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2019.4.23[Selected Class]

Announcement of the "21st Tokyo Gas Cup Junior Soccer Festival"

FC Tokyo will hold the "21st Tokyo Gas Cup Junior Soccer Festival" soccer tournament for juniors.

At the Tokyo Gas Cup, we want participants to enjoy the abundant nature of Gotemba and expand the circle of interaction with their teammates and new friends through the festival! And every year, we hold this tournament with the desire to create a competition where each participant can fully challenge and enjoy soccer on the magnificent natural turf and artificial turf pitches.


In addition to 8-player matches, we also hold events such as kick target competitions and mini game battles with luxurious prizes at stake.
Please check the following summary and we look forward to the participation of many teams.




□Objective
To fully enjoy the abundant nature of Gotemba, and through the festival, each player will become independent and expand the circle of interaction with teammates and new friends.
Enjoy challenging and having fun with soccer on the wonderful natural grass and artificial turf pitches.


□Organizer
FC Tokyo


□Special Sponsor
TOKYO GAS CO.,LTD


□ Sponsor
Descente Corporation
Molten Corporation


□Event Date and Time
August 17th, 2019 (Sat) to August 20th, 2019 (Tue), 3 nights and 4 days


□Match Venue
Tokinosu Sports Center (420-12 Shimowada, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture)


Accommodation
Shimowada Campus and others


Number of Teams Recruiting (Planned)
U-12 Division (Mainly composed of 6th graders): 20 teams
U-11 Division (Mainly composed of 5th graders): 12 teams


□ Festival Content (Schedule)
・Matches in a tournament format using 8-a-side football
・Kids Event
・Coaches exchange meetings, etc.



Eligibility for Participation
・Currently enrolled in elementary school and loves soccer ・Those who have completed the necessary application procedures for participation ・A team where all members are enrolled in sports injury insurance
・Teams that can participate until the end of the tournament schedule
・Teams that have obtained parental consent to participate・Teams that are generally composed of 12 or more (up to 24) athletes


□Participation fee
15,000 yen (including tax) / team
※In addition, accommodation expenses (approximately 23,000 yen per person for 3 nights and 4 days) will be required separately.
The amount may vary as it is based on last year's figures. Please note that there may be some fluctuations in the amount. Thank you for your understanding in advance.


□ Tournament Format
・The tournament follows the special rules based on the Japan Football Association's competition regulations.
・For both the U-12 and U-11 divisions, after the qualifying league, a ranking determination league or ranking determination match will be conducted.
※Each team is scheduled to play 8-10 matches (subject to change depending on the number of participating teams).
・Each game is divided into two halves, approximately 15 minutes each, for a total of 30 minutes, with a 5-minute halftime break.
・As a general rule, the pitch size is about half the size of an adult pitch, and youth goals are used.
・The referee will be a single person and will be conducted through mutual refereeing by the opposing teams.
・The ball shall be a size 4 ball and will be provided by the organizers.


□Application Method
Please enter the necessary information in the input form below and apply.

◇The input form is here

Application deadline
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once the desired number of teams has been reached.


□Contact Information
FC Tokyo Junior Soccer Festival Office
TEL:03-5600-4441
Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00