Participation and registartion
Registration is open! Link to the registration.
PARTICIPATION FEES
G7-G9 – 415€ (Early Bird 255€)
G10-G13 – 460€ (Early Bird 270€)
G14-G18 – 500€ (Early Bird 300€)
B7-B9 – 415€ (Early Bird 375€)
B10-B13 8v8 & B10H-B15H 8v8 – 485€ (Early Bird 440€)
B14-B17, B14H-15H 11v11 – 525€ (Early Bird 470€)
Hox! By booking the tournament package and paying the deposit by 31th December 2023, you will get the team entry fee fully free of charge!
Participation fee includes:
- Cup trophies for winners, also B- and C-finals
- Medals for four best teams
- Participation in the tournament for one team
- Referees approved by Finnish FA.
- Results and tables online and live
- Participation diplomas for kids aged from 7 to 13.
- Participation medals for 7-9-year old teams and boys hobby teams
We’re happy to assist you regarding travelling and accommodation.
Please contact: sales@helsinkicup.fi or +358 40 680 4006.
Series and regulations
SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTION FOR BOYS
Age groups B7–B9 (born 2017 – 2015)
- Teams play six matches against teams of the same level.
- No points or league tables are counted, and the knock-out phase will not be played.
- All players will be awarded a medal for participation.
Age groups B10–B17 (born 2014 – 2007)
- Teams will be placed in groups of five or six for the group stage of the tournament
- After the group stage, the teams will be divided into A, B and C finals groups
- All of the follow-up games will be played cup games. If you lose your first follow-up game, your tournament ends.
- The four best teams from finals group A will be awarded medals
- The winners of the A and B finals groups will be awarded a trophy
- Winner of C final will be awarded a trophy plate
Age groups B10H-B17H (born 2014 – 2007)
- For beginners and level players
- Teams will be placed in groups of five or six for the group stage of the tournament
- After the group phase, teams will play a match on Thursday against a team that finished in the same position in a different group
- No other qualification games are played
- Series 8 vs 8, except B14-15H & B17H 11v11
The level should be selected during registration, and it can be changed until 30 April 2024. The tournament organizer reserves the right to change a team’s level if considered necessary.
Age Group | Date of Birth | Tactic | Game Time | Ball | Throw In | Retreat OffSide | Game Days |
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B7 | Jan 1st 2017 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Kick/Dribble | Retreat Yes | Wed-Fri |
B8 | Jan 1st 2016 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Kick/Dribble | Retreat Yes | Wed-Fri |
B9 | Jan 1st 2015 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Kick/Dribble | Retreat Yes | Mon-Wed |
B10 | Jan 1st 2014 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Area* | Mon-Sat |
B10H | Jan 1st 2014 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Area* | Mon-Thu |
B11 | Jan 1st 2013 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Area* | Mon-Sat |
B11H | Jan 1st 2013 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Area* | Mon-Thu |
B12 | Jan 1st 2012 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 20 min | 4 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Sat |
B12H | Jan 1st 2012 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 20 min | 4 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Thu |
B13 | Jan 1st 2011 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Sat |
B13H | Jan 1st 2011 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Thu |
B13 11vs 11 | Jan 1st 2011 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Sat |
B14 | Jan 1st 2010 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 20 min | 5 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Sat |
B14-15H 8v8 | Jan 1st 2009 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Thu |
B14-15H 11v11 | Jan 1st 2009 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Thu |
B15 | Jan 1st 2009 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Sat |
B17 | Jan 1st 2007 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Yes | Mon-Thu |
* Offside area starting from penalty area line
SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTION FOR GIRLS
Age groups G7–G9 (born 2017 – 2015)
- Teams play six matches against teams of the same level
- No points or league tables are counted, and the knock-out phase will not be played
- All players will be awarded a medal for participation
Age groups G10–G13 (born 2014 – 2011)
- Teams will be placed in groups of five for the group stage of the tournament
- Levels: Elite, general or hobby
- Teams will only play against other teams of the same level
- After the group stage, the teams will be divided into A and B cup stages. Follow-up games will be played CUP games.
- The four best teams from final stage A will be awarded medals
- The winners of the cup final B will be awarded a trophy
- Only A Cup stage final will be played on Saturday
Age groups G14–G18 & G14H-G18H (born 2010 – 2006) - Teams will be placed in groups of five for the group stage of the tournament
- G14-G18 game days are on Tue-Sat, G14H-G18H game days are on Tue-Fri.
- After the group stage, the teams will be divided into A and B cup stages. Follow-up games will be played cup games. If you lose your first cup-game, your tournament ends.
- The four best teams from final stage A will be awarded medals
- The winners of the cup final B will be awarded a trophy
- G14-G18 A-finals will be played on Saturday and G14-18H A-finals will be played on Friday.
The level should be selected during registration, and it can be changed until 30 April 2023. The tournament organizer reserves the right to change a team’s level if considered necessary.
Age Group | Date of Birth | Tactic | Game Time | Ball | Throw In | Retreat OffSide | Game Days |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G7 | Jan 1st 2017 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Kick/Dribble | Retreat Yes | Wed-Fri |
G8 | Jan 1st 2016 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Kick/Dribble | Retreat No | Wed-Fri |
G9 | Jan 1st 2015 or after | 5 vs 5 | 2 x 14 min | 3 | Throw-in | Retreat No | Wed-Fri |
G10 Elite, hobby, general | Jan 1st 2014 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Offside Area* | Tue-Fri (elite Wed-Sat) |
G11 Elite, hobby, general | Jan 1st 2013 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 15 min | 4 | Throw-in | Offside Area* | Tue-Fri (elite Wed-Sat) |
G12 Elite, hobby, general | Jan 1st 2012 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 20 min | 4 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Fri (elite Wed-Sat) |
G13 Elite, hobby, general | Jan 1st 2011 or after | 8 vs 8 | 2 x 20 min | 4 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Fri (elite Wed-Sat) |
G14 | Jan 1st 2010 or after | 11vs 11 | 2 x 20 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Sat |
G14H | Jan 1st 2010 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 20 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Fri |
G15 | Jan 1st 2009 or after | 11vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Sat |
G15H | Jan 1st 2009 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Fri |
G18 | Jan 1st 2006 or after | 11 vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Sat |
G18H | Jan 1st 2006 or after | 11vs 11 | 2 x 25 min | 5 | Throw-in | Offside Yes | Tue-Fri |
* Offside area starting from penalty area line

Follow-up games will be played cup format. If you win – you go to next round – if you lose – your tournament ends. Follow-up games starts on Thursday (in some girls series, follow-up games starts on Friday).
WHO CAN PLAY?
Right to play
One player can’t play at two teams which is in the same serie.
Example: Club have two teams in tournament. Team A and Team B in B14 series. Player X can’t play both teams because they can meet during the tournament. If player age is B14, he can play in B14 and in B15 series because these series have different finals.
Over age players
Foreign teams may include unlimited amount of older players in their player list, as long as they are born in the previous year than the age group. The limitation of the number of older players participating per match applies.
B10-B17, G10-G13 elite, G14-G18
In 8v8 series matches there may only be one (1), and in 11v11 series matches, two (2) such overaged players on the field at any one time. These players may not enter any other series.The overaged players must not change during the tournament, and they must be recorded in the player list before the tournament, like all other players.
B10H-B17H, G10-G13 general and hobby and G14H-G18H
In 8v8 series matches there may only be two (2), and in 11v11 series matches, two (2) such overaged players on the field at any one time. These players may not enter any other series. The overaged players must not change during the tournament, and they must be recorded in the player list before the tournament, like all other players.
Younger player can always play higher age series.
Example:
B14 player can play in B14 series and B15.
B15 player are not allowed to play B15 and B14 – because of the over age regulation.
Here you can find all regulations. Check your series rules from here.
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