If you have been awarded a bid to the 2008 UPA High School Western Championships, congratulations! This tournament promises to be an exciting and unforgettable weekend for you and your team. But before the fun begins, it is important that we take care of some pre-tournament business. Please read the instructions below, including the information about Uniform Requirements. All teams are required to complete all administrative paperwork completely and on time before they will be allowed to participate in the tournament. If you have any questions, contact Will Deaver or call 1-800-UPA-GetH. Once again, congratulations! Good luck with your preparations and we look forward to seeing you in May.

Player and Team Eligibility:
Please refer to the player eligibility and team eligibility guidelines to make sure your players and teams comply with all UPA eligibility rules.

Pre-registration:
Pre-registration must be completed by Wednesday, April 16th. The following registration materials must ARRIVE (not just postmarked) at UPA Headquarters by Wednesday, April 16th.

1. Official roster - You must use the online rostering system (you will need players' UPA ID's) to create your official roster. Please print out a copy of your roster and send it in by the deadline along with your other registration materials.
2. UPA membership dues - All players must be current UPA members for 2008. Youth dues are $20. Membership status may be checked through the online rostering system. If you send in a check for dues, be sure to indicate clearly where money is to apply.
3. Liability waivers - All players must have a signed waiver on file for 2008. Waiver status may be checked through the online rostering system. Minors (<18 years) must have their parent/guardian's signature.
4. Medical authorization forms - All minor (<18 years) players must submit a copy of a completed medical authorization form. Copies must also be kept on site by the chaperone. Please make a note on your roster indicating which players are 18 or older.
5. Chaperone forms - Each attending team must have 2 chaperones who are at least 25 years old. All chaperones must fill out and return a chaperone form.
6. Tournament fees - $25 per player event fee for all players listed on the roster.
7. Team Info Form (emailed to HQ) - Save the Team Info Form to your computer, fill it out completely, and email it to kelley@hq.upa.org no later than Wednesday, April 16th.

Late Fee:
Teams may add up to 2 players and submit associated paperwork after Wednesday, April 16th at no charge. A $50 late fee will be assessed to teams that add more than two players or submit missing registration materials for more than 2 players after Wednesday, April 16th.

Registration:
Registration at the event will take place on Friday, May 9th at the Tournament Hotel from 6:00-10:00PM. UPA staff will be on hand to check teams in, take care of any outstanding paperwork, and give out player packs. All teams should check in at registration. All paperwork issues MUST be taken care of by Friday night or the team/players in question will not be allowed to play.

Payment and Mailing Info:
Please make all checks out to "UPA". Please note who/what checks are for.

Mail pre-registration materials to:
HS Westerns/Division/Team Name
Ultimate Players Association
4730 Table Mesa Drive, Suite J-200
Boulder, CO 80305
303-447-3472

Captain's Meeting:
The captain's meeting will be held Saturday morning May 10th one hour before the first round at Independence Athletic Complex. Competition issues, tournament logistics, and any last minute changes to pre-tournament info will be discussed. Any unfinished registration paperwork must be taken care of at Friday night registration.

Uniform Requirements:
Players must have numbers on their matching jerseys. Please read the information in the links below to make sure that your team complies with the name and uniform guidelines. Remember, these are showcase events for the Youth Division, and these guidelines are in place to help promote the sport and the division. FAQ's are available through the links below if you have questions.
Name and Logo guidelines: http://www.upa.org/programs/youthdev/comp_guidelines#Name
Uniform Requirements: http://www.upa.org/programs/youthdev/comp_guidelines#Uni

Coaching Certification Requirements:
NEW THIS YEAR! - During games at UPA Championship events where field access is restricted, teams with coaching staff are required to have at least one Level 1 Certified coach in order for coaching staff to have player-level field access. All other non-player support staff, with player-level or limited field access, including coaches, must read, sign and agree to abide by the UPA Coaching Code of Ethics and Spirit of Coaching Statement. Limits on number of coaches and other non-player support staff will be determined by specific event guidelines.