08/ MANCHESTER UMBRO WOMEN’S CUP – YOUTH TOURNAMENT

Wednesday 30th July – Saturday 2nd August 2008
Played at Manchester University Sports Fields, Wythenshawe

Class I Girls born after 31st August 1993
Class J Girls born after 31st August 1990

Festival Structure

• All teams will commence playing in groups in their Leagues
• The teams placed first and second will enter the main Trophy Competition
• Other teams may compete in the Plate Competition
• Teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 5 games

Rules / Referees

• The competition is sanctioned by the Football Association, UEFA and FIFA
• The Competition shall be open to all clubs that have affiliated to their County/National Football Association
• All referees are registered with the Football Association
• All games are 11–a–side
• The duration of the games will be 20 minutes each way
• Squads are able to consist of 22 players
• Five substitutes will be permitted to play per game on a roll on roll off basis
• A full set of rules will be distributed to all teams prior to the Tournament

2007 Class I Trophy (Born after 31st August 1992)
Winners: Curzton Ashton 1 (4 pens)
Runners Up: Xtabi (USA) 1 (2 pens)
Plate Winners: Cowitchan Captivators (Canada) 3
Plate Runners Up: Lisbon St Anthony’s Girls 0

2007 Class J Trophy (Born after 31st august 1989)
Winners: Liverpool Ladies FC 1
Runners Up: Manchester City Ladies 0
Plate Winners: Wildcats (USA) 0 (4 pens)
Plate Runners Up: Mid City Lady Lions (USA) 0 (3 pens)