The MDFA Elite Division teams will kick-off the season starting with the Nadkarni Cup 2019, which is scheduled to commence at the Cooperage ground, from August 1, 2019. The Elite Division (Corporate & Private) teams/clubs will be participating in this tournament.
After the completion of the Nadkarni Cup, the Elite Division teams will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Independence Cup 2019, which will likely to be a two-day tournament to be played on August 14 and 15.
These two events would provide the Elite Division teams/clubs the chance to prepare for the Elite Division League which is scheduled to commence by the third week of August.
All Elite Division teams/clubs are requested to complete the registration formalities with the MDFA and also pay the Affiliation Fees and Entry Fees for the Nadkanri Cup, Independence Cup and the MDFA League, before the start of the Nadkarni Cup tournament. Teams which fail to complete the registration process or pay all the relevant entry fees will not be allowed to participate in the tournaments and the league.
Following are the fees: Affiliation Fee: Rs 500.
Elite Div: Rs 55,000.
Nadkarni Cup: Rs 5,000.
Independence Cup: Rs 2,000.