GAME TIMES
| AGE GROUPS | GAME TYPE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | 11 VS. 11 | 2×30 MIN |
| 2008-2009 | 11 VS. 11 | 2×30 MIN |
| 2010-2011 | 11 VS. 11 | 2×25 MIN |
| 2012-2013 | 7 VS. 9 | 2×25 MIN |
| 2014-2015 | 7 VS. 7 | 2×25 MIN |
| 2016-2017 | 7 VS. 7 | 2×20 MIN |
| GIRLS UNDER 16 | 7 VS. 7 | 2×20 MIN |
| GIRLS UNDER 12 | 7 VS. 7 | 2×25 MIN |
| GIRLS OPEN | 7 VS. 7 | 2×30 MIN |
NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM
Teams registered in the 11 vs 11 age groups are allowed to have up to 20 registered players on the team and are permitted 7 substitutions per game (players are not allowed to reenter the field after being subbed. Teams registered in the 7 vs 7 age groups are allowed to have up to 15 registered players on the team and are permitted unlimited substitutions (players can enter and reenter the game).
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
All players are required to verify their age by presenting their passport, visa, or national identification card. Age controls take place during the coaches meeting and team check-in on July 23th, 2023. Each coach or team representative is required to present a photocopy of one the required documents for each player. Additionally, each player is required to present a copy of a doctor’s physical exam performed no more than 3 months before the tournament start date
NUMBER OF TEAMS IN THE TOURNAMENT
Although we would like to accept each team in the tournament, due to space limitations, teams will only be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Participation in the tournament is confirmed after we receive the team’s initial payment. BA Cup has a maximum number of local teams allowed to participate in the tournament
PLAYER EXCEPTIONS
Each team is allowed to register two players up to one year over age (except for the 2012-2013 / 2014-2015 / 2016-2017 age groups and the girls age groups).Each player is allowed to play on two teams in two different age groups when (1) he/she meets the age requirements and (2) is officially registered on each team. Players are not allowed to play on two teams in the same age group. Girls are allowed to play on boys’ teams in the 2008-2009 age group and below. All players must have valid ID’s.
RULES OF PLAY AND TOURNAMENT COMPOSITION |
1. BA Cup will be played in accordance to all applicable FIFA regulations.2. Each age group is made up groups of 3,4, or 5 teams per group.3. Each team will play against all the other teams in their groups(5 games in the group round) |
GROUP ROUND TIE BREAKERS |
If two or more teams have the same number of points after the group round, group position will be determined in the following manner:
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SEMIFINALS AND FINALS
SEMIFINAL
The winner of group A plays against the 2nd place team of group B.
The winner of group B plays against the 2nd place team in group A.
If the game results in a tie it will go straight to penalties, 5 per team, followed by sudden death penalties if the tie remains.If the game results in a tie it will go straight to penalties, 5 per team, followed by sudden death penalties if the tie remains.
FINAL
If the game results in a tie it will go straight to penalties, 5 per team, followed by sudden death penalties if the tie remains.
POINTS PER GAME
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WIN: 3 POINTS
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TIE: 1 POINT
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LOSS: 0 POINTS
HALF TIME LENGTH
Each age group is permitted 5 minutes in between halves. Half time length is the same in the first and second rounds of the tournament.
NO SHOWS OR LATE ARRIVAL
Teams failing to show up to the game or arriving late will automatically lose the game with a 3-0 result (11vs11) and 5-0 result (7v7) awarded to the team that has showed up on time and is able to present a full team. 10-minute maximum wait time for late teams.
BA Cup is able to modify the game schedule based on tournament logistics, number of teams, and/or weather conditions.neo, cantidad de equipos inscriptos y/o por inclemencias del tiempo.
BEHAVIOR REGULATIONS
We understand that soccer is a game filled with emotions such as joy, sadness, nervousness, tension, and euphoria. Showing these emotions is an exciting part of the game as long as they are manifested in a respectful manner, without the intention to offend or harm anyone.
BA Cup requires that the coaching staff, families, and guests maintain these behavioral standards listed above.
For this reason, if any referees or BA Cup staff members detect unwanted behavior from teams, they will inform the team’s responsible parties who are required to assure that the behavior stops and is not repeated. If poor behavior continues, the team will automatically lose the points of the game and runs the risk of being disqualified from the tournament.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 1st
2023
Online team registration opens for BA Cup July 2023. To guarantee your spot in the tournament, all player fees must be received.
February 28th
2024
Final date to pay all player fees.
April 15 th
2024
Final date to cancel a registered played without penalties.
June 15th
2024
Final date to pay all additional fees (hotel, transportation, and meal packages)
July 21st
2024
Check-in day, opening ceremony, and coaches meeting. No games are played.
July 22th
2024
First day of BA Cup Buenos Aires
July 26th
2024
Cup finals and awards ceremony. Closing party.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PAYMENTS
Please register the team online. After receiving the team registration form, a contract and payment dates will be determined. All player fees must be received by February 28th, 2023. Teams contracting hotel, transportation, and meal packages, must provide a written request for a refund no later than April 15th, 2023. The individual player fees are not refundable. We do not accept personal or business checks.
INSURANCE
Each player is required to have insurance. BA Cup provides medical assistance and ambulances for emergencies, but is not responsible for any injuries, sicknesses, theft, or property damages incurred during the tournament.
TRANSPORTATION:
BA Cup provides transportation for teams contracting an official BA Cup package. This service includes transportation round trip airport transportation, as well as to and from all games.
FAILURE TO SHOW UP
If a team fails to show up to the tournament, no refunds are provided to any teams in the tournament.
Note: BA Cup is able to modify the game schedule or tournament format as a result of weather conditions, number of registered teams, and/or as a result of no-show teams
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
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1. The tournament takes place on synthetic grass fields. Players may choose to use turf shoes or regular rubber cleats.
2.
Each team must provide its own warm-up balls. BA Cup provides all game balls. Note: the 2011-2012 / 2013-2014 / 2015-2016 groups use size 4 balls, whereas all other teams use size 5.
3.
Each team must provide two different color jerseys, or one jersey and one set of bibs.
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All players must use shin guards.
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Each player is required to have Medical Insurance.
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Photocopy of a passport, visa, or national ID card.
7.
BA Cup is not responsible for problems arising from earthquakes, hurricanes, other natural disasters, pandemics, public health problems, airline cancelations or delays, acts or consequences of vandalism, terrorism, social commotion, strikes, manifestations, elections, and/or any other unforeseen, justifiable incidences including immigration problems that affect a team’s ability to participate in the tournament or receive the contracted tournament services.
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Refunds: Any teams soliciting refunds for hotel, transportation, and meal packages, are required to send us a written request to cancel at least 90 days prior to their departure date.
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Player registration fees are not refundable. If a team, guest or player wishes to cancel his or her trip without at least 90 days of advanced notice, BA Cup will not provide any refunds. All payments, however, are able to be used towards another person’s travel expenses on the same team, as long as the change takes place at least 30 days before trip departure.
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Immigration Problems: BA Cup and the organizers of its events will not reimburse any payments made in the event that someone is unable to enter the country due to his or her failure to complete the entry and exit requirements of his or her country and the destination country or countries. It is the responsibility of the person traveling, the payee, and the traveling group to revise and complete all requirements according to their local consulate or government. These legal requirements are the sole responsibility of the parent and group delegate of each party and do not correspond to BA Cup or its organizers.
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Reimbursement for fraud: BA Cup and its organizers of any its events will not reimburse payments for any of the above mentioned points, or for any other case not mentioned relating to fraud on part of the payee or any other member of their delegation.
PERMITTED CLEATS:
1. Indoor cleats with small rubber soles and studs are permitted (typically used in indoor soccer or on synthetic grass).
2. Regulation cleats with rubber or plastic studs are permitted (cleats used for natural grass fields).
SHOE TYPE BASED ON FIELD:
The tournament will be held on 6 different FIFA grade synthetic fields. Each player can choose his or her cleat preference.
TOURNAMENT CANCELATION
If the tournament, in whole or in part, is cancelled for reasons beyond the organization’s control, or caused by events unrelated to error or negligence on behalf of the organization, the organization will not be responsible for damages, or and financial loss including to those related to transportation, accommodation, meals, or tours.
Under these circumstances, the tournament organizers reserve the right to hold funds paid for registration and tournament packages, and use them for a future tournament. The tournament organizers have the right to decide to return any payments that are able to be refunded by our third party providers.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
I understand that if my team is accepted and later withdraws, the entry fee will be forfeited. BA Cup is entitled to cancel the tournament for any reason that is out of our control as organizers. The safety of our guests and employees is always our first priority. With that in mind, events such as natural disasters, extreme weather, war, warlike events, civil war, revolution or civil disturbances, strikes, lockouts, blockades or similar events are reason for tournament cancelation.
Refunds will not be granted in the case of tournament cancelation. Furthermore, BA Cup is not responsible for damages for personal injury, property damage, or death that may occur as a result of tournament participation.