IOWA GAMES SOCCER:

AMES, Iowa – The 2013 Summer Iowa Games youth soccer tournament will be held on July 19-21 in Ames. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org. The registration deadlines for the youth soccer tournament (U6-U19) are as follows: early registration (postmark and online), Monday, June 3 and final registration (online only), Monday, June 10. Teams choosing to register early can save $20 on their registration. In 2012 over 3,800 athletes competed in the Iowa Games soccer tournament. In the 27 year history of the Iowa Games, over 102,000 athletes have played in the soccer tournament, making it the top sport of the Games. “This year marks of 100th year of U.S. Soccer,” noted Ryan Vogt, Iowa Games Assistant Sports Director. “The Iowa Games is a great way for players to celebrate the centennial of U.S. Soccer as it allows youth to compete against teams from all over the state.” The Iowa Games youth soccer tournament will take place July 19-21, the main weekend of the Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project. Soccer is among one of the 58 sports offered in the Games this year. For more information and registration for the 2013 Summer Iowa Games, visit www.IOWAGAMES.org.