To better serve teams and their team managers we provide eCheck-In (online/electronic check).  This will be mandatory for all teams. Any questions, please email Jairon Moreno at jmoreno@tournamentsuccessgroup.com.

DEADLINE for eCheck-In is Monday, December 7, 2020, at 11:59pm.   NO EXCEPTIONS.

Teams that missed the eCheck-in will need to check-in in person on Friday, December 11 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Tournament Office located at the Panama City Beach Sports Complex.

eCheck-In Procedures:

Identify all Documentation to be uploaded by selecting the correct option from the documents drop-down. Upload documents as follows:

1. Log into your GotSoccer.com team page
2. Click on the event located under “Event Registration History”, PCB Cup
3. Click on the “Documents” tab on the far right
4. Upload documents under “Team Document Upload”
   • Ensure that you select the correct file name from the drop down
   • Only one pdf for passes/medical releases will be accepted – individual uploads will be rejected
   • Click on “Choose File” and select the correct pdf from your files
   • Click on “Upload”
   • Document will appear on the top left of the page if uploaded successfully
5. Check on the “Notify Registrar” tab to alert the tournament committee documents that have been submitted.

Note: Name each individual file as follows:

• Passes – individual passes will be rejected. One pdf only please.
• Roster – must be official roster – no exceptions – see below under “Requirements”
• Club Medical Releases. NO ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED
• Guest Forms – must be fully completed
  • FYSA
    • For players currently registered with FYSA, who wish to guest play with a US Youth Soccer team from another state association, if the play is within the state of Florida, their registrar must complete the FYSA Guest Player form, available in GotSoccer under the club tab.
    • FYSA Interstate Permission Form
  • US Club
• Permission to Travel (Out of State only)

To ensure a seamless e-Check-in, please:

• Upload the documentation once everything is ready, do not load some documents or partial as those will not be reviewed or accepted.
• Once all documents are submitted, please allow 2-3 days for review and approval. When approved, we will upload a stamped copy of your tournament approved roster in the event document area, which you have to print 4 copies to bring to each game.
  • Any issues with the documents submitted will be noted by us within the “Notify Registrar” chat box under the documents tab. Please resolve any issue and resubmit the revised/missing requirements.

Requirements:

1. Official State Roster FYSA, US Club Roster, AYSO Roster or other National Organizations roster for clubs outside of Florida.
2. All players have to be included on the roster – can be handwritten in (Name, Date of Birth, Pass number)
3. Guest players within the club have to be pre-printed on the roster. A guest player form is NOT required
4. Uniform jersey numbers are required for all players.
5. All coach and bench staff personnel have to be on the roster and have a laminated pass
6. Club Medical Release Forms for each player signed by a parent. NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL RELEASES ARE NEEDED BESIDES YOUR CLUB MEDICAL RELEASES.
7. Player Passes Upload: required for each player, coach, assistant coach, manager (Front Copy Single Version – Maximum 8 per page – No single passes accepted).
8. Guest Player Forms must be completed in compliance with the sanctioning body that has issued the player passes. Please contact your club registrar for guidance.
   1.  FYSA – only electronically generated forms from within GotSoccer digitally signed by the loaning and accepting club will be accepted. No exceptions.
9. State Permission to Travel for all teams outside of Florida. This does not apply to US Club rosters.

PLEASE NOTE: League rosters are not acceptable rosters such as ECNL-R, SFUYSA, GCF, etc.

The intention of eCheck-In is to provide a better service to participating teams and ultimately save time and make it easier for team managers.  The eCheck-In is free.  For any questions, please email Jairon Moreno at jmoreno@tournamentsuccessgroup.com.  We look forward to your team’s participation in the PCB Cup.

Bracket of Four:  Played as a single group of four teams in a round-robin format, with the two teams accumulating the most points advancing to the final.

Bracket of Five: Played as a single group of five teams with all teams playing each other once. The team accumulating the most points will be announced as the Champion. The team accumulating the second most amount of points will be the Finalist.

Bracket of Six: Played as two groups (brackets of three teams).  Each team will cross over and play the three teams in the other group/bracket.  The two teams accumulating the most points from all six teams will advance to the finals to determine which team is the champion.  It is possible that the finalists could have played each other already.

Bracket of Seven: Played as a single group of seven teams with all teams playing a total of four matches.  Note, teams will not play all other teams in the bracket. The team accumulating the most points will be announced as the Champion. The team accumulating the second most amount of points will be the Finalist.

Bracket of Eight: Played as two groups of four. The winner of each round-robin group will play a final game to determine the Champion and Finalist.

DETERMINATION OF GROUP WINNERS

In group play, there will be no overtime games.  Standings in a group will be determined by Game Points: 3 points for a Win, 1 point for a Tie, 0 points for a Loss.

If Two Teams Tie:  Starts with tie breaker number 1 and proceeds through each level, as needed to determine a winner.

1. Head to head result (but not in the case of a three-way tie)
2. Goal differential, maximum of three (4) goals per game
3. Total goals, a maximum of three (4) goals per game
4. Fewest goals allowed
5. Total number of shutouts
6. Penalty kicks* by FIFA “Taking of Kicks from the Penalty Mark.”

Interested in being part of the referee pool for the PBC Cup?  Please contact Mike Amato at referee@tournamentsuccessgroup.com or at 407-234-7583 (cell).  Click here to register on the GotSoccer Registration for the PCB Cup.

Through our tournament partner, Tournament Success Group (TSG), and our Referee Director Mike Amato, our goal is to use best practices in provide best, most professional coordination of the referee logistics.  This includes:

• Timely communication and coordination of all referee logistics
• Use of Game Officials for scheduling, communication and payment
• Schedules out early, 7-14 days prior to the start of the tournament
• Mentors to provide coaching and feedback for referee development
• Nutritional meals, snacks and water for referees
• Best practices in assigning of games, number of games and level of games

Any questions please contact Mike Amato at: referee@tournamentsuccessgroup.com.