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Region II Policies
PART IV NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
401 National
Cups Policies and Procedures
The rules of the national cup competition are published in
a separate document published each year by the USASA. The national cups committee consisting of a chairman and four regional
commissioners are charged with following and enforcing the rules of the competition. There are also Regional
policies that are in place regarding the National Cup rules. These policies take precedence over National rules only
while playing within the region.
Section 1. General
(1) The
regional cup commissioner will decide the date and location of the final game of the men's open cup competition.
(2) No game in any of the National Cup games may be played without
the respective Cups Commissioner or USASA Administrator being in possession of the entry form and fees of each of the teams
involved.
(3) If, as a result of the blind draw, for 1st
round of Men’s Open Cup, a home team that was a home team the previous year is playing a team that was a visiting team
in the previous year, the home/visitor designation will be reversed for the current year.
(4)
If a game is not completed because one of the teams is unable to field at least seven players, the score will stand
as of the moment of termination or abandonment. However, if the team responsible for abandonment has more goals than the opposing
team, or the game is tied, the opposing team will be awarded a forfeit victory.
(5) Any
scheduled game in which a team forfeits will result in a 3:0 score for the opponent.
6)
For any regional competition which has an uneven number of teams, the state which has had the most entries in that
competition will be invited to send their runner-up. In the event the runner-up cannot, or does not want, to attend the regional
finals, the hosting state will be asked to send their runner-up.
Section 2. Eligibility
(1) Any team within the boundaries of
Region II, registered in a USASA affiliated national or regional league shall be allowed to enter the National Cup competition
through their national or regional league. If any national or regional league has more than one team entering the national
cup competition, they must determine a winner amongst themselves. The winner of that competition will be entered into the
regional cup competition, along with winners within the same division, from each of the state associations.
(2) Any player participating on more than one team must have a player pass for each team in which
that player is rostered.
(3) If the Regional Cup Commissioner
has not received an original, verified Player Pool Form ten (10) days prior to the first game of the Regional Rounds of Competition,
the team will be eliminated from the competition.
(4) All player pool forms must be
TYPED or they will be returned to the team. A team that does not submit a Player Pool Form fifteen (15) days prior to the
first game of the Regional Rounds of Competition shall be subject to a fine of $100 per day for every day, up to 5 days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who
can enter?
Anyone affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer Association can enter the National Cups Competition.
In addition, USSF affiliated youth teams may enter. That includes AYSO teams.
Is there an age limit
for my youth team?
There is no age limit for teams entering the National Cup Competition,
although it is highly recommended that nothing less than an U17 or U19 team shoudl enter. The competition can be fierce.
How
do I enter?
It's simple, just download the amateur cup entry form or the open cup entry form
from the download section of this website. Complete it and send to your state cup commissioner, along with the required
fees. Enter on the Amateur Entry form for all teams, except those playing in the US Lamar Hunt Open Cup (Men). The Open Cup
Competition is the highest level of soccer in the United States.
How do I know which division to enter?
As stated
above, the Open Cup is the highest level of soccer. The Amateur Cup isn't far behind, but is primarily for league
teams. A professional player can not play in the Amateur Cup.
How
much does it cost?
The fees for participating in National Cup play are minimal. It is $275.00
for Open Cup teams, $225 for Men's Amateur teams and only $150 for all other cups. This includes what used
to be a separate $25 regional fee. Check with your state to see if there are any costs associated with the state administration
of the cups.
What
are the dates of the competition?
Each state is different and you will need to check with your cup commissioner as to the state tournament
dates. The regional cup games will be held this year in Overland Park, KS on June 17-19, 2011. The national
finals will be held in Bowling Green, KY on July 1-3, 2011 and we will send BOTH the first and second place teams from
the regionals to that competition.
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U20 Competition
Many
of you will recall the Under–20 program when it was begun in 1998 and ended in 2002.
Region I and II were the only two regions with numerous teams. Region III and IV barely put together a team to send to the
national finals. Region II won five of the 10 championships. We are still the defending champions in both men and women’s
U20’s. We are continuing the U20 competition in Region II, allowing players to play against the very best in Region
II states while transitioning them to play in the adult division.
Bring in those entries and let's have a great time!
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