Nike Academy Showcase 2010

March, 26 - 28, 2010

• Age Groups: Boys U16 & U 17

• Deadline for Registration: March 1, 2010

• Entry Cost: $800

• Team Acceptance Date: March 8, 2010

• Contact: Oleg Vatchev (847 -812 -3564)

• o.vatchev@sockersfcchicago.com

College Coaches in Attendance: NCAA I, II, II, NAIA.

This is an invitational showcase for Boys U16 and U17 teams. USA and Canadian teams registered with their National organizations, including USYS state associations and US Club Soccer are eligible to apply.

The Sockers NIKE Academy Showcase provides top level recruiting opportunities for players and college coaches from around the US. In addition to playing against top national and regional competition, the players and the parents can visit personally more than twenty conveniently located Chicago Land universities and colleges.

The team's record and individual player's qualities and achievements will be considered for the team selection and brackets placement. Three 80-minute games are guaranteed. Each team may roster up to 22 players per the US Youth Soccer rules and regulations. However, no more than 18 players may participate in each game.

Universities/Colleges in Attendance Academy  Showcase 2009: Lawrence University, Ohio State University, Carthage College, University of Dayton, Concordia University-Wisconsin, Concordia University Il, Roanoke College, Northern Illinois University, University of Illinois Chicago, Monmouth College, Wheaton College, North Central College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dominican University, Lewis University, Marquette University, Saint Louis University, University of Chicago, Lake Forest College, University of Michigan, Elmhurst College, Northwestern University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Loyola University, University of Notre Dame, De Paul University, Aurora University, Western Michigan University. 

• Age Groups:

• Boys U13, U14, U15 and Girls U13 & U14

• Deadline for Registration: March 1, 2010

• Entry Cost: $600

• Team Acceptance Date: March 8, 2010

• Contact: David Richardson (847 -812 -3567)

• davidrichardson@sockersfc.net

The Academy Division provides the top level teams around the region an opportunity to prepare for the demands of Spring season. Teams looking to get ready early on for Regional Leagues and State competitions should seriously consider this event.

Olympic Park is located in a privileged area surrounded by quality hotels, restaurants and shopping malls, all in a 10 miles ratio. Woodfield Mall is only 5 minutes from Olympic Park soccer complex featuring movie theaters, boutiques and  fine dinning.

Each team will play a minimum of 3 games of 70 minutes and    all age groups will be divided into flights of 6 or 8 teams accordingly. Age brackets will be formed with the best competition in mind and selection is based on team's records and Club's reputation.