FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the TEXAS SHOOTOUT?
A: The TEXAS SHOOTOUT is a nationally recognized showcase tournament designed to promote the highest level of competition available in youth soccer. Exposure to college coaches is a major goal of the TEXAS SHOOTOUT.
Q: What is the deadline to apply for the tournament?
A: The deadline to apply to the TEXAS SHOOTOUT is April 15, 2010.
Q: Do teams have to stay in certain hotels?
A: Yes, teams must stay in one of the tournament hotels. A list of approved hotels can be found on our website under the 'hotels' link. Teams will not be scheduled games until we have their hotel information on file.
Q: What time should out of town teams book their return flights home?
A: Return flights should leave no earlier than 6:00pm on Sunday. If you are unable to find flights that late please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Q: Our team has a schedule conflict, what do I do?
Q: Where do we get updated information in case of inclement weather?
A: In case of inclement weather, instructions will be given at the tournament headquarters tent at each park, and posted on the Challenge weather/information line at 281-397-2166. Please designate only one person from your team to contact the headquarters tent or weather/information line for changes due to weather. Updated information will also be available on the Challenge Soccer Club website.
Q: What color does the home team wear?
A: As a convenience to both teams, it is recommended that the home team wears their white uniform and visitors wear their “colored” uniform.Teams without two sets of uniforms will be allowed to use “pennies” to provide a unique identification.
Q: When do games begin?
A: U15-U19 teams will begin games on Friday, June 4th at 8:00AM, and conclude by 5:00PM on Sunday, June 6th. U11-U14 teams will begin play on Saturday, June 5th at 8:00AM unless they request to play one of their games on Friday.
Q: When and where is team check-in?
A: Teams have two options as far as team check-in goes. Option 1: Check-in on Thursday, June 3rd between 6:00-9:00pm in the San Antoion room at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint located at 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. East, Houston, TX 77060. or Option 2: check-in on Friday, June 4th between 5:00-8:00pm at the Tournament Headquarters tent at Meyer Park. Option 3: Check-in 1-hour prior to the start of your first scheduled match at the Tournament Headquarters Tent located at the fields. Each park will have its own Headquarters tent. *Please Note: All teams from out of state are encouraged to check-in on Thursday.
Q: What is required at check-in?
A: Each team must bring player cards and medical release forms for each player. These will be verified against the official team roster, travel papers and guest release forms.
Q: Where does each age group play?
Q: When will the schedule be posted?
A: The schedule will be posted 7-10 days prior event. Please check the Challenge Soccer Club website for schedule changes.
Q: What happens in case of injury?
A: There will be medical trainers at each individual site to address any medical issues. If a player needs to be taped prior to playing they should bring their own tape or there will be a $3 charge. For detail on all of the services Texas Sports Medicine Center will provide at the tournament click
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Q: I’ve lost (or found) something at the tournament what should I do?
A: Check with the main headquarters tent located at each site.
Q: How many college coaches attend?
A: Last year over 375 college coaches from NCAA Division One, Division Two, Three and NAIA schools attended the SHOOTOUT.
Q: Are guest players permitted?
A: Teams may have an unlimited number of guest players, provided their roster size does not exceed 18 (22 players for U17 and up) and the appropriate paperwork is completed. Players’ guest playing for a team outside of their club, must have a player release signed by the releasing coach, and the coach of the team for which the player will be playing. Check with your state office for the necessary paperwork you need to complete. The TEXAS SHOOTOUT does not keep a list of players who wish to guest play.