2008 Men’s National Soccer Championships 2008 Men's National Soccer Championships Hosted by Rochester College Rochester Hills, Michigan October 29 - October 31 Contact Information Rochester College 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-218-2000 www.rc.edu Tournament Director: Clayton Bissett, Associate Athletic Director Phone: 248-218-2181 Fax: 248-218-2035 E-Mail: [email protected]Head Men's Soccer Coach: Rick Gutierrez 810-523-7993 [email protected]Athletic Director: Garth Pleasant 248-218-2135 [email protected]
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2008 Men’s National Soccer Championships
2008 Men's National Soccer Championships
Hosted by Rochester College
Rochester Hills, Michigan
October 29 - October 31
Contact Information
Rochester College
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-218-2000
www.rc.edu
Tournament Director: Clayton Bissett, Associate Athletic Director
Please note that I-75 is currently under construction and some part may be completely closed as you are traveling from the South to Detroit. Please make sure to double check your route.
...from the South (Ohio) I-75 Proceed north on I-75 to Crooks Road (exit 72). Turn right onto Crooks Road and proceed north to Avon Road (about 4 miles). Turn right onto Avon Road and the college will be on your left approximately 1.5 miles.
...from the South (Indiana) I-69 Proceed north on I-69 to East I-94. Just west of Ann Arbor, take M-14 east. Take I-275 north and then 696 east to I-75 north. Proceed north on I-75 to Crooks Road (exit 72). Turn right onto Crooks Road and proceed north to Avon Road (about 2.5 miles). Turn right onto Avon Road and the college will be on your left approximately 1/2 mile.
...from the west (Chicago) I-94 Proceed east on I-94. Just west of Ann Arbor, take M-14 east. Take I-275 north and then 696 east to I-75 north. Proceed north on I-75 to Crooks Road (exit 72). Turn right onto Crooks Road and proceed north to Avon Road (about 2.5 miles). Turn right onto Avon Road and the college will be on your left approximately 1/2 mile.
...from the west (Grand Rapids) I-96 Proceed east on I-96 and then I-69 east. Take I-75 south to M-59 east (exit 77). Take the Crooks Road exit and proceed north to Avon Road. Turn right onto Avon Road and the college will be on your left approximately 1/2 mile.
...from the east Take your favorite route to get to I-75 north. Proceed north on I-75 to Crooks Road (exit 72). Turn
right onto Crooks Road and proceed north to Avon Road (about 2.5 miles). Turn right onto Avon Road and the college will be on your left approximately 1/2 mile.
City Miles Time Buffalo, NY 280 5 hours Chicago 300 5 hours Cleveland 195 3.5hours Columbus, OH 280 5 hours Harrisburg, PA 500 8.5hours Indianapolis 330 5.5 hours Kansas City 800 12.5 hours Milwaukee 400 7 hours Minneapolis 700 11 hours New York City 640 10.5 hours St. Louis 575 9.5 hours Toronto 250 4.5 hours
Local Map
Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Area Lodging
Fairfield Inn Detroit Auburn Hills
1294 N Opdyke Rd
Auburn Hills, MI
(248) 373-2228
Availability: October 28, 2008 through November 1, 2008
Double Rate: $80.00
TELEPHONE INSTRUCTIONS:
Telephone Reservations can be made by calling (800) 228-9290.
Guest should mention the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Auburn Hills and the National Soccer Championship to get your group rates.
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS:
Online Reservations can be made by using the following links:
A) To reserve a room with one king bed please click here:
Your group rates are only available until October 24, 2008, so please be sure to make your arrangements early.
These hotels are our host hotels. Please support them.
Applebee's
Area Dining
2105 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 373-4659
Arby's
744 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 651-1949
Baja Fresh Mexican
176 N. Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 375-9280
Baskin-Robbins
2675 Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 853-6969
BD's Mongolian BBQ
3325 University Dr.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 364-4200
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
165 S. Livernois Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 651-6300
Big Apple Bagels
2656 Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248)299-4585
Bravo Cucina Italiana
286 N Adams Rd
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 275-9644
Brooklyn Pizza
433 S. Main St.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 650-0692
Bruegger's Bagels
1398 Walton Blvd.
Rochester, MI
(248) 650-5166
Buddy's Pizza
2612 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 276-9040
Burger King
1106 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 652-1117
Caribou Coffee
1416 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 652-7103
Caribou Coffee
1413 N. Main St.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 650-4715
Chili's Grill & Bar
2375 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 299-5281
Cheng's Restaurant
2666 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 299-9450
Chicken Shack
213 W. University Dr
Rochester MI
(248) 650-1100
Cosi
84 N. Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 375-5100
Dunkin Donuts
940 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 651-0227
Eastside Mario's
2273 Crooks Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 853-9622
Hungry Howie's
606 N. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-2010
Jet's Pizza
1425 Rochester Road
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 650-2900
Jimmy John's Subs
417 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 651-3527
Knapp's Dairy Bar
304 Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 651-4545
Kruse & Muer
308 1/2 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-3896
La Shish
3720 Rochester Rd.
Troy MI
(248) 457-1111
Lipuma's Coney Island
621 North Main Street
Rochester, MI
(248) 652-9862
Little Caesar's
624 N. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-0880
Macaroni Grill
2111 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 373-7507
Max & Erma's
122 N. Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 375-1535
Mc Donald's
808 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-4257
Mr. B's
423 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 651-6534
Olive Garden
2615 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 853-6960
Panera Bread
37 S. Livernois Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 601-2050
Penn Station
146 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI
(248) 601-4663
Pizza Hut
1360 Walton
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 652-7251
Pizza Papalis
54 West Auburn Road
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 852-7272
Q-Doba
224 E Auburn Rd
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 853-3141
Ram's Horn
1990 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 651-7900
Red Lobster
2825 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 299-8090
Starbucks
439 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 650-2105
Subway
408 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-1939
Taco Bell
2855 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 853-5407
TCBY
1421 N. Main St.
Rochester Hills, MI
(248) 650-2161
TGI Friday's
2443 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 340-9770
Wendy's
1344 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 656-0839
Woody's Pizza/Grinder's
117 S. Main St.
Rochester MI
(248) 601-320
Area Attractions
Bowling
Avon-North Hill Lanes
150 W. Tienken Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 651-8544
Classic Lanes
2145 Avon Industrial
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 852-9100
Fiero Lanes
645 S. Opdyke Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 335-9293
Cider Mills
Goodison Cider Mill
4295 Orion Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 652-8450
Rochester Cider Mill
5125 Rochester Rd.
Oakland Twp. MI
(248) 651-4224
Yates Cider Mill
1990 E. Avon Rd. (at Dequindre)
Rochester MI
(248) 651-8300
Golf, Miniature
Bayou Fun Center
45376 Mound Rd.
Shelby Twp. MI
(586) 323-0022
Mike Weger's Willow Creek
Golf & Sports Center
3120 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lake Orion MI
(248) 393-2800
Golf Courses, Public
All New Silver Lake Golf Club
2602 W. Walton Blvd.
Waterford MI
(248) 673-1611
Bald Mountain Golf Course
3350 Kern Rd.
Lake Orion MI
(248) 373-1110
Fieldstone Golf Club of
Auburn Hills
1984 Taylor Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 370-9354
Pine Trace
3600 Pine Trace Blvd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 852-7100
Pontiac Municipal Golf Course
800 Golf Drive
Pontiac MI
(248) 758-3966
Westwynd Golf Course
4168 Adams Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 608-7820
Gymnasiums/Sports
Gymnasiums/Sports
Basketball America
257 W. Clarkston Rd.
Lake Orion, MI
(248)693-5858
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
43655 Utica Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI
(586) 997-6555
Lifetime Fitness Inc.
200 W. Avon Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 652-1500
North Oakland Family YMCA
3378 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI
(248) 370-9622
Powerhouse Gym
2580 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI
(248) 377-3383
Rochester Athletic Club
637 N. Main St.
Rochester, MI
(248) 650-6200
Parks
Bloomer Park
345 John R Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 656-4753
Borden Park
1400 E. Hamlin Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 656-4797
The Fridge Toboggan Run
1680 Scott Lake Rd.
Waterford MI
(248) 975-4440
(888) 627-2757
Spencer Park
3701 John R Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 656-4657
Yates Park
Avon Rd. & Dequindre.
Rochester MI
Skating Rinks
Lakeland Arena
7330 Highland Rd.
Pontiac MI
(248) 666-1910
Onyx Rochester Ice Arena
52999 Dequindre Rd.
Rochester MI
(248) 601-6699
Rochester Skating & Sports Ctr.
1700 S. Livernois Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 650-2500
Troy Sports Center
1819 E. Big Beaver
Troy MI
(248) 689-6600
Skiing Centers & Resorts
Alpine Valley Ski Area
6775 E. Highland
White Lake MI
(248) 887-4183
Mt. Holly Ski Area
Groveland Twp. MI
(248) 634-8260
Pine Knob Ski Resort
7778 Sashabaw Rd.
Independence Twp. MI
(248) 625-0800
Sports Arenas
Comerica Park (Tigers)
2100 Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI
(313) 462-4000
Ford Field (Lions)
311 E. Grand River
Detroit MI
(313) 262-2002
Joe Louis Arena (Red Wings)
600 Civic Center Dr.
Detroit MI
(313) 983-6606
Palace of Auburn Hills (Pistons)
2990 Lapeer Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 373-0622
Theatres, Movie
AMC Forum 30
44681 Mound Rd. (at M-59)
Sterling Hts. MI
(586) 254-5663
Silverdome Drive-In
1200 Featherstone Rd.
Pontiac MI
Star Great Lakes Crossing
I-75 at Baldwin Rd.
Auburn Hills MI
(248) 454-0366
Star Rochester
200 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 853-2260
Theatres, Stage
Avon Players Playhouse
1185 Washington Rd.
Rochester Hills MI
(248) 651-1846
Lakeland Players
1123 N. Cass Lake Rd.
Waterford Twp. MI
(248) 673-9799
Meadowbrook Theatre
127 Wilson Hall
Rochester MI
(248) 377-3300
Strand Theatre Center
28 N. Saginaw
Pontiac MI
(248) 335-8000
WaterParks& Slides
Waterford Oaks Waterpark & Wave Pool
1702 Scott Lake Rd.
Waterford MI
(248) 858-0918
Zoological Parks
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd.
(Woodward & I-696)
Royal Oak MI
(248) 398-0900
List of Area Medical Facilities
CrittentonHospital
1101 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI
(248) 652-5000
Troy- Beaumont Hospital
44201 Dequindre Rd.
Troy, MI
(248) 964-5000
POHMedical Center
50 N. Perry St.
Pontiac, MI
(248) 338-5000
Information Requested from Participating Teams
The following information needs to be provided to the National Office as soon as possible by all members who plan on participating in the National Soccer Tournament.
• Coaches' contact information • Roster • Team photo • Logo • Season record • Quick school facts
USCAA Tournament Guidelines
Soccer
• A. Awards • 1. If tournament is a Championship • i. USCAA provides: • 1. Championship Trophy • 2. Champions Medallions (1st) • 3. Academic All-American Awards • 4. Honorable Mention All-American Certificates • 5. Championship Banner • ii. Host provides: • 1. All-American awards (15 for Men, 15 for Women) • 2. 2nd Place Trophy • 3. 3rd Place Trophy at host's discretion • 4. All-Tournament Plaques (12 total, 11 and 1 MVP) • 2. If tournament is an Invitational • i. USCAA provides: • 1. Academic All-American Awards • 2. Honorable Mention All-American Certificates • ii. Host provides: • 1. Championship Trophy • 2. 2nd place trophy at host's discretion • 3. All-American awards (15 for Men, 15 for Women) • 4. All-Tournament Plaques (12 total, 11 and 1 MVP)
• B. Banquet • 1. It is recommended that the Host College provide a banquet for the players, coaches, and
USCAA officials the evening preceding the event.
• C. Coaches' Meeting • 1. The coaches shall meet following the banquet or at an appropriate time prior to the
event to answer questions and go over last minute details.
• D. Financial Report
• 1. A financial report shall be submitted to the Commissioner within thirty days following the tournament.
• 2. The tournament host has discretion whether to charge admission. If admission is charged, tournament director shall determine admission ticket prices.
• 3. The participating players, coaches, and USCAA officials shall not be charged an entry fee if applicable.
• E. Media • 1. The Host College shall be responsible to call, fax, or email the results for all teams to
both the Commissioner's Office and news media immediately following each game.
• F. Officials • 1. The tournament director shall select the officials with possible coordinating efforts by the
Commissioner. • 2. The officials must have worked college soccer games during that season. • 3. The officials may not work more than 3 games. • 4. A minimum of 3 officials shall be hired per game. • 5. The officials shall be paid the minimum expectation commensurate with current level of
area officials.
• G. Practice Facilities • 1. One hour of practice time at the tournament site shall be provided for each team prior to
their first game. The specific times will be worked out between the tournament director and each head coach.
• H. Information for Championship Website
The following information shall be sent to the USCAA national office as early as possible for inclusion in the championship section of the USCAA website.
• 1. Tournament Director Information (Phone, Email, Etc.) • 2. All-inclusive schedule of events. • 3. Map of Facilities (if possible) • 4. List of area hotels • 5. List of area dining • 6. List of area medical facilities • 7. Information needed from participating teams • i. Coaches contact information • ii. Rosters • iii. School quick facts • iv. Team pictures (if requested by host site)
• I. Pre-Tournament Information to participating schools • 1. The tournament director shall send a pre-tournament packet to all participating USCAA
teams no less than a week before the contest. • 2. The following information shall be included in the packet: • i. Facility/Locker room information • ii. Available practice times • iii. List of area motels w/ approximate rates • iv. List of area dining • v. List of medical facilities • vi. Map indicating tournament site and directions • vii. Tournament brackets, pairings and uniform colors • viii. Request for team roster. • 1. The tournament director shall receive team rosters no later than one week before the
tournament.
• J. Requirements for Tournament Site • 1. A minimum seating (standing) capacity of 500 • 2. A full-sized soccer field • 3. Two locker rooms (4 preferred) • 4. Hospitality area for coaches and tournament officials • 5. Electronic scoreboard with time properly displayed • 6. Banquet facilities
• K. Soccer Balls • 1. 10 practice balls and 4 game balls shall be provided. • 2. One game ball from the Championship game will be awarded to the tournament winner. • 3. The tournament director shall obtain all remaining balls following the tournament.
• L. Tournament Date • 1. Possible tournament dates must be submitted within the tournament bid.
• M. Statistics • 1. Upon request, statistics for all games shall be available to the coaches and tournament
officials. • 2. Game statistics and outcomes shall be posted in a public place. • 3. Game statistics will be provided to both teams no later than an hour after each game.
• N. Suggested Tournament Format • 1. The tournament shall consist of no more than 6-10 teams. • 2. The tournament shall be a 6-10 team consolation tournament in which all places are
played out. • 3. Each team shall be guaranteed 20 minutes of warm-up time prior to each contest.
• O. Miscellaneous Items • 1. The following shall be provided by the tournament host: • i. Towels- at benches during each game. • ii. A certified athletic trainer to be present at all games. • iii. Water and individual cups at the bench for each player and coach. • iv. Other items, such as soft drinks, Gatorade, oranges, etc. may be provided at the
discretion of the host. • v. Tournament shirts may be made available by the host team.
• P. Workers • 1. The Host College (site) shall provide all workers for the event.
• Q. National Championship/ National Invitational • 1. In order for the event to be considered a national championship, at least 6 member
schools must attend, otherwise the event will be deemed, USCAA National Invitational.
• R. Cancellation of Two-year Hosting Commitment • 1. If the national office determines that the host institution does not fulfill all required
guidelines, the bid will be reviewed by the executive board for possible relocation after the first year.
*All-American Selections
A Committee shall be formed for the selection of All-Americans.
• The committee shall consist of the Commissioner's office along with no less than 3 coaches or athletic directors from member institutions (only 1 per school is permitted to participate).
• Each committee member shall be selected because of their experience and knowledge in the respected sport for which they are choosing All-Americans.
• Committee participants shall be selected regionally so that each member institution is represented as fairly as possible.
• All-American considerations shall be handled in the following manner: • i. Nominations for All-Americans shall be presented by the head coach and accompanied by
a copy of all game statistics. • ii. Coaches shall be able to nominate up to 4 players. • iii. Player's percentages shall include all regular season games (excluding post-season
play). • iv. All-Americans will be determined by system set out by the Stats/Power Ratings
Committee. • v. Each player will be ranked by in comparison to other candidates. The best all-around
