INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. April 24-27, 2016 THESSALONIKI

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1 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT SALONICA SOCCER CUP ON SALONICA SOCCER CUP April 24-27, 2016 THESSALONIKI

2 Welcome to Salonica Soccer Cup... In Thessaloniki, the "Nymph of Thermaikos" and one of the most beautiful cities of Greece, takes place every Easter the international youth football tournament SALONICA SOCCER CUP. Suberb soccer facilities, competitive teams from both professional and amateur clubs, selected accommodation in the most prestigious hotels in the city, but above all the city itself with nice spots, tourist attractions, beautiful coast and hospitable people are the main reasons why your team should be participating in one of the strongest soccer tournaments in Greece. Don t wait.. register now your team!!! -2- asoccerc

3 TOURNAMENT PROGRAM Sunday 24th of April Arrival of the teams and check in the hotel until 20:00 Update the coaches on the match schedule and the other documents of the tournament Monday 25th of April All day preliminary round matches Tuesday 26th of April All day preliminary round matches & semi finals Wednesday 27th of April Classification matches and Finals Prize Giving Ceremony Check out from the hotel and departure of the teams -3-

4 AGE GROUPS BOYS AGE GROUP YEAR OF BIRTH PLAYERS DURATION SUBS U17 U15 U13 U11 U vs vs vs 11 9 vs 9 7 vs 7 2 x 35 min 2 x 30 min 2 x 25 min 2 x 20 min 2 x 20 min GIRLS AGE GROUP YEAR OF BIRTH PLAYERS DURATION SUBS W-O Open Age 11 vs 11 2 x 40 min 7-4-

5 REFEREES All tournament matches are conducted with the presence of referees. In the age groups W-O, U17, U15, U13 all the matches except finals will be played by two (2) referees. At the finals the referees will be three (3). In the age groups U11, U9 all the matches will be played by one (1) referee. FIRST AID For the tournament organization the safety of all the participants and especially of the players is the first priority. Therefore all the scheduled matches in the sport center are played with the presence of doctors or people who are official licensed to provide first aid. FOOTBALL FIELDS The matches will take place in a sport center with six (6) natural grass football fields. Only in case of extreme weather conditions the tournament keeps the right to use astroturf grass fields. -5-

6 ACCOMMODATION The soccer clubs during their staying in Thessaloniki can choose between 3*** and 4**** stars hotels. Players will be accommodated in triples and quads rooms while escorts and coaches in doubles and singles. All the above are subject of the needs of the group and the availability of hotels. MEALS The basic meal plan of the Salonica Soccer Cup includes two meals per day (breakfast and lunch or dinner) but for those teams who want full board there is the option of three meals too. All meals are served in the hotel restaurant or in nearby restaurants. TRANSFERS Teams can use the tournament shuttle service for their transfer to the football fields for their matches and the prize giving ceremony or rent a private bus for their own exclusive use during the tournament. t Transfers from airports and railway station to the accommodations and back can be arranged through the tournament organization at very low cost. -6-

7 SIGHTS OF THESSALONIKI THE WHITE TOWER The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification which was mentioned around the 12th century and reconstructed by the Ottomans to fortify the city's harbour. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city. ARISTOTELOUS SQUARE Aristotelous Square is city s most central square boasting monumental mansions. The Ebrar Committee designed it after the devastating fire of It is one of the biggest and most impressive squares in Greece offering a view of Thermaikos Gulf. Under clear skies, you can see the Olympus massif in the far distance from the Square. ARCH OF GALERIUS The Arch of Galerius (known in Thessalniki as Kamara which in Greek means Arch) was built in 305 AD, to celebrate the definitive triumph of the Emperor Galerius over the Persians. NAVARINO SQUARE Navarino Square is located in the centre of Thessaloniki. This is a frequent meeting point for the locals, as many cafeterias and creperies are located around this paved square with a fountain in the middle. -7-

8 SALONICA SOCCER CUP CONTACT INFO PENTAGON SPORTS & TRAVEL 5 Chrisostomou Smirnis str.