2015 FMF World Cup - Senya - candidate for hosting rights.
Written by the executives of the Football Association of the Democratic Environmental Society of Senya, in association and in consultation with the Senyan people and football supporters.
Section 1 - Background Information
The Democratic Environmental Society of Senya is a small, yet football mad nation, lying in Western Apollonia, bordering Shireroth to the west and unclaimed territory to the north and the east.
Senya is a multi-party democracy, and is comprised of three main regions; the Senyan Federal District, the River Warriors and Fort Kolgrad. Each of these regions have a high level of autonomy.
Section 2 - Stadiums
The following stadiums are being submitted for hosting the 2015 FMF World Cup:
Dyas
Stadium name:ĴetsStad
Capacity: 40,000
To host:
Dyas is a vibrant city, connected to the rest of the country by high speed rail. The stadium, the ĴetsStad, is the home of Dyas Scitenhima Ĵets, and was renovated in mid-2014 in order to accomodate more fans. The stadium has 33,000 permanent seats, with the remaining all being able to accomodate “rail seats”. The stadium is in the centre of the city, about 45 minutes walk from the main rail station. The city is predominantly Senyan speaking.
Eprat
Stadium name: Eprat City Stadium
Capacity: 19,500, to be expanded to 35,000
To host:
Eprat is a quiet city in the far north-east of Senya, and like most other cities in part of the high speed rail network. Despite its far off location, Eprat is a warm and welcoming city, and its stadium’s capacity will be almost doubled to 35,000 in preparation for the large number of fans expected to travel for a global event. The stadium will also be converted into an all seating arena for the tournament. The stadium is located in the centre of the city, and is part of the city’s vast subway rail system, which makes the 3 mile treck from the station to the stadium quick and reliable, with trains running every 10 minutes. The city is predominantly English speaking.
Jogasim
Stadium name: Revolution Road
Capacity: 64,000
To host:
Jogasim is a very lively city in the south of Senya. The airport is very close to the stadium, and buses link the two, on the way to the city centre. Revolution Road stadium is in the north of the city in the suburb of Loshampton, with Loshampton railway station being just 15 minutes walking time from the ground. However, most long distance trains won’t stop at Loshampton, but fans will be able to board regional trains that will stop at Loshampton. The train time between Loshampton and Jogasim Central is around 20 minutes. The arena is all seater and fitted with the latest safety equipment. Jogasim is predominantly an English speaking city.
Kateki Blavisen
Stadium name: KB Stadium
Capacity: 53,900
To host:
Kateki Blavisen is the largest town in Senya, but does not have its own airport. It is about ⅓ of the way between Tiga and Moroni, and all trains on that route stop at the station. The train station is around 25 minutes from the ground. The arena is all seater. Kateki Blavisen is predominantly a Senyan speaking community.
Lutsan
Stadium name: Air Senya Arena (to be known as Football Arena Lutsan during tournament)
Capacity: 46,500
To host:
Lutsan is a small town around 10 miles south of the capital city. It is served by regional trains from the capital, with trains from Svorgas Central taking around half an hour to reach Lutsan. The town is short on hotels, and fans are advised to book early if they wish to spend the night in the town. The arena will have rail seats installed in place of standing areas, but does have 10,000 seats already installed. Lutsan is a predominantly Senyan speaking community.
Magalatska
Stadium name: Magalatska Square Stadium
Capacity: 50,000
To host:
Magalatska is a large town, about 20 miles north of the city of Tiga. Trains from Dyas and Tiga stop here, taking about 2 hours from the former and 10 minutes from the latter. The new stadium will be all seater for the tournament, and will be built on the site of the MG Arena. Magalatska is unique in that both English and Senyan are known fluently by most members of the community, with neither language dominating over the other.
Mahūti
Stadium name: Stad Mahūti
Capacity: 15,000, to be expanded to 30,000
To host:
The capital of the River Warriors, Mahūti is a vibrant city. There are frequent trains and flights from other parts of Senya. The stadium is about 20 minutes from the station. The stadium will have its existing stands doubled, bringing the capacity to 30,000. However, due to planning restrictions, one side will not have any stands on it. The area behind this section will be taped off and highly guarded, making sure nobody has access to the stadium without a ticket. The area is predominantly Rivorian in mother tongue, but most hotels and restaurants will be able to communicate to customers in English.
Moroni
Stadium name: Moroni Sports Oval
Capacity: 68,200
To host:
Moroni is a very down-to-Micras city, but very friendly. It is well connected to the rest of the country. The stadium is a baseball stadium, but it will be re-configured for football, retaining the same capacity. The stadium is about 30 minute on foot from the central station, but free of use public bicycles are widely available. The most common language is Senyan, but English is also widely spoken.
Svorgas
Stadium name: The Snakepit
Capacity: 115,000
To host:
The Snakepit is the home of Senyan football, holding well over 100,000 fans, with a 5,000 capacity disabled supporters area. The 50,000 t verte val stand will have rail seats installed for the competition, but when Senya plays in the stadium, all of this stand will be given to Senyan supporter group Naldas, by law. Supporters of other teams, when not playing Senya will be permitted to use this stand. The stadium is just 5 minutes walk from the station.
Section 3 - Hospitality
Senya is a small country and our people are warm and friendly. The whole country has a vast footballing feel to it and the whole country will be in a football frenzy when the FMF World Cup comes to our land. It is therefore important that our guests are well looked after for. Senya offers a wide range of hotels and hostels that a very affordable. All host cities will contain a multitude of hotels, all at reasonable prices. The average price of a hotel in Senya is around 300 vontars (30 craites) a night for one person, and around 650 vontars (65 craites) a night for a family of four. All fans with a national supporters pass will receive a discount of 50% on their hotels upon booking, with fans with normal tickets receiving a 35% discount.
Each host city also contains a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafes, so finding a bite to eat should not be difficult. There is something for everyone, with a wide variety of different foods available. The larger Senyan cities are a melting pot of nationalities, so for those who fancy something familiar as well as those looking to try something new, are both catered for. Senya is also well known for dietary laws, with all restaurants by law having to have at least five vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on offer, so everyone, regardless of dietary requirements, will be well catered for. Senyan kitchens are under rigorous health and safety laws, with checks every six months. Inspectors regularly close kitchens that do not meet these standards.
All trains and buses have signs in both English and Senyan. It is possible to ask for translations into other languages upon request. Languages common in all qualifying nations will be available for rail maps and bus timetables, and translators will be on hand at stadiums.
For the teams, each will be given the training park of a Senyan League club. The exception will be Senya, who will be based at Colney training centre. All facilities will be equipped with the gear that nation requests.
Section 4 - Transport
All cities hosting the World Cup matches are served by Senya’s national rail network. Lines between the major cities are regular, reliable, and very quick. Trains are high-speed, and even the longest journeys take around 6 hours. Stations are usually central in the city. Train fares are fixed at 200 vontars (20 craites) for a month national pass, though an additional 40 vontars (4 craites) fee will be required if fans need to enter the River Warriors’ AR.
The cities of Svorgas and Eprat have subway systems. Svorgas has a weekly pass of 90 vontars (9 craites) and a daily pass of 12 vontars (1.20 craites), whilst in Eprat it is 100 vontars (10 craites) for a weekly pass and a daily pass of 10 vontars (1 craite).
Streetcars run around every city (except Lutsan and Magalatska) and are free of charge. They are slower than the subway systems, but are free of charge and serve more destinations.
Section 5 - Crime and local laws and customs
Senya has an extremely low crime rate, and police patrols are not a common sight. Policeman are approachable and will help you out if you feel that you are a victim of a crime, have seen a crime, or even if you just need directions. However, Senya is extremely tough on crime, particularly crime from people, especially if money has been taken. Police are very vigilant, and most Senyans will not hesitate to call the police if they see a crime being committed.
Whilst alcohol is legal, public drunkenness is highly frowned upon, and it is suggested that unless you are outside a bar or a hotel. If you are needing to go back to your hotel whilst drunk, it is suggested you call a taxi, rather than take a streetcar. Taxis are free of charge between 9.30pm and 6am. Senyans will generally try and help you back. Most bars will also refuse to sell you any further drinks if they think that you are being irresponsible with your intake and may throw you out. Fines for public disorder are very high, and can be up to 100,000 vontars (10,000 craites).
Drug use is also frowned upon. Drugs which are proscribed by a doctor must be declared at the border with a covering letter from your doctor. Illegal drugs are all treated equally, and will result in your expulsion from Senya. Tobacco is illegal, except in the form of e-cigarettes.
Firearms are illegal in Senya, and attempting to smuggle them in will result in them being seized and destroyed. Firearms are only permitted for the sport of biathlon, and with a letter of approval from the Senyan Biathlon Association. Knives that are deemed “not for cutlery” will also be seized and destroyed.
Phoning emergency services is advised if you see or are a victim of a crime, witness a fire, or are in need of an ambulance. Dial:
1 for the police
2 for the fire brigade
3 for the ambulance service
All emergency services calls are free of charge. Hospitals are also free of charge. However, dialing the emergency service with the intent of deceit is an offence punishable with a fine of 1,000,000 vontars (100,000 craites). You will be held in Senya until you pay back the money, and will be forced to work in the community if you cannot until you’ve earned enough money to pay back.
Section 6 - Ticketing
All participating national associations will be given 10,000 “national pass” tickets to give to supporters. These national pass tickets will be guaranteed tickets to all games involving a particular team. It will also cover hotel costs and transport costs. Each ticket will be on sale for 250 vontars (25 craites). Disabled fans will also be able to purchase these tickets, with each assosiation having an additional 50 disabled national pass tickets, with all the same benefits as normal tickets, but with care for that supporter’s needs. This also includes a ticket for a minder, if so desired. These cost 195 vontars (19.50 craites).
Suppoters who do not get national pass tickets will need to obtain normal matchday tickets, but these will not have the same benefits as national pass tickets. These will cost 100 vontars (10 craites) per game.
At games, all food and drink will be free of charge. Flares will only be sold to over 25’s with proof of age, and with the consent of the national association. Flares usually cost 1035 vontars (103.50 craites).