OKTOBERFEST 2023

Hello!

The 2023 Oktoberfest Coed Open 11v11 & Coed O30 8v8, and Women’s Open 11v11 & Women's O40 8v8 will be held in Houston October 21– 22 at Bear Creek Park: 3535 War Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77084  Skill levels will be broken out based on the number of teams participating.

The host hotel for the teams is Four Points by Sheraton & Houston Energy Corridor 18861 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094.  (346)-251-5025. Rooms are $84 per night. Eateries within walking distance including Torchy's Tacos and Demassis Mediterranean. Deadline to book is Oct 6.  Use the following link to access the tournament rate:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1689887698293&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Prize money for each competition will be determined by how much money I have to work with. After I figure the field rental, first place shirts, referee pay, and entry fees, I will be able to determine what places and amounts I can give.

I am attaching the link below for team registration using Google Forms.  These must be completed by Sep 22nd. Once submitted, I will email the roster sheet to be returned no later than Oct 5.  Rosters are locked on Oct 10.  The waiver link will be available Oct 1 through Oct 20.  All players must accept online waiver to be able to participate in the tournament.

There will be a mandatory team check in on Friday evening at the host hotel between 7 and 9 pm to verify members listed on your roster. Bonus points for alphabetizing the names! We will have rosters printed and distribute wristbands to managers.  Every player must present picture ID to the field commissioner prior to entering each game.  All players must wear wristbands at every game.  

If a player receives a yellow card, there is a $10 fine; if a player receives a red card, there is a $30 fine. All fines must be paid prior to the team’s next game. If a red card is received, the player must sit out one game and the team cannot play until the fine is paid. Any player that receives a red card will not play in their team’s next game.

First to the Ball- Register by Sept 7.   $400  11v11, $300 8v8

Game On!- Sept 8- Sept 28.  $450 11v11, $350 8v8

Stoppage Time- Sept 29- Oct 5.  $500 11v11, $400 8v8

Payment can be submitted through Venmo @hwsa_soccer or PayPal to treasurer@hwsa.org.  Be sure to include your team name in the memo section!!

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me via letsdothis@hwsa.org or by phone at 281-900-8646.

I am looking forward to a great Oktoberfest!!

Sandra Olmo
HWSA Administrator