The SYA Cardinal Cup is happy to announce that we have added all new 11v11 divisions for U11 and U12 teams this year!  If you have a U11 or U12 team who plays 11v11, we want you to be able to experience the SYA Cardinal Cup too!  Come out and be a part of this fantastic yearly event, register today!

Southwestern Youth Association is pleased to announce that we are switching our Cardinal Cup registration system to GotSoccer!  This allows our tournament participants to take full advantage of all that GotSoccer offers in terms of team and tournament rankings.  We are very excited about this switch and are looking forward to being able to offer our tournament participants an even better experience at the Cardinal Cup!

The SYA Cardinal Cup does require that all teams attending who need to make hotel reservations book their hotel rooms through our designated housing service.  HBC Event services does a fantastic job and will take great care of your teams!  Be sure to visit their website to make your hotel reservations.

If you have any questions feel free to contact HBC Event Services by email or at 1-505-346-0522.

Southwestern Youth Association would like to officially invite you and your teams to the 8th annual Cardinal Cup. We are expecting around 150-200 teams to this year’s event!  Last year’s event was tremendous, and building upon our previous success, this year our staff is scheduling more soccer activities during the weekend.  Check back often and pay close attention as we post our event schedule soon!

EVENT DATE:  August 18-19, 2012

ELIGIBILITY:  U9-U19 boys teams and U9-U19 girls teams

COST:  U9-U11 and U12 (8v8) Teams*, $510 before June 10, $560 after June 10
             U11 and U12 (11v11)-U19 Teams*, $550 before June 10, $590 after June 10
             *Clubs bringing 5 or more teams can receive discounts and other perks.  Please contact the Tournament Director for more details at 804-833-2092

LOCATIONS:   Field of Dreams (now known as SYA Sports Park)
                         Poplar Tree Park/Greenbriar Park
                         Bull Run Park
                         Draper Drive Park

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  July 11, 2012
Memorial Day Tournament, Memorial Day Tournament, Soccer Tournament,  
TOURNAMENT FEATURES:
• U9-U19 1st and 2nd Place awards
• No 8:00 am games!
• Assigned by quality referee association
• Located in Centreville/Clifton Area
• Vendors at site with soccer products
• Minutes from historical attractions
• Veteran tournament management
• Field warmup times between games
• DOC’s call for special rate and package
• Priority scheduling for coaches with 2 teams
• Easy online registration with the capability to take credit card

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:  Steve Lovgren, steve@cspsoccer.net , 804-833-2092

The Richmond Strikers, a long established club in Virginia with a rich history in soccer are bringing 20 teams to the 2012 Cardinal Cup.  "This is a natural fit for two strong clubs to get together at a great event." says Tournament Director Steve Lovgren.  The Cardinal Cup continues to grow and attract teams to the SYA name and brand.  "From the top down, we are succeeding at providing high quality for all our teams and events.  We are glad to have the Richmond Strikers be a part of this quality tournament.".