WHO: 32 teams from Indiana representing 32 countries or international regions. Teams will have rosters of 10-14 players. Participants for each team:
- must be 18 or older
- be from the country they are representing, or have a parent or grandparent from that country
- will be chosen by an appointed team captain, or “Ambassador” ... this Ambassador will coordinate team selection and promotion of the Cup within his or her international community.
WHAT: A competitive three-day futsal tournament taking place in a “world cup” format. Teams will be divided into groups and play three games in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will move on to a single-elimination tournament.
Futsal is a version of soccer played on a hard surface with a smaller, heavier ball and teams of five-a-side. This format of play emphasizes ball control and skillful technique as players have a smaller space to utilize.
The event is open to the public all three days and will include music, food vendors, a beer garden and a Kids Zone including an interactive street soccer demonstration
WHEN: September 18-20, 2015
WHERE: Pan Am Plaza
201 S Capitol Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46225
WHY: To allow Central Indiana residents of diverse backgrounds to come together through a globally revered game and show pride for their countries of origin.
REGISTER: The ambassador orientation meeting will take place August 10 at 4:30 pm. If you are interested in representing a specific country as an ambassador or player, register at www.MayorsFutsalCup.com.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, please contact Melissa Iannuzzi at Melissa@indyeleven.com or by calling 317-685-1100 ext. 177.
CONFIRMED PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES/REGIONS (ALL spots filled):
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bosnia
- Brazil
- Burma
- China
- Colombia
- Cuba/El Caribe
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- France
- Germany
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Italy
- Iran
- Jordan
- Latvia/Baltic States
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Peru
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Southern Africa (Zambia, ZImbabwe, etc.)
- Spain
- Sudan
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States
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