2011 Diablo FC tournaments accepting applications

Diablo FC hosting 4 tournaments during 2nd half of 2011

Tournaments hosted by Diablo FC are on tap in Concord during July, August, September and October. Applications are being accepted now for each of the tournaments with deadlines fast approaching for the Summer Classic and Summer Challenge.

Diablo FC is one of the busiest soccer clubs in the state when it comes to hosting tournaments so you can be assured your team will benefit from excellent organization, competition, fields, referees and awards when you enter a Diablo FC event supervised by tournament director Cheryl Yasutake.

You can always get applications, results & schedules and the latest information on all Diablo FC tournaments on our club website.

Whether a Diablo FC tournament is sanctioned by US Club Soccer or CYSA, teams from US Club Soccer, CYSA, USYSA and AYSO Elite are able to enter using their 2011-2012 season credentials by purchasing team insurance from the sanctioning organization.

All the specific details and necessary forms are available on the Diablo FC tournament webpages.

Summer Classic looking for U12-U14-U15 boys teams now!

The 9th annual Diablo FC Summer Classic is coming up in 3 weeks on the July 23-24 weekend with over 70 teams already entered from top clubs throughout Northern California.

We are looking in particular for U12, U14 and U15 boys teams for immediate acceptance.

The Summer Classic is open to boys and girls U12-U13-U14-U15 gold and silver level teams based on 2011-2012 soccer ages.

Our tournament is sanctioned by US Club Soccer so teams using CYSA or USYSA credentials need to get US Club Soccer team insurance.

All the forms, fees and online registration are available through the Summer Classic page on our website.

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Summer Challenge coming August 20-21 for U9-U11 teams

Silver and bronze U9-U10-U11 (2011-2012 soccer ages) girls and boys teams can get a kick start to their seasons by participating in the Summer Challenge on Aug. 20-21, sanctioned by US Club Soccer.

This annual August event is held in two formats:

U11 teams are in a traditional tournament format with the 1st- & 2nd-place teams getting commemorative 2011 Summer Challenge t-shirts and every player gets a souvenir pin.

U9-U10 teams play 3 games each with no scores or standings kept. This is a chance for teams, players and coaches to play in 3 games without the pressure of standings or results as they prepare for their fall league season.

USYSA/CYSA Division 1 silver level & Division 3 teams and AYSO Elite teams must purchase US Club Soccer team insurance in order to use your USYSA/CYSA credentials at the Summer Challenge.

All games played 8v8, 25-minute halves. Maximum 4 guest players allowed from team`s home club only. Roster limit 14 players.

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15th Bob Fowler Memorial expands entrant pool Sept. 24-25

Our 15th annual Bob Fowler Memorial Tournament on the Sept. 24-25 weekend is a CYSA-sanctioned Division 3 tournament that welcomes US Club Soccer bronze and AYSO Elite teams in the U12-U13-U14-U15-U16 and U17-U19 age groups.

US Club Soccer and AYSO Elite teams pay an additional $15 charge for CYSA insurance which enables them to use their USCS or AYSO 2011-2012 credentials.

Teams are allowed 7 guest players with a maximum roster of 18.

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13th Halloween Classic combines competition and costumes

It's not just soccer that will steal the show at the 13th annual Halloween Kick or Treat Classic in Concord Oct. 29-30.

Besides excellent competition for gold and silver U9, U10 and U11 boys & girls teams, there's the incredible Kick or Treat Classic Halloween Costume Contest! Check out some of the costume getups from Classics past.USYSA/CYSA Division 1 teams must purchase US Club Soccer team insurance in order to use your USYSA/CYSA credentials at the Halloween Kick or Treat Classic.

All games played 8v8, 25-minute halves. Maximum 4 guest players allowed from team`s home club only. Roster limit 14 players.

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Referees needed for all Diablo FC tournaments -- sign up today

Diablo FC values providing the best soccer experience for everyone at each of our tournaments and having capable referees working our games is important in achieving our organizational philosophy.

If you are interested in getting scheduled as a center or assistant referee for Diablo FC tournaments please send an email to our Referee Administrator Tony Fuentes.

We also welcome referees who are just visiting one of our tournaments. Tony and his administrative staff of John Antaki, Duane Lamoureux and Val Huerta will make your assignments around any game commitments you might have as a parent or coach.