We are excited and proud to invite you the 2012 Palmetto Academy Cup that will be played on Feb. 11-12 in Greenville, South Carolina. The classic is hosted by Crusader FC and directed by Jay Wingo of Near Post Soccer.

This is a first year event but we are expecting 60 to 80 teams in boys and girls U-9 through U12 age groups. The very convenient location of the Greenville and fields will allow us to attract teams from such cities as Augusta, Atlanta, Columbia, Charlotte, as well as local teams from the Greenville and upstate area of South Carolina. Already such clubs as Congaree Rapids, Lexington, Furman United, Palmetto United and the Ga./S.C. Bulls are planning on sending multiple teams.

Tournament matches will be played at the Gary L. Pittman Park which boasts 5 full size fields that will be divided into 10 academy size fields. Obviously, it will be a great advantage to have all tournament teams at one location. Whether you are a coach or a parent with multiple teams it will be a nice change to park once for the day and be able to watch all of your teams’ matches.

We are offering an 11 v 11 division for U-12’s this year. This will be for U-12 teams that wish to give their players a taste of 11 v 11 or U-12 teams that have been playing up against U-13 teams in league play.

Please plan to join us for a great weekend and a great way to "kick off" your spring season.