2010 Kohl's American Cup dates announced:
Preliminaries will be October 23rd & 24th, 2010.
Locations: TBD
Finals: October 30, 2010 at Piscataquog Park, Manchester, NH
Registration form 2010
American Cup rules 2010
Directions to Fields:
Rock Rimmon - if needed
Manchester West - Piscataquog Fields
Manchester East Soccer Fields (doc)
Please check back for more information.
Kohl's, US Youth Soccer, NHSA American Cup
The American Cup is an annual recreation State Tournament sponsored, in part, by Kohl's and US Youth Soccer. NHSA has a rich history as one of the founding state organizations of this event (1987). It was established by Richard Hatin solely to give recreation players a chance to experience tournament play and compete against other teams. We feel strongly that recreation play should be kept at a lower intensity level where the players can enjoy playing each other without the day to day pressure of each game being on the line. But this does not mean that recreation players do not enjoy the thrill of competition.
By participating in an American Cup, all recreation players have the opportunity to experience formal match play with USSF certified referees, play against other towns and teams, and experience the "esprit de corps" that comes with competing for a goal. Most of all, it is to have fun and to enjoy the pageantry of playing for a state championship. Over the years, the format has evolved into a regional event with the state championship finals held at a prestigious location.
At first, the finals were held at Gill Stadium then Singer Family Park in Manchester. The excitement in each player's eyes and the sportsmanship exhibited make this a worth-while opportunity. Besides the championship, we offer an award to the team that shows the most spirit and sportsmanship - The
Patrick Kerouac Memorial Spirit Award. The kids are never disappointed in this experience. We are proud to offer this event as a diversion from normal recreation scheduled play and since we offer it only once per year, we feel that we maintain the integrity of the recreation play concept. This event is open to all member recreation regular season teams - no all star teams are permitted. It begins on the last full weekend of October - check the schedule for the exact dates. Depending on the number of team entries, we offer Boys and Girls, U12, U14, U16, and U19 divisions.
KOHL'S INTERACTIVE VILLAGE at the KOHL'S AMERICAN CUP
2008 Kohl's / NHSA 20th Annual American Cup
American Cup Archives