Number of Games Q: How many games will we get to play?	A:  All teams are guaranteed 5 games, unless you are in the Covanta Cup Flight for the High School Divisions.
Price Q: How much is the tournament application fee?	A: In recognition of the difficult financial times the price has not changed from last year and is as follows: U8 and U9 $495; U10 and U11 $595; U12 and above $695.
Deadline Q. What is the deadline?	A: The deadline, which was July 15 is being extended to August 1 to give new teams forming the chance to apply.  It is highly recommended that teams apply as soon as possible because each year teams have to be turned away.
Q: I can't remember our team's record for the last two tournaments we entered. Can we submit an application without that?	A: Yes. The seasonal record and tournament record, though, help us make sure we place your team with peers at the same level of competition.
Q: My spring U-12 team will be U-13 in the fall.  What age group are we for registration purposes?	A:  As of August 1, 2009, all teams move up one age group.  So the U12 Spring 2009 team will become U13 and should register for the U13 age group.
Q: OK, so it's D-Day for tournament registrations. Are registrations closed?	A: Please feel free to submit your team's application. Late registrations cannot be guaranteed a spot in the tournament. If your team's age group is filled, for example, your team's application fee will be returned. Once your team is accepted, no refunds will be provided. We will place late registrations on a waiting list. It is very possible that your team can still get in if we need to even out divisions, but again this is not guaranteed.  We will guarantee placement only if you register before July 15 and provided we can place your team in a competitive bracket.
Q: My team's coach will be coaching another team in the tournament. Will you make sure he can be at both team's games?	A: Due to the complexity of scheduling 400 teams we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate your request.  We will do our very best to accommodate a coach who's coaching two teams.
Medical Release Forms Q: Do medical release forms have to be notarized?	A: NO. ENYSSA does not require this. However it is a good idea to have them notarized. If your team's forms are notarized already, that's fine. They don't have to be redone.
Q: Can I use last year's medical release form?	A: If the information is still accurate and the signature is still valid, yes.  You may use your own form and you do not have to use the one provided on our website.
Q: What if one of my players forgot to bring hers?	A: Have her parent fill out another one and sign it. Since it doesn't have to be notarized, that's all you need.
Q: Can I use the medical release forms we use in our league?	A: Yes. As long as the medical release form authorizes treatment in the absence of the parent/legal guardian, we're fine with that.
Q: One of my players observes specific medical practices as part of his beliefs. Does he have to sign the medical release form as well?	A: Certain religious traditions and cultural heritages may require specific terminology to properly direct emergency medical personnel. That's OK. Some traditions may require changes to common authorizations. Other groups may require special authorizations. As long as we have signed permission to act on behalf of the parent/legal guardian if he/she is not present when treatment is needed, the release form should be suitable. Check with the tournament director if you're not sure.
Q: How many guest players can I bring to the tournament?	U11 and under are allowed up to 3 guest players. U12 and above are allowed up to 5 guest players.
Q: My guest players are from a recreational league team. Do they need medical release forms as well?	A: Yes. Every player in the tournament must have a signed medical release form.

Q: What if I don't know whom my guest players will be when I apply for the tournament?	A: When you apply for the tournament, you may not have received commitments from guest players. Your team may not have completed tryouts. Some players may decide to leave your team after you apply. That's OK.  Your team roster is not considered final until the coaches Tournament Registration night, generally the Friday night of Tournament weekend.
Q: What if my state registrar hasn't returned my official, state-approved roster by the evening of the tournament check-in?	A: You're in trouble. Bottom line: PLAN AHEAD! Most state registrars make plans to process rosters for teams playing pre-season tournaments AHEAD of teams that are not playing in pre-season tournaments. Contact your league's club representative to be sure you know when your team's roster has to be submitted to the state registrar so it can be processed and returned to you in time for check-in at the Coaches Registration.
Q: Obviously, my guest players are not on the official, state-approved roster. What do I need to do to prepare for Tournament Check-in?	A: You will need to bring the guest players pass from their team; a guest player form signed and approved by the guest player’s club, your club and LIJSL0.
Q: One of my players wants to be a guest player on another team that he's trying out for. We want him to play for us, too. Is that OK?	A: NO!! Each player can be presented as a player on one (and ONLY one) team in the tournament. If he's on YOUR team's roster, he CAN NOT be a guest player on another team in the tournament.
Q: One of my guest players is a recreational league player, but she's always been allowed to play "down" in our local rec. league. Can she play "down" in the tournament?	A: NO!! Each team must play in the age group of the oldest player on the team. No exceptions will be granted. However recreational players can Guest on a travel team of their own proper age group with the proper Guest Player playing Travel forms.
Game Cards Q: What do I do with the game cards?	A: Because our tournament has grown so large, we don't have enough field marshals to supervise each and every game. As a result, the winning team MUST get the game card from the referee and return it to the site field coordinator before leaving the venue.
Q: What if I can't find the site coordinator?	A: It's your job to find her. Remember: Scores that are not properly reported will impact your team's standing in the tournament. You must return the game card to the site coordinator to make sure that results are recorded accurately.  There is a Field Marshall at each and every site; someone from the tournament will always be at the score table to receive your game card.
Q: My team's coach stormed off the field in a huff. What do I do now?	A: Make sure that you contact the site coordinator and the tournament committee. It's critical to get the final result from the referee BEFORE everyone leaves the venue.
Lodging/Accommodations Q: How far are the playing fields from the tournament HQ?	A: All tournament playing fields are within a 1-20 minute drive from any of the listed Hotels, and Tournament Headquarters.
Q: Where can I get a discounted room rate for my team?	A: Contact the tournament director for help booking a hotel close to your field.
Field Facilities Q: Will there be rest room facilities at each tournament venue?	A: Yes, all fields will have buildings with facilities. Some will have portable toilets.
Q: Will there be food and drink concessions avail at all tournament venues?	A: Most tournament venues WILL have food and drink concessions available except where it is too impractical or where local authorities forbid it.

Q.  If we are crossing the US/Canadian Border, what identification do we need?	A. It is recommended that all children have their passport it is a possibility with heightened security that Customs and Immigration will ask for it.  Adults/Parents are recommended to travel with Passport and Driver’s license with access to birth certificate, just in case.
Q.  We are trying to book our hotel – when will we know what fields we are playing on so that our hotel is close to our fields?	Contact the tournament director for help booking a hotel close to your field.
Q. What do I get for my registration fee?	A. The tournament includes: 1. A FIVE game guarantee (except for Covanta Cup Flight) 2. A chance of winning Trophy’s: 3. A Large Team Trophy for each Division Winning     Team in all age groups. 4. All players U14 and under will receive a tournament pin      commemorating the event. 5. Coaches will receive a commemorative gift and    a copy of our Official Tournament Journal.
Q.  Do I need to mail in my team roster ?	A. No - it is not required until the coach’s registration, which will be held the night before the tournament begins.
Q. Can I pay by check?	A. No payment is by credit card only.
Q. I have a player that is 18 years old – can they play?	A. Yes, The highest age group contained with our U-HS group would be U-19.  Any Player who qualifies for a U-19 team is eligible to play in the tournament.  This would certainly include 18 year old players.
Q. Can you place International or individual players on your tournament?	A. We are unable to place individual players.  Teams must register as a complete unit.
Q. Are we covered by insurance to play in this tournament?	A. All players that attend and participate in the event must be registered Team members in their home clubs.  All clubs are duly insured by their associations and must be affiliated with USYSA or the corresponding Canadian or any other International Youth Soccer Federations.  These entities process the permission to travel forms for the teams, which insures that they are covered by their insurances for purposes of participating in our tournament.
Q. Should we wear our team uniforms or will jerseys be provided?	A. Please bring your team uniforms.  On the off chance that there is a conflict in uniform colors have your back-up team Jerseys available to use.