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All Under 10 through Under 19 teams in good standing and that
compete in an approved and affiliated CYSA league in accordance with
the cup eligiblity rules are qualified to enter CYSA Cups. Each team
can enter only one CYSA Cup competition per season and should select
the level of competition as defined below.
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CYSA
State Cup is an open competition for any boys' and girls' Division 1, 3
or 4 team. This is the highest degree of state-level competition
offered and is the only CYSA Cup available for the Division 1
teams to enter. Additionally, some of the strongest Division 3 teams
opt to test their skills in CYSA State Cup. Although it is
rare, a Division 4 team can choose to participate in State Cup. This
Cup is the approved state qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. CYSA
State Cup begins with a weekend of preliminary rounds for each of the
teams. After several more weekends of single elimination rounds, the
competition culminates with the annual State Cup Championships where
the Division 1 state champions are crowned. Winners of the U-12
through U-19 CYSA State Cup competitions go on to represent CYSA in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships
(Far West Regionals). Winners of U-14 through U-19 Regional
Championships advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. CYSA
State Cup takes place in mid-winter for the U-10 through U-13 teams and
begin in early spring for the U-14 through U-19 age groups.
Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and
rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams should
take these factors into consideration before applying. Teams can
qualify for the Early Bird Entry fee if they submit a complete
application by 5 PM October 15, 2009. The application deadline for CYSA State Cup is 5:00 PM November 2, 2009. Teams that miss the application deadline may be eligible to enter the Reserve Pool. More details can be found in the RULES section of the State Cup page.
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Geared primarily toward Division 3 level teams (although Division 4 teams are eligible to enter if they elect to do so) the CYSA Association Cup is an open competition for any boys' or girls' CYSA
Division 3 or Division 4 team in the U-10, U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-16
and U-19 age groups. Any eligible CYSA Division 3 or Division 4 team
in good standing may apply to enter the CYSA Association Cup.
The Cup begins with a weekend of preliminary rounds, and during the
course of several subsequent weekends of single elimination rounds,
advancing teams are determined. The Cup culminates with the annual CYSA Association Cup Championships where the Division 3 state champions are crowned. The CYSA
Association Cup is a statewide event held in winter for the U-10
through U-14 teams and early spring for the U-16 through U-19 teams.
Participating teams may be subject to travel over long distances and
rescheduling of games due to adverse weather conditions. Teams should
take these factors into consideration before applying. Teams can
qualify for the Early Bird Entry fee is they submit a complete
application by 5 PM October 15, 2009. The application deadline for CYSA Association Cup is 5:00 PM November 2, 2009. Teams that miss the application deadline may be eligible to enter the Reserve Pool. More details can be found in the RULES section of the Association Cup Page.
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Created specifically for Division 4 teams, The CYSA
Founders' Cup competition provides an avenue for recreational teams to
compete for a state championship title. It is an open competition for
any boys' or girls Division 4 team in the U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 and
U-19 age groups. Any CYSA registered Division 4 team that is in good standing may apply to enter the CYSA
Founders' Cup. The Cup beings with a weekend of preliminary rounds,
from which winning teams advance to the single elimination rounds on a
second weekend of play. Cup play culminates with the annual CYSA Founders' Cup Championships where the Division 4 champions are crowned. The CYSA Founders' Cup begins in late fall for the U-12 and U-14 teams and in late winter for U-16 and U-19 teams. Because the CYSA
Founders' Cup is a statewide event held outdoors, participating teams
may be subject to travel over long distances and rescheduling of games
due to adverse weather conditions. Teams should take these factors
into consideration before applying. Founders' Cup U-10 through U-14
applications are due by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2009 while the U-16 through U-19 Founders' Cup entries must be in the CYSA State Office by 5:00 PM on January 4, 2010.
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For District Cups please contact your District Representative
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