Kris Thetford Memorial Cup :: Forms & Questions

Form	Download
Tournament Rules	Download Form
Medical Release Form	Download Form
Check In Requirements	Download Form
Game Roster Misconduct Report	Download Form
Tournament Sponsor Application	Download Form
Guest Player Release Form	Download Form

What format will we be playing?

To see the playing format for all age groups, go to the Tournament Informationpage. Match information is as follows:

Brackets:
4 Team Bracket - Round Robin with top two teams advancing to a Championship Game
5 Team Bracket - Round Robin with top two teams advancing to a Championship Game
6 Team Bracket - Two (2) Three (3) Team Groups and a Championship Game
8 Team Bracket - Two (2) Four (4) Team Groups and a Championship Game
10 Team Bracket - Two (2) Three (3) Team Groups and One (1) Four (4) Team Group with Semifinals and Championship Games
12 Team Bracket - Three (3) Four (4) Team Groups with Semifinals and Championship Games
16 Team Bracket - Four (4) Four (4) Team Groups with Semifinals and Championship Games

Semi-Finals & Finals will go directly into FIFA Kicks from the Mark if the match ends tied at the end of regulation.

Consolation Matches may end tied at the end of regulation.

What do I need to bring to check-in?

Team Check-In is required before play. Check in will be on Thursday (Nov 10) for local teams from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Sagentic Web Design in downtown Cleburne. We encourage all teams to check in Thursday night as limited staff will be available to check teams in on Friday and Saturday. Friday night and Saturday morning checking will be under the tournament tent at the Cleburne Sports Complex. Please check in at least one hourprior to your game.

At check in:

Teams will receive tournament packets
Turn in a team roster with your Home Association Registrar and Coach signature
Medical release forms will be verified
Turn in Guest player releases forms
U9 and up teams will need a total of 7 Misconduct Report / Game Reports to be validated (these must be completely filled out)
Academy Teams need the Academy Tournament Roster and and Academy Form for each player

Make sure your rosters are up-to-date in your GotSoccer account.

What do I need to have notarized?

Notarized medical releases are preferred, but not required. You must still present medical releases for each player on your roster for verification.

What are guest players?

A guest player is defined as a player who is not listed as a rostered player for the team with which the player is participating in a particular event. Each guest player must have a completed Guest Player Form with all the required signatures. Guest players are allowed to practice with the team thay are playing with for the purpose of this tournament.

Recreational teams may have up to 3 guest players. Competitive teams may have up to 5 guest players. The official team roster may never exceed the maximum number of player. The max roster size includes guest players. Academy teams do not have guest players as the academy roster is allowed to change at any time. Each academy player must have an academy form signed by the player's home association registrar.

Do we need to bring alternate jerseys?

Competitive teams are required to have alternate jerseys. Alternate jerseys are not required for recreational and academy teams, however, if you do not have alternate jerseys, please make sure to bring pinnies in case of any color conflicts with the opposing team. The HOME team is responsible for alternate jerseys or pinnies in case of conflict.

The concession stand will have a limited number of pinnies for check-out. Coaches may check them out by leaving their drivers license in exchange for the pinnies.

What hotels are available in Cleburne, Texas

You may contact the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce at (817) 645-2455 or visit the Visitors and Tourism website at http://www.visitcleburne.com.

Can we bring our pets to the Cleburne Sports Complex?

All pets are strictly prohibited at the Cleburne Sports Complex by city ordinance. This is a common rule at nearly all sports complexes located throughout North Texas. Please do not bring your pets to this event.

Are we allowed to bring our RV to the Cleburne Sports Complex?

RVs are allowed in the southwest parking lot at the Cleburne Soccer Complex. The city has not approved overnight parking, so other accommodations must be made for your RV.

Are we allowed to grill or smoke food at the Cleburne Sports Complex?

Smokers and grills are NOT allowed inside the Cleburne Sports Complex. Please do not bring any outdoor cooking apparatus to the Cleburne Sports Complex.

Is smoking allowed at the Cleburne Sports Complex?

Smoking is NOT allowed inside the fenced areas, at the concession stand, on and around the soccer fields, or in the stands. Smoking is only allowed outside the fenced areas in the parking lot area. Please do not stand near the entrances to the fields or lean over the fences to smoke. You must be at least 25 feet away from entrances and playing areas.

Please be considerate for those that have to walk past you in order to gain entrance to our fields. Please dispose of your cigarette butts properly after they have been extiguished.