February 9-10, 2013
A Fun Tournament for Everyone
After a hard winter, the AYSO Meltdown is just the thing to defrost your players and allow them to shake off the ice and get ready for the 2013 spring season. The AYSO Meltdown "Friendly" Tournament and "Funfest" will be held in the heart of the Southwest at the foot of the Sandia Mountains just north of Albuquerque. Just an hour from historic Santa Fe, Albuquerque is the perfect setting for a February tournament. Numerous tourist attractions and ski areas make Albuquerque the perfect place for fun, on and off the soccer field!
Come and play! Ride the Sandia Peak Tram and SKI! visit Old Town! Visit Santa Fe! A good time is waiting to be had by all!
Albuquerque is one of the few locations where you can play soccer in the morning and ski in the afternoon!
Schedule(s)
Meltdown "Friendly":
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Meltdown "FunFest":
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Location
The tournament will be held on 22 (or more) fields at the beautiful Soccer Complex in Bernalillo, just a few minutes north of Albuquerque.
Format
Each team is guaranteed 4 games:
Friendly Tournament Format
- U9 and U10 - 6-a-side.
- U11 and U12 - 8-a-side.
- U13 and up - 11-a-side.
Monitored FREE Substitutions will be allowed for ALL age groups from U09 through U19
Funfest Format
- U7 and U8 - 5-a-side.
- U9 and U10 - 7-a-side.
Substitutions will be done by quarters.
Game durations and details will be as shown in the official rules.
Brackets
The tournament will be organized with single age brackets from U9 - U19. Depending on numbers, odd years (U9, U11, etc.) may be rolled up to the next older age group (U10, U12, etc.). U15 and U16 may be rolled up to U19.
Roster Limits
Friendly Tournament
Roster for AYSO teams will be limited as follows:
- U9 and U10 - 10 players.
- U11 and U12 - 12 players.
- U13 and U14 - 15 players.
- Older - 18 players.
Rosters for Club teams will be limited as follows:
- U9 and U10 - 10 players
- U11 and U12 - 14 players.
- Older - 18 players.
Four guest players will be allowed per team.
Funfest
Roster for AYSO teams will be limited as follows:
- U7 and U8 - 7 players.
- U9 and U10 - 10 players.
Rosters for Club teams will be limited as follows:
- U7 and U8 - 8 players.
- U9 and U10 - 10 players.
Awards
Awards? This is a Friendly and a Funfest.
Entry Fee
Friendly Tournament
$175.00 per team (that want t-shirts for ALL Players)
$125.00 per team (that do NOT want t-shirts)
Funfest
$90.00 per team (ALL players get t-shirts)
Registration is Closed
This year we are using an on-line registration system. If you have questions about registration, please contact the Tournement Registrar.
Click on http://www.sabcrk.com/meltdown/ to register.
The registration deadline is January 15, 2013. Applications received after this date may be considered, provided space exists. Teams with certified referees will receive priority.
Mandatory Check In
Check in will be at Sheraton ABQ Uptown (off Menual and Louisiana) on Friday February 8th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
At check in Club, AYSO ACT (Tournament), and AYSO EXTRA teams must provide:
- Medical releases.
- Pass cards for each player and coach.
- Photocopy or original signed roster (as described under "Player Eligibility in the official rules).
- Travel papers if traveling from out of state.
- Guest player forms for all guest players.
At checkin AYSO Primary Core Teams must provide:
- Registration form with medical release.
- Roster from eAYSO or signed by the Regional Commissioner.
More Information
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