Welcome to the ULAX Liberty Cup. Games will be played on Randall's Island in NYC on July 24. Register with a partial/full team or as a solo free agent and we'll place you on a team (space is limited).
Priority registration and a discounted rate will be given to teams that were named to the Top 25 Men's Teams of 2020 and/or played in a ULAX league championship game in '20-'21.
All teams will compete in a three game round robin on the morning of Saturday, July 24th to determine seedings; and the top teams will advance to the tournament playoffs in the afternoon of Saturday, July 24th (tiebreaker: gf/ga differential). Each team will be scheduled to play a minimum of three games.
The Cost:
ULAX Top 25 Teams of 2020: $1,000
ULAX League Finalist ('20-'21): $1,200
All Other Teams: $1,350
Free Agents: $90/player
Priority Registration Deadline: Deposit must be received by May 23rd.
WEATHER POLICY: Games will be played rain or shine unless there is severe weather. We will send a tourney wide email to notify all players of any postponements/cancellations.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds. In the event we have to cancel the tournament due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., state restrictions), we will provide a pro-rated credit based on the number of games played. No credits will be issued after two games have been played.
CHECK OUT 2020 ROUND ROBIN HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:
HEALTH GUIDELINES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID 19 (subject to change): PRE GAME:
Players and staff must self screen for any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19 immediately prior to coming to the complex and refrain from attending the tournament if you are experiencing any of these new or worsening signs or symptoms: Cough, Sore Throat, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Loss of taste or smell, Chills, Diarrhea, Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit, Muscle pain, Headache, Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19;
Players must put on equipment prior to coming to the field area, leaving all personal items (e.g., equipment bag), other than personal water bottle, at home/in vehicle;
Players must wait for participants from previous game to exit the field area prior to entering the field area;
Players and staff must wear a face covering (e.g., gaiter) or mask at all times when not playing;
Players and staff must social distance when not playing;
Pre-game, in game and post game team/group huddles are discouraged;
No shared water coolers.
IN GAME:
Players and staff must leave the complex immediately if they experience any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19: Cough, Sore Throat, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Loss of taste or smell, Chills, Diarrhea, Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit, Muscle pain, Headache, Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19;
Players and staff will be required to practice social distancing when on the sidelines (e.g., avoid team huddles);
Players and staff must wear a face covering (e.g., gaiter) or mask at all times when not playing;
Players and staff must social distance when not playing;
Players should consider wearing a face covering (e.g., gaiter) or mask, to the extent possible, when playing;
Finesse (e.g., ball movement, body positioning) over physical play is encouraged.
POST GAME:
No post-game handshakes/high fives;
Players and coaches should immediately leave the field area once their game has ended;
Minimize in-person contact with any person 65 years of age or older, especially those with pre-existing health conditions, for a period of 14 days. This includes maintaining social distancing of at least 6 feet of separation from those individuals, wearing a face covering or mask, and avoiding sharing utensils or other common objects with those individuals.
SPECTATORS: Due to the state regulations relating to group gatherings, the number of spectators may be limited.