BACKGROUND

The inaugural UNITY Cup (2007) was a commemoration of the 7/7 bombings in London and brought together London’s communities, social and corporate organisations and UK Government departments.

Although FC Unity avoids applying labels to participating teams, the core aim has been to cross ethnic and religious barriers and to unite against terrorism, extremism and Islamophobia.

To consolidate this, steps are taken to integrate minority communities (especially Muslim) into mainstream British society through debates and lectures on Multiculturalism, Leadership and Active Citizenship.

Coaching, Refereeing and Media workshops are held to develop skills, interests and possible employment paths.

TO TAKE PART

To take part, register your team of up to 10 squad members. The competition is open to over 16, male and female teams. (Separate competitions for male and female teams) for registration, please click here.

TEAM OPTIONS

Community teams - £50/team(maximum 10 squad members)includes t-shirts, water, refreshments and snacks.

These teams can represent communities or specific geographical area of London. This option is also open to team from other cities and to overseas teams as well.

Industry professionals - £250/team (maximum 10 squad members) includes t-shirts, water, refreshments and snacks.

These teams can consist of young professionally employed people who are not representing a specific community, but can represent their industry but not a commercial entity, this category is also open to teams from outside London and to overseas team as well.

Please note that FC Unity does not pay for travel or any other expenses of teams.

For corporate team registration or community team sponsorship click here

Registration deadline:
East and North Qualifiers: 21st June 2010
South and West Qualifiers: 28th June 2010

To UNITE young people of all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds through football and to ENCOURAGE them to work as teams

To EMPOWER and DEVELOP leadership skills amongst young people

To ESTABLISH FC Unity leagues, tournaments and cups around the world, organised by local communities

To CREATE a better world through the global appeal of football