Adult Tournaments Information & FAQ.

Who may participate?

All clubs are welcome to participate in the Asia Pacific Football Tournament regardless of country as long as your meet the age requirements.

Number of players per team & Age control

There is a strict 12 players per team limit in order to ensure all players have a good opportunity to play.

All your players must be able to show proof of age and identity. We recommend that your players use the same shirt number throughout the tournament. If a team wishes to question the age of a player, they must do so prior to the start of their match or the result of the current game will stand.

Age verification can be done in the following methods for team submissions.

  1. Government issued ID.
  2. Birth Certificate

If your team is found to be breaking the age rule, or a player is not registered, the punishment is at the sole discretion of the organizer. All decisions are final. In addition, any team breaking the age rule will be banned from the tournament for the following year of competition.

Categories of participation

Currently we are only offering an event only category. This means that your participation fee only covers the event , no food, travel, hotel, medical, or any other expense is covered.

Food

We are proud to offer a number of food options for you at the field as supplied by vendors. We will have both local and international food types available at a cost to be determined by the supplier.

Special Food

For people with special food needs/allergies we are able to arrange this. If you wish to order Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free or other food the cost is 15 USD minimum per person per meal. The price depends on the specific request.  These meals must be requested before the registration deadline and paid in advance.

Team information

All registered teams in The Asia Pacific Football Tournament Series are responsible for supplying the requested items. The includes fees, team information, and special requests before the registration deadline apply.

For some events we may utilize an online score/result keeping system. In this event we may not use a physical version at the event.

Until further notice, after registration is confirmed and fees paid. We will work with you directly to support all needed information and other requirements.

Prizes & Trophies

Teams will be divided into 1, 2, or 3 group on the 2nd day depending on the total number of teams. This will help ensure the maximum/fair number of games compared to other groups.

For teams reaching the finals in each age group’s top bracket, each player may receive a medal. The team receives a specially designed APFT trophy. Third place may also receive a team trophy and medals based on the format and organizer discretion.

For teams reaching the finals in the lower bracket of each age group, there will be a trophy for both teams. Medals are not guaranteed.

In addition to the trophies and metals for the regular competition results, we may also award:

  1. MVP awards to field and goal keepers,
  2. Fair play,
  3. Team spirit,
  4. Other special awards.

Finally, there may be other benefits and prizes awarded based on skill or challenge based games.

All awards are given based on the sole discretion of the organizing committee and event staff unless otherwise stated for each event.

Insurance & Responsibility

All insurance is the responsibility of each team and player. APFT does not cover or accept any responsibility for any event which may cause harm, injury, loss, or any other type of claim. In the event there is an issue on or off the field in any capacity the team and or legal guardian must take care of it without the support of the APFT or its staff.
In the event of an injury on the field, we will have medical services standing by whenever possible. Medical services are present to assist in matters needing attention. Any other event that requires authorities or attention should be handled by the guardian or team management directly. Any costs associated with above mentioned instances will be born and paid by parties directly involved.
By entering one of our events you accept this by signed waiver prior to your team being allowed to enter the first game.

Important dates & Times

Early Bird – If you team wants to take advantage of early bird pricing your team fee must be paid in full prior to the deadline. If transfer is not completed by the date, the price and balance due will be reflected. Partial payments and or deposits are not refundable and non-transferable.

Payment Deadline – If you miss the payment deadline given to you by the organizing team, the APFT reserves the right to give your place to another team. In this event, any payment made will not be refunded or transferred.

Game Times – If you are late to your game, your team may be penalized at the sole discretion of the referee and organizer. You are expected to be ready to play your game and be on the field at the original scheduled time regardless of any delays.

The APFT reserves the right to amend these rules as needed for whatever reason they deem fit. In the event that a date/time is changed we will inform parties through our “Press” section of the website, social media, and emails accordingly. No advance notice may be given based on the circumstance.

Age Category Information:

Men & Women

OPEN 18+ > All players must be 18 years of age at the time of the event.

VETS 30+ > All players must be 30 years old except for two field players and one goalkeeper. These three players may be 25-29. All players must reach the required age in the calendar year.

MASTERS 40+ > All players must be 40 years old except for two field players and one goalkeeper. These three players may be 35-39. All players must reach the required age in the calendar year.

SUPER MASTERS 50+ > All players must be 50 years old except for two field players and one goalkeeper. These three players may be 45-49. All players must reach the required age in the calendar year.

Zen Masters 60+ > All players must be 60 years old except for two field players and one goalkeeper. The two field players may be 55-59, the goaler may be 50+. All players must reach the required age in the calendar year.

Please note that women may participate in the men’s division and may be 1 age group younger as long as they are 18 at the time of the event. If a team does not have any players below the age restriction there is no benefit.

What is the registration deadline?

The final deadline for making a registration is three (3) months before the scheduled event, if the age bracket is not already completely full.

However, we encourage team’s to register, and offer them early bird pricing to be confirmed farther in advance of each event.

Early Bird payments are non-refundable, but may be transferable at the organizer’s discretion based on the date of notification.

Please note that we will make cutoff points for the total number of teams that enter due to location optimization and time constraints. If you need more information, please let us know.

Local Transportation

We are not in charge of your transportation. Please seek local methods including taxi, ride hailing apps, and local car providers.

Cancellation, Postponement of The Event, and Force Majeure

In the event that the tournament can’t be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the tournament organizers (force majeure*) or due to events which are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence or the tournament organizers, the tournament organizers cannot be held liable by any party for any damages, costs or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs, costs for additional orders, financial losses etc.

If your team is not able to attend the event as planned for any reason we will try to fill your place, however we can not guarantee it and your payment of any fees is considered a binding agreement and reservation of your place which may not be refunded.

Not limited to the above mentioned circumstances and based on the information available, the tournament organizers reserve the right to either retain the entire fee paid and to use it for a future tournament, or offer another solution a their sole discretion. No other options are available.

*The Asia Pacific Football Tournament Series and anyone working on behalf of it is in no way responsible for injury or economic loss which may arise in the case of war, warlike events, civil war, revolution, country lockdowns for any reason, civil disturbances, or because of the actions of the authorities, strikes, lockouts, blockades, or similar events.

Payments

All payments need to be done before the final deadlines as noted in the registration process. Any team missing payment or with partial payment forfeits both their space and any payment made.

The registration fee or deposit must be paid within 10 days of submitting the registration online. Final payment is due before the final deadline. 

All payments need to be done in 1 of the following methods:

WISE* – 0%

Bank Transfer* (All bank charges on both sides)

Credit Card* – $30USDflat fee included at the time of payment.

*Please note that any fees associated with bank transfers are the responsibility of the sender. This includes any fees on both sides of the transaction.

Once we receive the payment of your registration fee we will confirm your registration. 

All payments should be completed in USD. If there is any issue with the payment receipt we will update you on our payment deadline dates. If you need additional information, please contact us directly.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Whats up with COVID?

  • COVID has impacted everyone around the world and this includes our tournaments. While we fully anticipate to offer every tournament as advertised, we cannot control what the country itself deems as acceptable. As such, these and other matters relating to it fall under our Force Majeure clause.

What about VISAs?

  • Many popular countries now don’t need VISAs to enter the countries we hold our events in for a limited amount of time. In the event you do not come from one of these countries, you may be able to apply online for a VISA. While we don’t specifically offer VISAs, we suggest that you check the VISA requirements for your attending people, and either apply online, or contact your local Embassy for support. If you need other support regarding this matter, please contact your Country Manager directly.
  • We do not represent or warranty your players coming to our events. We will confirm your line up of players in a letter if needed, but it must be submitted at least 2 months before the scheduled event.

Do you sponsor teams to come?

  • Unfortunately we do not sponsor teams to join the tournament at this time. This includes registration fees, accommodation, or any other form of free support.

What if we dont reach enough teams in a division?

  • We always reach a minimum number of teams for each age division which is technically 4. However, divisions regularly have between 8-20 teams which.

What does the tournament fee include?

  • The tournament fee includes the tournament. It does not include airfare, hotel, food, transportation, VISAs, or any other guarantee. We do our best to offer you an event that your team will look forward to joining again through great organization and amazing destinations.

How much will is cost for everything if we are traveling to the tournament?

  • To be honest it all depends on you, but we see it costing between $250-$1000 per person for the weekend. That price is dependent on a lot of factors including airfare, hotel, and the inclusions you choose to enjoy. We encourage you to do the research for yourself before committing to our tournament as team fees may not be refundable based on the date of cancelation and other costs incurred.

Can we get the team information for other teams?

  • We do not share the information of any team in the tournament. This includes before and after the tournament. In special cases, we may share individual contact information for registered or website signups with our partners to provide additional services.

How many games will we get?

  • We always try to maximize the number of games that teams get and regularly offer 6-8 schedule games. However, we don’t control how good or bad some teams are, and if they choose not to play a certain game. In the event a game you should play is abandoned by one or both teams, they may be eliminated from future events. No other action will be taken.

Can you host an event in my country?

  • We always look to expand our events based on the interest of attending teams and potential interest. If you are interested in having a new event in your country, we would love to hear from you and see if we can make it work.

Banned Players & Teams?

  • We do keep a list of players and teams that are banned from our tournaments internally. Your team may register and be accepted, while players individually are banned, or vise versa. This list may be updated at any time, and includes before, during, or after any event, for any reason. In these instances, any team fees paid, or costs incurred are at your team’s or said individual’s loss without reimbursement. We may elect to refund a partial team fee for registration, or take any other action as we see fit based on numerous factors which we may or may not share.