White Water Rafting on the Lehigh River, Poconos, Hudson River and Black River, NY

"Can't remember when I laughed so hard, so long. Wonderful weekend. Great bonding experience for my team. I will recommend your tournament to all! Thank you!"
-- Paul Gannon / Washington Twisters

Your Tournament Weekend Features:

One day of Soccer ... Minimum 3 Games.
Travel/A, Travel/B, Travel/C and Premiere divisions for U-9 through U-19.
(Optional "Participation Award Brackets" also available in U-9 and U-10.)
All Girls Brackets play on Sunday.
All Boys Brackets play on Saturday.
Team trophy for 1st and 2nd place. Plus ...
Individual players' medallions for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Discounts for "Club Registrations" (3, 6, 12 or 18 teams from one club).
An optional one-day Guided Family-Style Rafting Trip (separate fee).
Inexpensive Camping Option at the Whitewater Challengers Outdoor Center.
$50 tournament discount for teams who elect to go rafting. (Tournament discount applies if at least 15 players, parents, family members and friends go rafting. Easier and exhilatating trip options available.)
Optional evening entertainment, games and activities at the Rafting Center.
Complimentary deluxe river-dog cookout with rafting trip.
50% off Columbus Day Tournament if this is your third Whitewater Cup Tournament of the calendar year.

"Our team had an absolutely outrageous time, between the soccer and the rafting. We found the other teams so courteous and the organization so satisfying, matching up the teams so well, keeping things moving and everyone informed with all the pre-tournament info. We will definitely recommend it to other teams in our club!"
-- Sylvia Cullingford / Monroe Revolution

The Soccer Tournament
When:	All girls brackets play their soccer games on Sunday. All boys brackets play on Saturday. On-site registration takes place one hour before your first scheduled game, at the Concession Tent closest to your first match.
Where:	Games are played in and around Mountaintop, PA, near the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern PA. Nearby cities include Hazleton, Wilkes Barre and Scranton.
Who:	Applications are invited from teams currently registered with their state soccer association or with any affiliate of the USSF.
Cost:	Tournament entrance fee is $345 for U11 and older teams, and just $295 for U9 and U10 teams ... except that a $50 discount applies if a group of at least 15 people (players, coaches, family members or friends from your team) reserve the family rafting package with our Tournament sponsor, Whitewater Challengers. Discounts are also available if 3, 6, 12, or 18 teams from the same local club enter a single Whitewater Cup event. And a 50% discount is offered on a team's third Whitewater Cup Tournament in a single calendar year. Deadline for tournament registration is 4 weeks in advance (or until filled). Full tournament fee must accompany application. Your acceptance will be confirmed at least 3 weeks prior to your tournament date. Upon acceptance into the Tournament, the entry fee is no longer refundable. Any team not accepted will receive a total refund.

"This was the best tournament we have gone to in a long while. The fields were in great shape and the competition excellent for both my teams. Thank you - to you and the tournament."
-- Rob Wagner / Hockessin Fire & Kirkwood Gold Monkeys

The Family Rafting Package
(Discounted rates for Whitewater Cup Soccer Teams):

• Open to kids, coaches, families and friends.
• All guides, river gear, instruction and shuttles included.
• FREE deluxe river-dog cookout with your rafting trip!
• Sand volleyball, basketball, and other activities.

• Exciting new ZipLine Adventure (separate fee).
• Overnight camping available at the Rafting Center (separate fee).
• Convenient hotels available nearby (separate fee).

RAFTING OPTION 1:
Class III Whitewater Rafting Trip (3 - 4 hours)

Available: Memorial, Labor Day and Columbus Day Weekends
Minimum age: 10
2009 Cost: $49.95*/adult; $44.95*/child (up to age 14)
One free for every 15 participating
*Rates subject to 6% local taxes and fees and $2/person insurance.

RAFTING OPTION 2:
Class II+ Whitewater Rafting Trip (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours)

Available: Memorial, Labor Day and Columbus Day Weekends
Minimum age: 6
2009 Cost: $36.95*/adult; $29.95*/child (up to age 14)
One free for every 15 participating
*Rates subject to 6% local taxes and fees and $2/person insurance.

"Thank you for running such a nice tournament and making it so user-friendly. It was a real pleasure working with each and every volunteer, and the officiating was, in my opinion, far better than here in Maryland. Nice job!"
-- Peter Petesch / Bethesda Wolverines

Overnight Lodging Alternatives

You're welcome to reserve lodging on your own, or you may reserve rooms at one of our Host Hotels by calling the Tournament Lodging Office at 800-443-8554. For a complete listing of area hotels and motels, click the "Tournament Lodging" link at the top of this page. Overnight camping ($7.50 per person per night) at the Whitewater Challengers Rafting Center may be reserved by calling the the Rafting Center directly at 800-443-7238.

"Thanks for a great tournament. I was very impressed. The facilities, the organization, the referees ... all were first class. Congratulations! We'll be back."
-- Reiner Mauer / Valley Soccer Club

To apply, contact: Penny Powley – pfpowley@aol.com

Penny Powley, Whitewater Cup Soccer Tournament
5 Pine Tree Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707
Phone: 570-474-2257
Fax: 570-443-9727

"Our team had a fantastic weekend! We've been going to tournament weekends for about 8 years. This was by far the best ever. And the rafting experience was incredible. Whitewater Challengers was full of friendly, helpful people who made the trip a blast. So thank you and your staff for the best weekend I've had in years. Our parents and players are already planning our return trip. Don't change a thing. Just keep doing what you're doing!"
-- Skip Earle / Bayport Riptides

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