Dubai Schools Football Cup Group formation launched at Dubai Sports Council

55 schools in Dubai take part in the official draw to participate in the Dubai Schools Cup kicking off on January 31

Dubai, UAE – January 30, 2015 –The Technical Committee of Dubai Schools Cup (DSC), the Emirate's official schools football tournament, led by Dubai Sports Council and Inspiratus today announced the official draw, format of play and group formations for Boys U12, U14, U16 and Girls U17, for the Cup's 2015 season kicking off on January 31.

The draw was witnessed by many coaches including defending champions LycéeFrançais International Georges Pompidou (LFIGP), Dubai National School Al Barsha, and St Mary's Catholic, along with 2015 Cup hopefuls Regent School, Dubai International School Al Quoz, Rajagiri and others.
The announcement also included the new format of play in accordance with the highest international standards and best practices.

Inspiratus CEO Hussein Murad commented on the technical aspect of the tournament and said: “Building on last year's success we have raised the level of competition this year and invested a lot of time in strengthening Cup's rules, regulations and procedures to ensure they are aligned with the highest standards, which will no doubt take the tournament to an even higher level this year.”

All group matches will be played at Dubai Sports City's Football Academy. The Technical Committee also announced the pitch divisions: Boys U12 will play on Silverado Pitch. Boys U14 will play on the Chevrolet Camero and Tahoe Pitches, Boys U16 will play on Impala and Tahoe pitches, Girls U17 will play on Eupepsia pitch and all the fun family activities that help make the tournament a great day out for all will take place on the Fait Maison Cuisine Pitch.

The youth football community here is buzzing with excitement and anticipation as teams get in the last few days of practice ahead of the tournament. “We've been working hard since the start of the school year, taking on extra practice at Safa Park. Our boys are ready to defend their status and the girls, who just missed the gold last year, will be in top form, physically and mentally with an eye on the prize from Day 1,” said Coach Fred Deswarte, LycéeFrançais International Georges Pompidou.

In response to the level of readiness of his team, Coach Mohamed Saqr from Dubai National School said, “Last year was tough competition and we didn't know what to expect. But this year, we know what we are up against and we know we can achieve great things. I am confident my boys have what it takes to keep their title and they are primed for victory.”

At the coaches' meeting Abdullah Shahdad, Manager of School Sports at Dubai Sports Council congratulated all the schools for their participation in the second edition of DSFC. “We are delighted to have so many schools this year and an even bigger tournament for the girls. The Dubai Schools Cup is an exciting tournament on Dubai's sporting calendar, we look forward to some excellent matches,” he said.

DSFC takes placeSaturdays9am – 5pm from January 31 to March 7at the Dubai Sports City's Football Academy.  The tournament is organized by Inspiratus in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. This year, the teams will compete in four categories: Boys U12, U14, U16 and Girls U17. All Dubai Schools Cup matches will take place at Dubai Sports City on its 7 FIFA approved pitches.

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DUBAI SCHOOLS CUP 2015 GROUPINGS

BOYS U12
GROUP AB:  Al Shafie, Rashid Bin Saeed, National Charity, Delhi Private school
GROUP C:  Dubai National School Barsha, Rajagiri, JSS Private
GROUP D:  Al Sadiq Islamic, Al Khaleej National, Salman Al Farsi
GROUP E:  Gems Modern Academy, Arab Unity School, New Academy School
GROUP F:  Dubai International School Garhoud, Al Maaref Private, Dubai National School
GROUP G:  Hatta Primary School for Boys, Dubai Arab American, New World Private School.

BOYS U14
GROUP A:  Dubai National School Barsha, American Intl School, Al Thuraya, Al Arqam Private,
GROUP B:  LFIGP, LLFP, Rajagiri, Dubai Scholars Private
GROUP C:  Gems Modern Academy, Dubai Intl School Al Quoz, Dubai Arab American, Ambassador School
GROUP D:  Dubai Intl School Garhoud, National Charity, Mirdif Private, New World Private,
GROUP E:  JSS Private, Gems Winchester OudMetha, Intl School Choueifat DIP, Dubai National School Al Twar
GROUP F:  Westminster School, Al Sadiq Islamic, Delhi Private School, New Academy School
GROUP G:  Gems Winchester Jebel Ali, Al Maaref Private, AlMawakebGarhoud
GROUP H:  JSS International, Rashid Bin Saeed, Al Muhallab, Al MawakebBarsha
GROUP I:  Al Shafie, Arab Unity, Nibras, Regent International
GROUP J:  German International, Al Khaleej National School, Salman Al Farsi

BOYS U16
GROUP A:  GEMS Winchester Jebel Ali, Dubai International School Al Quoz, Delhi Private School, American International School
GROUP B:  Dubai International School Garhoud, Al Sadiq Islamic, Nibras, AlMawakebBarsha
GROUP CH:  LLFP, Ambassador School, Dubai National School Barsha, National Charity School
GROUP D:  JSS Private, Al IttiahadJumeirah, Al Muhallab, Al MawakebGarhoud
GROUP C:  LLFP, Ambassador School, Dubai National School Barsha, National Charity School
GROUP D:  JSS Private, Al IttihadJumeirah, Al Muhallab, Al MawakebGarhoud
GROUP E:  Westminster, Al Maaref Private, Al Dhiyafa High School, Dubai National School Al Twar
GROUP F:  LFIGP, Salman Al Farsi, Al Khaleej National, New World Private
GROUP G:  St. Mary's Catholic High School, Arab Unity, North American Intl School
GROUP I:  Choueifat International School Dubai, GEMS Winchester OudMetha, New Academy School

GIRLS U17
GROUP A:  German International School, Al Maaref Private, Princess HayaBint Al Hussein, GEMS Modern Academy
GROUP B:  St. Mary's Catholic High School, Arab Unity, International School Choueifat DIP, New World Private
GROUP C:  GEMS Winchester School Jebel Ali, Dubai International School Garhoud, Nibras, AlMawakebBarsha
GROUP D:  LFIGP, GEMS Winchester OudMetha, Ambassador School, Dubai Scholars Private
GROUP E:  Choueifat International School Dubai, Al Sadiq Islamic, Delhi Private, AlMawakebGarhoud
GROUP F:  Westminster School, Tawheed Girls, New Academy School, Dubai Arab American School
GROUP G: Al Dhiyafa High School, GEMS Wellington International School, Regent School