CHALLENGE CUP TOURNAMENTS
YOUTH FOOTBALL CUP
THE TOURNAMENT
In 2022 around 200 teams from all over the world will compete during the Challenge Cup Tournaments in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal. Teams will have time to enjoy the beach and go sightseeing in the city, and many activities off the field at the recreation area, and a free entrance to Slide & Splash (the most popular water park in the Algarve).
FUTURE
With the Challenge Cup being a multisport event, in 2022 we will take place Football and Handball, together with a category of Futsal, and in 2021 Basketball will be incorporated, making this event the largest multisport tournament in Portugal.
OTHER CHALLENGE CUP SPORTS MODALITIES FOR 2022
Click to see the Handball Challenge Cup website
Click to see the Futsal Challenge Cup website
DATES
From Tuesday 23th (arrival day)
to Sunday 28th June 2020
LOCATION
Algarve, Portugal
Regions of Portimão, Albufeira and Lagoa
AGE CATEGORIES
Boys:
B08 - Born in 2012 (7v7)
B09 - Born in 2011 (7v7)
B10 - Born in 2010 (7v7)
B11 - Born in 2009 (7v7)
B12 - Born in 2008 (7v7)
B13 - Born in 2007 (11v11)
B14 - Born in 2006 (11v11)
B15 - Born in 2005 (11v11)
B16/17 - Born in 2004/2003 (11v11)
Girls:
G18 - Born in 2002(9v9)
2022
PROGRAM
5th Day | 27 June Saturday
Last playoffs games
Fun Zone opens from 10:00 to 15:00h
Recommended day to enjoy Slide & Splash
Final-Girls Playoff A
Finals Playoff B
MAKE YOUR TEAM PRE-REGISTRATION
FOOTBALL FIELDS
ACCOMMODATION
The organization offers school accommodation (which consist in 1 classroom per team with air-mattress and bed-linen included - pillow not included) an several options of Hotel Standard and Superior based in apartments with capacity for 4-5 pax each.
KEY POINTS ABOUT REGULATION
In 11-a-side categories, the maximum number is 21 players, minimum 16 players, 11 players on the field and 5 substitutes, with a maximum of 5 team leaders.
In 9-a-side categories, the maximum number of players is 16, minimum 12 players, 9 players on the field and 3 substitutes with a maximum of 5 leaders per team.
In 7-a-side categories, the maximum number of players is 13, minimum 10 players, 7 players on the field and 3 substitutes with a maximum of 5 leaders per team.
A player of the same club is allowed to play for several teams from the same club, but never in the same category. For this purpose, the player must be in the registration form of the teams where he will participate.
There is no limit in all categories. Substitutions can be made with the game running, except in the goalkeeper position. In this particular case, the game must be stopped and the referee advised of the substitution.
All substitutions are preferably made in the technical area of the team or in the centre of the field near the midfield line if the technical area is not represented.
The player may only enter the field when the other player leaves the field completely. Substitutions made incorrectly are penalized with a yellow card.
A substituted player may re-enter the game.
In 11-a-side categories, two (2) players with a maximum of one year older than the standard age are automatically allowed.
In 9-a-side categories, two (2) players with a maximum of one year older than the standard age are automatically allowed.
In 7-a-side categories, no authorization is automatically accepted.
Special commitments must be considered by the organization, and at most one (1) player of a higher age may be included when there are special circumstances.
Female players can play in the men’s class as long as the regulations are met.
Each team may play between 4-7 matches depending of its final classification.
| Category | Group matches and Play-Off B | Play-Off A |
|---|---|---|
| B08 | 2 x 15min | 2 x 20min |
| B09, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14 | 2 x 20min | 2 x 25min |
| B15, B16/17, G18 | 2 x 25min | 2 x 30min |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
What is the deadline to confirm my team?
April 15: Last day to register for the tournament
How do I confirm my team?
After submitting the pre-registration and schedule the call with our team to advice you, you will receive instructions, via e-mail, how to proceed with the payment.
What is the first payment?
To confirm the team participation, a first non-refundable deposit of EUR 500 per team is required. The deposit will be deducted from the final payment.
What happens after I submit the deposit?
After we receive your deposit, you will receive your team ID by email. With these credentials, you can log-in to the “My Team Info” page.
Note that you will not be able to edit your “Team Info” 15 days before the start of the Tournament. Changes after this period can only be sent by email.
TRAVEL
Which airport do we fly in and out of?
Lisbon Airport (LIS) or Faro (FAO). Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a staff member who will direct you to the bus.
The bus will take you directly to the tournament venue, or to your accommodation depending on the time of arrival.
The whole group must arrive on the same flight, only one transfer per group is provided. Participants arriving / departing at different dates / times can arrange the transfer with the organization or on their own.
We do not recommend to book flights on the departure date with a departure hour before 17:00 (the group may miss the finals).
ACCOMMODATION
Bring passports or a copy of the identification document ready upon arrival at the accommodation for the check-in.
Check-in is after 14:00. If the teams want to check-in before 14:00 they will have to pay an extra night.
Check-out is until 10:00.
In all accommodations, it is necessary to leave a security deposit (in cash) that will be handed to the accommodation upon arrival of the team.
Entry to the accommodation is not possible without sending the rooming list to the organization 15 days before the check-in date.
If the rooming list is not sent, the organization will not be liable for any last-minute changes in the distribution of accommodation made by the hotel reception after the arrival of the team.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be served at the accommodation place.
Drinks are included (water and juice).
Early breakfasts must be informed at the reception the night before.
The organization is not responsible for adjusting meals outside the normal hours of accommodation.
The lunch on Sunday is at the school nearby the stadium of the finals for all participants.
MEALS
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be served at the accommodation place.
Drinks are included (water and juice).
Early breakfasts must be informed at the reception the night before.
The organization is not responsible for adjusting meals outside the normal hours of accommodation.
The lunch on Sunday is at the school nearby the stadium of the finals for all participants.
PAYMENTS
What is the payment schedule?
The payment is divided into three steps:
1: Team confirmation - 500 EUR per team – Deadline in 10 days after the organization sends the order confirmation.
2: Payment 50% - Deadline in 90 days before the tournament starts.
3: Payment 100% - Deadline in 45 days before the tournament starts.
How do I pay?
All payments are made via:
Recipient:IBAN
Code: PT 50 0010 0000 5670 7350 0010 5
Swift code: BBPIPTPL
Bank: BPI, S.A.
Address of the bank: Rua Tenente Valadim, 284-4100-475 Porto
Your registration will be confirmed as soon as the receipt of payment has been confirmed in the bank account.
CANCELATION
Cancellation 60 days before the start of the tournament - 0% Cancellation fee of the total amount per person.
Cancellation 59 to 30 days before the start of the tournament - 50% Cancellation fee of the total amount per person.
Cancellation 29 days before the start of the tournament – 100% Cancellation fee of the total amount per person.
PRICES 2022
PARTICIPATING PACKAGES
PACKAGE
S
Accommodation 6 days / 5 nights in the choosen type
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tournament participation
Water for the matches (1 pack of 6 bottles 1.5l per team)
Use of hotel facilities
Free access to the fun area
Entrance to the opening ceremony
1x Free entrance Slide & Splash - Aquatic Park
(just for players and coaches) - 50% discount for the relative
PACKAGE
M
Package exclusive for groups with less than 29 pax
All included in the package S
Shuttle service (transport to the games)
Airport transfers from Lisboa or Faro airport
PACKAGE
XL
Package exclusive for groups with more than 30 pax
(if the group is less than 30 pax, extra charges might be applied)
All included in the package S
Private bus during the tournament (10h bus service / day)
Airport transfers from Lisboa or Faro airport
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