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**Florida Qualifying for 2010 Challenge 3v3 Nationals Starts October 25 **

2009/2010 Challenge 3v3 Tour - Early qualifying for the 2010 Challenge 3v3 National Championships began in August with Official Qualifiers in Clarks Summit Pennsylvania, Arlington Texas, Kalida Ohio, and Hastings Michigan. Coming up on October 25th is the Apopka Halloween 3v3 Challenge (see below). In November the 2nd Annual Pompano Hammerheads 3v3 Challenge in Broward County and the 2009 Turkey Shootout in Birmingham Alabama will be held. December is a huge month for Qualifiers with the 9th Annual Space Coast 3v3 Challenge and the Jekyll Island Festive Holiday Challenge on December 5/6, followed by the 8th Annual Ponte Vedra 3v3 Challenge December 12/13 and the 8th Annual Orlando Area Winter 3v3 Challenge on December 19. We are finalizing plans for all of the 2010 tournaments and as each event is confirmed, we will post the information on our web site here Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

APOPKA HALLOWEEN 3V3 CHALLENGE

The 2nd Annual Apopka Halloween 3v3 Challenge will be held on Sunday October 25 (1 day only)

U6 thru U18 and Adult

All games on Sunday so teams may still play their Saturday League games

First games start at 8:45 am, last games around 5pm

Up to 6 players on roster, minimum 4 games per team

All Players will receive official tournament T-shirt at check-in Sunday morning.

Awards for first 3 teams in each age division

All U10 and younger get awards

Entry fee $195 ($165 early entry fee if paid on or before Oct 16)

Click here for an application and information about the tournament

14th Annual BYSL Fall Challenge Successfully completed Oct 10/11

Congratulations to everyone who helped make the Girls Labor Day Challenge another great success. For the 6th year in a row we were the Florida Labor Day tournament with more girls teams than any other. We were fortunate to have weather issues only on Saturday and thanks to the cooperation of teams whose schedules were effected, the reschedule went smoothly and all Divisions completed play successfully. Click here to see Results If you have digital photos of your team during the tournament, email them to soccer@challengesports.com . We will post as many as we can on our web site.

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DIVISIONS AND GROUPS - We have begun the process of putting teams in Divisions and Groups and will continue to fine tune the process for the next several days. Teams are encouraged to check the information posted on the entries page and provide comments by email. It is early in the new season and the challenge of placing teams in Divisions for the best parity is bigger and more difficult now than it will be once teams have some games under their belt. We will take the information we get and make decisions based our interpretation. Not everyone will agree with every decision, but we will give it our best shot.

TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS - We have great souvenir T-shirts again this year and teams can save a lot of money by Pre-Ordering

Melbourne Area Beaches Girls Labor Day Challenge

online pre-order deadline Sunday Aug 30, 6:00pm

click to pre-order online

CAPTAIN U HELPING PLAYERS CONNECT WITH COLLEGES -

CaptainU will provide player profile books for college coaches (no charge)

CaptainU, the leading college soccer recruiting company will provide player profile books and free access to their online software to help all attending players and teams maximize their exposure at the tournament to college coaches. Register for your free account at www.CaptainU.com or click here for more information. more information

This is a special message to all U6/7/8 teams that qualified for the 2010 Challenge 3v3 National Championships.

In the past, u6/7/8 ages have each had only 1 Division in our tournaments. This is primarily because there is generally no real Competitive soccer played in those ages. This works very well in our qualifying events, but when we come to Nationals, there can be a wide range in skill level between the "serious" teams and those who less committed to play at a high level at that age.

Starting with the 2010 National Championship, and only for Nationals, we have the opportunity for the equivalent of 2 levels of play in each of the u6/7/8 ages.

Where there are more than 12 entries in a u6/7/8 Boys or Girls Division at Nationals, the top 8 teams after pool play will advance to a Championship Bracket leading toward Semi Finals and a 3rd Place Match and a Final. The remaining teams will advance to a Recreational Division Bracket which will lead to Rec Semi Finals and a 3rd place match and Final.

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Comments and questions can be submitted by sending an email to tournament@challengesports.com We can not accept comments or questions by phone.

We want to remind everyone again to read the information we have posted on our web site so that you will be prepared for a great weekend of fun.

These 2 links from the Nationals main page have a lot of useful information

Forms & Information for registered teams

and

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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6th Annual Venice Sharktooth 3v3 Challenge April 18/19 - Hosted by the Venice Area Youth Soccer Association, this tournament combines a great weekend of Soccer with a chance to attend the world famous Venice Sharktooth Festival.

Click here for information 6th Annual Venice Shark Tooth 3v3 Challenge - Venice FL

Inaugural Pompano Beach Spring 3v3 Challenge April 25 - Changed to 1 Day!! We have been able to get enough room for 3v3 fields at the park to play all the games on Saturday. Played on the beautiful fields of Central Broward Regional Park, the tournament is hosted by the PBFC-PAL-Hammerheads Soccer Club. It is one of only 2 chances to qualify for Nationals in South Florida.

Click here for information Inaugural Pompano Spring 3v3 Challenge Pompano Beach, FL

7th Annual South Florida 3v3 Super Challenge May 9/10 Played at beautiful Miramar Regional Park, this tournament is jointly presented by Challenge Sports and Kick-it as 1 of 4 Super Challenges planned for Florida. It is one of the largest 3v3 qualifiers and is one of only 2 in South Florida. For an application and information about the Spring Challenge, click here 7th Annual South Florida 3v3 Super Challenge Miramar, FL

Also coming in Florida in May

Next Full sided event - Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3 The next Challenge Sports Full sided tournament is the 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3. The Spring Challenge is Florida's largest Spring tournament with more than 200 teams competing in 2008. For an application and information about the Spring Challenge, click here 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

4th Annual Joey Uvalle 3v3 Soccer Classic May 2 This tournament is a fundraiser for Joey Uvalle a Central Florida Soccer player who suffered a serious Spinal Cord injury in 2005. The Central Florida soccer Community has rallied to help pay for Joey's extensive medical and physical therapy costs. Click here for information The Joey Uvalle 3v3 Soccer Classic - Orlando, FL

7th Annual Jacksonville 3v3 Super Challenge May 30/31 - Played on the Fields of beautiful Davis Park, this tournament is hosted by the Ponte Vedra Soccer Club. It is jointly presented by Challenge Sports and Kick-it as 1 of 4 Super Challenges planned for Florida. It is one of the largest Challenge 3v3 qualifiers. For an application and information, click here

7th Annual Jacksonville 3v3 Super Challenge at Davis Park Ponte Vedra

To see the latest information about all of our future tournaments, click here Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

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**2009 Challenge 3v3 National Championships July 30 - August 2 **

Disney's Wide World of Sports hosts 3v3 Championship again

Teams are making plans to be part of the 2009 Challenge 3v3 National Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports. All of us at Challenge Sports are excited to again be able to hold our National Championships at the finest Youth Sports venue in the world.

The most successful qualifying tour ever is almost over, with just 7 qualifying tournaments left. The last of the Florida qualifiers were held this past weekend in Palm Coast and Naples with almost 300 teams vying to qualify. The remaining qualifiers are all on the weekend of July 11/12 in Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The closest one for any Florida teams that have still not qualified is the Summer Soccer Blast Jekyll Island 3v3 ** on July 11/12. Details about those events can be found on the Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar here Tournament Calendar .

The early entry deadline for Nationals is July 1. Teams that enter and pay the entry fee by midnight July 1 will be able to enjoy the early entry discount and pay $320 to enter. Teams that enter and/or pay the entry fee after July 1 will pay the full $360 entry fee.

We have posted a lot of information for teams on our web site. To go to the main page for Nationals, click here 3v3 Challenge Tour National Championship . There you will find the application and detailed information about the tournament and the facility.

Challenge Sports has engaged Get Travel to help teams find the best hotel accommodations at the lowest prices. It is not mandatory for teams to make their hotel arrangements through Get Travel, but we encourage teams to take advantage of their services. They have reserved blocks of rooms both in Disney hotels like the All Star Resort and hotels not far from Disney. Because they were able to book large blocks of rooms early, they have both the best prices and the best selection of rooms in each hotel. Contact Get Travel though the link on our web site and if you don't find that their service and selection is not the best you can find, you are free to make your own arrangements

11th Annual Melbourne Beaches Girls Labor Day Tournament Sept 5-7, 2009 - The next Challenge Tournament after Nationals is the worlds largest Girls Teams only Labor Day tournament. It is a great way to start the new season. Featuring sites and hotels that are close to the beautiful beaches of the Melbourne and Cocoa Beach area, the Girls Labor Day Challenge is a favorite of teams from all over Florida and the Southeast. For more information click here

Melbourne Area Girls Labor Day Challenge

Inaugural Pompano Beach Spring 3v3 Challenge April 25/26 - Played on the beautiful fields of Central Broward Regional Park, the tournament is hosted by the PBFC-PAL-Hammerheads Soccer Club. It is one of only 2 chances to qualify for Nationals in South Florida.

Click here for information Inaugural Pompano Spring 3v3 Challenge Pompano Beach, FL

Next Full sided event - Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3 The next Challenge Sports Full sided tournament is the 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3. The Spring Challenge is Florida's largest Spring tournament with more than 200 teams competing in 2008. The early entry deadline, to avoid the late fee, is April 6th. For an application and information about the Spring Challenge, click here 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

7th Annual South Florida 3v3 Super Challenge May 9/10 Played at beautiful Miramar Regional Park, this tournament is jointly presented by Challenge Sports and Kick-it as 1 of 4 Super Challenges planned for Florida. It is one of the largest 3v3 qualifiers and is one of only 2 in South Florida. For an application and information click here 7th Annual South Florida 3v3 Super Challenge Miramar, FL

7th Annual Tampa St Pete 3v3 Super Challenge May 16/17 Played at the Countryside Sportsplex, the home of the newly formed Clearwater Soccer Club Chargers/Lightning, This tournament is jointly presented by Challenge Sports and Kick-it as 1 of 4 Super Challenges planned for Florida. Click here for information 7th Annual Tampa St Pete 3v3 Super Challenge Countryside, FL

7th Annual Jacksonville 3v3 Super Challenge May 30/31 - Played on the Fields of beautiful Davis Park, this tournament is hosted by the Ponte Vedra Soccer Club. It is jointly presented by Challenge Sports and Kick-it as 1 of 4 Super Challenges planned for Florida. It is one of the largest Challenge 3v3 qualifiers. For an application and information, click here

7th Annual Jacksonville 3v3 Super Challenge at Davis Park Ponte Vedra

To see the latest information about all of our future tournaments, click here Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

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12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

This message is to all the teams that have registered for the 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

All of us at Challenge Sports are excited about another huge Spring Challenge. The Palm Bay Youth Soccer Association and nearby clubs in South Brevard are preparing for a great weekend of soccer.

Entries will be posted on our web site on Friday April 10. Teams are encouraged to check the list of entries to make sure that they are listed in the correct age and gender. We will begin separating teams into Divisions and Groups during the week of April 12 and continue until schedules are posted. Teams are encouraged to provide updated information about their level of play ot assist us in the process of putting them in Divisions and groups.

We will be accepting late entries through the middle of April in age groups where there is room.

We know that all teams are anxious to know exactly which site their games will be played. we are working now to match the entries with available fields at each of the sites. We will post information on our web site as soon as we can make the determination of where each age group is playing.

As usual, with so many teams coming into the South Brevard area, hotel rooms will become scarce soon. Some hotels are already full, so if you have not already made hotel plans, it would be wise to do so right away.

We have a large list of area hotels included in the links below from our web site.

SPRING CHALLENGE LINKS

*12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge (main web page)

application information application to print and mail apply online

Maps Forms & Information for Registered Teams Hotels Rules

We depend on email as our main form of communication. If your team did not include at least 2 valid email addresses with your application, please send additional email addresses to us by email using SpringChallenge@ChallengeSports.com

Watch for more information on our web site and by email in the coming days

To see the latest information about all of our future tournaments, click here Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

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Featured Tournaments Coming up

12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3 . .

The largest Full sided Spring tournament in Florida. . .

Click here 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge . .

8th Annual Apopka 3v3 Challenge April 11 (Easter Saturday)

One of our most popular tournaments, the Apopka 3v3 Challenge

draws a huge crowd of teams from all over Florida and beyond.

Click here for information Apopka 3v3 Challenge, Apopka FL

Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3 The largest Full sided Spring tournament in Florida. Click here 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

**Last Chance to Qualify in Florida for 2010 3v3 Nationals **

Lake County PAL 3v3 Challenge at Tavares July 10/11

The last Florida Qualifier for the 2010 Challenge 3v3 National Championship will be held at Hickory Point Park in Tavares on July 10/11.

Hosted by the Lake County Soccer Club, part of the proceeds will go to the Police Athletic Club.

This tournament has these important features

** U15, U16, and U18 Girls teams from the Skovlunde Soccer Club in Denmark are registered.

** Every player on every U6 team will receive a size 3 American Challenge Soccer Ball Free!

** World Cup finals party Sunday afternoon (Sunday Games scheduled to end early so we can all watch the final)

** Last chance in Florida to Qualify for Nationals

The early entry deadline is midnight Thursday July 1. Applications submitted with entry fee payment by the early entry deadline will enjoy the $30 savings and pay only $165. Applications or entry fee payments received after July 1 will require the full $195 entry fee.

ages U6 thru Adult - open to ALL teams

4 games minimum per team

Individual awards for first 3 teams in Each Division

All U10 and younger players get individual awards

Free Official Tournament T-shirt for all players

Click here for an application and a lot more information Inaugural Lake County 3v3 Challenge

Full Sided Challenge Tournaments Coming up

Sept 4,5,6 Melbourne Area Beaches Girls Labor Day Challenge Beachside Sites from Melbourne to Merritt Island Early. Entry deadline August 1

Sept 4,5,6 Boys Labor Day Challenge at Viera Hosted by Space Coast United Soccer Club. Early Entry deadline August 1

Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

We are updating the tournament calendar every day as more and more upcoming Challenge Tournaments are confirmed. Check the calendar often for the latest Tournament Calendar

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moves into high gear with 3v3 qualifying tournaments every weekend starting with the Inaugural Leesburg 3v3 Challenge on March 28/29. Following Leesburg the Tour will be in Naples April 4, Apopka April 11, Venice April 18/19, Pompano April 25/26, Miramar May 9/10, Tampa May 16/17, and Jacksonville May 30/31. Qualifying continues through the beginning of July. For more information about qualifiers, check the list below or visit the Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar on our web site here Tournament Calendar

The next Challenge Sports Full sided tournament is the 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge May 2/3. The Spring Challenge is Florida's largest Spring tournament with more than 200 teams competing in 2008. For an application and information about the Spring Challenge, click here 12th Annual Palm Bay Spring Challenge

3v3 Qualifying Tournaments Coming up in March, April and May. Click for information

March 28/29 Inaugural Leesburg 3v3 Challenge Leesburg, Fl

April 4 Naples 3v3 Challenge, Naples FL

April 11 Apopka 3v3 Challenge, Apopka FL

April 18/19 6th Annual Venice Shark Tooth 3v3 Challenge - Venice FL

April 25/26 Inaugural Pompano Spring 3v3 Challenge Pompano Beach, FL

May 2 The Joey Uvalle 3v3 Soccer Classic - Orlando, FL

May 9/10 7th Annual South Florida 3v3 Super Challenge Miramar, FL

May 16/17 7th Annual Tampa St Pete 3v3 Super Challenge Countryside, FL

May 30/31 7th Annual Jacksonville 3v3 Super Challenge at Davis Park Ponte Vedra

To see the latest information about all of our future tournaments, click here Challenge Sports Tournament Calendar

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Congratulations on qualifying for the Challenge 3v3 National Championship July 29 – August 1 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. We have received your team application.

IF your team has not paid the entry fee, this is a reminder that the deadline for all applications and Entry fee payment is midnight July 15.

The entire Challenge Sports Staff is excited and looking forward to another great Challenge 3v3 National Championship..

We provide the information below in the hopes that it will help you be well prepared and able to enjoy a great experience at the tournament.

Breaking News! All teams that participate in the 2010 Challenge Sports 3v3 National Championship will qualify for the 2011Kick-it World Championship in January 2011**new**

Get Travel is Disney’s Official Travel provider. All teams must work through Get Travel for hotel accommodations and must comply with the requirements to have their application validated. Get Travel can help teams locate wide range of accommodations at special rates and can also help with special deals for Theme Park tickets for participants. Teams that do not meet the criteria for travel arrangements and get their application validated by Get Travel will not be able to participate and will not be included in the tournament schedule.

All teams are encouraged to read the information we have posted on our web site by checking these links;

Entries are posted on our web site. Teams are urged to check the list of entries to make sure that they are in the right gender, age, and skill category.

Teams are encouraged to provide any missing information by email so help make the information as complete as possible.

Any teams that have not paid the entry fee are reminded that teams that qualified in the July 10/11 qualifying events are eligible for the $325 early entry fee and they must pay the entry fee by July 15. All other teams must pay the full $365 entry fee.

Games are planned to start at 7:30 AM on all three days of the Championship to help avoid some of the summer heat. Last games on Friday and Saturday should start before 6PM to leave a cushion in case of weather delays. Sunday’s last games are planned to start before 5:00, but teams should be aware that delays from summer thunderstorms any time during the weekend, could shift the schedule back and result in later finishing times on Sunday.

All teams must attend credentials check on Thursday July 29. There will be no check-in on Friday July 30 Watch your email inbox and our web site for news between now and the tournament.

Teams with questions will get the fastest response by sending them to us by using this link contact us