GULF OPEN CUP 2021
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR DUBAI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Welcome to The Gulf Open Cup Dubai’s leading Soccer Tournament for Junior & Youth Teams hosted every year during April. Located in the breath-taking Emirate of Dubai this International Soccer Tournament will welcome Academies, Clubs & Schools from around the world to compete in a fast-paced, thrilling environment while experiencing the Magic of Dubai.
Take a look below and start your Dubai soccer tournament journey with ISG Events!
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GULF OPEN CUP 2021
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Welcome to The Gulf Open Cup Dubai’s leading Soccer Tournament for Junior & Youth Teams hosted every year during April. Located in the breath-taking Emirate of Dubai this International Soccer Tournament will welcome Academies, Clubs & Schools from around the world to compete in a fast-paced, thrilling environment while experiencing the Magic of Dubai.
Take a look below and start your Dubai soccer tournament journey with ISG Events!
#GulfOpenCup
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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TOURNAMENT VENUE
Welcome To The Football Center Dubai Sports City!
The Gulf Open Cup will again be hosted at the regions premier football facility and our exclusive facility partner, The Football Center Dubai Sports City. With 4 floodlit grass pitches, 1 outdoor floodlit 3G pitch and 1 indoor 3G pitch this venue is renowned as the elite facility in Dubai which makes it the perfect partner for an impressive Dubai soccer tournament such as the Gulf Open Cup.
It’s not just all about the soccer on-site at The Gulf Open Cup either, with Champs Cafe, Starbucks Coffee Available, PS4 Zone, Kickers Sports Bar & Viewing Balcony overlooking the pitches you’ll have plenty of options to relax and enjoy yourself between games while making new friends in this immersive atmosphere.
This world famous facility boasts some of the best grass & 3G pitches across the Middle East regularly used by professional teams such as Newcastle United, Swansea City FC, FC Rostov & Auckland City.
ACCOMMODATION
SEE WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Your Dubai football entry package is available with a choice of 4* and 5* Hotels all located less than a 10 minute transfer from the tournament venue meaning there’s no waiting around or long bus transfers when it comes to the Gulf Open Cup!
Here at ISG Events we don’t think you should have to keep adding options to your tour package, that’s why we’ve included everything you’ll need as standard with no hidden costs!
Included in all entry packages are: Airport transfers, tournament shuttles, accommodation, breakfast, first aid, match officials and a dedicated tour manager to look after your group every step of the way.
4* City Centre Hotel
4* Hotel With Pool
5* Luxury Hotel
TOURNAMENT ENTRY
How to enter the Gulf Open Cup 2021
TOUR PACKAGES AVAILABLE
With options available including 4* hotel or 5* luxury hotel accommodation, transport, meals and even a dedicated tour manager to oversee your entire tour many teams choose to let us do all of the work for them so they can relax, enjoy and focus on becoming champions of the Gulf Open Cup!
2 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGES FROM £229.00 PER PERSON!
INCLUDING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST, WELCOME PACK, DAILY SHUTTLES AND TOURNAMENT ENTRY
LOCAL DUBAI TEAM ENTRY
With limited entry spaces reserved for “Local” teams who are based in Dubai this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to fly your academy & the Dubai flag proudly.
To be selected for a local entry space get in touch today using our enquiry form at the top of the page and register your interest with one of our tour managers.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
RULES & REGULATIONS
AGE CATEGORIES
- 8’s – Born on or after 01/01/2013 (including 2014’s)
- 10’s – Born on or after 01/01/2011 (including 2012’s)
- 12’s – Born on or after 01/01/2009 (including 2010’s)
- 14’s – Born on or after 01/01/2007 (including 2008’s)
- 16’s – Born on or after 01/01/2005 (including 2006’s)
Dispensation Players: All teams are allocated x2 dispensation players per squad who may be up to 6 months over the allocated age cut off dates.
8's - Age Group Details
- 7 vs 7
- Playing Field – Quarter Pitch
- Size 4 Ball
- No Off-side
10's - Age Group Details
- 8 vs 8
- Playing Field – Half Pitch
- Size 4 Ball
- No Off-side
12's - Age Group Details
- 8 vs 8
- Playing Field – Half Pitch
- Size 5 Ball
- No Off-side
14's - Age Group Details
- 11 vs 11
- Playing Field – Full Pitch
- Size 5 Ball
- Standard Laws Of The Game
16's - Age Group Details
- 11 vs 11
- Playing Field – Full Pitch
- Size 5 Ball
- Standard Laws Of The Game
Tournament Structure
- REGISTRATION: All coaches must register their team arrival at the Tournament Control Point 45 Minutes before their first kickoff time.
- GROUP STAGES: Group games will be points based progression with 3 Points for a win, 1 Point for a draw & 0 Points for a loss. At the end of the group stages teams will progress into the relevant finals tier based on final table position.
- FINALS: Each team will progress into the Finals on Day 2 of the tournament with games being decided by the following – Most Goals Scored, Penalty Shootout.
- PRESENTATION CEREMONY: After the final game of the tournament in your finals group all teams will take part in the ISG Presentation Ceremony where the finalists will collect their Medals & the Champions of The Gulf Open Cup will be crowned! All players/teams competing at the tournament will be welcomed up on stage to collect their participation certificate to take home.
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AWESOME EXCURSIONS
Dubai is home to some of the worlds most famous attractions including the worlds tallest building, The Burj Khalifa. To add some memorable excursions to your tour this year get in touch with your Tour Manager and let us take care of the rest!
EXAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY
16th April - Arrival
17th April - Tournament Group Stages
18th April - Tournament Knockout Stages & Finals
19th April - Excursion Time!
20th April - It's Time To Say Goodbye
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