THE 2023 SCOTLAND SUMMER CUP

Provisional Dates

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June (11 a side)  

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June (4, 5, 7 and 9 a side) 

Boys under 6 to under 13

Price from £55 per person

THE TOURNAMENT

Welcome to the Scotland Summer Cup. The event will be staged for the 11th time in 2023 in the historic, Royal Burgh of Renfrew, near to Glasgow. Nearly 200 teams are expected to participate in the tournament. The event is played on 17 excellent pitches in one location over 2 consecutive weekends.

LOCATION

Renfrew is located 7 miles from Glasgow City Centre and 3 miles from Glasgow Airport. The tournament has excellent air, rail and road connections making it very accessible from other areas of the UK and Europe.

ACCOMMODATION

The Glasgow Youth Hostel is located in the City's West End, overlooking Kelvingrove Park and 15 minutes by car from the tournament venue. Rooms are multi bedded.

Price for Glasgow Youth Hostel from £69 per person (2 nights, extra nights available).

Hotels are available, including the brand new Ramada, Holiday Inn and the Campanile, located just 2 miles from the tournament. Rooms are twin / triple bedded.

Price for Glasgow area Hotels from £99 per person (2 nights, extra nights available)

Other options include holiday parks on the Ayrshire Coast and Dunoon, please check for prices and availability.

COACH INCLUSIVE FROM ENGLAND

Price inclusive of coach transport from your local area with pick ups as required. Executive coach provided free of charge for groups of 25+ persons.

SIGHTSEEING

Ibrox, Celtic Park, Hampden Park stadium tours. Scottish Football Museum.

Xscape at nearby Braehead features indoor snow dome, rock climbing, adventure golf, bowling and laser games, 12 screen cinema, bars and restaurants.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The football tournament is played on two consecutive weekends, Saturday 3th June and Sunday 4th June (11 a side), Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June (4, 5, 7 and 9 a side). Teams arrive on Friday and have the choice of departing on Sunday after the tournament, or staying an extra night and leaving on Monday.

Changing facilities and catering facilities are provided on site. Profits from the catering are given to several local charities, schools and community groups.

ELIBILITY AND ORGANISATION

The competition is open to club teams who, through their national associations, are members of FIFA. 5 and 7 a side teams play in a round robin tournament, 11a side teams are divided into groups of 4 teams, with each playing each other in the qualifying rounds. Qualifying teams progress to play-offs which lead to the finals. All teams are required to provide, in advance, a list of players together with a letter of authority from their national association. The competition is approved by the Scotland Football Association.

CLASSES

The tournament is open to boys U6 to U13 born:

10th June - 2010 (9 a side)

10th June - 2011 (7 a side)

11th June - 2012 (7 a side) 

11th June - 2013 (5 a side) 

11th June - 2014 / 2015 (4 a side)

3rd and 4th June - 2007, 2008 (11 a side)

PLAYING PERIOD

4 a side - 10 minutes, 10 games.

5 a side - 20 minutes. 10 games.

7 a side - 20 minutes. 10 games. (2012)

7 a side - 30 minutes. 8 games. (2011)

9 a side - 30 minutes. 8 games.

11 a side - 40 minutes. 6 games.

PROOF OF AGE

All players must be able to provide proof of identity and age. The tournament recognises International Association (e.g. England / USA)  whose registration dates commence 1st September and age dispensation may be applied for.

TEAM REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fees are £30 per team (Fun Fours), £40 per team (5 a side), £50 per team (7 a side), £60 per team (9 a side) and £175 per team (11 a side). Teams will be registered only on receipt of this fee. Prices subject to confirmation. All bookings subject to availability and must be made by 28th March 2023.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OFFICE

SOUTH
ISL Football Tours
32 The Coppice
Horndean
Waterlooville
Hants PO8 9PL
United Kingdom
Tel: 02392 230 023
Email Stuart

NORTH
Malcolm Ward
19 Harvey Street
Bolton
BL1 8BH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01204 465058
Email Malc