RTC Under 18 World Cup 13--Signups CLOSED

[Juvencus]

Juvencus must live up to its name this once

[Pratapgadh]

We'd like to have a go.

[Equestrian States]

In.

[Cassadaigua]

I mean, I should and all.

[BohemiaIV]

Sign me UP!

[Lorrana]

Lorrana will send a U-18 team

[United States of Devonta]

In

[Britland Isles]

Jumping in !

[Talkasa]

Hello, Talkasa would like to get involved.

[Starblaydia]

Starblaydia! (if there's room)

[Sorianora]

If there’s room Sorianora would like to send an 18-U team

[Grey County]

in

[Northwest Kalactin]

If it is possible with the current numbers, we would like to withdraw.

[Atheara]

Wanna beat some nations up, so im in if there is still space!

[Sharktail]

Give a way for active RPer first, if you have enough nation, just cut me out. I may not able to rp, feel bad to just put my nation name only.

[Kriegiersien]

We would give it a try if there is still space.

[Islands Of Ventro]

Hey I'm in

[Srednjaci]

Srednjaci In

[Iba Dwa]

In

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

FULL UPDATE

Sharktail's proposal to be cut should any nation who is prepared to be an active RPer submits an entry is recognized; currently, there are 40 entries, so as of 12:01 EST, Sunday March 14 (UTC 0500), any nation seeking to submit an entry shall be considered on a wait list--This Does Not Mean that we will not entertain further expansion of the field!

With nearly all of the regional tournaments having chosen a host, or close to doing so, the U18 World Championship will look to having a starting MD on or after March 31; HOST BIDS will be welcomed for submission until 12:01 EDT, Monday March 22 (UTC 0400). The CFF will make the decision for the host of the tournament at a point thereafter, or may choose to retain hosting duties or revert the host role to the FAC.

Thank you for your interest, and your patience as we look to present the best possible tournament to everyone.

[Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom]

Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom RTC U-18 World Cup Bid

General Overview

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Background
The Federal Republic of Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom (Zeta Reka i Hügeltaldom), also known by various other names and stylizations, is a Semi-Presidental Federal Republic. In recent years a culture has grown around the sport of association football. The government of Zeta Reka is also managing a political and social campaign known as the 100 Project that is designed to globalize the former protectionist socialist hermit state by its centennial. No better opportunity presented itself to Zeta Reka to host a worldwide competition than this event. With the Ministry for Sport & Culture’s blessing, the Football Association of Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom sets sites on becoming the U-18 World Cup’s tenth hosts, and perhaps the eleventh champions.

Culture
Rekan people can sometimes be seen as stoic, traditionalist, hard to please, and sometimes confrontational. They tend to be cautious in decision making, unless provoked by questions of honor. Another side of Zeta Reka exists that is carefree out of nowhere, and secretly very permissive. While Zeta Reka does not consider itself oppressive, an outsider may find the place to have some cultural norms which need to be followed. Some minority groups are not culturally accepted in parts the nation. While one may be intimidated to visit, the Federal Government, Football Association, and various groups publicly committed to protect travelers at all costs. The federal government cannot protect one from scowls however. Experts advise speaking more english and less of the local languages if you have a strong accent. Ethnic tensions have spilled over into conflict before.

Location, infrastructure, and venues
Zeta Reka is located in the north west of Esportiva. In fact, the country is one of the most northern and most western sates in the region. From Porto Nowi’s coastal skyline, to the rolling fields in rural Ogroven, and the peaks and valleys of Hüheltaldom, the nation has a wide array of geography. An internal estimate for the country’s Human Development Index placed the federation at-large in the high category with a score of 0.769. Modernization plans in some major cities have been successful, and fine accommodations have been set aside for those connected to this competition. Zeta Reka’s unique history and sporting culture will be in the tournament’s venues. Zeta Reka, Hügeltaldom, and the Capital Region will all see play in the tournament. With groups and knockout stages divided amongst Zeta Reka’s main components, and the Capital Region hosting the final matches. Upwards of twelve football specific and multi use venues have been selected for the tournament. The National Sports Complex as the event’s crown jewel, hosting the grand final and consolation playoff.

Tournament Structure

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Due to an unknown number of extra entrants, a series of tournament extending milestones have been built into the Rekan bid. The 13th RTC U-18 World Cup’s knockout stages will be sized according to the number of teams in the running. Provisions were put in place to make sure between one third and one half of the field will be in the knockout stages, unless the entry count dips lower than what is forecasted (see below).

Formats

Ro16 formats
40: 8 groups of 5, Top 2 advance (40% advancement rate)
42: 7 groups of 6, Top 2 + 2 3rd place nations advance (38% advancement rate)
45: 9 groups of 5, Group winners + 7 2nd place nations advance (35.5% advancement rate)
Ro24 formats
48: 8 groups of 6, Top 3 advance (50% advancement rate)
50: 10 groups of 5, Top 2 + 4 3rd place nations advance (48% advancement rate)
55: 11 groups of 5, Top 2 + 2 3rd place nations advance (43.6% advancement rate)

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Ranking system
1: Points (3 per win, 1 per draw)
2: Head to head
3: Goal difference
4: Goals
5: Wins
6: Coin flip (OOC: RP Bonus)

Knockout Stages
All teams will be ranked by their performance in the group stages. Teams will be seeded by their place in the group stages, then their record against fellow winners/runners-up/3rd place nations. Group mates cannot play in the first round, and the lower seeded team will shift down a place to correct any errors. Nations will be placed in the Zeta Bracket or the Hügeltal Bracket. Match location does not affect seeding. The knockout bracket is as follows (24 team):

Zeta Bracket
16 v 17 (winner faces 1)
09 v 24 (winner faces 8)
13 v 20 (winner faces 4)
12 v 21 (winner faces 5)

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Hügeltal Bracket
11 v 22 (winner faces 6)
14 v 19 (winner faces 3)
10 v 23 (winner faces 7)
15 v 18 (winner faces 2)

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Lower seeded sides removed as the tournament shrinks in size.

Disaster scenario
If The Federal Republic of Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom somehow drive off participants after beating the mysterious nation of RON, a backup plan is in place for a smaller tournament. In the disaster scenario, 8 groups play with the teams spread as evenly as possible. If an uneven number of teams compete, matches against the worst sides in large groups will not count for inter-group tiebreaks. The knockout stages will be a simple sixteen team format.

OOC Information

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This my first bid, so forgive any bulged eyes, wet pants, ironic OOC posting, and other nervous ticks you notice. All the older faces were talking a hosting deficit months ago, and the situation hasn’t changed to my eyes. My hosting experience is diving into a domestic league that is more obtuse and labor intensive than it probably should be. I am just about to be finished before cutoff again, and then I will cry. I hope you don’t vote for an opponent or RON, but I’m not offended.

If this bid wins, the U-18 WC will be scored using the NSFS scoring system on xkoranate using additive bonuses. I know more intimate tournaments get less attention. Nobody is expecting a novella. I will be nice to good work that comes. A roster would be very nice too. Some of these players will be the protagonists of tomorrow. I also like making people come up with funny names. Cutoffs will be around 8:00pm/20:00 EST or midnight for UTC peeps. A single round will be scored each time. The hour in question is probably my best time that isn’t the morning, and I hate Mondays mornings worse than a scrambled up [pre] table. We'll have byes in between the group and knockout stages, plus each knockout round for a tournament that will only take around 2 weeks to finish.

Best of luck to any other bidders, and everyone who is playing.

[Commonwealth of Baker Park]

The Chromatik Football Federation and the Football Association of the Commonwealth of Baker Park, after careful deliberations, accept the bid of the Football Association of Zeta Reka & Hugeltaldom to host the RTC Under 18 World Cup 13 under the conditions proposed.

Therefore, signups are officially closed, and the host nation will now assume control of the tournament; they will announce the posting of the Everything Thread and timeframe for the start of the competition at their earliest convenience.

[Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom]

Notes from the Host

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After a few days delay, the tournament's official thread has been posted. The group stage draw will commence on the around 8pm EST on April 28th or Midnight UTC April 29th. The first match ups will be a day after that. Assuming there are no further delays this tournament will conclude on the 10th of April. Post away here!

Best of luck in your humongous junior adventures.

[Yesopalitha]

Entering as a puppet of Chromatika to even out group sizes.

[Chromatika]

Entering as a puppet of Chromatika to even out group sizes.

Confirming this.