TAAF Winter Games

	The Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes taking place in Frisco on January 15-17, 2010. Patterned after the Olympic Games and the U.S. Olympic Sports Festivals, the Winter Games of Texas provide a forum for training and competition among Texas’ hopefuls and recreational athletes. These Olympic-style competition provide athletes of all ages and skill levels with a wholesome avenue through sports and physical activity. FSA in partnership with TAAF Winter Games organizes the Soccer part of Winter Games!
Tournament Dates: January 15 - 17, 2010	CELEBRATION OF ATHLETES: 2010 Dates TBA Join us for an exciting evening on Saturday Jan 16 for the Celebration of Athletes. Enjoy tons of family fun with games, live entertainment, past Olympic heroes and an indoor aquatic center featuring a giant water slide. All activities will be hosted at the Frisco Athletic Center located at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane in Frisco on Saturday Jan 16 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Admission to the Frisco Athletic Center and indoor aquatic center will be free during the Celebration to all athletes participating in the Winter Games of Texas. More information will be available online beginning December 1, 2009 at www.taaf.com.
	NO PARKING FEE AT PHP OR WARREN COMPLEX
	TAAF WINTER GAMES FIELD CONDITIONS Hotline number: 972-738-9095
	Pizza Hut Park: Game: 8am on PHP #9 will be moved to 8am on 1/17 Game: 9:30am on PHP #9 will be moved to 8am on 1/17 Game: 11am on PHP#11 will be moved to 8am on 1/17 Game: 12:30pm PHP #11 - will be moved to 8am on 1/17 Game: 2pm PHP #12 - FIELD CHANGE - Moved to PHP #11 Game: 3:30pm PHP#12 - FIELD CHANGE - moved to PHP 11 The following games will be played on time and have been moved to Warren #13 Game: 5pm PHP #13 - FIELD CHANGE - Moved to Warren #13 Game: 6:30 PHP #13 - FIELD CHANGE - Moved to Warren #13 Game: 8pm PHP#14 - FIELD CHANGE - Moved to Warren #13
	Warren Sports Complex: All games will be played as scheduled

SCHEDULES POSTED HERE!

2010 Accepted Teams List!

MAPS AND FIELDS
Warren Sports Complex
Pizza Hut Park

General Tournament Info:

2010 Tournament Rules

Tournament Director: Collin Duke, dukeofrealestate@gmail.com

Referee Assignor: Carlos Ramirez, cafavi@tx.rr.com

Awards: Winter Games medals will be awarded individually to 1^st, 2^nd.

TYPES OF TEAMS ACCEPTED:

Academy Teams* U9 and U10     Fee: $325
   Playing Format 9v9 (including a keeper)
   No guest players (after the roster has been validated by a home association)
   *Recreational teams can form as an Academy teams to be eligible to participate in this tournament...
     Players must be at least an age pure U9 player to participate...no exceptions.
       Call the FSA Office, 972-712-4625, to get more information on how form as an Academy team.

Recreational Teams U11 - U14 Fee:    $325
   Playing Format: 11v11
   3 Guest players

Competitive Teams U11 - U14    Fee:    $425
   Playing Format: 11v11
   5 Guest players

PAST RESULTS:

2008 RESULTS

2009 RESULTS

GENERAL FORMS TO DOWNLOAD:

TAAF Roster: Must be signed by parents.
**NOTE regarding S.M.A.R.T Certification. The SMART certification is acknowledgement that parents have read and understand page two of the TAAF document. Just put the date in that box.

Academy Tournament Roster (This form must be validated by an NTSSA Home Association Registrar)

Medical Releases (does not need to be notorized)
We will accept the medical releases on the Academy form.

Guest Player Forms (U11 and older Rec and Comp)
This form REQUIRES a registration number. Forms with out registration numbers will not be accepted.

Game Day Roster/Misconduct Report
Bring 6 copies to check-in (no copier available)

CHECK IN INFORMATION, 2010

TEAMS MUST BE CHECKED IN NO LESS THAN 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE FIRST GAME!

CHECK in at the FSA Office
   6155 Sports Village Drive, Suite 200, Frisco, TX 75034
   Thursday, Jan 14, 9am - 5pm
   Friday, Jan 15 9am - 8pm
   Saturday, Jan 16 6:30am - 10:30am

REQUIRED FOR CHECK IN

Coaches ID Cards
Copy or actual card required.

TAAF Roster: 1 copy
Must be signed by Parents

Team roster: 3 copies
   Academy Rosters MUST be verified by an NTSSA affiliate Registrar, otherwise not accepted
   Recreational Rosters must be signed by the coach and home association registrar.
   Competitive Rosters must be official rosters signed by coach and home association registrar.

Game Day Rosters/Misconduct Report (see link above)
   5 copies (again no copier available....bring all 5 copies)

Medical Release for each Player
Do not need to be notorized.
Medical Releases on Academy Forms are acceptable.

Guest Player Forms (if applicable)
    Academy - No guest players
    Recreational - 3 guest players allowed. Home Association must sign.
    Competitive - 5 Guest players allowed. Registration numbers MUST be on form.

Teams must be fully checked in 1 hour prior to game time. Allow time for waiting.