Peyto Lake

SOCCER

WORLD FUN CUP

VANCOUVER

CANADA
7th - 15th
August 2010

THE PROGRAM

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

ENTRY FORM

TOURNAMENT RULES

ACCOMMODATION

These Oldies World Championships were held in Australia, Argentina, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Hungary and 2008 in Honolulu - Hawaii.

The year 2010 sees SOS International for the first time on the American Continent.

For this very special occasion we have selected the charming City Vancouver in Canada. Teams from around the world are expected to experience the now famous Supa Oldie Spirit in beautiful Vancouver. It’s not only the Oldies World Championship but also the Sportsmanship and Comradeship that underpins the Philosophy of SOS International. This will be another opportunity for you to sample a Soccer Holiday of a Life Time.

Fun, Soccer, Holiday and Fellowship that’s the only way to describe this Football Extravaganza. All these factors have been combined to bring this unique Festival to you. With the special atmosphere and beauty of Canada add to that the game we all love...soccer...and you are guaranteed a week of enjoyment, entertainment and fun.

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Moraine Lake

Pelican - Bow River

THE PROGRAM

The philosophy of SOS International is Fun & Fellowship and our Motto is; Participation is more important than Winning. Obviously, every player goes on the park to win, that’s only natural, but at our stage of life we should enjoy the game to the full...in that respect SOS International recognizes all players over 60 years of age. During the Opening Function all players 60 and over are given Golden Shorts.

That creates a lot of fun, however behind all that is a very important point.

It is a gesture of recognition by SOS International to all those players who have devoted much of their life to the greatest game of all; and at 60 years or over are still active on the park.

That in itself demands Respect and the Golden Shorts are the Symbol for this. Here is the calendar of events for the eight days of enjoyment.

Saturday, 7th August 2010

On arrival all participants must register for the Tournament.

Registration will take place at the Delta Burnaby Hotel.

The evening is free to sample the many Bars and Restaurants or meet at the OLDIES BAR.

Sunday, 8th August 2010

The day begins with a Briefing Session with all Team Leaders and Referee's at the Delta Burnaby Hotel.

This is followed by the OFFICIAL OPENING AND MARCH PAST

The Official Opening and March Past will be held at the

Swanguard Stadium. All participants are invited to dress up in their traditional costumes, fly the club or team colours and take part in this great spectacle.

After the official opening ceremony we'll have the Celebrity Match.

This evening you go to the Opening Party where you will eat, drink and meet up with old and new Supa Oldies.

Monday, 9th August 2010

Let the Games begin.

All weekday games are held at the Riverway Sports Complex. The games continue all day and if necessary into the evening.

The evening is free to enjoy the town or visit the OLDIES BAR.

Tuesday, 10th August 2010

Football is again the order of the day. Your Inner Person will be well catered for on this and every day by our Food and Beverage team. After a day of fun, what better way of ending it...with more Fun! Tonight we have our famous Karaoke & Talent Night for all amateur entertainers. All food and beverage is at your own cost.

Wednesday, 11th August 2010 

Today is Your Fun Day. No Football. We'll visit one of the famous Vancouver

sights and indulge in a sumptuous lunch.

A Camera is a must for this trip.

Thursday, 12th August 2010

Lace up those Boots again...its footy time. The evening is free.

Friday, 13th August 2010

Another great day of football, and a night off to relax. If necessary, semi finals will be played today. The evening is free.

Saturday, 14th August 2010

The World Fun Cup Finals today, followed by the Awards tonight. The football will be played at a frantic pace, each team eager to win. The farewell party will be much more relaxed...Wine, Dine and Dance and enjoy the Special Experience that is part of belonging to the Brotherhood of Supa Oldies.

Sunday, 15th August 2010

Many of you will travel home today or onwards to other holiday destinations. 

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1. All players must reach their respective minimum age by the 31st December 2010.

2. Age Divisions:
   Men
   a) Over 35 years.
   b) Over 45 years.
   c) Over 55 years.
   Ladies
   Over 35 years old.
   Each Ladies Team can play 3 over 30's.

3. Players can play down an Age Division but not up.
   For Example:
   Players aged 35 – 44 years, cannot play in the over 45 age group.

4. All participants must utilize the
   nominated Ground Operators and other suppliers selected by SOS.
   If these suppliers cannot be utilized then SOS reserves the right to nominate a preferred alternative.                      

5. PLEASE NOTE:

   a) Entries close 31st May 2010 or earlier if fully booked.

   b) Final Payment 15th June 2010.

6. Every Person must Purchase a Package in order to participate.

7. Personal Property and Medical Insurance is your responsibility.

8. SOS, its Officials and Agents will not be responsible for any claim for injury, loss or damage arising out of your direct or indirect connection or participation in this Festival.

9. It is a condition of entry that every person participates at his or her own Risk.

10. Team Entry Fee CAD $150.

11. Team Entry Fee or any other payment will be refunded only if cancellation is received in writing prior to 15th June 2010. However, an amount of CAD $150 will be deducted for administration charges.

12. All Entrants accept & agree that any or all Photos, Videos and or Films either taken individually or Groups can be used by SOS or its Agents for Promotional Purposes.

13. The Person signing the Entry Form Acknowledges & Accepts these Conditions of Entry on behalf of Team Members, Supporters and Individuals.

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Festival Package - A........................................CAD $ 695.00 p.person.......Players

Includes

• Opening Party - Meals & Drinks

• Closing Party - Meals & Drinks

• Fun Day - Meals & Drinks 

• Transport - excluding Airport

• Trophies & Medals

• Souvenir Pack

• Football Games

• Officials

• Festival Brochure

Festival Package - B........................... CAD $ 575.00 p.person........NON PLAYERS

Includes

• Opening Party - Meals & Drinks

• Closing Party - Meals & Drinks

• Fun Day - Meals & Drinks

• Transport - excluding Airport

• Souvenir Pack

• Festival Brochure

Local Package - C.............................................CAD $ 80.00 p.person.......Players

Canadian Residence only who live within a 100 km radius of Vancouver.

Includes

• Trophies & Medals

• Souvenir Pack

• Football Games

• Officials

• Festival Brochure

Function Tickets are available for Vancouver Residence only:

Opening Party including Meals & Drinks  ..................................  CAD $ 100.00 p.person

Closing Party including Meals & Drinks   ..................................  CAD $ 100.00 p.person

Function Tickets must be Purchased prior to 15th June.

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Special Children Packages are available.

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NOTE:

• Prices are subject to change if Government charges increase.

• Package Prices are only firm until 31st May 2010.

• Porterage Fee's and Gratuities are not included in Prices.

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TOURNAMENT IS CANCELLED

Icefields Parkway

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A. RULES AND DEFINITIONS

1. FIFA-Soccer Rules shall apply except when superseded by any of the following Rules.

2. Supa Oldie Sports International is thereafter called SOS.

B. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Men
   Over 35 years old
   Over 45 years old
   Over 55 years old
   Ladies
   Over 35 years old
   Each Ladies Team can play 3 over 30's.

2. All players must reach their respective minimum age
   by December 31^st 2010.

3. All players must be registered with SOS and wear
   the provided ID Tag’s.

4. REFEREES TO CHECK ALL TEAM SHEETS PRIOR TO
   KICK OFF!

C. INSURANCE

1. INSURANCE  IS THE SOLE  RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL!

2. Under NO circumstances are officials, agents or associates of SOS legally responsible for any claim whatsoever.

3. It is a condition of entry to the SOS Soccer World Fun Cup 2010 that each participant takes part at his or her own risk.

D. TEAM COMPOSITION

1. EACH TEAM CAN NOMINATE A MAXIMUM OF 20 REGISTERED PLAYERS!

2. If a team has less than eight (8) players on the park at kick off it will forfeit the game. If the game is still played, it is regarded as a friendly.

3. Players can be substituted at will. Any player can come on and off repeatedly. However, the ball must be out of play and the referee notified.

4. Teams Short of Players can select players from the SPARE PLAYERS BOARD.

E. OFFENCES

1. No slide tackles are permitted.

2. Aggressive play is not tolerated.

3. Dissent and foul language is not tolerated.

4. No charging the Goalkeeper once he/she has his/her hands on the ball.
   Penalties for the above offences:

5. First offence –Yellow Card - 10 minutes SIN BIN... he/she can be replaced.

6. Second offence – Red Card – SEND OFF ...he/she cannot be replaced.

7. If a player is given a Red Card (send off) he/she is automatically suspended for the next competition day.

8. Any player who has been sent off for the second time, (Red Card) during the tournament, is automatically suspended for the remainder of that tournament.

9. All players who are involved in FIGHTING will be sent off at once.

10. Any team playing a suspended, underage or unregistered player will automatically forfeit all points.

 F. CLASH OF STRIPS

The team first listed on the draw is regarded as the home team and has to change their strip.
 

G. PLAYERS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE

ALL PLAYERS OVER THE AGE OF 60 WILL BE RECOGNISABLE BY THEIR 
DISTINCTIVE GOLDEN SHORTS.
Anyone tackling a Golden Shorts player in an over aggressive manner concedes an indirect free kick.

H. PLAYING TIMES

1. All games will be 30 minutes each way, with 5 minutes at half time.

2. All games will stop at their pre-determined time.

3. No extra times apply!

NO TIME ADDED FOR LATE STARTERS.

I. JUDICIARY

1. The Referees will have sole authority to adjudicate over the game.

2. Any individual or team giving abuse to any official will be expelled from the Festival.

THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS TO ANYONE WHO IS EXPELLED!

J. PLAYER INTERCHANGE

Generally players can play down but not up.
For Example:

Players aged 35 years to 44 years cannot play in the over 45 age group.

K. POINT SCORES

5 Points for a Win.

3 Points for a Draw or Forfeit.

1 Point for a Loss.

Only Points (Not Goals) are counted if Games are won or
lost via Forfeit.

L. WFC POINTS

      Points will be awarded by SOS Officials towards the

     World Fun Cup 2010 based on:

     a) Originality and colourfulness at the March Past.

     b) General attitude towards our philosophy of Fun and

         Fellowship.

     c) Participation in activities and general conduct on and

         off the field.

M. TROPHIES

1. The World Cup Champion for each age group will be determined by the highest point scores as in (K) above.

2. The World Fun Cup Championship of 2010 will be won by the team that  participates in all the festivities and epitomizes the SOS spirit of Sportsmanship
   and Camaraderie.

N. FINALS

1. The finals will be held on Saturday. Kick off times will be announced during the week.

2. In case of a draw, 10 minutes each way..no break. The Golden Goal Rule applies.

3. If still a Draw then Penalty shoot out ...best of 3, then sudden death.

4. The 2 teams with the highest points in each division will contest the final.

5. If more than 2 teams are on equal points in each division then Goal Difference will determine the 2 Finalists.

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ACCOMMODATION

After careful consideration we have decided to exclude the Accommodation from the Festival Package and give you the opportunity to make your own selections.

However, we recommend the Delta Burnaby Hotel which is a 4 star Hotel and has excellent facilities including a Casino.

We have selected the Delta Burnaby Hotel for the following activities:

1) SOS Control Centre

2) Team Registrations

3) Managers Meeting

4) Opening Function

5) Closing Function

6) Karaoke Night

7) Oldies Bar

The Delta Burnaby Hotel will also be the only Pick up and drop off Point for all Transport.

We suggest you log on to the special Link provided by the

Delta Burnaby Hotel for the WFC 2010 below:

www.deltaburnabyhotel.com/gbherb