Soccer in College - Tournament

2008 Atlanta Cup to be the best yet!

The Georgia Youth Soccer Association is pleased to invite your team to apply to the Atlanta Cup - Labor Day weekend, August 30 - September 1, 2008. Now in its 30th year, the tournament has become one of the premier tournaments in the country - with more than 740 teams in '08 - offering competitive soccer for both boys and girls teams ages u10 through u19. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great weekend of soccer over Labor Day - register today.

Applications will be available in April. At that time you may register and submit your application on-line and pay by on-line Check, Visa or MasterCard. Once submitted you will receive confirmation that your application has been received. This confirmation does not guarantee acceptance into the tournament. You will be notified of acceptance by July 31, 2008. Registrations are accepted on-line only.

Tournament highlights

Of course you know the Atlanta Cup takes place on Labor Day weekend each year. However, we can provide some more information on upcoming dates and pertinent facts. Take note of these key dates and tournament highlights

Enhanced Tournament Services

The Atlanta Cup has partnered with Soccer In College to enhance the services offered to participants of the tournament.

Teams entering the Atlanta Cup will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible... more

Just the facts

Tournament Eligibility
The Atlanta Cup is open to select teams, premier, classic, athena and academy registered and in good standing with their US Youth Soccer affiliated association. Age groups for this years’ tournament are u10, u11, u12, u13, u14, u15, u16, u17, u19 for boys and girls.

Divisions
Teams will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible. The Atlanta Cup Committee alone determines final placement. The Committee uses many factors when ranking teams including league playing division and record, State Cup and tournament results, USA Rank ranking service, etc.

Hotels

Teams that require lodging are required to stay in Atlanta Cup approved hotels. Reservations will be handled by Connections, our tournament housing company. Hotels, descriptions, and rates will be posted on the tournament website. Teams may book rooms after divisions are announced.

If there is a hotel where your team would like to stay – and you do not see the hotel on our approved list - just drop Connections a note and they will be happy to work with you.