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2015.3.30[Event]

Notice of Sec. 17 Tokyo Gas Cup Mrs. Soccer Festival

FC Tokyo will hold the "17th Tokyo Gas Cup Mrs. Soccer Festival" again this year, targeting women, following last year's event.
The venue will utilize the wonderful pitch of the "Tokinosumika Sports Center" as in previous years, and the accommodation will use the facilities of the "Hotel Tokinosumika," famous for its hot springs and local beer.
It is the best environment not only for soccer but also for refreshing the mind and body.
We would appreciate it if you could join us by coordinating with your acquaintances from the team.
We look forward to your participation. For details on recruitment, please see below.

□Name
"Sec. 17 Tokyo Gas Cup Mrs. Soccer Festival"

□Tournament Date
May 9 (Sat) - May 10 (Sun) 1 night 2 days

□Match Venue
Toki no Sumu Sports Center (420-12 Shimowada, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
□Accommodation Facilities
Hotel Tokinosumika, Blueberry Lodge, etc. (719 Kamiyama, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Number of Teams Recruiting
16 teams

□Application Deadline
April 8, 2015 (Wed) 17:00
If there are many applications, the participating teams will be determined by lottery. The method of the lottery will be communicated later by the secretariat.

□Eligibility
(1) Teams composed of married women or women aged 30 or older by the day of the tournament can register at least 12 members in principle.
(2) Teams must be able to participate until the end of the tournament schedule.
(3) All members of the team must be enrolled in sports injury insurance.
(4) Players must not be double-registered with other teams participating in this festival.
(5) Even players who have been registered in the All Japan Championship or have represented the national team can participate if they are married and 30 years or older, with a maximum of 2 players per team.
(6) Teams that can stay overnight.
□ Tournament Participation Fee
15,000 yen (1 team)
□Accommodation Costs
1 night, 3 meals, 11,500 yen per person (including tax)
□Organizer
FC Tokyo
□Special Sponsorship
TOKYO GAS CO.,LTD
□Sponsorship
Descente Corporation
Molten Corporation
□Festival Details
(1) Matches by Participating Teams
This festival format aims to prioritize enjoying soccer by adopting unique rules, and we hope that all participants will have fun playing.
(2) Social gathering among participating teams

□Match Format
4 teams × 4 blocks for the qualifying league
⇒Ranking tournaments among teams with the same rank in each block
□Referee Conditions
(1) The main referee will be the tournament referee, and the assistant referees will be mutual referees from each team.
(2) The refereeing method will comply with the regulations of the Japan Football Association.
□Tournament Regulations
(1) The rules follow the Japan Football Association competition regulations.
(2) Match pairings will be decided by the tournament office.
(3) Match time for both the preliminary league and ranking tournament is 40 minutes total, consisting of two 20-minute halves (5-minute halftime), with no added time in principle. *In case of rain, the preliminary league matches will be two 15-minute halves (5-minute halftime) totaling 30 minutes.
(4) Matches are valid with 8 players, and unlimited substitutions are allowed. Also, players who have been substituted out may re-enter the same match.
(5) Each team will play 4 matches in the preliminary league and ranking matches.
(6) League standings are determined by points (win → 3, draw → 1, loss → 0). If points are tied, rankings are decided by (1) goal difference, (2) total goals scored, (3) head-to-head results, and (4) drawing lots.
(7) A size 5 lightweight ball will be used, provided by the tournament office.
(8) A forfeit win will be recorded as 7–0.
 □ About Applications
【Application Method】
Please print out the application form below and send it via FAX (03-3635-8974).
Application Form PDF for the 17th Tokyo Gas Cup Mrs. Soccer Festival
(The application form is here)
Reception Period: Until 17:00 on April 8, 2015 (Wed)

Contact Information
135-0003 2-15-10-2F Sarue, Koto-ku, Tokyo
FC Tokyo Mrs. Soccer Festival Office
(Contact) Noguchi, Hashimoto
TEL 03-5600-4441 (Business hours: Mon-Fri [excluding holidays] 10:00-17:00)
FAX 03-3635-8974