The Umbro Galway Cup has become the. Packie Bonner - Technical Director, Football Association of Ireland

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1 4th - 7th August 2010

2 The Umbro Galway Cup has become the leading tournament in the Country and now attracts teams from all over Ireland and OVERSEAS. Played in a magnificent facility in the Capital of the West of Ireland, it will continue to grow and attract the highest quality teams. Packie Bonner - Technical Director, Football Association of Ireland

3 WELCOME TO THE UMBRO GALWAY CUP 2010 SALTHILL DEVON FOOTBALL CLUB IS PROUD TO HOST THE SIXTH ANNUAL UMBRO GALWAY CUP FROM AUGUST 4TH - 7TH The Umbro Galway Cup is now regarded as one of the leading underage tournaments in Europe. Played in Drom Soccer Park on immaculately manicured grass pitches, teams are provided with the stage to showcase their talents to coaches, scouts and an appreciative audience. The tournament has four age groups including the U-15 Elite competition. In 2009, the Elite competition featured teams such as Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Sunderland, Aberdeen and the FAI s emerging talent team. The growing international reputation of the tournament is highlighted by the fact that teams from as far away as Mexico, Norway and the USA came to Galway in 2009.

4 The Umbro Galway Cup is a tremendous tournament. The tournament provides excellent competition in an ideal environment. I can fully recommend the Umbro Galway Cup. Huw Jennings Academy Director, Fulham Football Club

5 TOURNAMENT DETAILS The tournament is limited to 56 teams over four age groups All games are played on the 4 superb pitches at Drom Soccer Park All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games FAI affiliated referees Full sized grass pitches All games are 25 minutes a side Medical and physio assistance available during all games All day shuttle buses Scouts visit daily Food and beverage village onsite AGE CATEGORIES UNDER 13 ELITE UNDER 13 CLUB UNDER 15 ELITE UNDER 15 CLUB UNDER 17 CLUB Born or after Born or after Born or after Born or after Born or after UNDER 14 GIRLS Born or after Eyes on the ball

6 The Umbro Galway Cup proved why it has become the best underage football tournament in the country. John Fallon in The Daily Star Newspaper

7 GALWAY Galway is the capital of the West of Ireland, a thriving, modern University city situated on the banks of the River Corrib. A friendly, safe and uniquely cosmopolitan city with something for everyone, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. The popular seaside resort of Salthill lies just 2km west of the city. During your visit to Galway you can experience its unique atmosphere and delight in its festivals, music, theatre, restaurants, cafés, shops and most of all, its friendly people. It is also an important centre for promoting Arts, Crafts and Culture. One of Europe s fastest growing cities, it still manages to retain much of its old world, medieval charm with pedestrianised streets and narrow laneways. For more information on Galway visit or Eyre Square Fountain Claddagh Swans Salthill Promenade

8 8 x All Weather 5-A-Side Pitches YEAR AFTER YEAR THE GALWAY CUP HAS GROWN AND BECOME ONE OF EUROPE S PREMIER UNDERAGE TOURNAMENTS Sammy Morgan - Ipswich Town Head Coach 1 x All Weather 8-A-Side Training Pitch Award-Winning Clubhouse

9 4 x Full Size Grass Pitches DROM SOCCER PARK The tournament is played in Drom Soccer Park which is the home of Salthill Devon F.C. The facility includes the following: Four international standard grass pitches One eight-a-side all weather training pitch Eight five-a-side all weather pitches Award winning club house Full changing / shower facilities are available for every team A full selection of hot meals, snacks and drinks are available on site

10 the Galway Cup IS an excellent competition. Apart from the first class facilities AND single location, which makes it so convenient to view, the standard has greatly improved each year. It s an ideal situation to observe AND DISCOVER talented ASPIRING young underage Internationals, SeVERAL OF WHOM I have selected to play for Ireland. Vincent Butler Ireland International U-15 & U-16 Manager

11 CAMPUS FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION The Galway Cup Package includes Accommodation is apartment style accommodation on the university campus. Meals served in the university restaurant you can choose from half board, full board or self catering. Shuttle bus service between accommodation and pitches (10/15 minutes) Typical Apartment in Corrib Village SWIMMING POOL A new 25m swimming pool is located on campus. Typical Apartment in Corrib Village NUIG Sports + Swimming Centre

12 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Title Sponsor Major Supporting Sponsor Associate Sponsor Partner Supporting Sponsor Friends & Media Sponsors Contact US Denis Burke Tournament Director Umbro Galway Cup, Drom Soccer Park, Drom East, Rahoon, Galway, Ireland. Tel (O) : +353 (0) Tel (M): +353 (0) info@galwaycup.com Web : MAIN SPONSOR