NORTHWEST SOCCER PARK
Northwest Soccer Park and it's programs are owned and operated by the Whatcom Sports Commission, a 501(C) 3 Non Profit Corporation. The Whatcom Sports Commission is committed to develop and maintain athletic facilities of the highest standards for the benefit of the citizens of Whatcom County.  


 

Pacific Coast Challenge 2008
August 22-24, 2008
      
Bellingham, Washington-Northwest Soccer Park

2008 Pacific Coast Challenge Schedules & Scores-here

2008 Pacific Coast Challenge Accepted Squads-here

Tournament Roster Form-writeable PDF

Please Note: 
**DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT NORTHWEST SOCCER PARK**
Please leave your pets at home-Northwest Soccer Park Facility Rules
The Puma Pacific Coast Challenge will be offering FREE RV Camping on a first come-first serve basis. Camping will only be permitted on in the southeast section of the Northwest Soccer Park, highlighted on the PCC Field Map.

Puma and the Whatcom Soccer Commission are proud to sponsor the 16th Annual 2008 Pacific Coast Challenge Tournament. This tournament focuses on bringing in the highest level boys' teams throughout the Western United States and Western Canada to the Northwest Soccer Park. The Pacific Coast Challenge has a superb history of providing high level boys competition, and has a reputation of being a well-organized, first class tournament.

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Application Deadline: July 18, 2008
Please apply to the tournament using the following procedure--please scroll down and read instructions completely:

1.  Complete and print out the writeable PDF Puma Pacific Coast Challenge Tournament Registration form
2. CompleteTournament Roster Form or WSYSA Bonzi roster and it must include players names, birth dates, jersey numbers, and indicate guest players. Final roster must also be signed by your association or club registrar 
3. Send completed registration, and roster form along with your payment to Pacific Coast Challenge, 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229--Accept only check, money order or cashier's check in US Funds for payment--WE DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR A FEE OF $15.
4.  Application is not complete until registration form, payment and roster are received at the tournament office.
5.  Upon receiving your application, the WSC staff will send an e-mail notifying you we have received your squad's application.
Please note: out of Washington state Teams Are required to obtain appropriate travel papers from state or provincial associaton.

Entry Fee: $465.00 US funds and MUST accompany the application form and tentative team roster. Checks or money orders need to be made payable to "W.S.C." Entry fee refunds  made after July 18, 2008 will be on a as team need basis.  Team's applications are not considered complete until printed out tournament application form is submitted to the WSC offices with  fees paid in full. A completed tournament application form along with the entry fee and tentative team roster must be postmarked no later than July 18. We will continue to accept applications after the deadline date if there is space available, otherwise your check will be returned and you will be placed on a waiting list.

Tournament Location: Northwest Soccer Park, 5238 Northwest Drive, Bellingham WA.  The Northwest Soccer Park is one of the finest soccer complexes in the Northwest, featuring a fully equipped concession building and restroom facility, 31 acres of lush green grass, and a breathtaking view of Mt. Baker.  The Northwest Soccer Park is located in Northwest Washington State, just 10 minutes from downtown Bellingham and 20 minutes from the Canadian boarder. This region offers spectacular sightseeing opportunities from the mountains to the sea. Hotels, shopping and entertainment are only minutes away.

Acceptance:  The Pacific Coast Challenge is a high level all boys tournament.  In an attempt to provide the highest level of competition teams will be accepted based on: 1) State Cup Champion  2)Out of state squads  3) Overall team strength 4)Previous tournament history.  Notification of acceptance/decline will be e-mailed out by July 23, 2008.  Your acceptance notice will consist of the tournament rules, map, and a list of hotel/motel accommodations.

Format:  The Pacific Coast Challenge divisions are established to attempt to field the strongest level of competition for boys soccer possible.  Depending upon the number of teams at a particular age group a second tier bracket maybe formed to provide equitable competition.  Teams will play in a four team matrix whenever possible and be guaranteed at least three games. U-12-U14 will play 30 minute halves and U15-U19 will play 35 minute halves.  We reserve the right to combine or modify age divisions should the need arise to balance competition.

Awards:  1st and 2nd place winners in each division will receive individual awards and one team award. All rostered players and coaches will receive tournament memento.

2008 Age Groups: 

Age Group
Birthdate
Age Group
Birthdate
Under 12
Aug 1, 1996-July 31, 1997
Under 16
Aug 1, 1992- July 31, 1993
Under 13
Aug 1, 1995-July 31, 1996
Under 17
Aug 1, 1991- July 31, 1992
Under 14
Aug 1, 1994- July 31, 1995
Under 18
Aug 1, 1990- July 31, 1991
Under 15
Aug 1, 1993- July 31, 1994
Under 19
Aug 1, 1989- July 31, 1990
Canadian Division Level
Equals This Tournament Level of Play
Metro Premier 1
Gold Premier 2
Silver Classic
Rep A District Gold
Rep B & House District Silver

Schedules: We anticipate schedules to be mailed out to you no later then August 5, 2008. We try to accommodate all requests for late games on Friday. However, this is not always possible. Please be prepared to play an early game on Friday. Teams are scheduled to play one game on Friday and two games on Saturday. Semifinal and finals will be played on Sunday.

Withdrawing from the Tournament: After July 18, 2008 teams wishing to withdraw from the tournament must notify us in writing. There will be no refunds issued after July 18, 2008 Prior to July 18, teams wishing to drop out must notify us in writing; refunds will be issued less a $35.00 handling fee.

Tournament Director:      Lance Calloway  
(360) 676-1919 x 109   fax: (360) 734-4514
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail or call Lance Calloway



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