Where is Lake Country Soccer located?
Lake Country is conveniently located off of Hwy 65 and Chestnut Expressway at 2334 E. Pythian, Springfield MO 65802.

Is there a tournament website?
Yes,  go to http://www.lakecountrysoccer.org/2015-fall-classic.html or you may click here for the tournament website.  The tournament website will have all the information needed for team fees/roster sizes, tournament rules, team check-in document, housing link and other vital information.

Will there be Friday night games?
Games will only be played on Friday night if absolutely necessary and only teams within a 35 mile radius of Springfield will be scheduled to play. 

What level tournament is the Fall Classic?
The Fall Classic will appeal to recreational plus to competitive teams.   Brackets will be created in age divisions to meet the skill levels of competing teams.

May a player play up/down in the tournament?
Players can only play in either their true age division (as of Aug 1) or up in age division and are not allowed to play down in age. The only exception to this rule are U-15 players who are 8th graders.  These players may play in the U-14 age division with proper documentation from their school stating that they are enrolled in the 8th grade for the 2015/16 school year. 

Are guest players allowed?
A team may bring a maximum of 5 guest players per team per age division (maximum roster size includes guest players). Please ensure the proper paperwork and player passes are brought for team check-in.

Is a player allowed to play on multiple teams?
A player may play on two teams; however, he/she may only play for ONE team within the same age group and division.

How does the tournament handle coaching requests?
There is a comment section on the on-line application and all coaching requests should be listed in the comments section no later than September 25th.   Lake Country will accommodate coaching conflicts (if noted in the comments section)  for a coach who coaches two (2) teams until the point of semi-final and championship games.  All other coaching requests will be reviewed and accommodated if possible.  Please understand it may not be possible to accommodate all requests.

How does a team get the Earlybird discount?
Register and pay no later September 7th to receive the $50 team discount.   Please enter the promo code  Earlybird  when entering your payment information.

Is team paperwork required to participate in the Fall Classic?
The Fall Classic is a MYSA sanctioned tournament and teams are required to have an official state roster, coach/player passes, medical liability waiver form for each player, travel permit (out of state teams), and guest player paperwork.  Please click here to review the paperwork that is required at team check-in.

When is team check-in?
Teams may check-in on Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, Oct 17, from 7 am - 9:30 am.  A team must check-in to have their paperwork validated and stamped prior to their first game, no exceptions!

What are the hotel choices for out of town teams?
The Fall Classic is a "Stay To Play" tournament and all teams who require overnight accommodations must utilize a housing bureau operated through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.   Housing will officially open on July 6.  A housing link will be available on that date through the tournament website.  Any team who does not stay in a designated tournament hotel will be required to pay a fee of $150 at check-in.

Who do I contact if I have questions regarding the tournament or my team application?
Please direct all questions to Bobbi Box, Tournament Administrator.   Bobbi can be reached via e-mail  at bobbib@lakecountrysoccer.org or by phone at 417.862.3211.