09/ MANCHESTER UMBRO FUTSAL CUP – EVENT PROGRAMME

28th – 30th August 2009

The Umbro International Futsal Cup will provide an entirely new Futsal experience in a pioneering city that is always first in delivering new ideas and ideologies.

Competition Format:

• Competition sanctioned by the Football Association
• FIFA Futsal rules apply
• Squads of 12 players with up to 2 goalkeepers
• All players must be registered before competing
• Two halves of 20 minutes (dependent on the number of teams entering the tournament)
• Group format over three days (cup and plate competition)
• Players must be 16 or over
• Trophy and medal presentation

Whether you’re an established Futsal club, or a newly formed team, the Umbro International Futsal Tournament provides a professional and exciting environment for you to compete in international club Futsal in Manchester.

Who has the ability to take on the best and become the first winners of one of English Futsal’s most sought after prizes? Futsal players, fans and newcomers... we challenge you to join us!

The Umbro International Futsal Tournament will again be hosted at the state-of-the-art Sugden Sports Centre. The venue contains two purpose built modern sports halls with two FIFA regulation size wooden floored Futsal courts with designated spectator areas.

The Umbro International Futsal Tournament is a Men’s Open-Age and Women’s Open-Age competition. Players must be aged 16 and over to compete within the tournament and all players will be required to be registered prior to the tournament commencing. All tournament rules and registrations will be distributed to competing clubs when fixture programmes are finalised.

For further information or specific questions in relation to the Umbro International Futsal Tournament, please contact Manchester Futsal Club at info@manchesterfutsal.com