What is the CAVA Cup?
The CAVA Cup is the most prestigious award to ever be made out of gold-coloured painted plastic!
More importantly, the CAVA Cup is an annual association football competition (if you’re scratching your head right now, you probably call it “soccer”). Currently the competition consists of only one match. Each year the name of the winning team is engraved on the CAVA Cup itself, which can be found in that most hallowed of places—the trophy cabinet by the office! (Right beside the Ark of the Covenant—you can’t miss it.)
Who is eligible to enter?
- Any team consisting of present associates from the same department (or group of associated departments).
- Each associate must be capable of only two things: kicking a ball and running. The CAVA Cup is, above all else, about having fun in a friendly competition. Skills are completely optional.
What are the requirements for a team?
- Each team needs a “coach”, who may or may not also play. A coach can simply be someone who makes the starting team selection and formation, and facilitates substitutions.
- Each team needs players! The more you have, the better off you are.
o A team must consist of at least 8 players; team rosters have been as high as 18 players (FFC 2011).
o No more than 11 players can be fielded at a time; therefore, any number of players above 11 per team will be used as substitutes during the match.
o If a team has LESS than 8 players at the beginning of the match, the other team is declared the winner by default. (Try living THAT down for the next year…)
Who can attend?
- Anyone. While you must be a current associate to play, ANYBODY can show up and mock—I mean, cheer either side or both.
- Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, weapons and giant mechanical dragons are not allowed on the grounds. Food and beverages are fine, but make sure you clean up after yourself.
The CAVA Cup game is held on a weekend, during one of the summer months (June, July, or August). Dates are announced in postings around the ALC, and on this site.