XVIII McDonald's Kanga Cup
International Youth Football Tournament
Venue: Canberra

from July 6 to 11 2008

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The McDonald's Kanga Cup is an annual international youth football tournament (Under 10-18) that takes place in July in Canberra. For 2008, the event will take place from Sunday afternoon July 6 to the Finals on Friday July 11. The first Kanga Cup took place in 1991, so 2008 will be the 18th Kanga Cup and the sixteenth anniversary of the event been staged in the A.C.T.

WHAT is the McDonald's Kanga Cup?
The McDonald's Kanga Cup is the most prestigious youth tournament of it's kind to be currently operating within Australia and is, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and one of the biggest tournaments in the world. Winning a McDonald's Kanga Cup is the most coveted prize in Australian youth football. The tournament is open to club, school, association or community based teams that are part of the FFA Football Family. It caters for male and female youth ranging from 10 years to 18 years of age.

The McDonald's Kanga Cup provides an opportunity for participants to meet players from all over Australia as well as international visitors. Past participants have been from Australia, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, England, East Timor, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, People's Republic of China, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United States and others. Social and cultural exchange is encouraged between competitors throughout the tournament, with a wide range of social activities available for participants and officials making the tournament a "cultural festival of football".

The McDonald's Kanga Cup is hosted by Capital Football and sanctioned by Football Federation of Australia and the Asian Football Confederation.

WHEN is the Kanga Cup?
The 2008 McDonald's Kanga Cup will be held from July 6-11. Taking place annually in the July school holidays, it is noted that this is traditionally a busy time for development / representative teams. However, the MKC does not focus solely on the high performance level but provides opportunities for other players, teams and referees. Whether your association makes the MKC as part of the development / representative pathway or a club uses the MKC as a strategy to retain players in football, Capital Football believes that the MKC has something for everyone and should be part of everyone's Junior Football experience.

To ensure we do not disrupt other football commitments that teams and referees may have, Capital Football begins the tournament on the afternoon of Sunday July 6 (Opening Ceremony) and the finals are over by Friday July 11.

WHO Can Play?
The McDonald's Kanga Cup is for every youth boy and girl footballer of any standard. Catering for Under 10-18 male and female players, the McDonald's Kanga Cup provides for clubs and schools of 'Cup' level Division 1 standard teams and also 'Plate' level Division 2-3 standard teams.

After playing in a pool, each team will then move into either the Cup or Plate competitions (if there is a minimum of 8 teams). Two chances to win a competition! Depending on team nominations a minimum of four games is guaranteed (games are 50-70 minute durations - depending on the age group). If teams are knocked out early, friendly games can be arranged for Thursday.

More information about the 2008 McDonald's Kanga Cup can be found at: www.kangacup.com

Please email: kangacup@capitalfootball.com.au if you have any further questions or require more information.

Not only will the kid's have a great time, but so will the team management and supporters. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.

Sarah Body
Acting Event Co-ordinator
Capital Football

Sawtell F.C.

2008 JUNIOR GALA DAY INVITATION

In 2007 the Sawtell Football Club was delighted with the response to its annual Junior Gala Day and invites all interested teams in the listed age groups to attend in 2008.

Date: Sunday 20th July 2008

Venue: Toormina Oval, Toormina Road, Toormina

Ages: 6, 7, 8, 9 year age grade teams

Cost: $30 Under 6s, $40 Under 7s & 8s, $50 Under 9s

Nominations Close: 12th July
Nominations to: Melissa Maher, Gala Day Coordinator
email: maherz@iprimus.com.au
Ph: 6658 1946

Further details & Nomination Form can be downloaded below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')

2008 Gala Day Invitation
(Microsoft Word file, 213kb)

MAJOS
SOUTH SERVICES GUNNERS

SOCCER CARNIVAL 2008

Majos and South Services Gunners Junior Soccer Clubs in Grafton would like to invite teams to participate in our annual Carnival.

Date: Sunday 3rd August 2008
Venue: Rushforth Park, Rushforth Road South Grafton
Ages: 9/10/11/12/13/14 & 15/16 Yrs
Cost: $45.00 per Team

Nominations to: Kevin Comerford
Majos Publicity Officer
Ph: 6642 1522 or 0417 412 736

Provisional nominations will be encouraged and accepted via email.
email: kevin.comerford@countryenergy.com.au

Postal Address: Majos\Services Carnival
PO Box 1058 Grafton NSW 2460

Nominations Close: 26th July 2008

Nomination Form/Rules is available for download below...
(to download, right click on file & choose 'Save Target As...')

Majos-SSG 2008 Carnival
pdf File, 49kb

Gold Coast Champions Cup

Venue: Carrara Stadium Gold Coast

26th September to 4th October 2008

Your Association's clubs and your regional/representative team/s are invited to participate in the 2008 Gold Coast Champions Cup to be staged from 26th September to 4th October at the Carrara stadium and sports complex on the Gold Coast.

In 11 years the annually staged international youth football tournament has grown to be the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Legendary socceroo coach Rali Rasic OAM believes that the Gold Coast Champions Cup is by far the highest quality, best administered tournament conducted in the best facilities in Australia.

Visit the tournament website at www.championsyouthcup.com for details about tournament prizes, discounted accommodation and team entry.

Nominate early to avoid disappointment and look forward to benefiting from participating in a high quality tournament and an unforgettable September (perfect weather) holiday on the Gold Coast- Australia's leading international tourist destination.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact tournament administration personnel:
Jeff (Tournament Director-Administration) (mobile: 0438184994)
or Margaret (Tournament Secretary) (mobile:0411493192).

Note:
:: Regional/Representative teams are welcome in the tournament and play in the age group above their chronological age.
:: Club Teams. In light of changes in the structure of football in Australia club teams may now include up to 4 guests players in their tournament team.

Dr J.S. Kemp
Tournament Director-Administration
Gold Coast Champions Cup

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Tuncurry Forster Football Club
For registration or more information, email: tffc.tigers@gmail.com
or visit our website: www.tffc-tigers.com

XVIII McDonald's Kanga Cup International Youth Football Tournament Venue: Canberra