FC Tokyo will hold a soccer tournament for juniors "Sec. 18 Tokyo Gas Cup Junior Soccer Festival".
In addition to 8-a-side matches, we will also hold events such as kick targets and mini-game competitions with luxurious prizes.
We sincerely look forward to the participation of many teams after confirming the summary below. 

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(Photo provided by All Sports Community)
 

□Purpose
To enjoy the rich nature of Gotemba, allowing each player to become independent through the festival and to expand their circle of interaction with teammates and new friends.
On the wonderful natural grass and artificial turf pitches, each participant can fully challenge themselves and enjoy soccer.

□Organizer
FC Tokyo

□Special Sponsorship
TOKYO GAS CO.,LTD 

□Sponsorship
Descente Ltd.
Molten Corporation 

□Event Date
Aug 17, 2016 (Wed) - Aug 20, 2016 (Sat) for 3 nights and 4 days
 

□Match Venue
Toki no Sumi Sports Center (420-12 Shimowada, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture) 

□Accommodation
Lodge Susono, etc.
 
□Number of Teams (Planned)
6th Grade Division (Mainly composed of 6th graders): 24 teams
5th Grade Division (Mainly composed of 5th graders): 16 teams 

□Festival Details (Planned)
・Tournament format matches using 8-a-side football 
・Kids Event
・Coaching Exchange Meetings and more 

□Eligibility 
・Currently enrolled in elementary school and loves soccer in good health ・Those who have completed the required application procedures ・A team where everyone is enrolled in sports injury insurance 
・Teams that can participate until the end of the tournament schedule 
・Obtained parental consent for participation ・Teams are composed of 12 or more (up to 24) competitors in principle 
 
Participation Fee
15,000 yen (including tax) / team

□Accommodation and Meals (3 nights, 9 meals) (planned)
28,000 yen (tax included) / person

For more information, please contact the staff listed below.

□Tournament Format
・Special rules for the tournament in accordance with the Japan Football Association competition regulations. 
In both the 6th grade and 5th grade divisions, a ranking match (1 match) will be held after the preliminary league (7 matches).
Each 8-a-side match consists of three 12-minute periods (a total of 36 minutes), with a 3-minute break between periods.
・Substitutions during a period are generally not allowed, but any number of substitutions can be made between periods (complete replacement of members is permitted). However, in principle, all competitors of the team must participate in the match within a single game, and a single player may participate in only up to two periods, while participation in all three periods is prohibited. However, in unavoidable circumstances such as injury or illness, substitutions are permitted with the approval of the main referee.
・In principle, the pitch size should be about half that of an adult pitch, and youth goals should be used. 
・The match will be officiated by a single referee, with mutual officiating between the competing teams. 
・The ball will be a size 4, provided by the organizers.

□ Application Method
Please print out the participation application form below, fill in the required information, and apply via FAX (03-3635-8974). 

The application form can be foundhere.

□Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once the number of teams recruited is reached.

□Contact Information
FC Tokyo Junior Soccer Festival Office
TEL:03-5600-4441
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM