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2003 FOSTERS SUGADAIRA CUP

The Sugadaira cup is played in central Japan in the prefecture of Nagano, one and a half hours on the bullet train from central Tokyo. It is played on perfect grass grounds 1270 meters above sea level where the air is cool and the surrounding views are of Mt. Nekkodake and Mt Asama, which is an active volcano.

The tournament has grown in the last six years to host international sides with the cup leaving Japan's shores for the first time last year. It will be held on June 7th and 8th. Qualifying rounds on Saturday June 7th with finals on Sunday June 8th.

The winner will take home the silverware ' The Sugadaira FOSTERS Cup' The competition is a 12 on the ground event with 4 reserves allowed.

Registrations close Wednesday May 7th.

International teams will be issued a manager from Japan to look after them.

To register your team please mail Troy Beard at troy@japan.co.jp

To arrange for a Japanese manager to look after your team mail Gareth at yutajones@hotmail.com

To book your accommodation please mail Iida san at takeo.iida@ntt.com

Registered teams so Far:

Interested teams

For more information call Troy Beard in Japan on 090-966-48703
International : 81-90-966-48703.

For links to last years event and the current cup holders, visit http://www.jafa.ne.jp/jp/fosterscup/