ELITE CAMPS EXPERTISE IN FOOTBALL - SUMMER 2017
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA Founded on February 28th, 1904, Sport Lisboa e Benfica is the Biggest Club in the World. It has 14 million fans, 160.000 members in 70 countries and, in 2006, won the award of Biggest Club in the World by Guinness World Record. SL Benfica has currently 1200 athletes distributed by 30 sports. It is through football that SL Benfica brings pride and prestige to its millions of fans. Benfica is among the beautiful game s elite: it is one of 12 clubs that won the European Cup twice; it was considered by UEFA as the 9th European Club of the 20th century, being ranked 8th by the prestigious magazine L Equipe. It is also the club with the most titles in Portugal. 1 LATIN CUP 2 EUROPEAN CUPS 35 PORTUGUESE CHAMPIONSHIPS 25 PORTUGUESE CUPS 6 SUPERCUPS 7 LEAGUE CUPS
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA In addition to its vast and rich honors, legendary players like Eusébio (the Club s maximum scorer, with 638 goals, having been named by FIFA as one of the 10 best players of all time), Chalana, Nené, Rui Costa, among others, wore Benfica s jersey. It currently has several world class players at its service, such as the captain Luisão and the goalkeeper Júlio César, both Brazilian internationals, Salvio, Argentinean international, Mitroglou and Samaris, Greek internationals, and Raúl Jiménez, Mexican international. SL Benfica has two professional squads the First Team and the B Team. The First Team is composed of 26 players from 9 different nationalities, 16 of them representing their national teams.
CAMPS BENFICA - CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS Caixa Futebol Campus was founded in 2006 In 2014/15, it was the club with the most international players in youth teams 50 18 youth teams players were integrated in the B team of Benfica s professional football Finalist of the first UEFA Youth League final Record holder of the biggest UEFA Youth League rout: Galatasaray 1 11 SL Benfica Over 100 championships won: national and regional Best Academy in the World in 2015
CAMPS Developed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Elite Training Camps is a program for youngsters born between 1998 and 2004 that want to develop and improve their sporting performance. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will put at the participants disposal the knowledge and programs that made it a world reference in the elite training of young athletes. METHODOLOGY The methodology applied in Elite Training Camps will be the same SL Benfica uses in the training of its athletes and which guarantees the sustainability of its professional squads. Besides the specific training sessions that SL Benfica will provide, you will be able to develop your technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills. Such aspects as running technique, relationship with the ball, tactical circulations, attacking and defensive game principles, will be worked daily in both individual and collective situations.
CAMPS METHODOLOGY The training schedules will consist of 4 hours of practice per day, during 7, 14 or 21 days, and will be developed by Benfica coaches accredited by both the Portuguese Football Federation and UEFA. The participants will be divided by age groups according to their age/level, and a specific technical and tactical training program will be implemented in each of the groups. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to be observed and assessed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica s Scouting Department. YOU WILL BE CLOSER TO THE GREATEST STAGES IN WORLD FOOTBALL.
CAMPS COACHES Accredited by the Portuguese Football Federation and UEFA, the SL Benfica coaches are key elements in the development of the Club s young athletes. They will be monitoring your evolution in practices during Elite Training Camps. The technical director in charge will be Professor João Santos: UEFA PRO License; Masters Degree in Physical Education and Sport Sciences; UEFA Study Group; Technical Director of Sport Lisboa e Benfica s Youth Academy since 2010; Coach of the Portuguese Under-15 National Team between 2006 and 2009; Coach of Sport Lisboa e Benfica s B Team between 2004 and 2006. João Santos - Diretor Técnico Luís Nascimento - Iniciados Renato Paiva - Juvenis João Tralhão - Júniores
CAMPS INFRASTRUCTURE During your participation in Elite Training Camps, the training sessions will take place at Caixa Futebol Campus and the accommodation will be at Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos. Travels between the two places are provided by Sport Lisboa e Benfica. CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS Providing all the needs of an elite club, SL Benfica s Caixa Futebol Campus will be at your disposal, having: 9 Football fields; 62 Bedrooms; 16 Dressing rooms; 2 Auditoriums; 2 Gymnasiums; 1 Conference room; 1 Dining room; 1 Lounge (with internet and games); Technical and medical offices. Caixa Futebol Campus is the training center of SL Benfica s two professional football teams, as well as of eight Youth Teams, comprising 185 athletes, 50 of them playing at international level, and 28 coaches.
CAMPS HOTEL ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS Located at the entrance of the historical Vila dos Capuchos, which is known for its exclusivity and the imposing presence of its Convent, Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos is a magnificent viewpoint over the sea, being inserted in a grand touristic and residential area. Bounded by a vast green area, where a golf course and an excellent fitness course stand out, it also has very easy accesses. The Hotel meets the essential conditions of comfort and well-being, with ideal rest and recreation settings at the athletes disposal.
CAMPS SCHEDULE NORMAL WEEK NORMAL DAY Elite Training Camps will be held during the following periods: 1 st WEEK - 25.06.17 to 01.07.17 2 nd WEEK - 02.07.17 to 08.07.17 3 rd WEEK - 09.07.17 to 15.07.17 WEEK CHECK IN MORNING AFTERNOON DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 ARRIVAL KIT DELIVERY ARRIVAL CHECK IN KIT DELIVERY OPENING CEREMONY PHYSICAL AND ANTHRO- POMETRIC TESTS PHYSICAL AND ANTHRO- POMETRIC TESTS LUNCH DINNER FREE AFTER- NOON (RECREA- TIONAL ACTIVITIES) TOUR TO THE STADIUM AND MUSEUM SHOPPING CEREMONY AND DINNER AT THE STADIUM CLOSING OF ELITE CAMP HOURS 8.30 AM 9.00 AM 9.30 AM 10.00 AM 12.30 AM 2.00 PM 2.30 PM 4.00 PM 4.30 PM 6.30 PM 8.00 PM 11.00 PM DAY BREAKFAST TRANSPORTATION TO SPECIFIC SESSION SESSION LUNCH REST THEORETICAL SESSION SNACK SESSION TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOTEL DINNER REST
CAMPS The pack includes: Welcome gift for participants; All participants will receive 1 SL Benfica Training Kit and 1 SL Benfica Exit Kit; 4 hours of training per day with SL Benfica s qualified coaches; Full board in one of the best hotels in the Lisbon region; Menus prepared under the supervision of SL Benfica s Department of Nutrition; Medical/Sports Insurance; Tour to SL Benfica s Stadium and Museum; All participants will receive detailed reports; Presentations by SL Benfica's head coach in the specific category; SL Benfica official jersey; Closing ceremony and delivery of certificates to athletes; All athletes will be evaluated by SL Benfica s Scouting Department; Transfers between the accommodation and Caixa Futebol Campus; All rooms have internet access.
CAMPS REGISTRATION In order to sign up in Elite Training Camps you must have been born between 1998 and 2004. Required Documentation: Registration form (fill it in at slbenfica.pt/elite); Sports curriculum form; Statement of responsibility. Delivered Documentation: Rules and procedures; Diploma of participation; Individual and detailed report by the Scouting Department. Registration fee PRICE PER PERSON 7 DAYS 14 DAYS 21 DAYS 1,300 2,300 3,300 Notes: (1) 10% discount for Members. (2) Special conditions for Sports Agents. (3) Extra day at the hotel 120 Euros (4) Registrations after 01/05 increase 5% per subscription More information: elitetrainingcamps@slbenfica.pt Extra service AIRPORT TRANSFERS ROUND TRIP ONE TRIP 125 80
CAMPS AWARDS Eusébio Award: Best player of the week in all teams (it guarantees a week of training in SLB s team with stay at ); Rui Costa Award: Best player in each team; Gold Eagle: Best Goalkeeper of all teams; Mystique Award: Award for the participant with the best Commitment, Discipline, Fair-play and Attitude.
LISBOA With more than 20 centuries of history, Lisbon is the capital of Portugal since 1256. The Tagus, its natural light, monuments and typical neighbourhoods give this legendary city a genuine beauty that is highly appreciated by its visitors. Besides the historical imagery, Lisbon also is known for its rich cuisine, festivals, shopping centers, nightlife and fado, providing its visitors with varied experiences and services in an atmosphere of leisure and fun. Here are some touristic sites: Rossio; Chiado; Restauradores; Praça do Comércio; Elevador de Santa Justa; Castelo de São Jorge; Sé Patriarcal; Marquês de Pombal; Aqueduto das Águas Livres; Basílica da Estrela; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Padrão dos Descobrimentos; Torre de Belém; Centro Cultural de Belém; Igreja de Santa Engrácia/Panteão; Santuário do Cristo Rei; Torre Vasco da Gama; Parque Eduardo VII; Jardins do Parque das Nações; Jardim da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian; Jardim Botânico da Faculdade de Ciências.
SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA Av. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisboa, Portugal - www.slbenfica.pt CAIXA FUTEBOL CAMPUS Quinta da Trindade, 2840-600 Seixal - Phones: 21 221 96 10/19 21 221 99 10/19 elitetrainingcamps@slbenfica.pt