2019 Desert Super Cup

Bringing together the best of youth soccer.

PHOENIX and SCOTTSDALE SPORTS COMPLEXES

ARIZONA

NOV. 29 - DEC. 1, 2019

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AGES U9 - U19 2019 PARTNERS

NOV. 29 - DEC 1, 2019 The 2019 Desert Super Cup – A Nationally Ranked Premier Event

The 2018 Thanksgiving tournament had a staggering 220+ teams apply. We expect 250+ competitive teams for 2019. It will be the MUST ATTEND event this fall for competitive youth soccer teams across North America! All games will be played on pristine grass fields at some of the best complexes in the U.S. – the Reach 11 Sports Complex and the Scottsdale Sports Complex fields. This years event is about the ultimate experience and bringing all the best of youth soccer together Nationwide and the beautiful weather in Arizona allows for greatness.

Experience Soccer in Arizona for Thanksgiving weekend.

As the sister tournament of the Phoenix Cup in March where over 350+ applied, the Desert Super Cup is Thanksgiving’s most anticipated tournament with over 28 fields in use with teams coming from across North America. No parking fees and play on pristine fields all at one site.

WHEN: Thanksgiving Weekend- November 29 - December 1, 2019 Competition will begin on Friday November 29th and the tournament concludes with Championships on Sunday, December 1st. Given the number of out of state teams, there is no guarantee to accommodate schedule requests.

WHERE: The Desert Super Cup will be played at some of most pristine fields on the west coast – Reach 11, Scottsdale Sports Complex and Mesa Sports Complex. Specific age groups will be assigned and play at respective facilities/fields throughout the weekend.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE NOV. 29 - DEC. 1, 2019 Friday Round Robin Play Begins

9 AM - 9 PM

Saturday Round Robin Play Cont.

9 AM - 7 PM

Sunday Round Robin and 9 AM - 3 PM Championships FOR MORE INFO: ARIZONASOCCER.COM

IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT DATES: Dates: Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2019 Early Registration Deadline: Sept. 1, 2019 Final Registration Deadline: Nov. 1, 2019 Age Divisions: U9 - U19 Early Entry Fee: U9-U19: $395 and up REGISTER EARLY AT DESERTSUPERCUP.COM

CLUBS SUPPORTING THE DESERT SERIES MAKE THE SUPER CUP A MUST ATTEND TOURNAMENT!

OPEN TO CLUBS AND ACADEMIES • • • • • •

Over 220 teams accepted for the Desert Super Cup Boys and girls teams ages U9 – U19 Championship rounds and awards 28+ Pristine fields, best facilities in the west D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Jr. Colleges Invited to attend Competitive teams already registered from over 20 states and Canadian provinces

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT OVER THE COMPETITION? • • • • •

Affordable quality hotels starting at $100 per night Discounted airfare to ensure affordability for all teams Athletic Therapists between fields for the safety of all players Free parking for all teams and spectators 70-80 min games with 3 man referee system

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ENTRY FEE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST

ENTRY FEE AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST

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U9-U10 | $395 U11-U12 | $495 U13-U14 | $650 U15-U19 | $895

U9-U10 | $495 U11-U12 | $595 U13-U14 | $750 U15-U19 | $995

The 2019 Desert Super Cup – A Stay to Play Event One of the largest deciding factors for teams to attend a prestigious West Coast event is the cost of travel. Now you can stay, play and explore beautiful Arizona with competitive teams nationwide while saving thousands of dollars!

Our stay-to-play events have never been made easier with our new Rated Travel Division!

We are here to assist you and your team with all your housing and travel accommodations.

You will book directly with us to ensure every aspect of your travel experience is pleasing.

We will work with you to choose the bookings that best fit your needs, help you prepare for your trip, and remain in communication before, during and after the tournament to assist your every need.

Travel team cost analysis: Based on an 18 player roster Other Tournaments

$1400 Per Player: $78

Desert Super Cup

$895 Per Player $55

This is the average Thanksgiving tournament entry fee for an U18 team looking to attend San Diego or Florida vs Arizona.

Other Tournaments

$12000 Per Player $667

Desert Super Cup

$7500 Per Player $416

Based on avg. pricing research as of May 1, 2018 including airfare and car rental for teams to travel to San Diego or Florida vs Arizona from San Josa, CA or Chicago, IL

Other Tournaments

$5400 Per Player $300

Desert Super Cup

$2300 Per Player $127

Based on research of the average cost per team booking 6 rooms/night at 4 players/room in comparison to the cost of teams traveling to San Diego or Florida vs Arizona.

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$400+ Per team entry

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$4000+ Per team to travel airline & car

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$3000+ Per team on hotels

Play Smart. Play Hard. Explore Arizona this Thanksgiving.

Free Parking!

DESERT SUPER CUP THANKSGIVING

2019

U 9 - U 1 9 B OYS A N D G I R L S Mailing Address: Rated Sports Group LP P.O. Box 607 | VENTURA, CA 93002 General Info: DesertSuperCup.com | info@DesertSuperCup.com | 805-233-7567 Tournament Director: Michael Rocca| mikerocca@ratedsports.com Marketing & Communications: Tara Pielaet | marketing@ratedsports.com Group Sales: Ashlynn Ramos | Ashlynn@ratedsports.com Housing and Travel: housing@ratedtravel.net Registration Link:

Rated Sports is one of the most influential and recognized youth sporting event organizers in the country. Originally formed by running small sided camps and tournaments for local clubs in California and Toronto, RSG is the brand behind some of the elite showcase tournaments nationwide - the New York City Cup, the Phoenix Desert Cup, the Desert Super Cup, the Florida Coast Cup, the LA Cup and the Umbro Top Rated Showcase in Canada.