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Bucket City Brewery Cup (Adult Tournament)

Men & Women: Postponed until June 2024

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About

The Bucket City Brewery Cup was started to provide an opportunity for Female and Male Adult/Amateur teams from around the region to participate in a unique tournament experience with two things in common- a love of soccer and beer! Murfreesboro, TN is home to the oldest Cedar Bucket and a growing Brewery scene along with many attractions in greater Nashville. Nashville is also home to Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. Highlighting popular attractions and sporting events in the community is important to Kings Hammer. What better way to celebrate an adult tournament than connecting with local Breweries and businesses! Come enjoy a fun weekend of competition and be sure to hit up local sponsor Cedar Glade Brewery while you are in town!

The first annual Bucket City Brewery Cup will take place in June this year at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. Teams will compete for the right to be called Bucket City Brewery Cup Champions!

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Fees

Men’s Open (8v8): $800 – Cash Prize
Women’s Open (8v8): $800 – Cash Prize
COED Open (8v8): $800 – Cash Prize
Men Over 30 (8v8): $800 – Cash Prize
Women Over 30 (8v8): $800 – Cash Prize
Men Over 40 (8v8): $800
Women Over 40(8v8):$800
Men Over 50 (8v8): $800
Men Over 60 (8v8): $800
Men Over 65 (8v8): $800

*A $250 refundable performance bond is due at registration.

Contacts

Schedules, Bracketing, Coach Conflicts, & Field Changes:
Dave McIver | dave@kingshammer.com

Sponsorships & Club Relations:
Dave McIver | dave@kingshammer.com

Housing/Hotels:
PYB | lindsay@pybsports.com

(2/24/23) PLEASE NOTE - GOTSPORT IS STILL EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THEIR EVENT REGISTRATION PLATFORM. THEY ARE WORKING ON GETTING IT BACK UP AND RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Important Links

Important Links

Registration will be through GotSport only. Registration materials may be submitted once the application process is closed and your team has been accepted to the tournament.  Registration information must be received one week prior to the event weekend. Please login to your GotSport account to upload your registration materials by clicking here.

Please upload the following items:

Note: Teams will be responsible for bringing player passes and roster to each game.

Please note: There is no onsite check-in however everything listed above MUST be accessible at EVERY game and only certified staff is permitted on player’s sidelines.

If you have any questions please email events@kingshammer.com.

Registration will be through GotSport only. Registration materials may be submitted once the application process is closed and your team has been accepted to the tournament.  Registration information must be received one week prior to the event weekend. Please login to your GotSport account to upload your registration materials by clicking here.

Please upload the following items:

Note: Teams will be responsible for bringing player passes and roster to each game.

Please note: There is no onsite check-in however everything listed above MUST be accessible at EVERY game and only certified staff is permitted on player’s sidelines.

If you have any questions please email events@kingshammer.com.

Hotel room blocks have been reserved for the Queen City Brewery Cup. To access the available rooms click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Prozy at lindsay@pybsports.com

The Bucket City Brewery Cup is an Affiliated Tournament sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA).

Rostering and Guest Players: There is no limit on the number of guest players. Teams can be created for this tournament. Each team is allowed a maximum of 18 players on their Roster.

  • Men’s / Women’s / Co-Ed Open teams’ players must be 18 or older by kick-off of first match
  • Men’s/Women’s Over 30 teams’ players must be 30+ or will turn 30 in 2023
  • Men’s/Women’s  Over 40 teams’ male players must already be 40+ or will turn 40 in 2023
  • Men’s Over 50 teams’ male players must already be 50+ or will turn 50 in 2023
  • Men’s Over 60 teams’ male players must already be 60+ or will turn 60 in 2023
  • Men’s Over 65 teams’ male players must already be 65+ or will turn 65 in 2023
  • Female players ages 21 – 30 are allowed in the Men’s Open Division
  • Female players ages 30+ are allowed in the Men’s Over 40 Division
  • Female players ages 40+ are allowed in the Men’s Over 50 Division

Modified Rules/ Game Format:

  • All games are played with the “8 v 8” format.
  • There is no Offside or “3-Line Rule”.
  • Each team is guaranteed at least three (3) 50 minute matches (3 min. for halftime).
  • In group play, matches can result in a tie (see “Point System”).
  • Players are allowed to play in more than one division, but can only play on one team within a division.
  • GOAL KICKS: do not have to leave the penalty area.
  • WALLS: Attacking players must be at least 5 yards away from the wall.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: can be made during either team’s goal kick, throw in, when a yellow card is issued, during an injury, after a goal is scored and at halftime.
  • Substitutes must stay off the field until the player leaving the field has come off.
  • GAME BALLS: One quality game ball will be provided for each match, but each team MUST bring at least one decent game ball to each match and place it behind their goal.
  • REFEREES: One USSF Certified Referee will officiate each match.
  • Three referees will officiate all Finals when available.
  • COED Division: Teams play with 3 females on the field, in any position. Teams that can’t field 3 female players will play down the number of females that they are unable to field.
  • NO SLIDE TACKLING IN COED!!

DIVISION BREAKDOWNS (subject to change):

  • (4 teams): Teams will be placed in 1 group of 4. Each team plays the other three teams in their group. The top two advance to the Finals.
  • (6 teams): Teams will be placed in 2 groups of 3. Each team plays the other two teams in their group. The top two advance to the Semi-Finals; the remaining 3rd place teams play each other for their 3rd game.
  • (8 teams): Teams will be placed in 2 groups of 4. Each team plays the other three teams in their group. The top team in each group advance to the Finals.
  • (10 teams): Teams will be placed in 1 Group of 4 and 2 groups of 3. Each team in group of 4 plays the other three teams in their group. The top team in group of 4 advances to the Finals. In the 2 groups of 3 teams, Each team plays the other two teams in their group. The top two advance to the Semi-Finals; the remaining teams play a ranked consolation game for their 3rd game. (IE. 2nd place group B plays 2nd place Group C)
  • (12 Teams): Teams will be placed in 4 groups of 3. Each team plays the other teams in their group. Top team in each group advances to the Semi-Finals; the remaining 2nd and 3rd place teams in their group play another 2nd or 3rd place team for their 3rd game.
  • (16 teams): Teams will be placed in 4 groups of 4. Each team plays the other teams in their group. Top 2 teams in each group advance to the Quarter-Finals. Winners of each Quarter Final advance to Semi-finals. Winner of each Semi-final advance to finals.
  • (20 teams): Teams will be placed in 4 groups of 5. Top team from each group advances to the Semi-Finals.
  • (24 teams): Teams will be placed in 8 groups of 3. Each team plays the other teams in their group. Top 2 teams advance to the Round of 16; the remaining 3rd place teams play another 3rd place team for their 3rd game.

PLAYER and TEAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • PHYSICAL PLAYER PASSES will not be used at check-in, nor by the Referees. We will be using the GOTSPORT system to create ROSTERS for game cards.
  • All teams will be required to upload their official league approved team roster into GOTSPORT.
  • All Teams will upload a copy of their physical player pass including headshot to GOTSPORT.
  • ALL TEAMS MUST complete and sign a copy of the event waiver and upload to GOTSPORT.
  • Referees will use the rosters on game cards to check-in teams before each game.
  • ALL players must have valid ID available throughout the tournament. The Brewery Cup Tournament Directors, Staff and / or the match official(s) can ask for a valid ID to verify proof of identity or age at any time during the tournament.
  • ROSTERS: WILL BE LOCKED ON THE FRIDAY of the event.
  • CASH PRIZES: See chart above for divisions who will have a cash prize for Champions. Should a team(s) drop from a division, prize money will be pro-rated.
  • POINT SYSTEM:
    • WIN = 3 points
    • TIE = 1 point
    • LOSS = 0 points
    • SHUTOUT = 1 point
  • The Match Official or Field Marshal must report the score of each match to the Brewery Cup Tournament Headquarters within 2 hours of the conclusion of the match.
  • ADVANCEMENT TO THE KNOCK-OUT ROUNDS: At the end of group play, teams will be ranked in their group based on the Point System. Any situation in which two or more teams have the same number of points, the Tie Break Rules will be applied in the following sequence:
  1. Head to Head Competition: the result of the game played between the teams.
  2. Goal Differential: team with the higher goal difference will be ranked prior to others.
  3. Fewest Goals Allowed: team with fewest goals allowed will be ranked prior to the others.
  4. Most Goals Scored: team with the most goals scored will be ranked prior to the others.
  5. Most Shutouts: team with the most shutouts will be ranked prior to the others
  6. Penalty Kicks: If two teams are still tied for the same ranking, the FIFA penalty kick procedure will be used to determine the winner.

NOTE: If three or more teams are tied, the criteria are followed from 1 through 5 until one team is eliminated and then the criteria will start over again at Rule #2.  Rules are repeated until one team remains. The decision of the tournament director shall be final on all questions regarding advancement.

  • TIE BREAK RULES Knock-out round matches: Straight to PKs. Finals: one 10 minute period will be played with the “Golden Goal” rule. If the game is still tied after the 10 minute overtime, the FIFA penalty kick procedure will be used to determine the winner.
  • UNIFORMS and PLAYER EQUIPMENT: All jerseys must have numbers on them. Teams must have an alternate jersey in case of a uniform color conflict. HOME team will wear a light color uniform and AWAY team will wear a dark colored uniform. If there is a conflict, the home team will change jerseys. The official will inspect the players prior to the start of the game to be sure that no player has improper equipment. All players must wear completely covered, legal shinguards. Screw-in studs or metal cleats are not allowed. No jewelry during matches.
  • LOSS OF PERFORMANCE BOND/BREAKING BREWERY CUP RULES: The Brewery Cup Tournament Directors have the right to forfeit the matches of teams who do not follow the Eligibility Requirements. The team will lose their Entry Fee and $250 Performance Bond.
    • VIOLENT CONDUCT: The Brewery Cup will retain the team’s $250 Performance Bond if one of its player(s) is ejected due to violent conduct. If a match is terminated due to fighting / violent conduct, the result of the match will be determined by the Tournament Directors. If there is fighting / violent conduct during the finals, the prize money for the offending team will be forfeited.
    • FORFEITS: The Brewery Cup will retain the team’s $250 Performance Bond if they forfeit a match. A team that forfeits a match will not be eligible for advancement. Their participation in future Brewery Cups will be reviewed by the Tournament Directors. A minimum of 5 players at the time of kickoff will constitute a team. A match should not start nor continue if either team drops below 5 players. A forfeit shall be awarded if a team has less than 5 players on the field. A forfeit shall be awarded if a team is not present and prepared to play within 10 minutes of the scheduled time of kick-off. A forfeit shall be awarded if a team starts the game + quits at any time during the game. If a team forfeits a match at any time during the tournament, then all of their other matches will be considered forfeits as well. Forfeit scores are 3-0. No Shut-Out point will be given, 3 points total will be awarded for the forfeit.
    • EJECTIONS: If a player receives a Red Card, they must sit out an actual match. Any player, coach or spectator ejected from the match will not be replaced and must leave the field of play. The ejected player / coach / spectator will be suspended for the following match. Ejections due to violent conduct will result in a minimum 3 game ban. The Brewery Cup Tournament Directors reserve the right during the tournament to administer additional penalties as warranted. The issuance of all yellow and red cards and other matters involving the conduct of a team, its players, coaches or supporters will be recorded by the host organization and also reported to OSA, USASA and the team’s home league.
    • REFEREE ABUSE: Any player / coach / spectator that is guilty of physical or verbal abuse deemed as threatening to the referee will be suspended from all games for the rest of the tournament, whether he / she / they is registered for one team or more than one team; and shall be referred immediately to TSSA, USASA and the team’s home league shall, except in the case of referee assault, have the responsibility for imposing, should circumstances warrant, additional sanctions within their respective jurisdiction with regard to any matters arising from the tournament. The issuance of all yellow and red cards and other matters involving the conduct of a team, its players, coaches or supporters will be recorded by the host organization and also reported to TSSA, USASA and the team’s home league.
    • FANS AND SPECTATORS: Each Manager / Captain and player is responsible for the conduct of their fans and spectators of their team. The match official or the Tournament Directors have the authority to suspend a game as a result of the actions of spectators.
  • INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please check the web page for all updates, kingshammer.com.
    • The Tournament Rules Committee reserves the right to make changes to the schedule in the event of inclement weather. These changes may include relocation or reschedule of matches, change of division structure, reduction of the duration of a match, or even cancellation of matches.
    • In the event of inclement weather forcing play to be suspended and preventing the match from being completed during the scheduled time, the score at the time of the suspension shall stand as the final score. If a match cannot be completed at all during the event it will be marked as a 0-0 result.
    • The tournament director and facility managers shall have the sole final decision on field closure. See Severe Weather Policy for more info.
  • REFUND POLICY: If the application is accepted then teams acknowledge that their payment will be deposited upon acceptance and if payment is refused, the application may be revoked, and teams acknowledge that: 1) Payment must be made prior to acceptance, applications may not be considered until payments are received. 2) The application must be reviewed by tournament directors before the team is accepted. 3) Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance 4) If the application is not accepted team will receive a full refund and a letter of notification, but 5) Once accepted no refunds are allowed.
  • TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN Mandatory team Check-In: Friday evening from 7PM – 9PM at Location TBD. Each Captain / Manager / Team Representative must present their teams: 1. $250 Check for the Refundable Performance Bond 2. Each Captain / Manager / Team Representative must provide a copy of their final Brewery Cup roster. This roster must match the roster submitted in Gotsport.
  • DISCLAIMER: All matches will be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as issued by FIFA except as modified in the Brewery Cup Tournament Rules. The Brewery Cup Tournament Directors reserve the right to use their discretion for resolving conflict or other matters not specifically provided for under these Tournament Rules. The Brewery Cup Tournament Committee, Directors or any sponsors of the Brewery Cup activities shall not be held responsible for expenses incurred by any person, team, club, league or any other association if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part. If the tournament is canceled in whole in advance, the teams will be reimbursed their tournament entry fee minus a percentage of fees to cover expenses incurred in advance of the tournament. If the tournament is canceled in part after games have begun, there will not be a reimbursement of any entry fees. No refunds will be issued once a team is accepted into the event.
  • PROTESTS: There will be no protests.  All officiating decisions are final.
    Exceptions:  The Tournament Director reserves the right to modify any rule/regulations at any time with or without notice.
  • PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE BREWERY CUP:
    • Weapons of any kind
    • Illegal Substances

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF THAT TEAM’S $250 PERFORMANCE BOND!

Coach Conflicts

To ensure we can work around coaches with multiple teams in the event, please make sure the coach who will be coaching your team in the event is listed as the Primary Coach in GotSport in your team application. If they are not listed as the Primary coach for the event, the system will not recognize a coach conflict should two teams with the same coach be scheduled at the same time. To update your coach as the primary please follow the steps below:

  • Make sure the coach who is coaching the team for the event is listed as the primary coach on the team registration in GotSport
  • Not Listing a coach will prevent the registration from being completed in GotSport so teams must list a PRIMARY COACH.
  • Click the GREEN plus button to add coach to the team for the event. If you need to update a coach to Primary, this is where you can add a coach and designate them as Primary. See below:

Notify Event Director Function

Please let the tournament committee know via the “Notify” button in your team application using the account used to register for the event if any of the following have appeared on your schedule. Please Note: This function takes the place of the Support Ticket function from the old GotSoccer system.

  • direct coaching conflict within this event for coaches who coach multiple teams (up to 2 teams. For those coaching 3 teams we encourage you to have an assistant coach).
  • A major scheduling mistake (a team playing two games at the same time or back to back games).
  • A schedule conflict you need to let us know about prior to publishing schedules.

Although we know life happens but we simply cannot honor requests for the following reason as there are just too many:

  • Personal reasons (family events, weddings, etc).
  • Non-event specific coaching conflicts not related to this event (another team you are coaching is playing elsewhere).

All “Notify” messages must be sent to Event Director before schedules become final. Once schedules are final there is little room to make changes. No changes will be made to the schedule 10 days out from the event.

Sponsors

Our goal is to continue to develop all of our players and their respective teams with an improved player development model and pathway during the new Fall 2022 – Spring 23 season after the tryouts.

Your player’s coach both as a volunteer and paid licensed and certified coach is part of our team and will continue to be part of our soccer club and community. The new partnership is aware that our responsibility as a youth club is to provide more support and resources to each coach so that our players and parents experience is even better.

We plan to have most of our current coaching team to continue to lead their assigned teams for the upcoming season unless there is a conflict with their schedule and/or another opportunity they prefer to pursue in the club which we may consider and appoint a new coach as a result.

Uniforms are set to change for the Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 season and we plan to keep the new and upcoming kits for 2-year period as that is the cycle suggested by the manufacturers.

Our new uniform/player kit brand will be Nike.

Pricing will be very comparable to our current brand of uniforms/player kits as we plan to add more value to the assortment of products that our players currently receive.

No. We will be using Soccer Village as our vendor for our families to order their new season uniforms/player kits.

Soccer Village will provide sample sizes during tryouts for the new uniforms/player kits so that you can order the correct sizing for your player.

Click here to view the Soccer Village website.

Fees will be an all-inclusive model that will cover all expenses (except uniform and personal travel).

No separate club fees and team dues.

Families will have an improved payment plan option of 8 installments with an initial deposit.

Financial Aid and Scholarships will still be available to our families. More information will be added to the website once tryouts have concluded.

Teams will continue to train at the same locations. A big part of this partnership is to work with the city and other independent locations to improve and invest in facilities to create a better training and playing environment.

Kings Hammer is one of the most recognizable privately held clubs in the Midwest.

Founded in 1993 in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.

2 US Youth National titles, 2 runners-up, 4 US Youth Region 2 Champs, 42 OH State Cups, 25 KY State Cups.

In 2020, they added a U23 team in the Ohio Valley Premier League, winning the league’s inaugural season in the Fall of 2020.

In 2021, they joined USL League Two, the pre-professional division of the USL in the US and adding a USL-W team for the 2022 season.

Kings Hammer is backed by Corporex, a privately held investment company with broad holdings throughout the United States. CPX creates investment opportunities for their capital partners through traditional real estate assets as well as an ever-broadening array of other opportunistic investments including Commonwealth Hotels, Kings Hammer Soccer LLC, Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club and Five Seasons Family Sports Clubs. Their ability to create exceptional value through these investments is rooted in their 56-year history as a BUILDER. Why Kings Hammer?

A Complete Pathway to support an all-inclusive player development

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  • Pathway will start with grassroots and premier program for the 2022/23 season
  • All-inclusive pay structure with flexible and affordable payment plans that covers all costs. 

No additional team fees (uniform/player kits & personal travel are not included)

  • Additional showcases and ID platforms through KH events & network
  • Unique travel and network opportunities through KH and its partners
  • Increased scholarship support through club and local foundation
  • Affordable uniform costs with better assortment through Nike and SV partnership
  • Play Metrics operations & comm. Platform connects the entire club
  • Techne training app – Supporting self-improvement at home
  • Sports Recruits (College recruitment platform and support)
  • College recruitment seminar
  • Player/Parent Education through KH Education Division
  • Kings Hammer Speaker Series – Platform created to present relevant youth soccer information. National and International guest speakers
  • Use of camera & technology for further development opportunities
  • Kings Hammer Goalkeeper Union for specialized training

Our goal is to make Kings Hammer Murfreesboro SC one of the most successful regional youth soccer clubs that focuses on player development with the proper core values. We plan to recruit and retain all coaches that will enable us to achieve our player development pathway for our players in the long run.

Kings Hammer Murfreesboro will continue to offer all levels of appropriate aged training for all level players. Click here to see our new and improved player development pathway.

Kings Hammer Murfreesboro will continue to offer programs all year round.

Full details of all programming will be released in May 2022.

Yes, the logo and the name will change to represent the new King Hammer Murfreesboro.

We will be combining local, regional, and possibly national sponsorships to generate the resources and scale up the opportunities for our Murfreesboro area players and teams. The benefit of our partnerships has impacted our families far beyond just sponsorships.

 

Technically, No. The Board of Director of MSC have agreed unanimously to sign a 6-year Partnership Agreement to outsource the management of the club to Kings Hammer to elevate the services we are currently and increase the opportunities to have a bigger economic impact to our community with this partnership.

Kings Hammer provides professional player development, great customer service, and offers an inclusive approach to youth soccer.  Kings Hammer Murfreesboro SC will elevate the scale of a community club with access to the highest-level opportunities for players to reach their fullest potential. Throughout the tiered system of development, players and coaches will be able to develop in the appropriate tiered programming, network and expertise provided by Kings Hammer Soccer Club.

Our Recreational Program, which will be branded as our Grassroots Program will continue to play their games at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex under the umbrella of Kings Hammer Murfreesboro SC with more support and resources for both players, parents and volunteer coaches of the program.

Our Academy and Select Program, which will be branded as our Premier Program will continue to train and play their games at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex as well as other locations they currently travel as part of their JDL and TSL games schedule versus other TSSA member organizations and youth soccer clubs.

Our future Premier Program teams will also continue to travel and attend tournaments within the state of TN and possibly other states based on their specific development need and skill level as a team.

No. However Kings Hammer Murfreesboro SC will have an improved structured player development model and a pathway that can support each individual player to play at different levels and assist players achieve their specific goals.

No. Kings Hammer have strong program representation in both States and their players play in their respective locations. The newly formed King Hammer Murfreesboro SC player will continue to play their JDL and TSL games in our area against other TSSA member organizations as scheduled by our state.

Premier Program teams may eventually travel to tournaments in Kentucky and Ohio as a result our partnership with Kings Hammer and vice versa.

As the club grows, we may potentially combine top players from each location to create regional development teams to compete at higher caliber events, showcases to create additional opportunities our players. 

That is our overarching goal and plan. However, it will take some time until we can have teams that can compete in higher level platforms. As Kings Hammer Murfreesboro, we’ve already started working towards a strategic development plan to prepare our club to be part of these leagues and compete at the highest level possible in a short amount of time.