Dear Friends,

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 2012 King Cup Soccer Tournament. I know there are a lot of soccer events all across the world and I want to express my gratitude to you for choosing to participate in my event. The general response to the tournament so far has been great. I really appreciate your feedback it helps me improve the tournament year after year. I love producing this event. It was a great time for me and my team. Thank you from making it so fun. I hope you all had a blast.

I want to congratulate the following teams on their excellent showing. In the Over 35 division the Ottawa Royals were able to triumph over Last year’s Champs Avanti FC in a 4 to 1 PK show down. In the Over 40 Martin division Azeri beat Aftershock 3 to Nil. In the Over 40 Luther division Ashour FC overcame the CAZ Rangers in a close game with a 2 to 1 victory. In the Over 40 King division St James Gate had a well fought triumph on LA-DC united, winning by a goal with a 3 to 2 victory. The boys from Santa Cruz, El Cartel, made a great showing against Arizona and won 2 to Nil taking the Over 40 Junior division. In a heated match, El Farolito beat the San Jose Alborz taking the Over 40 Competitive division in a 3 to 1 victory. Two great teams from California battled it out in the Over 48 Martin division with the OC Spurs claiming 2 goals to best the White Harte FC’s single shot to the back of the net. The Over 48 Luther division drew to a close in a tie and then went to PK’s with LA Persopolis Triumphing over Kourosh 8 to 7. The Over 48 Competitive division(king) the Californian’s Real Marin beat Seattle’s FTI by one well placed ball 1 to Nil. In the Over 55 division Seattle took revenge on California in a 2 Nil Showing with Holcam beating the San Jose Pars. The youngest and oldest divisions were won by our friends to the north. The SC Eurostars took the Over 60 division, beating the San Diego Kickers 3 to Nil.

The biggest regret I have from this year’s tournament is being forced to disqualify a championship team on a technicality. One of their players forgot his ID and was only able to produce a photo copy of an ID so in honor of the rules the team had to be disqualified. I express my deepest regrets in making this tough decision but it was the only decision I was able to make. We also had to eject some players from the final because their names were missing from the roster. On a much brighter note, this year’s honorable mention goes to the gentlemen from San Francisco, East Bay Tecball/Bass. Their consolation match victory celebration was so enthusiastic even the losing team was cheering for them! Nice work my friends, well done. Please send me all your insights and thoughts about the tournament.

In other important news! Register now for the Harvest Cup in October! Follow this link to register. http://www.soccerinsun.com/harvestcup/. We also have the standing and photos of the tournament posted on this link. Please follow this link and have a look at the standings. http://www.soccerinsun.com/Standings/2012/. If you want to see the official tournament photos please select the link on that page and you will find your team. Thank you again for choosing soccer in sun for your destination soccer event.

The tournament is full! (Click here to see the teams!)

About The Tournament:

We are 100% Full! The King Cup is Soccer in Sun’s longest running tournament. The tournament was started in 1996 by my good friend Adrian Eyre. As a Frenchman, Adrian always had a passion for travel and soccer. He combined these passions and created Soccer In Sun, a premier soccer event organization. We have carried on his vision and continue to provide amazing sporting events around the country. Last year the King cup was attended by 146 teams from all over the world. This year we have made some significant changes to bracketing thus increasing the competitiveness of the tournament and have added an over 60 division making room for 164 teams.

We have also worked hard to get 2 hotels under contract.  We have 300 rooms at the Monte Carlo Hotel at $134 for Friday and Saturday Night and only $79 on Sunday(averaging just $119 per night).  We also have Harrah’s at $89 For Friday and Saturday and only $69 on Sunday (averaging just $82 dollars per night).  Please book your hotels through Lori.  We really appreciate the business.  Click here to book.

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King Cup 2012 Format:

35 and Over
1 division, 20 teams, 4 brackets of 5 teams each. 4 game Guarantee. 4 teams make the playoffs. Best team moves forward from each bracket.  All players must be born in 1977 or earlier (See rules for any exception).

40 and Over
4 divisions, 16 teams in each division, 4 brackets per division, 4 teams in each bracket, 4 game Guarantee, 32 teams make the playoffs, 32 teams in the consolation bracket. All players must be born in 1972 or earlier. Except 2 persons as in the rules.

40 and Over  Competitive
1 division, 19 teams, 3 brackets, 9 teams in one 5 in each of the other brackets, 4 game Guarantee, 4 teams make the playoffs, top 2 teams in large bracket top team in 5 team brackets.  All players must be born in 1972 or earlier(See rules for any exception).

48 and Over
2 divisions, 16 teams one division 20 teams in the second, 4 brackets per division, 16 team division has 4 teams in each bracket, 4 game Guarantee, 20 team bracket same as last year, 12 teams make the playoffs, 8 teams in the consolation bround.  All players must be born in 1964 or earlier(See rules for any exception).

48 and Over Competitive
1 division, 18 teams, 2 brackets, 9 teams in each bracket, 4 game Guarantee, 4 teams make the playoffs, top 2 teams in each bracket move forward.  All players must be born in 1964 or earlier(See rules for any exception).

Over 55
1 division, 16 teams, 4 brackets, 4 teams in each bracket, 4 game Guarantee, 8 teams make the playoffs, 8 teams in the consolation bracket.  All players must be born in 1957 or earlier(See rules for any exception).

Over 60
1 division, 11 teams, 2 brackets, 4 teams in each bracket, 4 game Guarantee, 8 teams make the playoffs.  All players must be born in 1952 or earlier(See rules for any exception).

Teams Signed Up
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Costs
$200 On-line reservation fee
$600 registration fee (Due by cash or check on or before 11/1/2011)

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Dangers and Disclaimer
Soccer is a very dangerous sport. By participating in this event you implicitly understand that soccer can be a very dangerous activity involving many risks of injury. Playing soccer is very fun but you risk life and limbs playing soccer. If you choose to participate in any Soccer in Sun event you understand that the dangers and risks of play/participate in soccer may result in serious injury. You may die or be seriously injured playing soccer. We provide no explicit or implied coverage for health or damage to you, any possessions, your team or any of your associates or obligations arising from any incident that may occur while participating in this event.
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