Disney Girls Soccer Showcase

Registration is now open for the Disney Girls Soccer Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Dates: November 22-25, 2018
Entry Deadline: August 1, 2018

Age Divisions:
U15-U19
U13-U14
U11-U12

Team Entry Fee:
U15-U19: $1,885
U13-U14: $1,570
U11-12: $1,045

Team Registration Includes:

• Professionally maintained fields
• Minimum 3-game guarantee (U15-U19 all games to be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; U11-U14 all games to be played at the Austin Tindall Regional Park)
• Certified referees
• Presence of athletic trainers, provided by Select Medical, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
• Ice water at each field
• 1 Game Ball per team

VERY IMPORTANT:
When applying please make sure to use your most, up to date GOT Soccer team account. Got Soccer will be the primary source for reviewing a team's tournament and league history. Teams who apply with little or no history will be declined immediately, but eligible to re-apply using their primary GOT Soccer account.

Application & Refund Process
Upon acceptance into the tournament, your team entry fee must be paid in full immediately to guarantee your spot. Entry fees are non-refundable. In the event your team must withdraw from the tournament, you must notify the tournament director in writing at least 30 days prior to the tournament date and you will be allowed to transfer your entry fee to a future event.

*All teams are required to stay in one of the official tournament hotels and use one of Disney's approved travel providers to compete at the event. See details under the Travel Packages and Rules tabs.

**Events may be subject to availability, capacity limits, eligibility requirements, and may be subject to delay, change, or cancellation for inclement weather. Application deadline subject to change due to volume of applications and event capacity. In the event that an Age Division Bracket does not attain an adequate number of registered teams, the Tournament Director shall notify those registered teams as soon as possible. The teams will be given the option of playing up or receiving a full refund.

All teams are required to stay in one of the official tournament hotels and must make their reservations through one of Disney's approved travel vendors. Please note: Failure to make your reservations through a Disney approved travel vendor can result in the non-acceptance of your team for the designated tournament.

All teams, except as noted below, are subject to book lodging through the Disney designated travel provider as a condition to compete at the event.

• Teams that are located within a 75 mile driving distance of the ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex are not required to book.
• Teams that are located within a 90 mile driving distance of the ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and have a drive time of less than 90 minutes are not required to book.
• All teams over 90 miles are expected to book with the designated travel provider as a condition to compete - no exceptions
• Addresses used for the determination of the distance/time will be the address of ESPN Wide World of Sports and the team's primary contact address.
• Google Maps TM or other approved online mapping services will be used to determine driving distance and time.

US, Puerto Rico and Canada
Anthony Travel is the designated travel provider for all US, Puerto Rico and Canadian teams. Anthony Travel is also your source for specially-priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets. These tickets, exclusive to participants and families of Disney Soccer tournaments, are available at a significant savings through Anthony Travel.

A full service sports travel agency, Anthony Travel can also assist your team with transportation to and in Orlando. Group air benefits, with savings off lowest published fares, include*:

• Waiver of airline fee for changes on return flights during tournament play
• Name changes for group travel
• Waiver of advance purchase fare requirements for groups
• Waiver of Saturday night stay requirements for groups
• 24-hour emergency assistance

*Benefits vary by airline and may not be available in all markets.

Discounted car and van rentals are also available. To make your reservations, please visit AnthonyTravel or call (800) 736-6377 for more information.

For information on purchasing Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets please contact Anthony Travel at (800) 736-6377.

All teams attending Disney Girls Soccer Showcase are required to participate in advance electronic registration by submitting their required documents online to their GotSoccer account.

Click for more information about Advance Online Check-in Information

Important: *On-site Team Check-in is required.* A team representative will need to pick up the team's credentials and sign to verify that all information received for your team is accurate and current. See time below:

Tournament check-in for teams will take place as follows:

U15-U19 Age Groups
Wednesday November 21, 2018
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports
700 South Victory Way
Kissimmee, Florida 34747

U11-U14 Age Groups
Friday, November 23, 2018
7:00am – 10:00am
Austin Tindall Regional Park
4100 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Click here for a list of accepted teams

ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill is a quick-service restaurant located at the entrance to the sports complex. Menu items include burgers, sandwiches, and salads as well as an assortment of desserts and beverages.

Ordering Fresh Prepared Meals
Teams have the option to place catering orders in advance of their trip for quick, easy and well balanced fresh prepared meals, bulk beverages, and/or snacks. The convenience of having your meals planned in advance will save on time and stress.


Place your order at least 2 business days prior to the event date. Deliveries for Saturday, Sunday or Monday must be received by 3pm on Friday.

Please call 407-939-2026 with any questions or to customize your order.

Special Functions
Special food and beverage options may be available for your event, including catered meals or private parties. Please check your event listing on the web site or contact us for more information.

Reservations at Walt Disney World® Restaurants
Call 407.WDW.DINE for information on Walt Disney World or to make a reservation for your team.

Don't miss a magical moment! Register for Disney's Gameday Photos service, and a professional Disney photographer will be dedicated to cover your team and/or athlete.*

Day/Date	Activity	Scheduled Times
Nov 21, 2018	Registration	5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nov 22, 2018	Competition Begins	8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (U15-U19; see play dates)
Nov 23, 2018	Competition Continues	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (U11-U14 begin; see play dates)
Nov 24, 2018	Competition Continues	8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Nov 25, 2018	Competition Continues Finals and Consolation	(U15-U19; see play dates) 8:00am – 3:00pm (U11-U14 begin; see play dates)

Click here to view 2018 schedules
Schedules will be released approximately 2 weeks before the event

Please follow the below checklist to complete your registration and prepare to compete!

Book room accommodations with an approved Disney Travel Vendor.

All Teams: Travel through Anthony Travel by calling 800-736-6377 or visiting Anthony Travel.

Due Date: October 15th
If you do not complete your room reservations by this date your team will not be scheduled and will be cancelled from the tournament.



Waivers

You are required to submit signed Disney Sports Waivers for each team member and coach that will be listed on your official team roster.

Access your Disney Sports Waiver form:

• Adult Waiver (18 and older)
• Minor Waiver (17 and younger)

Online Roster

MANDATORY: All teams must enter their rosters complete with bench personnel into the tournaments on-line scheduling system no later than 21 days prior to start of event. The minimum required information is Name, Date of Birth, player ID number, Uniform number and gender. Revisions can be made to the roster up the night of team registration. This information will appear on the tournament game reports to be used by the referees for check-in on the field prior to each game. Teams failing to input this information are subject to removal from the event.

Access your Online Roster here

Note about eligibility/age requirements: The player's playing age is determined by the following USYSA guidelines for 2018/2019.

Age Division	Birth Year
Under 19 Division	Born in 2000
Under 18 Division	Born in 2001
Under 17 Division	Born in 2002
Under 16 Division	Born in 2003
Under 15 Division	Born in 2004
Under 14 Division	Born in 2005
Under 13 Division	Born in 2006
Under 12 Division	Born in 2007
Under 11 Division	Born in 2008

 

Sanctioning/Player Cards

FYSA AND USSF SANCTIONING

This tournament is sanctioned by FYSA and USSF. In order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF/USYSA/FYSA or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card. If you are not a member of any of these organizations please call (800) 4-SOCCER to obtain membership information.

SANCTIONING RULES FOR FYSA TEAMS

In order to participate in this tournament all FYSA teams must be in "Good Standing". Please submit for approval a copy of your official FYSA computer-generated roster.

SANCTIONING RULES FOR NON-FLORIDA TEAMS

In order to participate in this tournament all USYS and other USSF affiliates must be in "Good Standing" and obtain Permission to Travel* from their State/National Association. Please bring a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster along with your Permission to Travel to the on-site registration.

Application to Host form is in the Required Documents section.

**Permission to Travel is not required from teams registered with US Club Soccer.

In order to participate in this tournament all teams from outside the United States must have written permission and verification from US Soccer and their country's Federation indicating authorization to participate in the Disney Boys Soccer Showcase Tournament. Please bring a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster, your Permission to Travel and Proof of Insurance to the on-site registration. International teams (players and coaches) will be required to present passports at registration.



On-site Tournament Registration

U15-U19 Age Groups
November 21, 2018
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports
700 South Victory Way
Kissimmee, Florida 34747

U11-U14 Age Groups
Friday, November 23, 2018
7:00am – 10:00am
Austin Tindall Regional Park
4100 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Important: *On-site Team Check-in is required.* A team representative will need to pick up the team's credentials and sign to verify that all information received for your team is accurate and current. See list below for what is required to be uploaded to your GotSoccer account:

• Approved/Certified Roster from your State/National Association
• Permission to Travel (not required from teams registered with FYSA or US Club Soccer)
• Completed Disney Sports Waiver Forms - Required Documents section.
• Guest Player forms (if applicable)

Required to bring:
• Player/Coach Pass Cards
• Medical Release Forms - Required Documents section.
  • Disney Soccer events shall require all teams participating in the tournament to provide medical releases for each player in an appropriate form. Most organizations/clubs/leagues/teams have their own forms. These are acceptable for Disney Soccer events. These authorizations shall be reviewed by Disney Soccer at registration and kept in the possession of a team official.
    
    
    

Spectator admission is required for all tournament games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Length-of-Event tournament passes (LOE) allow for admission to all days of the tournament.

• Daily admission: $19.00 (ages 10 & older) $14.00 (ages 3-9)
• LOE admission: $ 57.00 (ages 10 & older) $42.00 (ages 3-9)

Complex spectator admission can be purchased on the day of the event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex box office.

U15-U19 Age Groups
Wednesday November 21, 2018
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports
700 South Victory Way
Kissimmee, Florida 34747

U11-U14 Age Groups
Friday, November 23, 2018
7:00am – 10:00am
Austin Tindall Regional Park
4100 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Important: *On-site Team Check-in is required.* A team representative will need to pick up the team's credentials and sign to verify that all information received for your team is accurate and current. See list below for what is required to be uploaded to your GotSoccer account:

• Approved/Certified Roster from your State/National Association
• Permission to Travel (not required from teams registered with FYSA or US Club Soccer)
• Access your Disney Sports Waiver form in the Required Documents section.
Required to bring:
• Player/Coach Pass Cards
• Medical Release Forms
  • Disney Soccer events shall require all teams participating in the tournament to provide medical releases for each player in an appropriate form. Most organizations/clubs/leagues/teams have their own forms. These are acceptable for Disney Soccer events. These authorizations shall be reviewed by Disney Soccer at registration and kept in the possession of a team official.
    
    If your team does not have their own medical release form, a usable sample form can be accessed in the Required Documents section for our tournament.
    
    

In order to participate in this tournament all USYS and other USSF affiliates must be in "Good Standing" and obtain Permission to Travel** from their State/National Association. Please bring a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster along with your Permission to Travel to the on-site event check-in.

Permission to Travel
Download Application to Host Approval

**Permission to Travel is not required from teams registered with US Club Soccer.

In order to participate in this tournament all teams from outside the United States must have written permission and verification from US Soccer and their country's Federation indicating authorization to participate in the Disney Soccer Showcase (Girls) Tournament. Please bring a copy of your completed Approved/Certified Roster, your Permission to Travel and Proof of Insurance to the on-site registration. International teams (players and coaches) will be required to present passports at on-site registration.

Waivers
All of your participants appearing on the roster (coaches, athletes, staff, etc.) must sign an event waiver. Waivers may be downloaded at the links below, and all waivers must be presented at team check-in when you arrive for the event.

• Adult Waiver (18 and older)
• Minor Waiver (17 and younger)


Medical Release Form
Download the Medical Release Form

2018 Tournament Rules

Your team and its athletes are responsible for knowing and following the official tournament rules.

The minimum required information is Name, Date of Birth, player ID number, Uniform number and gender. Revisions can be made to the roster up the night of team registration. This information will appear on the tournament game reports to be used by the referees for check-in on the field prior to each game.

Teams failing to input this information are subject to removal from the event.

Note about eligibility/age requirements: The player's playing age is determined by the following

USYSA guidelines for 2018/2019.

Age Division	Birth Year
Under 19 Division	Born in 2000
Under 18 Division	Born in 2001
Under 17 Division	Born in 2002
Under 16 Division	Born in 2003
Under 15 Division	Born in 2004
Under 14 Division	Born in 2005
Under 13 Division	Born in 2006
Under 12 Division	Born in 2007
Under 11 Division	Born in 2008

 

To accommodate as many teams as possible, additional Disney approved venues may be utilized. Please note that additional fields may not be on Walt Disney World® Resort property.

ESPN Wide World Sports Complex
700 S. Victory Way
Kissimmee, FL 34747
View on Google Maps

• Complex Guide Map
• Complex Driving directions
• Marathon® Fields

AUSTIN-TINDALL REGIONAL PARK
4100 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
View on Google Maps
View Venue Map

Get excited for your visit and let everyone know that you're on "The Road to Walt Disney World Resort" with customizable ESPN Complex merchandise for the whole team! Learn more at disneythemeparkmerchandise.com. When you play here you're playing at the next level, right in the middle of the magic.

Are you a player whose team will not be attending, but would like the opportunity to guest play with one of our participating teams? Players interested in being an eligible guest player must register online.


Your information will be provided to coaches that are looking for guest players. Remember, in order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card.

IMPORTANT: Due to the different rules and regulations for guest players throughout the many USYS State Associations and other National Governing Bodies (NGB) it is the responsibility of the players and coaches involved to make sure all the required forms and documents are provided to the tournament. If in doubt contact the State Associations/NGB involved.

• US Club Guest Player Form
• USYS Interstate Permission Form (For guest players to teams from another USYS State Associations)

Coaches

If you are interested in adding a guest player to your team please follow the steps outlined below to access and add available guest players. Remember, in order to participate, all players and coaches are required to have a current USSF or their Affiliates Player/Coach Pass Card.

How to add a Guest Player to your roster:

• Go to your Got Soccer team page
• Click on Disney Soccer Showcase Girls under Events Accepted
• Click on the tab that says "Guest Player"

Select and contact the player from the list and add to your team

2018 College Coaches in attendance

Are you interested in recruiting a world-class event at the ultimate sports destination? Welcome to the Proving Ground. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has something for you! Disney Girls Soccer Showcase is intensely competitive and features the best teams from around the country. test


There is no charge to register and all college coaches who pre-register will receive complimentary:

• Admission credential to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as well as off-site venues
• Access to viewing towers
• On-site hospitality areas with refreshments
• Access to on-line player profiles
• Admission to the coaches' reception.
• Priority parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
• Complimentary Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Options at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Your feedback has allowed us to add enhancements to create a valuable experience for you and your family. Now you can turn your Disney Soccer Showcase recruiting trip into a family vacation to Walt Disney World^® Resort with this great package offer from Anthony Travel! To make reservations and for additional information call 800-736-6377.

Are you interested in refereeing a world-class event at the ultimate sports destination? Disney Soccer invites you to join our referee team for the Disney Girls Soccer Showcase



As part of the event we offer these benefits:

• Free hotel accommodations for visiting referees (2 working referees per room traveling from 60 miles outside Central Florida / Orlando area)
• Travel allowance for Grade 7 & higher referees (Must be traveling from 60 miles outside Central Florida / Orlando area)
• $15 Meal stipend provided for referees working 3+ games per day
• Complimentary gift
• Referee camaraderie