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2009 Schwan's USA CUP Weekend Activities Packet

2009 Schwan's USA CUP Week Activities Packet

 

Each year the tournament plans a full menu of activities. Teams should plan to come for their games and stay for the day. The all-inclusive activities are just one area that sets this tournament expereince apart.

Sample of Activities during the tournament week

Join Us for Dinner Before Opening Cermonies

Come hungry for spaghetti with red sauce (meatless), garlic bread and ice cold lemonade. It's just $5 all you can eat with a participant wristband and $6 without a participant wristband.

SOCCER AMERICA “How to Get Recruited” Seminar

Schwan's USA CUP is committed to exposing players to college coaches during the tournament and helping players learn more about college soccer and the opportunities available to them. We are proud to announce that Coach John Leaney, of Macalester College, will again facilitate this popular seminar.  It is a FREE opportunity for all SCHWAN’S USA CUP players, coaches, family and friends!  Learn more about governing body rules and the best ways to gain the attention of college coaches from a panel of D1, D2 & D3 coaches.

Schwan's USA CUP Weekend Athlete Party

Annually, it’s the party your parents would never let you have. The athlete party lets participants test their skills against various interactive inflatables, challenges, and activities. Don’t miss your chance to play hard and have fun!

NSC Minnesota Stars

Experience fast paced professional soccer as the NSC Minnesota Stars match up against premier U.S. and international teams at the National Sports Center stadium during the tournament. Special ticket prices are offered to SCHWAN’S USA CUP teams.

Awards Ceremonies

Compete, win, and earn some of the most amazing trophies and medals awarded to any soccer participants anywhere in the world! Following each championship game, teams are awarded trophies and medallions at a grand stage, with a grand set-up. This is a great opportunity to support other teams and cheer on your fellow participants.

Tourism Packages

Looking for something to do between SCHWAN’S USA CUP Weekend and SCHWAN’S USA CUP? Sign up for one of our “Monday Tours.” Visit one or many of Minnesota’s premier tourism attractions.

Opening Ceremony

Schwan's USA CUP features an Olympic-style ceremony showcasing ALL teams in Schwan's USA CUP and Schwan's USA CUP Weekend. This colorful parade leads up to the lighting of the cauldron and is a highlight of the event! Teams march wearing team uniforms or cultural costumes representative of their homes. Many teams carry team banners and country or state flags. The MUST attend event of the tournament.

Dances

Teams gather with their new international friends and celebrate the grand finale to a fantastic week of soccer. The dances are filled with themed activities, fun, and plenty of dancing!

VIP/Coaches Bash

It’s all about fun! Socialize with other coaches, referees and VIPs in a great atmosphere.

Wave Pool

Can’t stand the heat? Get into the pool! This attraction is Minnesota’s only outdoor wave pool. The waterslide tower has four waterslides that wind, twist and turn you down into the plunge pool.

Baseball

Enjoy the great game of baseball by attending a Minnesota Twins or Saint Paul Saints baseball game.

Schwan Zone

Interactive soccer activities are a great way for your team to have fun while sharpening their soccer skills. Teams challenge themselves at one or all of the activities. The SCHWAN Zone features a variety of interactive games.

Puma LAB - It's What's Inside!

What is inside you ask? A mecca of PUMA activities is what, and your tournament experience won't be complete without testing out each one!

PUMA Lounge

It is so much more than just a lounge!  In addition to hanging out on oversized bean bags, couches and seating, make sure to have some fun with all of the daily lounge activities: Air Conditioning will be pumping through the lounge all day long to keep you cool and give you a break from the MN heat!

PUMA LAB Store

Teams visit the PUMA LAB Store all week for official SCHWAN’S USA CUP merchandise and other great PUMA products.

PUMA Shoe Demo Program

Want to test out a pair of this year’s coolest PUMA kicks? All that is needed is an ID to be off and running in statement PUMA cleats.  

PUMAS Tent Rentals

Is it 100 degrees out and the new airline luggage laws didn't allow you bring a tent from California?  No problem! PUMA is "renting" out a limited supply of pop-up tents for team usage throughout the tournament.

PUMA Transportation

Being the largest sports complex on earth lends to some pretty far walks from field to field. PUMA solves this with 8 golf carts that circulate around the facility to bring your teams to games.

Fire Truck Photo Op

The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View (SBM) fire department is on hand with one of their tallest aerial fire trucks. Participants can ride 95 feet into the air in the bucket to get a view of the entire site. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a spectacular photo opportunity.

Golf

Teams take a break from grueling soccer action and play a leisurely round of golf at the NSC’s Victory Links 18-hole golf course, or the National Youth Golf Center Tournament Greens!

Ice Skating

Whether you’re an all-star hockey player, a top figure skater or haven’t put on skates in years, players cool off and skate at SCHWAN Super Rink.

Velodrome Cycling

The NSC Velodrome is recognized as one of the fastest bicycle tracks in the country. Witness the spectacle of track cycling first-hand as part of the SCHWAN’S USA CUP experience.