Soccer is coming to the Valley. On July 30 and August 1, the Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament’s Rocky Mountain regionals will take place at Ford Fields and the Vail Valley Athletic Field. One of five major U.S. 3v3 tournaments, Kick It starts at the local level with 50 competitions throughout the country. The teams that qualify proceed onto one of 10 regional competitions. The winners of the regionals make it to the championship held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL.

There are 50 different divisions in the tournament and all age groups are included. Teams from all over the country and even teams from Mexico, Canada and Russia will be competing.

3v3 soccer is a variety of soccer in which two teams of three players each compete against each other. The objectives and rules are the same as traditional soccer: score the most goals using only legs. The minor differences in the sport make it stand out from normal soccer and attract a different kind of athlete. In 3v3, every player is involved; there are no permanently assigned positions as in traditional soccer. This means every player has the opportunity to play defense and offense. The field is much smaller (usually 30 yards by 40 yards) and so is the net. There is also no goalie in 3v3, a huge turn away from traditional soccer. These differences make 3v3 faster paced and high scoring, incorporating elements of hockey and basketball.

The Rocky Mountain regionals promise to bring fun, excitement and great athletes to the Vail Valley. Deadline for teams to register is July 26 at 11 p.m.  Don’t miss this great family event! Contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals for more information or to book your stay, 1-888-866-2305.

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Vail Kick It 3v3 Tournament

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With the tournament quickly approaching I though it might be a good idea to remind any team entering the Vail Kick It 3v3 Tournament that registration ends Friday, July 25th at 11:00 PM Central Standard Time. Registration is available here for the Vail Kick It Regional Championship taking place August 1-3. The tournament will be held at the Ford Fields and the Vail Valley Athletic Fields which both look amazing, the weather in Vail has been outstanding for the last few weeks and I can only imagine it will stick around for the tournament.

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Denver Precedes Vail as the 2008 Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament Debuts in Colorado

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Merely a month from the Kick It 3v3 Regional Championships in Vail the tournament descends upon Denver, CO as nearly 300 teams play for a berth in the regional championship. Denver will host the tournament July 12th and 13th at the Fort Logan Soccer Complex, Crocs a major sponsor of the tour plans to sell their shoes on-site and sponsor a wide array of events at the tournament.

The tournament features a fast and friendly style of soccer, in which teams of up to 6 players field a 3 person team on a condensed field that features small goals without goalies. The pace is quick providing an interactive game that participants, fans and families will all find enjoyable. For the complete rules of the guide check out the Kick It 3v3 website (FAQ) which illustrates the modified rules and clarifies a few issues.

The Denver tournament precedes the Vail Regional Championship for the Rocky Mountains where teams can earn a berth to the final in Orlando, FL. The top 5 teams from each division in Denver qualify for the Vail tournament, which is open to local teams as well. Vail’s tournament will be hosted at the Ford Fields and the Vail Valley Athletic Field.