Costa Brava Cup Fall, 15-18 october 2018 Blanes, Tordera - Spain Girona NUMBER OF TEAMS: 240 CATEGORIES: BOYS U12/8, U13/8, U14, U15 A/B, U15/8, U16 A/B, U17, U19; GIRLS G13/8, G15/8, G15, G16, G18; WOMEN (W-O/7) AND MEN (M-O) ORGANISER: CF TORDERA FIRST EDITION: 2005 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: Santa Susanna Barcelona Tossa de Mar Blanes Malgrat de Mar An unforgettable experience for your team! Do you want to give your team a truly unforgettable experience? Costa Brava! The name alone is enough to get you in the holiday mood. But for football fans, it has a whole other attraction: FC Barcelona. Every year, the popular coast to the north of Barcelona attracts some 1000 teams from all over Europe and the USA. The sun and beautiful beaches, Barcelona and the magical sounds rising from the Camp Nou stadium have an almost magnetic effect on football fans. In Autumn, Euro-Sportring adds its own special element - the Costa Brava Cup - to the mix. Costa Brava Cup - 1/5
Sport Shuttle Service Santa Susanna & Malgrat Entry points: Transfer: Girona 40 km Close to hotel and sports park 10-15 minutes Girona 40 km N-11 C-63 Tossa de Mar Departure: every 10-15 minutes La Tordera Futbol Top Ten Blanes C-32 Malgrat de Mar N-11 Santa Susanna Barcelona 55 70 km 0 2 km "Futbol Top Ten" Sports Park The "Futbol Top Ten" sports park near Blanes is the heart of the tournament; the meeting point for teams from all over the world. At this park, players can make use of 14 beautiful grass pitches. The pitches are laid out in terraces around the tournament reception and information office. Players can take a break between matches on the cosy, shady terrace by the canteen. It's also good to know that the Red Cross and ambulances are available at all times in case of emergency. Costa Brava Cup - 2/5
Organiser Euro-Sportring has been active in Spain since the 1960s. Back then, they organised meetings between clubs and friendly matches. Euro-Sportring now organises annual tournaments that are attended by some 1,000 teams from 13 nations. The Costa Brava Cup is a joint project with the Catalan Football Association, which provides referees, amongst other things. DE FUTBOL (1) Costa Brava Cup 2018 Programme Players and supervisors can look forward to an exciting few days: a fantastic joint experience with international football and a celebratory ceremony, as well as an encounter with football-crazy city of Barcelona. Plus sun, sea and sand for free! SUNDAY Daytime Arrival at the meeting point in Blanes sports arena. Welcoming of the participants by the Euro-Sportring Staff, check-in and handover of tournament documents. Leisure option: Visit to Camp Nou stadium and Barcelona Evening Reception for team leaders: Discussion of programme and tournament, introduction of organising team MONDAY Daytime Start of the group matches in accordance with tournament schedule Evening Welcome ceremony with show, Catalan fireworks and music in the Blanes sports arena Early evening Departure from the clubhouse of home town Video Welcome ceremony TUESDAY Daytime Group matches in accordance with tournament schedule Afternoon Leisure option: Fun at the beach or Costa Brava boat ride (Santa Susanna<>Tossa de Mar) WEDNESDAY Daytime Group matches and initial knockout rounds in accordance with tournament schedule Afternoon Leisure option: Visit to Camp Nou stadium and Barcelona THURSDAY Daytime Further knockout rounds and finals Afternoon UEFA Respect Ceremony and trophy presentation FRIDAY Daytime Leisure option: Full day visit to Camp Nou stadium and Barcelona Afternoon Journey home for 5 night arrangements SATURDAY Afternoon Journey home for 6 night arrangements (1) This is a sample programme. We recommend that you book the optional trip to Camp Nou and Barcelona with Euro-Sportring in advance (see options - page 4) to make sure this is taken into account as effectively as possible in the match schedule. Costa Brava Cup - 3/5
Tournament Information Each team plays at least 5 matches: 4 group matches and one match in the interim round. The group matches are very compact, i.e. two matches are played in the morning or afternoon for two days, with around a one hour break. This schedule is really popular with participants, with an 87% recommendation rate! Above all else, the match schedule allows all teams to visit Camp Nou and Barcelona. CATEGORY BORN ON/ AFTER TEAMS/ CATEGORY GAME TIME PLAYERS/ TEAM NUMBER OF MATCHES NUMBER OF SUBSTITUTES BOYS U19* 01.01.00 12 2x20 11 5 5 U17* 01.01.02 12 2x20 11 5 5 U16-A* 01.01.03 12 2x20 11 5 5 U16-B* 01.01.03 20 2x20 11 5 5 U15-A* 01.01.04 12 2x20 11 5 5 U15-B* 01.01.04 16 2x20 11 5 5 U15/8* 01.01.04 12 2x20 8 5 5 U14* 01.01.05 16 2x20 11 5 5 U13/8* 01.01.06 16 2x20 8 5 5 U12/8* 01.01.07 12 2x20 8 5 5 GIRLS G18* 01.01.01 12 2x20 11 5 5 G16* 01.01.03 16 2x20 11 5 5 G15* 01.01.04 12 2x20 11 5 5 G15/8* 01.01.04 12 2x20 8 5 5 G13/8* 01.01.06 12 2x20 8 5 5 SENIORS W-O/7 (Women) - 12 2x20 7 5 5 M-O (Men) - 12 2x20 11 5 5 Toeristische informatie Costa Brava/Costa Maresme The Costa Brava and the Costa Maresme, to the north of Barcelona, are part of Spain's most popular coastline, north of Barcelona. Between Santa Susanna and in particular, locals and guests can enjoy kilometres of beautiful sandy beaches and boulevards lined with cafés, clubs and restaurants. Every spot has its own unique charm and numerous attractions. FC Barcelona, Camp Nou Stadium A visit to the Camp Nou stadium is really worth the effort. With 110,000 seats, it's the largest stadium in Europe. FC Barcelona is an absolute must for any football fan. For Catalan people, 'Barça' is so much more than just a football club. Barcelona unites everyone in Catalonia! Euro Sportring is the official partner of the Camp Nou Experience Tour & Museum. Barcelona You simply have to see Barcelona. This unique city boasts a number of special attractions: the Sagrada Familia is one of the city's most bizarre structures and one its landmarks. This cathedral has been under construction since 1882. The Plaza de Catalunya and las Ramblas are also great spots to enjoy the range of shops, restaurants and outdoor Costa Brava Cup - 4/5
Hotel options Hotel La Palmera - Holidaycheck.de : 5.2/6 100% Recommendation Hotel Rosamar Maritim - Holidaycheck.de : 4.6/6 73% Recommendation Hotel Papi - Malgrat de Mar Holidaycheck.de : 4.6/6 86% Recommendation Hotel Alhambra - Santa Susanna Holidaycheck.de 4.6/6 68% Recommendation OPTIONS OPTIONS PRICES Visit to Camp Nou stadion and Barcelona 36,- / 30,- (1) Sport Shuttle Service (2) 59,- / 49,- Airport Shuttle Barcelona Hotel 14-10 & 19-10 (2) 30,- / 25,- Airport Shuttle Girona Hotel 14-10 & 19-10 (2) 30,- / 25,- 1 Incl. bus service 2 for flight arrangements Costa Brava Cup - 5/5