17th Annual WSSC Kickoff Jamboree

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - view SCHEDULES HERE!

The WSSC Jamboree is a one-day tournament, with 2-3 short games, on Sept 9, 2023. It is open to WSSC and HSC recreational teams, U8-U12. This year, the Vashon BU11, GU11 and GU12 teams that are playing this fall with us are also invited. This is a warm-up to the season that starts the next week on Sept 16, 2023.

Venues are subject to change!

Event Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Registration: Free for U-8, U-9, U-10, U-11 and U-12 teams on a first-come, space-available basis.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Cost: Free! This is included in your fall registration fee.

Registration Instructions:

COACHES: If you want to sign your team up for the Jamboree, please follow the instructions below:

• View INSTRUCTIONS (with screen shots).
  • Login to westseattlesoccer.org
    
  • From your My Account page, click Volunteer (Left side of the screen)
    
  • For the team(s) that you are coaching and want to register for the Jamboree, click the ‘Go to WYS’ button.
    
  • This will take you to the state system where leagues and tournaments are managed, and schedules are produced
    
  • Click on the Teams Tab and click Apply to Tournament
    
  • Click the Tournament tab and choose the WSSC Jamboree selection from the dropdown and click register.
    
  • Fill out the required fields. Click Save & Continue.
    
  • Click Submit application.
    
  • You are now applied to the league play or tournament schedule.

Game Times / Schedule (Tentative):

• 2 or 3 games, depending on number of teams entered
• 15 minute halves, 5 minute halftime
• Games will start at 9:30am at various venues

**Game times (and number of games) may change slightly depending on # of teams entered

Schedules: Jamboree schedule will be posted by Saturday, September 4.

Jamboree RULES (please read):

EACH COACH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE RULES!

ADMINISTRATION

• The following rules will take precedence in all jamboree affairs. In situations not covered, WYS rules will take precedence
• All players and coaches must be registered with West Seattle Soccer Club or Highline Soccer Club. Guest players are not allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• NO DOGS, pets, or air horns at fields

PLAYING RULES

• All games must start on time, no exceptions!
• All games will have 15-minute halves, and a 5-minute halftime
• Referees will be provided by WSSC. If a referee is not available, each team should be prepared to referee one half of the game
• The Build-out line rule will be in effect… please see our website for more details (here).
• The first team listed on the schedule is designated as the "home" team and will have its choice of sideline. The home team will change jerseys in the event of a color conflict
• Game ball is to be provided by the HOME Team
• Courtesy rule: can add a player if a team is 3 or more goals behind
• No scores will be recorded or standings kept
• Summary of rules by age group are available on the HSA web site on the RULES page.

Questions? Contact Tim McMonigle at [email protected].

Please be kind to the teams following you by removing all debris from the fields and sidelines after completion of each game.

Most importantly, have a great time, and enjoy being back out on the field!