PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Chester!

wE ARE READY FOR ANOTHER AMAZING SUMMER TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME! hERE IS SOME INFORMATION TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR PREPARATIONS.

BRITANNIA INTERNATIONAL CUP TOURNAMENT WEEKEND 2023

Saturday 29th July

• Boys Class C (11v11) | born after 31st August 2006 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class D (11v11) | born after 31st August 2007 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class E (11v11) | born after 31st August 2008 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class F (11v11) | born after 31st August 2009 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class G (9v9) | born after 31st August 2010 | 1 days competition

• Boys Class H (9v9) | born after 31st August 2011 | 1 days competition

• Boys/Girls U10 (7v7) | born after 31st August 2012 | 1 day competitions

• Boys/Girls U9 (7v7) | born after 31st August 2013 | 1 day competitions

• Boys/Girls U8 (5v5) | born after 31st August 2014 | 1 day competitions

Sunday 31st July

• Women’s Open Age 11v11 | 1 day competitions

• Men’s Open Age 11v11 | 1 day competition

• Girls Class J (7v7) | born after 31st August 2010

• Boys Class C (11v11) | born after 31st August 2006 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class D (11v11) | born after 31st August 2007 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class E (11v11) | born after 31st August 2008 | 2 day competition

• Boys Class F (11v11) | born after 31st August 2009 | 2 day competition

International Registration date of 1st January of admit year are accepted.

REGISTRATIONS

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATIONS

Teams must register your players 45 minutes prior to your first kick off.

• Mini Soccer Teams - go to Mini Soccer Coordinator to register your teams (at pitch side)

• Age Groups C - H - Please go to the tournament reception

• Women's and Men's Open Age Teams - Please go to the tournament reception

HOW TO REGISTER

PLAYER REGISTRATION & ID CARDS

• Each Team must complete a ‘Players Registration Sheet’ prior to the commencement of the tournament - please email this to worldwidesoccer@ntlworld.com before 20th July 2023

• All mini soccer, boys and girls team managers will be asked to provide proof of age (League Identification Cards / passport / or similar) which will be checked against the Player Registration Sheet.

• Women's Open Age and Men's Open Age teams are not required to provide prove of age, but must produce a Team Sheet with names and shirt number

FACILITIES

FOOTBALL FIELDS:

The tournament will be played on 3G Astroturf or Grass. We ask all teams to bring both types of footwear Grass and Astroturf.

FOOTBALL FIELDS – WARM-UPS:

We ask all teams that their warm up preparation programme is conducted off field. We would like to make sure that everyone has the opportunity of playing on fields maintained to the highest quality. Your support and understanding to this request is appreciated. Any team not complying with this request may be expelled from further participation in this tournament.

CHANGING FACILITIES:

If your team can come already changed, wearing tracksuits, etc. this will help alleviate changing room congestion problems. Games are scheduled to be staggered to allow for efficient changing facilities. Please arrange to prepare changing 45 minutes before your first kick-off. Only team managers/coaches may be permitted entry to the changing area and only into their own designated changing room.

FIXTURES & RESULTS

Fixtures and Results will be featured on our website www.britanniacup.com/fixtures-2023. Please check regularly for any amendments, most up-to-date information will be available from group coordinators.

Directions

The official address is Cheshire County Sports Ground, Newton Lane, Newton, Chester, CH2 1PR.

However, please be aware there are two sides to the sport complex as can be seen on the map below. These are separated by the A41 and a footbridge connects both sides of the complex.

To drive to the synthetic pitch area and additional pitches take the sports club entrance just off Mannings Lane.

Parking:

There is limited parking available at the clubhouse venue (CH2 4EU) and additional parking if required at the main club car park only a short walk away. Please note this is a free facility bur parking spaces rapidly fill up. It is not permitted to drive into the sports facility to drop off.

We recommend parents “double up” car journeys to maximise parking spaces.

TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

• David Shepherd - Tournament Director

• Pam Shepherd - Tournament Administration & Accounts

• Jana Drtilova - Tournament Registrations & Accommodations

• Peter Kenyon - Tournament Director - Welfare Officer

• Steve Hogan - Head of Referees Appointments & Discipline

• Andrew Mapperson - Tournament Manager - Discipline

• Mark Berry - Tournament Mini Soccer Coordinator

• John Taylor - Tournament Coordinator

• Peter Wilson - Welsh FA Representative Support

YOUR REFEREE

Your referee is a huge part of your game and will help keep the game flowing and enforce the rules where required. On most occasions your referee will be a child also. Saying "Thanks Ref" is a great way to end a game and will put a smile on your refs face. Remember: NO REF = NO GAME

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Child Protection (safeguarding) Policy in line with the Football Associations Guidelines

The Britannia International Cup acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and The Football Association requirements.

The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children have a positive and enjoyable experience of sport at The Britannia International Cup in a safe and child centred environment, are protected from abuse whilst participating in the youth football tournament or outside of the activity.

The Britannia International Cup acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.

As part of our safeguarding policy the Britannia International Cup will:

• Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

• Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people

• Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern

• Ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored

• Prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals

• Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation

The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved the Britannia International Cup. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.

For more details speak to Peter Kenyon, Welfare Officer, Britannia International Cup 2023