When?:
Sign-ups are open now, but the tournament itself will probably be held a couple of weeks after World Cup 51 finishes. Puppets are now also allowed, but one per nation, and will not be given priority.
Scorination:
NSFS 3. This is just to test its usage capabilities (i.e. if I can use it properly), but this shouldn't put you off.
Experience:
Apart from our own league (five divisions) and domestic cup (only four done), basically nothing. Oh yeah, there was that emergency scorination takeover in my region's first and so far only Olympics (yours truly hosting).
Stadia:
Olympic Complex:
A massive complex that was built for the above Olympics, with five indoor multi-purpose pitches and three outdoors, also multipurpose. The indoor pitches have a maximum capacity of 25,000 with outdoor pitches having 50,000. The complex itself is owned by a number of clubs in the country, for the purpose of using it as training grounds for said clubs, and occasionally low-key matches. The main teams owning pitches here are: Seniors FC (yes, the Eastfield Lodge Senior national team has formed its own team for this season and plays its home games here), Olypmia FC (play here as well), RGS Athletic (training) and various other teams also for training purposes.
Semi-Finals, Third Place Playoff and Final will be held outside of this complex.
Parliament Stadium:
This stadium is situated right next to the (current) seat of power in the country, the Eastfield Lodge Parliament in Lodgertia. Because this stadium was blown up during a very recent civil war, indeed just right after WC 49 qualifying finished, it had to rebuilt. It now has an 80,000 capacity, and it is fully modernised and ready to use. Home Ground of Lodgertia City, Lodgertia United and VLC FC (seriously, it is a nightmare organising matches to be played here). Will host one semi-final and the third place playoff.
Dillvill Park:
Situated just ten minutes outside of Dillvill City probably the footballing heart of the country, and with excellent train and other public transport links, this 100,000 strong stadium is perfect for a high-profile match. Architecturally magnificent, this stadium is top-of-the-range and is fully equipped for almost any need. This stadium is located in the Southern Dillvill Province of Eastfield Lodge, any area of land that was partially reclaimed from the destroyed nation of Dillvill (the Northern Dillvill province was a fully reclaimed area). Home teams: RGS Athletic (the best club team in the country), Royal Dillvill and occasionally Royal Jam FC (usually play on the island of Jammy Forests, but play here when they have several games on the mainland in short order).
Lodger City Memorial Stadium:
The stadium is built on the site of the former capital of Eastfield Lodge, Lodger City, which was destroyed simultaneously by a nuclear explosion and a huge flood. There is a new community being built in the vicinity of the explosion, and measures are in place to make sure a repeat of the former city's dreadful fate never happens. This 150,000 strong stadium is the home stadium of the Eastfield Lodge national team, and will be hosting the final, among other matches. No club teams happen to play here as of yet, but eventually some of the larger ones might make a move.
The country itself:
Unfortunately for anyone who likes alcohol, it is strictly forbidden here, and being caught with possession or with alcohol consumption over the limit (1mg of alcohol/10 ml of blood) more than twice will result in a jail sentence of minimum 10 years. This is basically a cross between Britain and a Islamic State. Any women coming here to support will have to dress modestly. Otherwise the country is a very welcoming place, and there will be little trouble during your stay in this country. There will be excellent living facilities near the Olympic Complex and we will cater most if not all of your needs.
Group Draw
Group A
(UR) New Azura
(91) Toiletdonia
(49) Eastfield Lodge
(UR)Soviet Massacre
Group B
(UR) Mossulia
(89) Undeadzombiee
(UR) Iron Coast
(188) The Fanboyists
Group C
(UR) Ziok
(UR) Dalarcya
(59) Balida
(111) Westmeadow Tavern
Group D
(79) Silver Beach
(104) Tarrentum
(UR) Hairy Cucumber Men
(UR) Bergovinaia
Schedule
Scorination at 1800-1900 UTC [DST]
MD1 (1 v 4, 2 v 3) - 06/07
MD2 (3 v 1, 2 v 4) - 07/07
MD3 (1 v 2, 3 v 4) - 08/07
Second Round - 09/07
SR1: A1 v D2
SR2: B1 v C2
SR3: C1 v B2
SR4: D1 v A2
Semi-Finals - 12/07
SF1: Winner SR1 v Winner SR2
SF2: Winner SR3 v Winner SR4
Third Place play-off - 13/07
TPP: Loser SF1 v Loser SF2
Final - 13/07
Final: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2
