2024 State Cup Revised Format
2024 NYSW State Cup Format
NYSW is introducing an updated format for the 2024 State Cup. Following are the details:
- Playdown Format will now be self-schedule group play with all teams guaranteed 2-3 games (depending on number of teams in bracket)
- Blind draw to be held earlier to provide ability to schedule games prior to finalizing other tournament/ league schedules.
- Games can be played over a 3-month period., March 1st - May 19th.
- Final Four weekend will be Semi-Finals/ Finals at SUNY Cortland on June 1-2, 2024
- Games to be played on Saturday & Sunday only
- It is anticipated that all games will be held at the SUNY Cortland complex.
- In addition, we have eliminated the minimum # of age-appropriate players for the 17U - 19U age groups.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
State Cup Registration Link
We are utilizing GotSport for State Cup registration. Click Here for detailed steps on submitting your application.
You will need the following details to complete the registration process:
- GotSport Log-In Details for your team account
- 2023/2024 Qualifying League
- 2023 NYSW State Cup Result
- 2023 Qualifying League Result
- Cell Phone & Email address of primary contact & coach
- Credit Card for payment - the application fee is $595.00 and due at the time of application
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7:00PM ON DECEMBER 1, 2023*
*It may take 1-2 minutes to load the application
2024 State Cup Calendar
Activity | 2024 Dates |
Registration Opens | 18-Sep |
Registration Closes at 7PM | 1-Dec |
Blind Draw - 6 PM ZOOM Call | 18-Dec |
Play Down Match-Ups Released | 19-Dec |
Flexible Self-Scheduling Begins | |
Games can be played March 1 - May 19, 2024 | |
Home Team provides field for game | |
Roster Freeze Deadline | 9-Feb |
Playdown Game Schedules due by 5:00pm | 16-Feb |
The schedule for all games must be provided at this time | |
Any unscheduled games will be scheduled at a Date/Time/ Location determined by NYSW | |
Playdown Games to Begin after | 1-Mar |
ODP Development Weekend | 27-28 Apr |
Completion Deadline for All Games | 19-May |
State Cup - Cortland, NY (June 1 is an SAT Test Date) | 1-2 Jun |
East Region ODP Tournament | 7-9 Jun |
East Region Championships – West Virginia | 27 Jun - 3 Jul |
National Championships – Disney ESPN Park, FL | 23-28 Jul |
As a reminder: If you are participating in State Cup and have players born outside of the US, the International Transfer Clearance (ITC) process must be completed for each player prior to the first playdown match. This can be a lengthy process so get started now! Additional details can be found here.