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NATIONAL GOALIE WAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Presented By

National Goalie War Association

Sanctioned By:

USSSA Soccer 

Affiliate Member of USSF

USSF

Date: Sunday, February 20, 2005 (President’s Day Weekend)
Place:
Lanco Field House
Lanco Field House
1901 Miller Road
East Petersburg, PA
(717) 560-0717

About Lancaster, PA

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Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Surface: Turf
Eligibility:

The National Goalie War Championship is an invitational event only for the top Goalie War competitors throughout the country. All players must be current NGWA members to participate.

Host Hotel:

Holiday Inn - Lancaster East

Holiday Inn - Lancaster East
521 Greenfield Rd.
Lancaster, PA  17601

To make a reservation, please contact:

Anthony Travel

Official Travel Partner of the NGWA

1-800-736-6377

 

TOURNAMENT RULES:
  Bracketing

Players will be grouped by age and gender. Each age/gender division will participate in their own tournament. The number of players in each division may vary. The NGWA reserves the right to combine divisions depending upon the number of participants. No more than two successive divisions will be combined without player/parent consent. There will be up to 20 age/gender groups as follows:

  Males
Group I - U10
Group II - U11
Group III - U12
Group IV - U13
Group V - U14
Group VI - U15
Group VII - U16
Group VIII - U17
Group IX - Open
Group X - Over 30
Females
Group XI - U10
Group XII - U11
Group XIII - U12
Group XIV - U13
Group XV - U14
Group XVI - U15
Group XVII - U16
Group XVIII - U17
Group XIX - Open
Group XX - Over 30

Rules of Engagement (ROE)
All Goalie War competitions will be played in accordance with the rules found in the ROE handbook.  Click here for a summary of the rules.
 
Number and Length of Games
All players are guaranteed at least three matches. Each Goalie War game is five (5) minutes, including up to a one-minute half time interval.
 
Championship Format - GOALIE WARS ONLY!!
GOALIE WARS ONLY!!  Each division will be divided into groups. Each group will play a round robin format. The players with the highest scores, within their divisions, after round robin play will advance to a single elimination play-off round. The number of players advancing to the play-offs may vary for each division. The semifinalist of each division will advance to the finals and square off on center court to play one final Goalie War match to determine the National Goalie War Champion.

Ball Handlers
Each player may have no more than four Ball Handlers to retrieve and supply balls for distribution. Ball Handlers must abide by the rules found in the Rules of Engagement handbook. A limited number of Ball Handlers will be provided for players that have no teammates, family or friends in attendance to support them.
Field of Play
All games will be played on official Goalie War® fields as described in the Rules of Engagement handbook. The field of play, goals and balls will be modified in size for U10 and U11 players 11.
Balls
All games will be played with official NGWA size 5 soccer balls.  Size 4 balls will be used for U10 and U11 players.  The NGWA shall supply all balls for the tournament.

Referees
All games will be refereed by NGWA certified officials.
OTHER TOURNAMENT EVENTS, COMPETITIONS AND ATTRACTIONS

Speed Shot
Cannon Competition
Test your goalkeeping skills against the formidable "Cannon" by stopping 15 balls in 60 seconds or less.
Goalkeeping Clinics
Learn proper goalkeeping techniques, tactics and conditioning skills and drills.
Virtual Reality Goalkeeping Experience
Test your goalkeeping skills in virtual reality. Compete for high score and your chance to win great prizes.
Awards Ceremony
Features trophies, medals and/or awards for all tournament winners and runners-up.
Concessions
Food, refreshments and Goalie War® merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day for all players and spectators.
Sponsor Kiosks
Enjoy shopping at NGWA sponsor and vendor booths.
AND MORE…
Play by Play Announcers, Color Analysts, Music, Entertainment and Special Guests

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
 
Fees
  • $100.00 (Includes Goalie War tournament and all events)    
Deadline
Registration forms must be received by December 15, 2004
Payment
Check or Money Order
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express

Four convenient ways to register

Mail-In: Complete and print registration form and mail with payment to: The NGWA, 411 Cheer Court, Bear, DE 19701

Phone:  Call 1-866-GOALIEWAR (462-5439)

Fax: Complete and print the registration form and fax to the NGWA at (302) 834-5585.

Online: www.goaliewar.com

NGWA TOURNAMENT POLICIES
 
WEATHER
Adverse weather conditions may result in the delay of games or the rescheduling of the tournament.
 
AGE VERIFICATION
The NGWA reserves the right to verify any and all information submitted. Inaccurate information is immediate grounds for disqualification. In the event of a dispute, all players will have at their immediate disposal some form of documentation verifying their age (i.e. birth certificate, drivers license, etc) Failure to provide such documentation could result in the player being suspended from playing until such documentation can be obtained.
 
REFUND
If your request for a refund is received by the NGWA in writing on or before the registration deadline, the NGWA will issue a 90% refund. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline.
 
CONDUCT
The NGWA does not tolerate any unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior at any of its sanctioned tournaments by any player, coach, supporter or spectator. Anyone found to be in violation of this policy will be escorted off the tournament grounds, reported to their team, club, league and/or association and prohibited from participating in future Goalie War tournaments. NGWA security will be on hand to ensure a safe and fun tournament for all.

The NGWA, its agents and organizers reserve the right to make any changes with respect to the above.

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