General Information

Entry Acceptance Policy
The first 150 teams, with completed application and non post-dated full amount cheques will be accepted.  All other entries will be accepted on an "as needed" basis to fill groupings and will not be guaranteed to receive a team package.

Entry Fee
The early bird cost for the tournament is $375 for U11 - U12 teams, and $425 for U13 - U18 teams.  The cut-off for early bird registration is June 30, 2009.  The entry fee will be $425 for U11 - U12 teams, and $475 for U13 - U18 teams following this date.  The final day to register is July 31, 2009.  Exceptions may be made to this on an as-needed basis.

Entry Confirmation
When your team has been confirmed as entered, you will be given a confirmation number.  Completing the on-line registration is only the first step.  You are not confirmed as entered into the tournament until your cheque is received.  Cheques are to be mailed to Suite 200, 505 - 8840 210th Street, Langley, BC V1M 2Y2.  Entries are accepted on a first entered, first accepted basis.  An email contact is required for every team.

Refund Policy
Teams notifying the registrar before July 15th, 2009 of their withdrawal in writing, will receive a 75% refund. If notification is received before July 31st, 2009, a 25% refund will be issued. After July 31st there will no refunds.  If the weather is an issue, there will be no refunds once a team has played one game. 

Age Groups 

*U11 and U12 teams will play 8v8.  All other ages will play 11v11.

Length of Games
All games shall be as follows:

Please note that U11 and U12 groupings will use size 4 balls.  U13 and above will use size 5.  If you are playing up your team will be expected to use the appropriate sized ball for the grouping.

Number of Games
There is a four game guarantee, subject to field conditions.  Games will be played on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.   

First-Aid
Each team is responsible for its own first-aid requirements.

Medallions
This year LLDT medallions will be presented to first and second place finishers in each grouping.  A grouping of 8 teams will be considered as two groups of 4 teams and first and second place in each group of 4 will receive medallions.  As well as first and second place, one team will also be awarded the Michael J. Smith trophy for Most Sportsman-like team.

Groupings
The large number of teams entered enables us to give balanced and competitive grouping.  We can provide groups for both highly competitive teams and for more recreational teams.  To keep groups balanced, it is possible that you will play the same team(s) more than once. Most groupings will consist of five teams.  However, we may also make groupings of eight teams.   This flexibility allows us to group teams at a similar level of play.   Where possible, we will ensure balanced and competitive groupings. 

Schedules
This year, schedules will be posted on this web site by late August.  You will be sent an email to confirm that the schedules have been posted.  The first games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday will start at 8:30 AM.   Be prepared to play at any time!  For the traveling teams, please note any requirements (particularly those flying in) for playing times on your registration form. 

Scorekeeping & Standings
The official scorekeepers will be the Head Field Marshal at each field.  See Rules for further information.  Official standings are maintained at tournament headquarters at McLeod Park as well as this web site.  If you wish to report a discrepancy in the score – please notify the Field Marshal or headquarters.

Organization of Tournament
Langley Labour Day Michael J. Smith Memorial Tournament is jointly organized by the Langley Girls Soccer Association and the Langley United Youth Soccer Association, for the benefit and development of all players in the area.  These clubs are strictly youth soccer clubs and together represent around 3,000 players.  The tournament organizers draw on the infrastructure of both clubs and volunteers from the community to work hand in hand to bring you a quality tournament.

Waiver
In the event the tournament has to be cancelled, the claim against the tournament shall be limited to a refund of the teams' registration fee paid.

Team Check-In & Welcome Bag
Please send only one person to McLeod Park to pick up your tournament registration package prior to your first game.  Hours of operation will be:  

For the first 150 paid teams, your Welcome Bag will include a set of T-shirts.  

Headquarters and Registration Check-in
The tournament headquarters and registration check-in is at the Grandstands at Neil McLeod Park, located at 215 Street and 58 Avenue.  It is also known as Langley Secondary School (LSS).  You should turn westbound off 216 Street onto 58 Avenue.  Please consult the Neil McLeod map link for specific directions. Hours of operation are Friday September 4th from 3 PM to 7 PM and throughout the tournament. Please pick up Welcome Bags no later than 9AM Monday September 7th.

Lost & Found
Please turn in and report all lost items to the Field Marshal – if they do not have, please visit headquarters prior to leaving the tournament.