Mizoram to launch MFA Under-15 League with Tata Trusts support!

The Mizoram Football Association and Tata Trusts will set-up a football league for budding footballers below the age of 15 to start from July 29, 2018. The MFA-Tata Trusts Under-15 League is designed to be among the more advanced age group leagues in the country.

Number of teams
The league will be contested by 10 teams, out of which one will be the Tata Trusts Centre of Excellence team.

Eligibility of Player
Players born after January 1, 2003 will be eligible for the league.

Player registration
A team can register between a minimum of 20 players and a maximum of 35 players for the league.

Team eligibility
Teams registered under the MFA or approved by the MFA will be eligible for the league.

Requirement for teams
Teams are obligated to be coached by AIFF D License coaching certificate holders or higher.
It is also mandatory for a team to have a proper management board, a security deposit of Rs. 20,000 will be required prior to the league.
Teams can reclaim the full deposit after the conclusion of the season.

Equipment
Teams are required to have two sets of jerseys with alternating colours.

Match duration
35 + 10 + 35 mins

Match Timings
Matches will be played on Saturdays and on school holidays. Five fixtures will take place on a matchday with all 10 teams seeing action.

Prize money
Champion – Rs 50,000
Runner up – Rs 30,000
Semi finalist – Rs 20,000 each
5th position – Rs 18,000
6th position – Rs 16,000
7th position – Rs 14,000
8th position – Rs 12,000
9th position – Rs 10,000
10th position – Rs 8,000

Knockout tournament
A knockout tournament will be played simultaneously with the Under-15 League during the season.
Matches for the knockout tournament will be 45+15+45 mins. All 10 teams of the league will take part in the knockout tournament.

Champion – Rs 10,000
Runner Up – Rs 7000
Semi finalist – Rs 4,000 x 2

Application form for the MFA Under-15 League is available at MFA Office, City Park for Rs. 50. The deadline for submission will be July 6, 2018.

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