Chisholm Trail Classic Soccer Tournament

Required Forms
	Tournament Rules	Make sure you read all the Tournament Rules and Policies
	Academy Tournament Roster	This form must be signed by an association registrar AND the coach (no managers). This form is not needed for U.S. Club Soccer academy teams.
	Academy Player Registration Form	You must have this form for each academy player on the roster and they must be signed by the home association registrar for that player. Medical release section must also be filled out and signed by the parent / guardian. This form is not needed for U.S. Club Soccer academy teams.
	Medical Release Form	Competitive teams need to have one of these filled out for each and every player on the roster to include guest players. If you are a recreational team, we do not need to see these forms. Academy Player Forms have the Medical Release section on the form and it must be filled out by the parent/guardian.
	Guest Player Release Form	Fill one of these out for any guest players that will be playing on your team. All required signatures must be on the form in order for the player to play in this tournament.
	Tournament Sponsor Application	Business sponsorships of the tournament are available

What format will we be playing?

To see the playing format for all age groups, go to the Tournament Information page. Match information is as follows:

Brackets:

4 Team Bracket - Round Robin with top two teams advancing to a Championship Game
5 Team Bracket - Round Robin with top two teams placing 1st and 2nd respectively
6 Team Bracket - Two (2) Three (3) Team Groups and a Championship Game
8 Team Bracket - Two (2) Four (4) Team Groups with Semifinals and Championship Games
10 Team Bracket - Two (2) Three (3) Team Groups and One (1) Four (4) Team Group with Semifinals and Championship Games
12 Team Bracket - Three (3) Four (4) Team Groups with Semifinals and Championship Games
16 Team Bracket - Four (4) Four (4) Team Groups with Semifinals and Championship Games

Semi-Finals & Finals will have two (2) ten-minute halves if tied at the end of regulation. FIFA Kicks from the mark will take place if teams are still tied after that.

What are guest players?

A guest player is defined as a player who is not listed as a rostered player for the team with which the player is participating in a particular event. Each guest player must have a completed Guest Player Form with all the required signatures. Guest players are allowed to practice with the team thay are playing with for the purpose of this tournament.

Recreational teams may have up to 5 guest players. Competitive teams may have up to 5 guest players. The official team roster may never exceed the maximum number of player. The max roster size includes guest players.

Academy teams do not have guest players as the academy roster is allowed to change at any time. Each academy player must have an academy form signed by the player's home association registrar. Academy players who are not rostered to a recreational team are not eligible to participate as a guest player on any other recreational team.

NTSSA Rule 4.7.1 (Paragraph 5)
If a coach refuses to sign a guest player release for tournament play occurring during the month of June (or a tournament that includes any part of June), the guest player release may be presented to North Texas Soccer for approval by the Youth Commissioner. If the player's current team is not playing in any US Youth Soccer sanctioned tournament or other US Youth Soccer sanctioned event during the time specified on the guest player release, permission to guest play will be granted.

What do I need to bring to check-in?

Read our Check In Information page for more details

What do I need to have notarized?

Notarized medical releases are preferred, but not required. Competitive teams must still present medical releases for each player on the roster for verification.

Do we need to bring alternate jerseys?

Competitive teams are required to have alternate jerseys. Alternate jerseys are not required for recreational and academy teams, however, if you do not have alternate jerseys, please make sure to bring pinnies in case of any color conflicts with the opposing team. The HOMEteam is responsible for alternate jerseys or pinnies in case of conflict.

The concession stand will have a limited number of pinnies for check-out. Coaches may check them out by leaving their drivers license in exchange for the pinnies.

What hotels are available in Cleburne, Texas?

You may contact the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce at (817) 645-2455 or visit the Visitors and Tourism website at http://www.visitcleburne.com.

Are we allowed to bring our RV to the Cleburne Sports Complex?

RVs are allowed in the southwest parking lot at the Cleburne Soccer Complex. The city has not approved overnight parking, so other accommodations must be made for your RV.

Are we allowed to grill or smoke food at the Cleburne Sports Complex?

Smokers and grills are NOT allowed inside the Cleburne Sports Complex. Please do not bring any outdoor cooking apparatus to the Cleburne Sports Complex.

Can we bring our pets to the Cleburne Sports Complex?

All pets are strictly prohibited at the Cleburne Sports Complex by city ordinance. This is a common rule at nearly all sports complexes located throughout North Texas. Please do not bring your pets to this event.

Is smoking allowed at the Cleburne Sports Complex?

Smoking is NOT allowed inside the fenced areas, at the concession stand, on and around the soccer fields, or in the stands. Smoking is only allowed outside the fenced areas in the parking lot area. Please do not stand near the entrances to the fields or lean over the fences to smoke. You must be at least 25 feet away from entrances and playing areas. Please be considerate for those that have to walk past you in order to gain entrance to our fields. Please dispose of your cigarette butts properly after they have been extiguished.

What other tournaments are affiliated with the Chisholm Trail Classic?

The Chisholm Trail Classic and Texas Holiday Classic are the only two tournaments put on by the Cleburne Dynamos FC. Both tournaments have dedicated staff and directors that ensure the success of each tournament. Other tournaments that may occur in Cleburne are not affiliated with our staff or directors.