GOTHENBURG / SWEDEN
37th EDITION
JULY 17-23, 2011

	SW40F40 :	ESRUSA
	Sport :	Soccer
	Categories :	Boys: B18, B16, B15, B14, B13, B12* and B11* Girls: G19, G17, G15, G14, G13 and G12* 7 players
	Organizer :	B.K. Häcken / Gothia Cup
	Location :	Gothenburg

Since its beginning in 1975, the Gothia Cup has grown to over 1,400 teams representing more than 50 countries. The opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium attracts 25,000 spectators and participants, while 1,100 volunteers guarantee that this will remain the tournament of all tournaments! First-class competition on first-class fields is only part of this great festive week. Located on Sweden's beautiful west coast, Gothenburg offers all the excitement of a major seaport city, as well as fine beaches, water sports, boat trips, shopping and dining. The 2011 Gothia Cup will again be the world's largest and prestigious soccer party for both players and fans.

Tournament Planning

Dispensations

Dispensations will automatically be given to two players per squad (in 7-a-side classes, one player) who are maximum one year over aged. Note that you can not use more players by switching them between matches. In classes B16, G17 and G15 teams from countries that still use the 1st of August limit (mainly USA and England) may also use players 5 months over aged.

Girls may play in boys teams in class B11-16.

Substitutions

No team may use more than 16 players in a match. A substituted player may re-enter in the match. Substitution can be done without stopping the game. All substitutions should be done within the technical area of the team. Incorrect substitutions will be punished with a yellow card. It is permitted to use a player from the same club in several teams but not in the same class. This player has to be on the participant lists of all teams he/she will play for. The player also has to identify at each specific time. In class B12, B11 and G12, 12 players can be used with 7 on the field at the same time.

Fields

Grass pitches at various locations in and around Gothenburg.

Total number of teams

Approximately 1400-1600 from all over the World.

Remarks

Tournament Rules

The teams are divided into groups of four or five where all the teams will meet in a round robin serie. Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw.
If two or more teams have the same number of points, the order will be decided as follows:
1. Goal difference.
2. Highest number of goals scored.
3. Results of match between teams with equal points.
4. Penalty kick contest according to FIFA rules.

Play off

The two best teams in each group will advance to Play off A. The other  teams in the group will advance to the Play off B.

All play off games will be decided by the cup system, i.e. by direct elimination.

A draw in the play off will be decided by penalty kicks. In case of bad weather the matches in Play off A will have priority. The matches in Play off B can be decided by penalty kicks or by drawing.

Referees

The referees are appointed by the Swedish FA Linesmen are provided for the intermediary rounds starting from the semi finals. Teams must provide their own linesmen up to the semi finals.

Program

For detailed information, please visit the official website of the Gothia Cup – http://www.gothiacup.se/.

Touristic Information

• Tradgaardsforening: the city park created in 1842 along the ancient city walls. A special place with beautiful gardens, sculptures, live music and cafes.

• Liseberg: Scandinavia's largest amusement park right in the city center; free entry for Gothia Cup participants.

• Gothenburg is surrounded by an archipel of Islands. Make a trip along the coast to enjoy the view and spend a couple of hours on the beach.