First Responders Cup Tournament

A wonderful weekend was concluded with the crowning of First Responder Cup Champions. Congratulations to all. Check out the great photo collage prepared by Greg Hudson of the First Responders Cup Committee.  On to the 17th Annual First Responders Cup on September 8 and 9, 2018.  Here are some videos from the tournament. For a complete list of pr...

We are pleased to announce that the Residence Inn of Ballston (Arlington) is offering a special discounted room rate for all teams and fans attending the First Responders Cup this year.

Where:

Residence Inn Ballston

The First Responders Cup Tournament Committee announced their first round of charitable donations.

• The Arlington County Fire Department Benevolent Fund - $2,000
• The United Service Organizations (USO) - $2,000
• The Wounded Warrior Project - Wintergreen Adaptive Sports - $1,000
• The Arlington County Police Department Friends and Family Fund - $2,000
  

What a great tournament with an incedible spirit and sportsmanship from all of the teams!  Even through the unfortunate weather on Saturday, Sunday was some of the best tournament play we have seen in many years. 

For the past several years the Tournament Comittee puts together a video retrospective on the weekend's events to capture the spirit of this tournament.  This year's video is to the song: Fight Song by Rachel Platten. 

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Here is a series of sixty nine amazing photographs of the tournament

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jbm-hh/albums/72157658287270010

by Jim Goodwin, editor of U.S. Army Photo and shared by the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the Home of the 3rd Army's Old Guard.

12U

Vienna Stars '03 defeated the Arlington Sage

14U

Vienna Stars '01 defeated the Vienna Stars Futures

16U

VA Glory - Seidel defeated the Richmond Diamo...

Inclement Weather Procedures

14th Annual First Responders Cup

The Tournament Committee and the Umpires’ goal is to provide for the safety of the players and spectators when Negative Playing Conditions, such as inclement weather conditions arise and to insure that games can be played in a manner which is not unreasonably impacted by the Negative Playing Conditions.

Prior to the start of a game, the Umpires shall be responsible for judging whet...

     Thank you to all the teams that applied. Regrettably we had more teams apply than we had field space to provide for. 

  
Making the final decision as to teams was a difficult one, we thank everyone who expressed interest in playing.

Video Clips from the tournament now Available Click here to view

12 and Under - Vienna Stars 2002