Coach's and Manager's,
First, we would like to wish all of you the best of luck during the 2009 US Youth Soccer Nebraska Championships. You will be playing against the best teams in our state, and we look forward to this being the best competition ever. With this in mind, we want to remind everyone involved that we need to respect everyone participating in the Championships. This would include the Referees, Opponents, and Spectators from both teams, Tournament Staff and State Staff. Please let the players' play, the coaches' coach and the referees' ref. We will not allow unsporting behavior from anyone involved. It is your duty as Coaches and Managers to help us control these actions. We expect you to talk with your players and families and remind them of proper etiquette. You will be responsible for your team, the families and friends of your team.
Teams in a six team bracket will play crossovers, so each team will be playing at least three games.
We will work hard to accommodate all the scheduling conflicts. Schedules will be sent out and posted no later then two weeks prior to the start of games.
Nebraska Championship Policy for the Nebraska Championship is available at It is much the same as the National Policy. Please make sure you read the policy.
Changes for 2008/2009
The following is a rule change by US Youth Soccer Region II for the 2009 Midwest Regional Tournament. Nebraska Championship teams qualifying for the Midwest Regional Tournament will be required by US Youth Soccer Region II to stay in their assigned hotel rooming block. If ateam does not stay in the assigned hotel rooming block they will not be able to play in Regional's.
Amendment to the Policy on the US Youth Soccer National Championships that is effective beginning with the 2008-2009 National Championships competitions.
3. Section 3(1) of Rule 221 is amended to read as follows:
(1) Team Roster
The team roster shall be approved by the State Association where the team resides. For U-15 and younger teams, the team roster shall not have more than 18 youth players on the team roster at any given time during the seasonal year. For U-16 and older teams, the team roster may have up to 22 youth players on the team roster at any given time during the seasonal year. Every team roster shall have a minimum of 7 players on the roster at all times.
Player and CoachPasses
Any team participating must carry a US Youth Soccer 2008-2009 pass for each player and all coaches. All teams are also required to carry written medical releases signed by parents/guardians in case emergency medical care is needed. The Medical Releases can be obtained from the website or by contacting the state office. You will need these filled out prior to the team check-in. You need to check now to make sure you have coaches’ passes.Contact your Registrar if you do not have one for each coach. No coach will be allowed on the sideline without a pass.
Alliance 4 All
Each player, parent and coach will be responsible for reading a code of conduct and then signing an Alliance 4 All Form. There is one form for each player and parents/guardians and a separate form for each coach. First go to the Nebraska State Soccer’s homepage
Click on Tournaments – Next click on Nebraska Championships Premier Division Spring – Then click Forms and Letters on right side– The Alliance forms will be listed under forms.
Team Check-in
Team Check-in will be held on Tuesday, May 26thfrom 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.in both Omaha and Lincoln. Omaha teams will check-in in Omaha and Lincoln teams in Lincoln unless you contact the state office and make arrangements. ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK-INONTUESDAY NIGHT or you will be fined $100.00. However any team outside of District I, II or III will be allowed to check in prior to their first game. The sites for check-in are listed below:
Omaha - NebraskaState Soccer Office
10700 Sapp Brothers Drive – Suite B
Omaha, NE68138
402.596.1616
Lincoln - Loren Corey Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior St
Lincoln, NE68521
402.441.4250
Make sure you are prepared for the check-in to speed up the process for all teams. Have your passes, medical waivers and Alliance 4 All forms in alphabetical order. Players or Coaches DO NOT have to be at check-in, but they do need to make sure that whoever checks them in has all the required documents.
The following documents will be required at team check-in
1. US Youth Soccer Player Pass for each player and coach (signed with photos attached & laminated).
2. Medical releases for each player.
3. We will need the passes of any players not eligible to compete. They will be returned to youafter the tournament.
4. Alliance 4 All Player and Parents Form – one for each player and their parents/guardians
5. Alliance 4 All Coach Form – one for each coach listed on the roster
Certified Roster Transfer and adding Non-rostered player deadline is fourteen days prior to your first game and any player transferring after the deadline will be ineligible to compete. Once the roster is frozen it will be reviewed and any player that is ineligible to participate will be crossed out. A copy will be mailed to you. You must give us the pass for those players at check-in. You will get the passes back after your last game in the tournament. You can pick them up at the Tournament Tent.
Alphabetizing your player passes, medical releases and Alliance 4 All forms will help to expedite your check-in.
Blue Rosters
Teams advancing to the semi-finals or finals will have to turn in a Blue Roster Prior to the semi or final game. Please bring this to the Tournament Tent at Tranquility one hour prior to your game. Directions and the form are on our website at click on Nebraska Championships Premier Division Spring – Then click Forms and Letters on right side. Directions will be available under the Forms and Letters page.
Accommodations, Transportation and Expenses
Your entry fee is used to pay costs involved in putting on the tournament. You will be responsible for transportation, lodging, meals and any other costs associated with the tournament.
Referees
We will be using USSF Registered Referees with a three-person crew on all games.
Medical
Please note that medical staff will be available for players during all games. Please notify your parents of this service.
Game Director
I will be acting as the Tournament Director; if you have questions you can reach me at the following:
Tay Dean, 12815 Morrison DriveOmaha, NE68154 - 402-333-6716 - Evenings
PLEASE REMIND YOUR PARENTS NOT TO LEAVE PURSES OR ANYTHING OF VALUE IN THEIR CARS – WE HAVE HAD BREAK-INS!
We look forward to seeing you during the Championships.
Tay Dean - Tournament Director
State Staff