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A.C. Milan Boston Tournaments - Bandits Cup

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September 4 - 5 2010


We will be hosting a premier tournament on Labor Day Weekend (September 4 - 5) at the Rogers Complex in Devens, MA.

This will be a two days tournament. All games will be played on Saturday and Sunday.
Team Fees: U10. $450 - U11-U14. $500 Guaranteed 3 Games.

This superb site offers the following:
* 12 full size soccer fields at one site on the Parade Grounds.
* No bussing needed. Short walk to all fields.
* For attendee convenience Devens will be providing additional parking this year.
* Mirror Lake is open for picnics, swimming or just to take a "dip" between matches.
* Easy access to Rt. 2 and Rt. 495 - less than one hour drive to Boston. Also trains from Boston run from nearby Ayer Station.

The Bandits Cup is an unrestricted tournament sanctioned by the Mass. Youth Soccer Assn. All US Youth State Association member teams, US Club Soccer teams, and other national affiliate teams may apply. The tournament has permission to host club teams and club teams with 3 guest players (U10-U14). No prior permission needed for guest players. State and national association rules must be followed and it must be noted at registration.
All players must have a current year registration.

There are 2 divisions of competition U12 to U14 playing 11v11 format:
"Elite" Division (D1-D2- or equivalent Teams)
"Premier" Division (MAPLE D & Top Town Teams)
There is 1 division U10, playing 8v8 format with no results or standings. Two divisions for U11 & U12 playing 8v8 format with playoffs.
Division placement is at the discretion of the tournament committee.

Elite Level: Designed specifically for teams competing at the highest level. This event has played host to some of the best teams in the northeast.

Premier Level: Designed specifically for travel teams looking for the best in tournament formatting and competitive play. The purpose of the event is to provide teams with the opportunity to grow as a group and gain valuable preseason preparation.

This is a premier tournament. No effort will be spared to make this a first rate tournament experience for your team, to include: very competitive pairings from teams throughout New England, quality awards and appearances by members of several professional teams.

Important News For Bandits Cup Check-in:
In the interest of safety for all, we are going to handle all registrations for teams at the tournament headquarters on site, at Rogers field, on Saturday 9/4/2010.

While it looks like the weekend will have gorgeous weather, (mid 70's and sunny), Friday night could be bad weather to be driving in. We have decided to cancel the Friday night registration at Devens and will do all team registrations on Saturday, 9/4/2010, in the tournament headquarters at the field complex, (Rogers field- 100 Sherman Ave, Devens MA 01432).

Please plan on having your team contact/manager register your teams at least 45 minutes before your first game on Saturday. We will have dedicated staff to get you through the process, as quickly as possible. You can speed up the process by having your documentation alphabetized like your roster.

Again- Friday night registration is cancelled, in the interest of safety and all registrations will be handled at the field complex headquarters, (look for the large Bandits Cup red/black tent on site),on Saturday, 9/4/2010.



 

The Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel is the official host hotel for this year’s Bandits Soccer Tournament. The hotel has agreed to set aside a limited number of rooms for participants at a reduced rate. The hotel features an indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. Additionally, the hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet access. Breakfast and dinner will be available for purchase during your stay. To reserve your rooms and stay at the hotel where all participants will be lodging, you must call 978-342-7100 or 888-976-9254 and mention “Bandits Soccer.” If you have any questions, you may contact the hotel’s sales manager, Paula Marion, at 978-342-0002, Ext. 141 If you are interested in joining other teams for an event dinner at the host hotel, please call Paula Marion at the hotel at 978-342-0002, Ext. 141.

245 Spacious Guest Rooms with complimentary wireless internet access, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and in room coffee/tea makers.
Restaurant and Lounge
55-foot Indoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub and Fitness Center
Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Plenty of Free Parking
73,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space

Permission to host (PDF)