2nd Ceres Cup to draw 300 teams

By Jerome Galunan Jr.

More than 300 teams are expected to converge in the cities of Bacolod and Talisay when the 2^nd Ceres Cup kicks off on May 16-17, 2015 at the Ceres FC North Field (across Ayala District), Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and Talisay City football fields, and Ceres FC Mandalagan Football Field (at the back of Convergys)in Bacolod City.
This, after the successful staging of its inaugural tournament last year,drawing in 306 teams and thousands of football enthusiasts across the country.
A7-a-side format will be applied in all categories wherein each team is assured to play not lessthanfourmatches every match date.Each team is allowed to have a maximum of14players and twoofficials.
Among the categories to be competed on May 16 are: boys/girls or mixed 9 (2006 and after), boys 11(2004 and after), boys 14 (2001 and after), girls 13 (2002 and after), Ladies 19 (1996 and after), Men 22 (1993 and after), and Men 38 (1977 and before).
Categories on May 17 include: boys/girls or mixed 10 (2005 and after), boys 12 (2003 and after), boys 16 (1999 and after), girls 15 (2000 and after), boys 18 (1997 and after), Women’s Open and Men’s Open.
Interested teams are requested to confirm their participation on or before May 2, 2015.
For more details, contact Competitions Director Warren Concepcion at 09166873460 or email futwar1423@yahoo.com./

WDJ