Tournament

Tournament Opening

The 2010 Gold Coast Champions Cup will commence with a colourful 'Olympic Style' opening ceremony at the Indoor Stadium. Teams are encouraged to bring club flags, banners, or other symbols that will add colour to the spectacle. The marshalling time for the Tournament opening ceremony will be advised in due course.

Tournament Age Groups

12 year females	born on or after 01/01/96
14 year females	born on or after 01/01/94
16 year females	born on or after 01/01/92
18 year females	players registered to play in open/senior comp.

9 year males	born on or after 01/01/01
10 year males	born on or after 01/01/00
11 year males	born on or after 01/01/99
12 year males	born on or after 01/01/98
12 year females	born on or after 01/01/98
13 year males	born on or after 01/01/97
14 year males	born on or after 01/01/96
14 year females	born on or after 01/01/96
15 year males	born on or after 01/01/95
16 year males *	born on or after 01/01/94
16 year females *	born on or after 01/01/94
17 year males	born on or after 01/01/93
18 year males	born on or after 01/01/92

Tournament Team Coaches/Managers Briefing

All team coaches and managers are required to attend the mandatory tournament briefing meeting. The venue and time of the Tournament coaches and managers briefing meeting will be advised in due course.

Tournament Format/Matches

Participating teams will play a minimum of 4 games during the Tournament. Games will be played at the Carrara Stadium and Sports Complex and Skilled Park. A tournament program will be included in the Tournament satchel given to each team in attendance at the Tournament Coaches and Managers briefing meeting.

Tournament Match Duration

Under 10 years age group	2x20 minute halves
Under 11 years age group	2x25 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 12 years age group	2x30 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 13 years age group	2x30 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 14 years age group	2x35 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 15 years age group	2x40 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 16 years age group	2x40 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 17 years age group	2x40 minute halves - 7 Min. HT
Under 18 years age group:	2x45 minute halves - 7 Min. HT

Tournament Entry Fee

The entry fees pay for facilities and ground hire, lighted fields, facilities cleaning, referees, catering and other associated costs. The Gold Coast Champions Cup is hosted by Mudgeeraba Soccer Club, a non-profit organisation and any profits are reinvested into youth development programs each year.

Tournament Awards

Trophies/medals will be awarded for the winners/runners up in each age category.

Tournament Rules

FIFA rules will apply to all matches played in the Tournament.

Merchandise Available

Gold Coast Champions Cup Shirts
Towels with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo
Caps with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo
Soccer Training Bibs with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo
Soccer Kit Bags with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo
Umbrellas with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo
Computer Mouse with Gold Coast Champions Cup logo

First Aid

First Aid will be provided for the duration of the Tournament. The Tournament First Aid Centre will be located in the tournament village. First Aid outposts will operated from clearly marked stations on the fields external to the Carrara Stadium.

Tournament Administration

The Tournament administration centre will be located in the western stand of the Carrara stadium. The Tournament administration centre will be open from 10.30 am on Saturday 26th September then for the duration of the Tournament from 8.30am-5.00pm. All communication related to the Tournament should be directed in the first instance to the Tournament Administration Centre.

Tournament Results

The result of games played in the Tournament will be posted every day on the Tournament Notice Board and the Tournament website, the following day.

Tournament Dinner

The venue date and time for the official tournament dinner for team coaches/managers and adult supporters will be advised.

The official Tournament dinner for team coaches/managers and adult supporters will be held on the evening of Wed. 30th October. The venue and cost will be advised.

The attendance of at least 2 team officials at the official Tournament dinner ensures the opportunity to win a set of ATTACK strips designed specifically for the Gold Coast Champions Cup. (valued at $600). There will be a set of ATTACK strips given away for each age group in the Tournament - team representative MUST be present to win.

Tournament Special Features continuing in 2010

The Tournament Special @ Wet and Wild Water Park. A six(6) player/team skills testing event. Incl: Relay, Pole Dribble and Mini-goal Shootout.
Give away set of strips for every age group designed specifically for the event by Attack Sportswear.
The tournament movie night at Birch Carrol + Coyle Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

To be part of this memorable sporting event please click here to download the relevant nomination forms and forward the completed forms (asap) to:

The Gold Coast Champions Cup
P.O. Box 1068
Mudgeeraba QLD 4213