Calendar of Due Dates

Q:  When will the schedules be posted?
A: See our calendar

Q:  When will accepted teams be announced?
A: See our calendar

Q:  When does registration open and close?
A: See our calendar

Fees

Q: What are your tournament registration fees?
A: Our registration fee is $450 (U9 - U10) and $500 (U11 and above).

Q: Do teams have to pay referee fees?
A: No, the registration fee covers the cost of referees for the entire weekend.

Q: Can I make payment by check?
A:  No, it is not the preferred method of payment.

Q: Can I make payment by credit or debit card?
A:  Absolutely.  In fact, this is the online method of payment.

Q: Can I make payment with cash?
A:   No.  Kicks 4 Kids does not accept cash registration payments.  Cash donations are allowed during tournament weekend for small donations.  Large donations need to be made by a check or money order.

Guest Players

Q: How many guest players are allowed?
A: We allow three guest players per team.  There will be no exceptions.  Please consider this when entering your team.

Under 9's and 10's

Q: Are you planning on having an under 9 age group?
A: Yes! Some state associations do not allow under 9 teams to travel to out-of-state tournaments.  All out-of-state teams need to have permission to travel to the tournament.  The form that needs signed can be found on our website.

Q: How are awards determined?
A: We are supporting the new US Youth Soccer initiative that requires all participating teams in the U9 and U10 age divisions to receive a participation award.

Other

Q: I am filling out a permission to travel form and I need to know who the tournament director is...
A: Use the following information:  Andy Cecere, PO Box 905, State College, PA 16805, 866-596-9617, info@kicks4kids.org.

Q: Can our team play in an older age group?
A: Yes, but all of the coaches in the older age group must approve before we will move your team up.  Generally coaches do not object, but some teams feel that the competition level of the group goes down as younger teams are added (or maybe they just don't like getting beat by a younger team!)

Q: If my team already has medical release forms from our league play do we need to fill out the tournament's release form?
A: No, as long as the coach has current and signed release form for each player at the tournament there is no need to use our form. 

Q: Where is Hershey, Pennsylvania?
A: Hershey, PA is located in central Pennsylvania.  Hershey is located in Dauphin County and is approximately 12 miles northeast of Harrisburg (the Commonwealth's capital).

Q: Who benefits from Kicks 4 Kids?
A: Kicks 4 Kids selects benefiting charities annually by the Kicks 4 Kids Board of Directors.  The Hershey Invitational proceeds benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps.  The Penn State Classic proceeds will benefit the Centre County United Way.  Charities are that benefit children are eligible for selection and are typically matched to a tournament location during its inaugural year's planning.

Q: I was not able to get a chance to order action photos during tournament weekend.  Can I order photos now?
A: Absolutely!  The photography vendor was Carmo Photography (Carlisle, PA).   You may visit their website, call their business phone number (717.240.0903), or email orders.  They typically post information on our events the Wednesday following the tournament weekend.

Hersheypark Tickets

Q: How do I order Hersheypark Tickets?
A: You may order by visiting here.  Payment is made by credit/debit card online.  Sorry, Hersheypark Tickets ordered through Kicks 4 Kids are not refundable for any reason at any time.

Q: How much are the tickets?
A: The price per ticket in 2007 was $29.50.  The 2007 full priced ticket at the gate will cost $45.95.

Q: We are planning on going to Hershey Park before the Coaches'
Sign-In.  Is there anyway we could get the tickets before the coaches
meeting on Friday evening?
A: Yes!  Hersheypark tickets will be shipped within 1 week of your order.

Q: When are the Hershey Park Tickets valid?
A: The Hershey Park tickets are valid anytime during the current year Hershey Park Operating Season.  This would include anytime before or after the tournament.  The operating season is usually Memorial Day until Labor Day each year.

Q: Can we purchase half-day tickets for Hershey Park?
A: Yes, but not through the tournament.  For 2007, Hersheypark offered half-day admission (from 5PM-10PM) for $23.95.  Kicks 4 Kids offers only a full day ticket that is good for unlimited exit and entry.

Q: I heard we can use our ticket to get into the park for free the night before we go to the park?
A: Yes, You can get free entry into the park the night before you are planning on using your tickets.  This free "preview" starts at 7:30 pm and is good until closing at 10 pm.  The half-day ticket mentioned above cannot be used for the free "preview'

Q: I want to register for the tournament, but do not know how many Hersheypark tickets I want to purchase yet.  Can I register now and purchase tickets later?
A: Yes!  We will start collecting orders for Hersheypark Tickets after distributing Team Acceptance Packets.

Q: What are the park hours?
A: The park is open from 10 am to 10 pm.

Q: Do you have different prices for child or senior tickets?
A: No, We sell only kind of ticket, it is an "all age" ticket.  Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket.  Children ages 3-8 and seniors (55+) can buy tickets at the gate for $26.95 

Q: Do you sell two day tickets?
A: No, Kicks 4 Kids does not sell a two day ticket. You can purchase these types of tickets directly from Hersheypark, at the gate, for a price of $62.50 (in 2007). If you do the math, it would actually may be a few dollars cheaper to buy two of our one day discount tickets. Also, don't forget that you can use our tickets the night before you plan to visit the park from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. For example, you could visit the park from 7:30-10 pm on Saturday night and then use the same ticket again all day Sunday.

Lodging

Q: We want to camp in our RV for the weekend, are there any close campgrounds?
A: There are two nearby campgrounds:
Hershey Highmeadow Campground  717-534-8999 Highmeadowcampground@HersheyPA.com 
Hershey Conewago Campground 717-367-1179 camp@hersheyconewago.com