Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup General Information
The Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup provides recreational youth soccer players an opportunity to experience a consistent and high quality statewide tournament in a fun, festival-like atmosphere. It fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the recreational players interest in and love for the game. We want the recreational player to feel special and have fun! The Kohl’s American Cup can achieve this by providing recreational players with the opportunity to participate in an original event outside of their normal league play.
Kohl’s American Cup Philosophy
The Kohl’s American Cup philosophy rests in granting all players equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play in the sport of soccer. All players have the right to participate in the game in order to develop and exhibit their skills while enjoying themselves. The Kohl’s American Cup format provides recreational players with a developmental opportunity by emphasizing participation, as opposed to competition in a family-centered environment.
Basic Guidelines
The Kohl’s American Cup is a unique tournament in that it is only open to recreational players. The tournament follows a set of guidelines that are administered at the league or state level, as follows:
1. Every recreational player shall have an equal opportunity to participate in every game.
2. Formation of recreational teams follows a controlled registration policy where every player is accepted and assigned to a roster regardless of ability.
3. Player participation in a low-stress, fun-filled environment is promoted.
