We are recruiting teams for the 2015 Kashima Antlers Autumn University Futsal Cup, to be held in September, as follows:
Event Details
【Organizer】
Kashima Antlers Futsal Office
【Dates】
Saturday, September 12, 2015 and Sunday, September 13, 2015
【Venue】
Kashima Antlers Clubhouse Ground
(2887 Awo Higashiyama, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 314-0021)
【Eligibility】
Futsal teams composed of university students
(Pickup teams OK! Female participants OK!)
*This is a competitive tournament.
【Number of Teams Accepted】
10 teams (If there are many applications, participating teams will be selected by lottery)
*Up to 10 players can participate per team. If more than 10 players wish to participate, please submit a separate application for a second team.
【Participation Fee】
18,000 yen per team
If two or more teams participate, the second team will be 10,000 yen
【Participation Prize】
Kashima Antlers vs. Gamba Osaka match tickets (for the registered number of players)
Lottery tickets (player-issued goods, player-autographed goods, merchandise, etc.)"
【How to Apply】
Please fill out the application form with the required information and apply by email to the address below or by FAX to the number below.
E-mail:futsal@antlers.co.jp
Download the application form here
【Competition Rules】
[Game Rules]
■Teams must be composed of university students.
■The tournament will be 5-a-side futsal, including a goalkeeper and field players.
■Player registration is limited to 10 players. *If more than 10 players wish to participate, please apply for two teams.
Day 1 (Qualifying League): 10 teams will be divided into two groups (Groups A and B) and play a round-robin tournament.
Day 2 (Tournament by Ranking): Out of all 10 teams, the top 5 teams by points will advance to the championship tournament, and the bottom 5 teams will advance to the ranking tournament.
In the championship (ranking) tournament, if there is no winner within the time limit, the team that advances to the next round will be decided by penalty shootout.
However, only the final match will have an extra time of 5 minutes in the first half and 5 minutes in the second half. If there is still no winner, the ranking will be decided by penalty shootout.
Other than the matters stipulated below, the tournament will be governed by the Futsal Rules stipulated by the Japan Football Association.
・Wear athletic shoes such as futsal shoes, training shoes, or running shoes. Spikes are not permitted.
・Wear uniforms (bibs will be provided).
・Player registration is limited to 10 players, and player substitutions are free.
・Female goals count as 2 points.
・Fouls against female players will result in an immediate penalty kick.
・Game time: 12 minutes - 5 minutes - 12 minutes
[Determining League Standings]
The league matches will be based on a point system (Win: 3 / Draw: 1 / Loss: 0).
In case of a tie in points, the standings will be decided by (1) goal difference, (2) total goals scored, (3) lottery.
【Awards】
☆Champion ☆Runner-up: Trophy, plaque, NIKE merchandise
【Other】
■This tournament will be held on an outdoor court, so it will generally proceed even in the rain. However, in case of severe weather such as typhoons or thunderstorms, there is a possibility of cancellation.
There is a possibility of cancellation. In case of cancellation, a decision will be made 4 hours before the match day and each team representative will be notified.
■On the day of the tournament, please be sure to register at the headquarters.
■The referee for the tournament will be assigned by the organizer and will be a single referee system.
■The participation fee should be paid at the reception desk on the day of the event.
■There are no public transportation options from the ground to accommodations or the stadium, so please arrange your transportation in advance.
■There will be no changing rooms or showers available on the day of the tournament.
【Tournament Office】
Kashima Antlers Futsal Office
TEL: 090-3537-2799
E-mail:futsal@antlers.co.jp