ERIE ADMIRALS FLAGSHIP CUP

Space is limited—register early! The Flagship Cup is for soccer players ages U9–U19. The tournament will feature some of the best boys and girls soccer teams in the United States and Canada. Teams travel from near and far to participate in the Flagship Cup. Past participants have come from Canada, Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

Application forms for teams participating in the Flagship Cup must be received by May 1, 2009. Acceptance letters will be mailed out by May 15, 2009. By May 30, 2009 tournament schedules will be posted online.

Please be advised that FIFA limited substitution rules will apply in divisions involving more than one foreign team in the U17-U19 age categories. Only five substitutions shall be allowed in each game. After leaving the game, the substituted player shall not be allowed to re-enter the game.

Referee Information
USSF certified referees interested in this event may contact referee@thesportspark.com

The Family First Sports Park has been called the best soccer complex in the country and features a 116-room air-conditioned Housing and Conference Center, along with 17 world-class playing fields, a Family Fun Center, and much, much more.

Tournament group play will be Saturday morning to Sunday morning. Play-off/Finals will be late Sunday morning to Sunday evening.

The tournament staff will do their best to insure your time spent at the Family First Sports Park is an enjoyable experience. Pedro Argaez and Ed Shearman are the tournament directors.

Sanction and Affiliation
The Erie Admirals Flagship Cup is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, an affiliate member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). US Club Soccer does not require travel permits but all non-US Club Soccer Teams must satisfy their own state association obligations.

Team Discounts at the Family First Fun Center
With attractions like miniature golf, go-kart racing, bumper boats, rock climbing and batting cages, we're sure you'll have more fun that you've ever had before, while visiting the Park this summer. Click Here for Group Discounts.

Golf Dome
Our new golf dome really will change the way you think about golf — because when the weather is bad or even when the weather is good you’ll find a place where you can fine tune your game, shop for new golf equipment and spend time with the family.