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Following are unsolicited reviews from 2008 participants

Hi there,
My name is Pierre Drapeau, I’m the manager of the FC Challenger Rafales U15AA team from Mirabel , QC , Canada that participated in the 2008 Soccerferst. First, let me tell you that the players, coaches and parents were all very impressed by your organization. We were very well treated by everyone involved, including other teams we played against during the Tournament.
Competition was great, we met a good challenge but there was also a certain “je ne sais quoi” that lacks in other tournaments, it has to do with respect of the opponent and a sense of fair play.
We were also very impressed by the good quality of referees, they were the best we’ve seen in tournaments and they looked and sounded as if they were also enjoying themselves. Finally, we were not able to participate in the medal ceremony, because, as you’ve learned, our bus driver couldn’t be on duty for more than 14 hours, so we had to leave early. We would have loved to participate in the ceremony to salute your organization and the other teams one more time, but had to obey by the rules. Thanks again for a great tournament, and memories our team will cherish for a long time,

Pierre Drapeau
Manager
FC Challenger Rafales U15AA

Following are unsolicited reviews from 2007 participants

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Subject:	Re: Thank YOU

Leslie,

I didn't get a chance to meet you as I was hoping. We had a wonderful time at the tournament. I also think that it was the one of the best run tournaments that we have been involved in. From the day I sent in the application to our final game yesterday, I was impressed. I really appreciated being able to register the team on Saturday morning. It saved an additional trip to Guilford. I was also very happy with the refs that we had for our games. For our last game, the ref not only did a wonderful job, but he was very funny! It seemed like he really wanted to be there. Both the players and the parents responded well to him.

Thank you for all your work and the rest of your committee. We loved the tournament and can't wait for next year!

Denise C.

Team Manager

Southeast Fury U12

Subject:	RE: Thank YOU
Date:

Although our record doesn’t show it, we had a great time. The girls were very appreciative and honored to win the sportsmanship award for the U16 division.

Thanks for everything and changing the schedule for us.

Ron

Newburgh Revolution Inferno

Following are unsolicited reviews from 2006 participants

From Coaches and Managers:

U.S. PARMA U16

Dear Tournament Directors,

On behalf of the Cranford U.S. PARMA U16 Girls Team (Players and Parents), I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in organizing and planning the 2006 Soccerfest.

Hands down, this event was one of the best tournaments I have ever been involved with as well as experiencing.

The fields were impeccable, the competition was excellent, and the organization and professionalism from all the volunteers was superb.

We walk away from this tournament with fond memories. Thank you for allowing U.S. PARMA to be a part of the tournament.

I highly recommend this tournament to all Coaches.

Yours In Soccer,

Phillip Iuliano
President/General Manager
U.S. PARMA & VICTORY SOCCER ACADEMY, LLC
560 Springfield Avenue
Suite E
Westfield, NJ 07090

phil@vsacademy.net
(973) 868-1850
www.usparma.net
www.vsacademy.net

Stony Point u-13
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:45:39 +0000

   I could not wait to get out an email to you and your committee regarding the tournament. Let me first say that I have coached my girls under 13 team for over 4 years. We have attended many many tournaments in NY, PA, and NJ. This was by far the best run and organized tournament we have ever attended. The organization was great, the officiating was very good, every single person who was part of your committee went out of their way to be nice to all of my parents and players. I really couldn't believe how well we were treated over the last two days. Although we finished in second in our age group, it didn't matter to my team or my parents. They felt that they were treated to an incredible weekend.

    As for the picnic, WOW, the location was great, the food was OUTSTANDING, the DJ was very good and my girls enjoyed dunking me over, and over again. I just can't say enough about the tournament.

    Let me end by saying that my parents and I drove close to 2 hours to attend the tournament, as I was walking off the field after the championship game, my parents said to me that it was a unanimous vote that we must come back next year. So, please keep me on your list for next year so we can join your tournament again.

    As for something to change, the only thing I would say is that I would try to find a hotel closer. I had my team stay at the hotel recommended by the tournament (Four Points Sheraton in Meriden). It would have been nicer if we could have stayed closer to Guilford. Since I didn't know the area, I just took the websites suggestion and booked my team at the Sheraton, but it was close to 40 minutes away. Other than that, everyone on your committee should feel proud about the quality of tournament you hosted this past weekend.

Thanks,
Ken Curtis
Ramapo Valley Tornados
GU-13

STONYPOINT13@cs.com

Jersey Knights Gladiators

Thank you from the Jersey Knights Gladiators

Thank you and your staff for another wonderful tournament. We look forward to it every year. You do an outstanding job and we tell everyone about it. The picnic was great too!!

Looking forward to seeing you again next year.

John Janiga

Newburgh Revolution Inferno

Although our record doesn’t show it, we had a great time. The girls were very appreciative and honored to win the sportsmanship award for the U16 division.

Thanks for everything and changing the schedule for us.

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Newburgh Revolution Inferno

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From Parents:

parent from New Jersey (MOSA U-14)

Hello Bob & David,

I wanted to let you and all the folks that put this weekend's tournament together a great big COMPLIMENT on a wonderful soccer event. I'm a parent from New Jersey (MOSA U-14) and I know for a fact that all the players and families had a wonderful time!

Everything from accommodations to playing fields, officiating, medical attention and competition was top notch and you all should be commended. The Saturday night BBQ was especially fun and the girls were thrilled with their first place pink sweatshirts! What a terrific alternative to trophies!

Again, thank you to all involved with the Soccerfest 2006! We look forward to coming back next year!

Sincerely,

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