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Welcome to the Kingdom of Banija! The Olympic Committee of Banija is excited, for the second time, to host the world's best gridiron football talent, to determine the champion of the 37th edition of the world's premier gridiron football competition- the World Bowl.
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Format
We have 36 teams for this tournament. For Phase 1 of this tournament, they will be divided into 3 leagues, via the following allocation.
League A: 3 groups of 4(Top 11 ranked sides plus host*)
League B: 3 groups of 4(Next 12 sides by ranking)
League C: 3 groups of 4(Next 12 sides)
Phase 1- Each team shall play a double round robin, home and away, in a group stage setting against all teams in their group. Each League will have a seeded draw. At the end of Phase 1, we relegate last team in each group from League A, and promote top team in each group from League B. Relegate bottom team in each group from League B, and promote top team in each group from League C. If 32 teams, only the two worst last place teams from League B get relegated.
Phase 2- With the new teams in each league, we draw new groups(with a seeded draw, once again), and go for it again. Each team shall play a double round robin, home and away, in a group stage setting against all teams in their group. At the end of Phase 2, 16 spots are allocated to the World Bowl knockout stages as follows.
- Top 3 teams in each group in League A Phase 2 will qualify directly for World Bowl knockout stages(9 teams)
- Group winners from each group in League B Phase 2 will qualify directly for World Bowl knockout stages(3 teams)
- The last place team in each group in League A shall play a home game against a group runner-up from League B. The matchups shall be randomly chosen. The winner of each game will qualify for the World Bowl knockout stages(3 teams)
- The group winners from League C Phase 2 will be ranked according to standings, and the top two of those three group winners will play in a neutral site game(in Banija), and the winner shall qualify for the knockout stages(1 team)
It will be noted here that all games will be played with sudden death Overtime rules.
Phase 2 Groups
League A
John Nampoza
Banija's first ever Olympic medalist. Got a gold medal in a speed skating event at the Aeropag Winter Olympics.
Taeshan(4)
South Covello(18)
Velstrania(6)
Pridnestrovia(1)
Ezekiel Daniachew
Former Head Coach during World Bowls 29-31. Led team to trio of semifinal appearances.
Drawkland(2)
Cosumar(5)
Ko-oren(10)
Transmondian Commonwealth of New England(19)
Kiggwe Mavuto
Captain during World Cup 80 cycle- first Banijan soccer squad to ever qualify for the World Cup Finals.
Abanhfleft(9)
Main Nation Ministry(7)
Vangaziland(15)
Free Republics(3)
League B
Adama Sowe
Longtime Chairman of the RBSA- led it post bankruptcy, hired Randolf Cherry and Marcus Waters, brought the World Cup Finals to Banija.
Torisakia(UR)
Northwest Kalactin(21)
Royal Kingdom of Quebec(12)
Allamunic States(13)
Myles Debaba
Starting quarterback for World Bowls 29-31, where he led team to three straight semifinal appearances. Holds majority of career passing records on the national team level.
Newmanistan(8)
United States of Devonta(30)
West Phoenicia(UR)
Greater Nordics(16)
Dejan Polek
Head Coach of WLC 21 squad that went to the WLC 21 Final, which was first ever Banijan foray into international competition outside of the Commonwealth Games.
Ranoria(17)
Banija(14)
Equestrian States(24)
Terre Septentrionale(UR)
League C
Ousman Kakay
Present manager of the national baseball team, coached team to first ever semifinals and bronze medal at World Baseball Classic 46
Shatla(UR)
Cassadaigua(45)
Geektopia(UR)
Bongo Johnson(44)
Dennis Zervos
Star quarterback for Loyola-Istria in NSCF 13 & NSCF 14- NSCF 14 Most Outstanding Player and NSCF 14 Champion. Professional career cut short due to injuries.
-Anthor-(28)
Greater Vakolicci Haven(49)
Kandonica(UR)
Greater Liverpool(UR)
Martial Odongo
Head coach of the 34th World Cup of Hockey squad that introduced most Banijans within the country to the sport.
Amurbia(UR)
Lavize(UR)
Xanneria(36)
Tornado Queendom(UR)
Calendar - Cutoffs will be between 9:30 and 11 PM EST.
Phase 1, Group Draw- Wednesday, July 3rd.
Phase 1, Matchday 1- Monday, July 8th.
Phase 1, Matchday 2- Tuesday, July 9th.
Phase 1, Matchday 3- Wednesday, July 10th.
Phase 1, Matchday 4- Thursday, July 11th.
Phase 1, Matchday 5- Friday, July 12th.
Phase 1, Matchday 6- Saturday, July 13th.
OFF DAY/Group Draw for Phase 2- Sunday, July 14th.
Phase 2, Matchday 7- Monday, July 15th.
Phase 2, Matchday 8- Tuesday, July 16th..
Phase 2, Matchday 9- Thursday, July 18th.
Phase 2, Matchday 10- Friday, July 19th.
Phase 2, Matchday 11- Saturday, July 20th.
Phase 2, Matchday 12- Sunday, July 21st.
Knockouts
Knockout Stage Play-in Games- Monday, July 22nd.
Round of 16- Tuesday, July 23rd.
Quarterfinals- Thursday, July 25th.
Semifinals- Saturday, July 27th.
Final & Third Place Match- Monday, July 29th.
Phase 1 Match Schedule - Home team is listed first.
Matchday 1
1 v 4
2 v 3
Matchday 2
4 v 3
1 v 2
Matchday 3
2 v 4
3 v 1
Matchday 4
4 v 1
3 v 2
Matchday 5
3 v 4
2 v 1
Matchday 6
4 v 2
1 v 3
Phase 2 Match Schedule - Home team is listed first.
Matchday 7
1 v 4
2 v 3
Matchday 8
4 v 3
1 v 2
Matchday 9
2 v 4
3 v 1
Matchday 10
4 v 1
3 v 2
Matchday 11
3 v 4
2 v 1
Matchday 12
4 v 2
1 v 3
RP Permissions
Please post this either with your roster with a yes or a no(with any qualifiers) for each question. These are all permissions to help facilitate an acceptable RP to you if somebody else RPs your match first, and vice versa.
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[u]RP Permissions[/u]
[b]Choose my scorers:[/b]
[b]Godmod scoring events:[/b]
[b]RP injuries to my players:[/b]
[b]Godmod Injuries to my players:[/b]
[b]Suspend my players:[/b]
[b]Godmod suspension events[/b]:
[b]Godmod other events:[/b]
Group Stage Tiebreakers
1) H-2-H Goal Difference
2) Goal Difference
3) Goals For
4) Away Goals
5) Coin Flip