FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What format options do you have in the U-10, U-11 and U-12 age groups?

A. Our tournament will offer the 6v6 format for U-10 teams using the one ref format. (NOTE: USYS rules state that in 6v6 format offsides rule does not apply.)

The U-11 and U-12 will play 8v8. Note: In the 8v8 format a team may roster 16 players; however, teams must prepare a game roster for each game, which will be limited to 14 players. This is a local state association rule.

We offer U-12 teams wanting to play 11v11 the option of playing U-13. Please register your team as a U-12 and note that your team wants to play 11v11 on your application. Last year we were able to make pure U-12 11v11 divisions.

Q. Do we have games scheduled on Friday?

A. No, Friday is team check-in at the Host Hotel

Q. When will games be played?

A. Two games will be played on Saturday and one game will be played on Sunday morning. Semi-finals and finals will be played Sunday afternoon.

Q. What time is the last final played on Sunday?

A. Last year the last final started at 3:30 p.m.

Q. Can I use my US Club Soccer roster and player passes at the Vulcan Cup?

A. Yes, we accept current U. S. Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer rosters and players passes

Q. Are birth certificates required at check-in?

A. No, birth certificates are not required. Please see Check-in Instructions under the Tournament Forms/Rules section.

Q. If I miss the check-in on Friday night can I check-in at the fields before my first game?

A. No, if a team representative is not available to check your team in on Friday night then you must send an email to VulcanCupSoccer@aol.com and schedule a check-in time least two hours before your first game.

Q. Are players required at the Friday night check-in?

A. No, only the Coach, Team Manager or Team representative is required to check-in your team.

Q. How many guest players is my team allowed to bring?

A. A team can bring up to 3 guest players. Roster players not traveling with the team can be dropped from the tournament roster to make room for guest players. Guest players must have a valid player pass with picture and date of birth.

Q. Are cast allowed in the Vulcan Cup?

A. Yes, we allow palyers to play with properly padded cast, but if the Ref does not approve the padding then the player will not be allowed to play.