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Goalkeeper Wars at the IMG CupAre you the ultimate goalkeeper?

Prove it in the 1st IMG Cup Goalkeeper Wars (GK Wars) during the IMG Cup College Showcase, March 10-11 at the IMG Soccer Academy. A one-on-one, goalkeeper-on-goalkeeper tournament, GK Wars tests goalkeepers on all essential elements, including shot-stopping, footwork, agility and strategy.

Located at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., the IMG Cup will provide professional-quality field and facility services for players and parents. Experienced IMG Soccer Academy goalkeeper coach, Scott Bowers, will be on hand to assist with players and offer helpful tips.

Goalkeepers: Sometimes the showcase games don’t show the potential of a goalkeeper, so what better way to show your talents than with the best GK Wars tournament!? All players will be competitive and age-specific, so play your best over a whole weekend of action.

College Coaches: Between the College Showcases matches and the GK Wars, you will see a ‘keepers display their full set of skills if you are recruiting for your program!

Basic rules: GK Wars is played on a 30 yard x 20 yard field divided in half by a midfield line. A full size goal sits at both ends of the field. Each goalkeeper plays in one half of the field defending their goal, while trying to score on the goal of the opposing goalkeeper.

Attempts on goal may come from a punt, throw, roll, dropkick, or shot from the ground. Just like in a normal game, the goalkeeper must distribute within 6 seconds of receiving the ball and has unlimited steps within his or her half of the field of play.

Games format will be 2 halves of two minutes (2:00), with a one minute (1:00) half time. The player will receive 3 points for a win. The player with the most points at the end of the weekend will be crowned the GK Wars champion!

Go here for official rules.

Dates:Saturday March 10th - Sunday March 11th, 2012
Schedules: Saturday Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Teams:GK Boys Division
U14 Boys
U15 Boys
U16 Boys
U17 Boys
U19 Boys


GK Girls Division
U16 Girls
U17 Girls
U18 Girls

Format:Each player will play 2 games each day of two 2:00 minute halves with a 1:00 minute half-time break.
9 games in total with age group Champions.
3 points for a win.
IMG Academies Participating Sponsors:IMG Cup - College Showcase Sponsors
Application Entry Fee and Deadline:The entry fee is $50 per person with a deadline of March 5,(Extened deadline) 2012. All players must register to gain entry into the GK Wars tournament by contacting Adam Gee (adam.gee@imgworld.com) and reserving a spot. Payment is due the day of the competition. IMG Soccer Academy & Tournament Board will review all applications and notify the player of its status as soon as possible. Entry fees are non-refundable.
SchedulesIf your team is playing in the IMG Cup – College Showcase your GK Wars will be scheduled in the opposite time to your game, allowing you to participate and recover.

All college coaches will be provided with the GK Wars schedule and with individuals playing in the games, plus individual profiles.
Accepted PlayersGoalkeepers attending will not be subject to their team attending IMG Cup – College Showcase. This is an individual attendance tournament.
College Coaches and Professional Scouts:College coaches from around the United States and professional scouts consider IMG Soccer Academy as a premier academy to develop and host soccer programs. IMG Cup will offer the very best competition and the opportunity for coaches and scouts to view talented players from around the world. 
Location:IMG Academies
5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210

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