DAYTON – The Dayton Marriott was a-buzz with activity as the team coaches registered their teams and picked up their official programs. They are all getting ready for the start of the 2006 Mead CUSA Cup soccer tournament. But it wasn’t all work for everyone.
In the center of the ballroom was a large ice sculpture and a well-stocked buffet featuring chicken tenders, stuffed mushrooms, meatballs and various other finger foods. Small groups gathered, swapping stories as they munched on the eats. Outside in the hall, there was more mingling as old friends reconnected and new friends were made.
Down the hall, in a crowded room full of kids of all ages, Mead was demonstrating its new Zwipes, a permanent marker that ‘erases.’
“We’re glad to be a part of this,” said Sue Thompson with Mead, the tournament name sponsor. “This is a great event for the community… there is a lot of high energy here.”
The energy is bound to spill onto the field in the morning when friends from the night before become competitors. But tonight, it was all about having a good time.
For real-time scores and standings all weekend, check out www.cusasoccer1.com
PHOTO: Christy Conley helps register teams at the Mead CUSA team registration. Her son plays for the CUSA club at U13.