08/ MANCHESTER UMBRO CUP – WOMEN’S OPEN AGE TOURNAMENT

The 2008 Women’s Open Age Tournament – Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July

Spectacular is the only word to describe the demand for applications for the Umbro Cup 08. 66 teams have been accepted with a waiting list – 35% more entries than last year.

More Elite entries – 100% increase on last year!

9 International teams entered from Czech Republic, USA, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

11 grass pitches – all on campus.

16 years – Promises to be our biggest and best tournament yet. 40 experienced referees to officiate this year.

BRING IT ON!

The 2007 Women’s Open Age Competition again attracted 54 teams from all over Great Britain including teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Estonia.
Team Entry Fee: £115 per team

The UMBRO CUP is now firmly acknowledged as Britain’s Premier Women’s Open Age Tournament (11–a–side) attracting teams from all corners of the UK.

The tournament is divided into 3 categories:

• Elite 1 Women’s Competition
• Senior Women’s Competition
• Recreational Women’s Competition

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of five games over the weekend.

2007 Championship – Fair Game Magazine

• Glasgow City 1 – 0 Everton
• (Plate) Newcastle United 1 – 0 Manchester City

2007 Championship – Umbro X Destroyer

• Liverpool Ladies Res 5 – 4 (Pens) Leafield Athletic Triplex
• (Plate) Rochdale Ladies 2 – 0 Combined Services

2007 Championship – PhysioRoom.com

• Bedford Town Bells 1– 0 Acton Sports Club
• (Plate) Whitley Bay 5 – 4 (Pens) Stockport County Res.

2007 Championship – Mayador Cider

• Fletcher Moss Rangers 1 – 0 Solihull
• (Plate) Chelmsford City 5 – 3 (Pens) Brentwood Town

Farthest Travelled Team

• FC Flora Tallin from Estonia