Hi Everyone,

 

On behalf of NVSC, I would like to thank all of the players, coaches and families that participated/attended the 2008 Battlefield Classic Tournament.   What a beautiful weekend it turned out to be!!!

 

This years event turned out to be by far the most competitive that we have ever sponsored.  Fifty percent of all games were decided by 1 goal or less, with 64% being decided by 2 or less goals.  We had 14 of 16 championship games for ages U11 and above turn out to be decided by one goal.   Included in this were more that 10 games(semi-finals/finals)  that went into overtime and 7 games that were decided by penalty kick shootouts.  This made for a very “gut wrenching” Sunday.

 

Of the 29 divisions that we sponsored, teams from 19 different clubs won the championship.  We had 25 different clubs take either first or second.  Players and coaches competed at a high level but still generally showed great sportsmanship.  Parents and spectators enthusiastically supported their teams.  Championship teams and Finalists were very respectful of one another at award presentation ceremonies.  This is what youth soccer is all about.

 

I hope that your teams had a rewarding weekend and I hope to see you again next year!!

 

Sincerely,

 

Scott Hoffman

Battlefield Classic Tournament Director