Rules
GAUJAS KAUSS
Regulations 2026
CONTENTS
1. Target and objectives of the competition
2. Competition organization
3. Place and time of the competition
4. Competition participants, program and conditions
5. Financial conditions of the tournament
6. Awarding of competition winners
7. Contact information
1. TARGETS AND OBJECTIVES
- To popularize football and its culture.
- Discover new football talents.
- Increase the skills of existing football players.
- Facilitate communication between local and foreign teams.
- Find out the best teams of "Gaujas Cup".
2. COMPETITION ORGANIZATION
2.1 The competition is organized by the "Gauja" Football School in cooperation with the Latvian Football Federation, Valmiera Olympic Center, Valmiera BSS and Valmiera City Municipality.
2.2 Competition matches are served by football referees appointed by the referee department of the Latvian Football Federation.
3. PLACE & TIME OF THE COMPETITION
3.1 The tournament will take place in Valmiera, at J. Daliņa Stadium, Jāņa Daliņa Street 2 (games will take place on the natural grass of the central field).
3.2 Tournament timings:
- 14.08.2026, 13:00–20:00
- 15.08.2026, 9:00–15:00
4. PARTICIPANTS, PROGRAM & CONDITIONS
4.1 Participants take part in the following age groups:
- 2016 born boys, 7:7
- 2017 born boys, 7:7
4.2 In each age group, 2 players older by one year may be added to the roster, with one of them on the field at a time.
4.3 Up to 12 teams are planned in each group; no less than 6 games are planned for each team.
4.4 Game duration: 1 x 20 minutes.
4.6 Points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss or technical loss.
4.7 If two or more teams have the same number of points, standings are determined by:
- goal difference across all games;
- most goals scored across all games;
- results of matches between the tied teams.
5. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
5.1 Tournament entry fee: €150, to be paid by 10 August (billing details sent by email after the application is received).
5.2 Accommodation: meal and lodging packages (Saturday lunch & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch; camping or hotel depending on choice) from €48 to €60.
5.3 Team applications must be submitted electronically by 13 August, sent to the organizer's email (see contact info below).
6. AWARDING OF WINNERS
6.1 The three best teams of the tournament, as well as the best players in individual nominations, will receive awards from the organizers.
6.2 Organizers reserve the right to award special prizes.
7. CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the "Gauja Cup", contact the organizer:
Jānis Bacis
Mobile: +371 29236692
Email: janisbacis@hotmail.co.uk
Regulations 2026
CONTENTS
1. Target and objectives of the competition
2. Competition organization
3. Place and time of the competition
4. Competition participants, program and conditions
5. Financial conditions of the tournament
6. Awarding of competition winners
7. Contact information
1. TARGETS AND OBJECTIVES
- To popularize football and its culture.
- Discover new football talents.
- Increase the skills of existing football players.
- Facilitate communication between local and foreign teams.
- Find out the best teams of "Gaujas Cup".
2. COMPETITION ORGANIZATION
2.1 The competition is organized by the "Gauja" Football School in cooperation with the Latvian Football Federation, Valmiera Olympic Center, Valmiera BSS and Valmiera City Municipality.
2.2 Competition matches are served by football referees appointed by the referee department of the Latvian Football Federation.
3. PLACE & TIME OF THE COMPETITION
3.1 The tournament will take place in Valmiera, at J. Daliņa Stadium, Jāņa Daliņa Street 2 (games will take place on the natural grass of the central field).
3.2 Tournament timings:
- 14.08.2026, 13:00–20:00
- 15.08.2026, 9:00–15:00
4. PARTICIPANTS, PROGRAM & CONDITIONS
4.1 Participants take part in the following age groups:
- 2016 born boys, 7:7
- 2017 born boys, 7:7
4.2 In each age group, 2 players older by one year may be added to the roster, with one of them on the field at a time.
4.3 Up to 12 teams are planned in each group; no less than 6 games are planned for each team.
4.4 Game duration: 1 x 20 minutes.
4.6 Points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss or technical loss.
4.7 If two or more teams have the same number of points, standings are determined by:
- goal difference across all games;
- most goals scored across all games;
- results of matches between the tied teams.
5. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
5.1 Tournament entry fee: €150, to be paid by 10 August (billing details sent by email after the application is received).
5.2 Accommodation: meal and lodging packages (Saturday lunch & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch; camping or hotel depending on choice) from €48 to €60.
5.3 Team applications must be submitted electronically by 13 August, sent to the organizer's email (see contact info below).
6. AWARDING OF WINNERS
6.1 The three best teams of the tournament, as well as the best players in individual nominations, will receive awards from the organizers.
6.2 Organizers reserve the right to award special prizes.
7. CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the "Gauja Cup", contact the organizer:
Jānis Bacis
Mobile: +371 29236692
Email: janisbacis@hotmail.co.uk
