NJ Youth Soccer Introduce New Commissioners Cup
New Jersey Youth Soccer present its latest state-level tournament, Commissioners Cup, that provides U11 -U14 teams an opportunity to showcase their skills on the highest stage. The Commissioners Cup provides a state tournament without Regional and National levels that includes a single elimination home and away format with all matches set it New Jersey.
Youth Soccer News: New Jersey Youth Soccer announced the launch of its new developmental state-level tournament. The Commissioners Cup presents an opportunity for U11 & U12 (9v9) as well as U13 and U14 (11v11) travel teams to reach their goal of not only improving skill levels, but of ultimately becoming a State Champion.
“The Commissioners Cup gives us a chance to connect with thousands of quality soccer players competing in the NJ Youth Soccer leagues through the state and help them grow,” said Buddy Hart, NJYS Games Commissioner. “We are excited for this opportunity to engage with new teams and deliver a quality tournament experience for players, coaches and parents alike.”
Designed to create a challenging and enjoyable event for third tier teams, the Commissioners Cup provides a state competition without Regional and National levels. The tournament, that features a single elimination home and away format, starts and culminates in NJ. The registration fee is $135 for U11 & U12 (9v9) teams and $160 for U13 and U14 (11v11). Teams are responsible for referee fees in the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds only. Click here to view the Fall tournament schedule.
New Jersey continues to be a one of the largest state youth soccer participation groups in the northeast. The State Cups now provide three levels of competition: At the elite level, the NJYS National Championship Series (NCS); for competitive travel programs, the NJYS Presidents Cup; and the NJYS Commissioners Cup presented by SI Play that fit best into this third tier of state competition. Winners in the NCS and Presidents Cup will represent New Jersey in the next level of competition against other state champions in US Youth Soccer Region I, and if successful there, the US Youth Soccer National Competition.
To register for the Commissioner Cup click here. To learn more, visit about the State Cups page click here.
Source/Photo Credit: New Jersey Youth Soccer
