On behalf of New Zealand Football, I’m pleased to welcome everyone to this football festival. I hope you all have a brilliant next few days, enjoying playing and learning from the other teams. It is great to see players, coaches and supporters from across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia come together to celebrate the game. Have fun!
Danny Hay All Whites Head Coach
Christchurch United FC are incredibly excited to invite football clubs to the 6th Annual Christchurch International Cup (CIC) at our state-of-the-art Christchurch Football Centre.
CIC is a New Zealand Premier Tournament which traditionally attracts the strongest teams from around New Zealand and internationally. There will be a maximum of 16 teams in each age group from U10 to U14.
This year, we will be welcoming over 1,000 players across all age groups, all accompanied by their coaches, parents, staff and supporters. We are looking at hosting over 3,000 people for the duration of the tournament. If travel will be possible, we will be joined by teams from Sydney FC and other strong Australian teams.
So, what exactly is the Christchurch International Cup?
Beginning in 2016, Christchurch United Football has been welcoming teams from all across New Zealand, and those from Australia to participate in a tournament that encourages players to embrace new skills, friendly rivalry, and to learn from those playing around them. The tournament follows the Game rules of FIFA with minor adaptions. The CIC July 2021 tournament is focused on U10-U14 teams.
The format of CIC July 2021 includes: U10-U12 2 halves x 20 mins 1 referee U13-U14 2 halves x 25mins 3 referees
Each team plays 2 games per day All teams are guaranteed to play 6 games over 3 days. Round Robin and play offs for all places from 1st to 16th.
Medals for 1th, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places; Cups for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. MVP, best goal scorer, and best goalkeeper will be awarded trophies.