The Virginia Legacy and FC Richmond are again proud to bring you the 2013 Virginia Cup over Labor Day Weekend on August 31st and September 1st; again joint combining the Williamsburg Cup and the Richmond Cup, two great tournaments, into one tremendous event.

Last year's event featured close to 250 teams in its first year, seeing outstanding competition and competitive brackets for all levels of teams.  Last year's splitting of sites between Williamsburg and Richmond offered outstanding settings for a great tournament feel and enhanced the overall experience.  Utilizing only three complexes with 22 fields at Warhill Sports Complex in Williamsburg and 10 fields at West Creek Soccer Complex along with the outstanding synthetic turf fields at River City Sportsplex (12 fields) the tournament offers a tremendous tournament atmosphere matched by no other preseason tournament in the Mid-Atlantic. 

2013 looks to bring even more teams to again feature strong competitive brackets for every level of team.  The Virginia Cup will feature competitive brackets for every level of team.  From the most competitive teams to a clubs second or third level teams, the Virginia Cup will provide a very competitive bracket for an exciting tournament weekend.   Combining two existing tournaments gives us the flexibility to ensure your team is placed in a competitive bracket.

Registration has already begun and the Deadline for the 2013 event will be July 21st, 2013 and will be here before you know it.

For more information email us at director@thevirginiacup.com.

Hope you come join us for a competitive and fun filled weekend.

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Eligibility
For 2013 the Virginia Cup is dual sanctioned by both USYSA/VYSA and with US Club Soccer.
This is a USYSA/VYSA sanctioned tournament for club and tournament teams. Teams must be USYSA, USSF, FIFA, or US Club Soccer affiliated, in good standing with their state association, and players possess 2007-2008 player passes. Teams affiliated with AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y League are also welcome. National, state or league select teams are not eligible.  A maximum 5 USYSA or US Club Soccer carded guest players are allowed.  Teams will be evaluated on their individual team records.  

Rules
A minimum of 3 games are guaranteed (See Acceptance). All games will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, except as modified by Tournament Rules. Tournament Rules are posted on this website and can be downloaded for print..

Age Groups
Travel Divisions:
Boys and Girls U10 through U19.
U10s will play 7 v 7
U11s & U12s will play 8 v 8
U13s and up will play 11 v 11

Registration
Mandatory team check-in for travel teams will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30th,  2013 in both Williamsburg and Richmond.  Tournament Check-in will be posted soon.

The following items are needed for team registration:

• 2013/14 Certified State/National Team Roster (Original and two copy)

• Medical release forms for each player (Do not have to be notarized)

• 2013/14 Player Passes for each player

• Permission to Travel Form (if necessary)

Permission to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1, which includes Maryland, PA, etc.  However they are required for teams from Region 3 which includes North Carolina. 
Click here for Sanctioning Forms...

Teams may not play without having checked-in under penalty of forfeiture of games and entry fee.

Referees
A USSF three-man referee system will be used to extent possible for all matches.  USSF Registered referees, who are in good standing and who wish to referee, are encouraged to contact our Referee Assignor, Beth Hatchel at 804-744-4900 or email at assignor@cvsra.com

Hotels
To insure the quality of service provided at the 2013 Virginia Cup, FC Richmond and the Virginia Legacy have appointed Anthony Travel as our new official Hospitality Service of the tournament. All teams are mandated to book any hotel reservations through Anthony Travel to insure their place in the 2012 Virginia Cup. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.

Local Richmond teams or teams “commuting” to Richmond and Local Williamsburg teams for the weekend do not have to stay in hotels but must contact either Anthony Sports or the tournament director indicating their intentions to do so.

By using Anthony Travel as our booking service the Virginia Cup can offer our "Act of God" Clause.  Should the event be canceled for reasons beyond the Organizer's control, all reservations covered under our "Act of God" will be released at no charge: (1) If event is cancelled prior to 6:00 PM day of check-in, no penalty will be assessed; (2) If event is cancelled AFTER 6:00 PM day of check-in, all reservations are subject to a fee of one night's room rate plus tax.

For more information and to make hotel reservations click here. 

Awards
Each player on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive a custom tournament medallion. A team trophy will be presented to the Championship and Runner-up teams. Younger teams are encouraged to participate in a patch or pin exchange at the conclusion of each match.

Tournament T-Shirts
The 2013 Virginia Cup commemorative T-Shirts and Sweatshirts information has been posted.  Click here to access all tournament t-shirt information.

Medical Releases
In compliance with the USYSA Youth Soccer Tournament/Games Hosting Agreement, it is mandatory that 2013/2014 medical authorizations for each player be presented at Registration and retained at the field by the team. No player may play without a valid medical release under penalty of forfeiture of the game played in.  These medical release forms do not need to be notarized.

2013 Tournament Application
The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club utilizes online registrations for all of its tournaments including the 2013 Virginia Cup.

Click here to register online for the 2013 Virginia Cup...

All Entry Fees must be postmarked by July 21, 2013 to guarantee consideration. All late applications will be put on a wait list for review. Upon acceptance, the fee is non-refundable. If your team is accepted and later withdraws, the entry fee is non-refundable and sanctions will be placed against your team/club for future participation in Richmond Striker events.

Credit Card Payments:
All Credit Cards entries will be charged upon entry and refunded immediately upon non-acceptance. No certificate of entry needs to be mailed to the Richmond Strikers. E-mail confirmation of entry will follow completed application.

Check or Money Order Payments:
All Check or Money Order entries must be postmarked by July 21, 2013 and should be made payable to the the Virginia Cup. All entry fees received through check or money order are deposited immediately and refunded within 2 weeks of non-acceptance. Teams must include with your entry fee your teams “certificate of entry” or copy of e-mail entry confirmation. Payments should be mailed to Virginia Cup c/o Virginia Tournaments, 4202D Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060

Entry Fees:
$525 for U10
$575 for U11-U12
$625 for U13-U15
$650 for U16-U19

Entry Fees should be mailed to:
Virginia Cup
c/o Virginia Tournaments
4202D Park Place Ct.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Acceptance
Participation is not final until acceptances are announced on August 1st, 2013. Acceptances will be posted on the Tournament Website.

Permission to travel forms are not required from teams from Region 1, which includes Maryland, PA, etc.  However they are required for teams from Region 3 which includes North Carolina. 
Click here for Sanctioning Forms...

Help
Please direct any questions you may have to our Tournament Director at director@thevirginiacup.com