International Tournament Experience - a New Tournament Concept

The Problem

Perhaps it is acknowledged that when it comes to international tournaments the lack of 'tournament experience' is an influence on the success of the national side at international level. But how do you obtain international tournament experience when the experience is infrequent and perhaps one of failure or lack of achievement. A solution could be the establishment of an additional tournament for those nations that are members of the British Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Cup

Description

A tournament to be played under FIFA rules by national teams whose nations are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation. The national teams can be either full international or age group specific e.g. Under 21.

Frequency

Every 4 years in the summer preceding a year containing a FIFA World Cup Final.

 Structure

 2 Groups 2 Semi-Final Final Number of participating teams 8 (including host nation)  

Qualification


Host - Automatic

7 Nations selected based on their FIFA world rankings 7 months prior to tournament start. The 7 highest ranked nations who are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation, excluding hosts, qualify.

Trophy awarded

The 'Queens' or 'Kings' Cup'

Benefits

1. Tournament experience against a variety of different playing styles in the year prior to a FIFA World Cup Tournament.
2. Media interest; especially in 'old rivalry' matches, England v Scotland, v Australia.
3. Tourism and football related revenue for host nation.
4. Spread of football development into underdeveloped areas of the commonwealth.
5. Demonstration to FIFA of the capability to host a major international football tournament.

Rights

 The Commonwealth Cup tournament concept and format including any variants is the sole property of Mr. Stephen C Low 2013. Rights to develop and or grant license the Commonwealth Cup Tournament concept are also the sole property of Mr. Stephen C Low 2013.

© S C Low 2013