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American Cup Info
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 ORIGINS OF THE CUP
The Kentucky Youth Soccer
Association (KYSA) American Cup was initiated and organized to enhance
the accomplishments recreational players achieve by participating is a
state championship tournament.
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PHILOSOPHY
 It is the American Cup
philosophy that all players should receive equal opportunities and
benefits within their level of play. Further, all players have the
right to participate in competitions where the can be honored as
winners.
The development of all
players within KYSA is advanced when the player meets personal
challenges. The American Cup is designed to encourage and honor the
recreational player by allowing the player to compete for both team
and personal goals.
This tournament is structured
so that, regardless of ability, all players can realistically strive
for the goal of becoming a state champion.
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 Founded in the late 1970s, in 1995 the competition
was renamed the Kentucky Youth Soccer American Cup State
Recreational Tournament to recognize that it was now a part of the US
Youth Soccer Association's American Cup program. Prior to that
date, it was know simply as the KYSA Fall State Recreational Tournament.
In 2000 the competitions was renamed the Kentucky Youth Soccer Tide
US Youth Soccer American Cup and the dates were moved from November
of each year to June of each year. Tide served as the sponsor for
five years but decline to extend the relationship further. |
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BASIC GUIDELINES
The American Cup is a
unique tournament in that it is only open to recreational players. The
tournament follows a set of guidelines that are administered at the
state level.
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Every recreational
player shall have an equal opportunity to participate.
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The formation of
recreational teams follows a controlled registration policy where
every player is accepted and assigned to a roster regardless of
ability.
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A philosophy of player
participation in a low-stress, fun filled environment is promoted.
 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Only recreational players
registered with the KYSA, through an affiliate member recreational
league are eligible to participate in the American Cup. No all-star
teams or guest players are allowed. Any league, club or association
found to have substituted ineligible players on a roster will forfeit
their games at this tournament and may be subject to further
sanctions. Additionally, any team or player entered in or rostered for
Open Cup State Cup is not eligible.
When we incorporate
programs that create a fun and healthy developmental environment for
players while recognizing their participation and excellence, we are
investing in a quality future. |
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Effective with the 2005 Cup, the name was changed to the Kohl's American Cup
as Kohl's assumed sponsorship of the event. |
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For more information, please contact us at:
StateOffice@kysoccer.net
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