The Ohio High School Cup

About the The Ohio High School Cup

WHEN:	Men's Weekend: July 16, 17, 18 Women's Weekend: July 23, 24, 25
WHERE:	Columbus, Ohio
FEES:	1 Team = $450.00 ---- 2nd team is $410.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, Jul 23, 2010
PAY TO:	The Ohio Scholarship Cup; 540 Courtright Court, Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Welcome
Welcome to the Ohio High School Cup. In just ten short years, the OHS Cup has become one of the nation's largest high school soccer tournaments. We have given over $30,000 in scholarships, and have provided our players and coaches the special opportunity to prepare for their upcoming 2010 season.

The Ohio High School Scholarship Cup is a tournament exclusively for high school teams. If you have not been with us before, the following information will help you prepare to attend this exciting event.

Who Can Play?
Players who will be eligible for High School play in the upcoming fall season (Michigan women sides may play just graduated seniors due to spring season). You are welcome to bring more than one team and you are also welcome to play in any division you request.

Why Should I Bring My Team to This Tournament?
The Ohio Scholarship Cup is the nation's only high school tournament dedicated to offering scholarships for senior participants, dedicated to a tournament format, dedicated to offering equal divisions for play, and dedicated to advancing the growth of soccer. Your attendance at the Ohio Cup is not just a chance to participate in a fun event and kick off your new year; it is a real support for all soccer.

How Will Teams Be Chosen to Play in the Ohio Cup:
We have no intention to "select" teams out of the Ohio Cup. Our only limit is facility space. Simply, we have rolling admissions. Ninety percent of our teams come from Ohio but we welcome the growing number of teams from Pennsylvania and Michigan. The tournament format allows for great equality of play as we host perennial state powers and teams just beginning programs. Our divisioning helps to place teams against equal competition, and everyone gets to be together as soccer was intended. We can accommodate nearly 100-200 teams each weekend. We will only limit once we have reached our limit. Please, apply early.

Congratulations to the many Ohio Cup teams that won their district finals and beyond. Thank you to the many coaches and players who wrote us that their seasons' success began at the Ohio Cup, and to the many fine scholar applicants. Choose to give your players a chance for our scholarships by attending.

Promote the Game
-Team building - launch the new season and help your team grow
-A great way to get to know your new players and begin preparation for this fall
-Meet and play teams from tri-state area
-A unique format that provides realistic competition at your level
-FUN - playing the beautiful game

For
-High School teams and coaches
-As many teams as you would like to bring
-Players who will be eligible for High School play
-Coaches working with their team(s)within the OHSAA's "Ten Day Rule"
Note: You are encouraged to bring more than one team (varsity, jv, & freshman).

Format
-All teams guaranteed FOUR games, weather permitting
-We will have groups consisting of six teams playing in a round-robin format. Group winners will be determined via a points system (3 point=win, 1=tie, 0=loss)(Dependent on # of registrants)
-Teams are grouped based on strength, geographic location for realistic play, and the opportunity to play a variety of teams.

Special Events
-Annual SENIOR SHOWCASE at Capital University Bernlohr Stadium
-Boys Weekend - 6:30pm kick-off (players report at 5:15pm July 16th)
-Girls Weekend - 6:30pm kick-off (players report at 5:15pm July 23rd)
-All-Star Game Registration will open April 1st, 2010
-All Star game announced on July 2nd, 2010
-College Coaches Attending

Fees & Acceptance
-The tournament fee is $450 for 1 team. $410.00 for a second team.
-Applications accepted up to June 23rd, 2010.
-Schedules Posted by July 2nd, 2010. (boys weekend)
-Schedules Posted by July 6th, 2010. (girls weekend)
-Send the full fee or a $200.00 deposit Today! (non-refundable deposit)
-Final Team Fee must be received by July 1st, 2010.

Team Registration
-Men's Weekend: July 16 at Capital University Capital Center between 4:30pm - 8:00pm.
-Women's Weekend: July 23 at Capital University Capital Center between 4:30pm - 8:00pm.
- For Team Registration Directions please check our Maps & Things to Do section.

-All teams should send a representative to check in their team. Please bring their medical and liability release forms and the tournament t-shirt pre-order forms. Your team will then be officially registered for the Ohio Scholarship Cup.

Information
Rules, Schedules, Maps, and Housing Info will be sent as applications are accepted.

Teams will also be eligible to order tickets to the Columbus Crew game at an additional charge.

Apply now!