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2018.5.23[Selected Class]

Announcement of the "20th Tokyo Gas Cup Junior Soccer Festival"

FC Tokyo will hold the "20th Tokyo Gas Cup Junior Soccer Festival" soccer tournament for juniors.

At the Tokyo Gas Cup, we want you to enjoy the abundant nature of Gotemba and expand the circle of interaction with your team members 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.




□Purpose
Enjoy the abundant nature of Gotemba, and through the festival, each player becomes independent and expands the circle of interaction with teammates and new teammates.
Enjoy challenging and having fun with soccer on the wonderful natural grass and artificial turf pitches.


□ Hosted by
FC Tokyo


□ Special Sponsorship
TOKYO GAS CO.,LTD


Sponsorship
Descente Corporation
Molten Corporation


□Date and Time of Event
Aug 17 (Fri) - Aug 20 (Mon), 2018, 3 nights 4 days


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


Accommodation
Hotel Tokinosu, Blueberry Lodge, Blueberry Lodge New Building, and others


Number of Teams Recruiting (Planned)
U-6 Division (composed mainly of 6th graders): 20 teams
U-5 Division (composed mainly of 5th graders): 10 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 (tax included) / team

※In addition to the participation fee, accommodation fee: 7,100 yen/person~ (including 1 night stay and 2 meals) will be required separately. For more details, please contact the Junior Soccer Festival Secretariat.


Tournament Format
・Tournament special rules in accordance with the Japan Football Association's competition regulations.
・Both the U-12 and U-11 divisions will hold ranking matches after the qualifying league. (※Each team is scheduled to play 10 matches.)
・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 submit your application.

◇The input form is here


Application Deadline
We will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis and close them once the number of teams reaches the recruitment limit.


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