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Our focus is on attracting State Cup final four teams because we all know there are very strong teams that get eliminated during the single-elimination State Cup process.

We are advocating KISS as a "Rest of the Best" regional alternative!

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KISS is scheduled the same weekend as the Region II Snickers Regional Cup tournament; however, State Cup challengers should not be reluctant to apply as normal. If your team should become a State Cup champion after acceptance, your team will be released and your entry fee will be returned.

KISS is open to all premier level teams including USYSA, US Club Soccer and Super Y League sanctioned teams and Canadian clubs. Teams affiliated solely with US Club Soccer or Super Y-League must declare an 18 player roster for the tournament (identify on KISS Tournament roster form).

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan - Midway between Chicago and Detroit on Interstate I-94. Within a six hour drive of almost every major Midwest city.

Sites: All boy's games will be at the River Oaks Soccer Complex; girl's U9-U11 games will also be at River Oaks; girl's U12-U14 games will be at Kalamazoo Central High School; girl's U15-U19 games will be at the Kalamazoo Soccer Complex. All three are excellent facilities with 28 manicured fields. All games for each age group will be in one convenient location.

Age Groups: 22 Divisions - Boys and Girls (born on or after): U9 (8/1/98) U10 (8/1/97) U11 (8/1/96) U12 (8/1/95) U13 (8/1/94) U14 (8/1/93) U15 (8/1/92) U16 (8/1/91) U17 (8/1/90) U18 (8/1/89) U19 (8/1/88).

Players per Team: Maximum of 18 (11v11 age groups) or 14 (8v8 age groups), including up to 5 guest players.

Paperwork: Validated State or Provincial player passes, a Validated copy of their official team roster, parental medical release forms and a Validated Permission to Travel (Out-of-state teams only), signed Waiver of Liability and completed KISS Tournament Roster are required for all players participating in the tournament and must be produced at check-in. Failure to bring this information to registration will result in disqualification of the team.

Awards: U13-U19: Individual awards for each member of the winning and finalist teams. U9-U12: Team awards for winning and finalist teams.

Teams: The KISS Tournament prides itself on its reputation as being THE elite/premier tournament in Michigan and one of the best in the Midwest. Selections will be based on experience and quality of application. Number of teams accepted will vary based on strength of entries; age groups may be combined, where necessary.

Guest Players: Are you a player whose team will not be attending, but would like the opportunity to guest play with one of our participating teams? Please complete the online registration process and your contact information will be provided to coaches that are looking for guest players.

Application: All applications are submitted online via the Online Application Form (pending). In order for the staff and Committee to continue to further this "standard of excellence" it is imperative that they have accurate and specific information on all teams wishing to participate. Please complete the Online Application Form, in detail, in its entirety. With everyone's cooperation we can ensure that all teams participating will meet only the finest competitors.

Application Deadline: Applications are due April 30, 2008. Applications entered after the April 30th deadline will be considered on a space available basis. Only Online Applications will be accepted.

Acceptance Notification: Notification of Acceptance and Non-Acceptance will be by email to the team contact and coach on or before May 10, 2008. Any team that withdraws from the tournament after being accepted will forfeit its entry fee. The only exception will be for those teams winning their State Cup after acceptance.

Housing: Hotel reservations are available through our Official Housing Service, Premier Sports Events. Online hotel reservations can only be completed after your team has submitted an application. Click here to view online hotel information. You may also contact them at (269) 978-2418 or kisshotels@gopremierevents.com This service is being provided to ease the search for hotel accommodations in the area; however, you are not required to use them. Hotel reservations will be confirmed when Team Acceptance is complete on May 10th; yet, it is IMPORTANT to temporarily reserve rooms prior to Team Acceptance to ensure room availability.

College Coaches: Over 1700 coaches from across the country have been invited to attend our event; every year we have more coaches attend as they see the quality of our event and competitors. Player Profiles Booklets will be compiled for the attending college coaches. Completion of the College Coach Player Profile Form by June 1st is required for all U15-U18 teams. Form must be returned electronically as an email attachment to KISS@mysoccer.com. List of participating colleges

Interested in being a Guest Player: Are you a player whose team will not be attending, but would like the opportunity to guest play with one of our participating teams? Please complete the online registration process and your contact information will be provided to coaches that are looking for guest players. 

If you wish to participate in the 2008 KISS Tournament, please complete the Online Application Form (when available) in its entirety, submit it online and return a copy of it with your entry fee of:
$725 US U17 - 19
$695 US U15 - 16
$625 US U13 - 14
$495 US U11 - 12
$395 US U9 - 10

Please make all checks payable to: KISS 2008. Your application MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE by April 30, 2008. Mail your application to:
KISS 2008
PO Box 20536
Kalamazoo, MI, 49019

Applications entered after April 30th will automatically be placed on the waiting list and the Late Application Fee is $100 extra. Applications without entry fee will NOT be accepted.

If you have a question that cannot be answered by the above, please do not hesitate to call us at the numbers below or email at KISS@mysoccer.com. I look forward to meeting all of you in June; I know this tournament will provide you with the very best competition.

Alan Maxwell, Tournament Director 
(269) 353-9451 (Home) 
(517) 367-3266 (Work) 
email: KISS@mysoccer.com

Referees: If you have one or more referees traveling to the tournament who would like to work the tournament, please contact the KISS Referee Assignor:

Ron Warners
7136 Glade Trail
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-375-8618
email: RAWarners@aol.com
Referee Application Form in Word or PDF format

Any out of state referees will need to provide a release from their USSF State Referee Administrator, giving his/her permission to officiate in the tournament.