and coaches), and medical release forms for review at the Tournament Headquarters located onsite at The Emery Weiner School outdoor basketball court. Check-in must be done at least one hour prior to the first game.

RAINOUT POLICY

  • The Tournament Director will have jurisdiction over field playability, cancellations and rescheduling. Every effort will be made to play as many games as possible.
  • In the event of a total rain-out, a make-up date will be considered. A fifty percent refund will be given in the event of a total rain-out.
  • In the event of a partial rain-out, matches will be rescheduled or shortened at the discretion of the Tournament Director. It will be the individual responsibility of the coach or team manager to check at tournament headquarters to learn of schedule changes.
  • If at least half of a game has been completed and conditions prohibit continuation, that game will be considered complete and the score at the time of the stoppage will be the final score.
  • No refunds will be given once the tournament games begin.
  • Rainout information will be posted on the HESC rainout line, (281) 397-4570.

If you have further questions please contact:

Jeff Fetzer
Tournament Director
Email: tournament@houstonx.org

Mark Gibbs                                                     
HESC Director of Coaching
Email: mark@houstonx.org

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