Stay
As well as participation at the tournament, Euro-Sportring also arranges the accommodation for the participants. Participants can usually choose between school accommodation, group accommodation (youth accommodation and bungalows) and hotels. The accommodation we offer has been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions, such as: are they within easy reach of the sports park, do they provide value for money, are they suitable for sports groups, are they safe and is the management flexible.

Other information

TOURNAMENT ORGANISATION
Since the early sixties Euro-Sportring offers in Catalonia an international sports programme. Over the years hundreds of teams have enjoyed an international sport tour on the pitches of this nice environment. Because of this experience, a network of skilled co-operators is created. Besides that, the development of international programmes has received great support from the Catalonia Football Association.

The tournaments are organised together with a commission that takes care of several tournaments each year. The referee committee of the Catalonia Football Association actively supports the organisation committee and its official referees rule the matches. During the tournament all games in all categories are directed by federal referees under the authority of the Federació Catalana de Futbol. 

TOURNAMENT FORMULA
Participation of the Copa Catalunya is possible for clubs that are affiliated by their National Football Association conform the FIFA-regulations.

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT AND DURING TOURNAMENT:
- AIRPORT SHUTTLE:
On the prescribed arrival and departure days (July 2 and July 9), a shuttle bus travels at fixed times between the airport and the accommodation. Because it concerns a shuttle service, it may be possible that there is some time between your arrival at the airport and the next shuttle.
If you want to use this shuttle service, you must indicate this when you make your booking. The airport shuttle can only be booked per team.

- AIRPORT TRANSFERS/EXCURSION COACH HIRE
The possibility exists to hire a bus especially for your group for transport from/to the airport and/or during the tournament days. If you wish to use this option, you must indicate this when you make your booking. Prices are available on request.

- TOURNAMENT SHUTTLE:
On the tournament days a shuttle bus rides at fixed times. This shuttle service only transports groups from centrally located pick-up points near the accommodation(s) to the sports park(s) and vice versa, for the groups own matches and the other programme items as described above. If you want to use this shuttle service, you must indicate this when you make your booking.
The tournament shuttle can only be booked per team.

Participating countries

	Austria
	Belgium
	Canada
	Spain
	France
	United Kingdom
	Ireland
	Italy
	Netherlands
	Norway

Previous winners

2011
FK Bergen Nord	Norway	U19
FK Bergen Nord	Norway	U17
Silsden Juniors		U16
BTP STAL Brzeg	Poland	U15
SPORTOWA AKADEMIA	Poland	U14
Iones Palaiou Falirou	Greece	U13
UKS LIDER ANVIS	Poland	U11/7
Lisle Redwings	United States	G17
Colchester United		W-O
2010
KIL/Hemne	Norway	U19
ASDC Toscana Football Team 2	Italy	U17
Løv Ham Fotball	Norway	U16
Løv Ham Fotball	Norway	U15
Åkarps IF	Sweden	U14
Ligue Réunionaise de Football	France	U13
CF Universidad	Spain	U11/7
Colchester United		G18
Mid-Missouri Soccer	United States	W-O
2009
Lisle Redwings	United States	G18
Akadimia Larcou	Greece	U11/7
S.C. Groynne	Belgium	U13
Willington Youth	United Kingdom	U14
Messiniakos F.C.	Greece	U15
Malahide Utd.	Ireland	U16
FC Djursholm	Sweden	U17
FC Beausoleil	France	U19
Farsta, FOC	Sweden	W-O
2007
Lengokoak	Spain	G15-A*
Perth Junior Soccer Club	Australia	U19-A*
Strømsgodset IF	Norway	U17-B*
Manchester Youth FC	United Kingdom	G15-B*
Trygg/Lade SK	Norway	M35
Matrix Soccer Club	United States	U13
KC Bayern	United States	G15
2006
Lengokoak	Spain	G15-A*
CO Vincennes - 1	France	U19-A*
Club Napoli Casapulla	Italy	U17-B*
Hittarps IK - 1	Sweden	G15-B*
Sampierana Calcio	Italy	M35
Sacramento United Storm	United States	U13
Sverresborg Fotboll	Norway	G15

Touristic information

Distances (ES08):
To Tossa de Mar to Lloret 7 miles
To Blanes 4 miles
To Malgrat de Mar 3 miles
To Santa Susanna 3 miles
To Pineda/Calella 3 miles
To Barcelona 35 miles.

North of Barcelona is famous as a holiday area with a chain of popular sea side resorts. Especially in the area between Calella and Tossa de Mar you will find wide, sandy beaches and lots of entertainment. Each resort has its own characteristics and attractions: Calella with its bustling centre, the beach of Santa Susanna, the charming atmosphere of Malgrat, the picturesque boulevard with the fisherman's wharf in Blanes, the exciting attractions of Lloret and the breath taking cliffs of the Costa Brava around Tossa de Mar. Wherever you stay, it is for sure that you won't have enough time to explore all the attractions in this area.
Who doesn't know the great attractions of the beautiful Olympic city of Barcelona, a unique city? You will need more than a day to explore the centre. Nevertheless you can catch the spirit if you follow the following programme: the Sagrada Familia one of the landmarks of Barcelona, the cathedral by Gaudi with a bizarre architecture, Plaza Catalunya and the Ramblas the heart of the city full of shops, restaurants and terraces, the gothic quarter with its narrow, picturesque alleys, Mont Juic the mountain right in the centre with the Olympic facilities, castle and attraction park plus of course a magnificent view over the city and the sea, Plaza España the square with the famous fountains and beautiful palaces. And of course you should visit the stadium of F.C. Barcelona. A visit to this impressive Camp Nou Stadium is the climax for the real football fan. You are warmly welcome for a short visit.

FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is one of the greatest European football clubs. No wonder, since football is the most popular sport in Catalonia. But for Catalans 'Barça' is more than just a club. On one hand there is the impressive track records of famous players such as Kubala, Maradonna, Johan Cruijff, Romario and Ronaldo. On the other hand there is its alignment with Catalonian history. During the dictatorship of Franco, when all show of Catalanism were forbidden, Barça became a kind of a national symbol. Besides a visit on your own, there is also a guided tour through the stadium and/or you can visit the Barça museum.

Leisure activities:
* Waterworld - Lloret de Mar . Situated at about 2 km from the centre of Lloret de Mar on the way to Tordera. Waterworld is more than only a water parc and offers exciting water attractions: Water Mountain (roller coaster) and Rafting River (Europe's biggest water chute), the X-treme Mountain, a Big Dipper over 260 meters long, Storm (two big funnels), Wild River and the Wave Pool. All that and more... Of course you will also find a bar, an ice-shop, restaurants, souvenir shop, changing rooms, showers, a swimming pool. Waterworld is open from mid May until the end of September.
* Marineland - Palafolls. An attractive combination of dolphinarium/marine zoo and water park, situated in Palafolls between Malgrat de Mar and Blanes. The visitors can be guarenteed of a day full of fun. The marine zoo (65.000 m2) houses dolphins, seals, sea lions, parrots, penguins, etc. The 40.000 mæ of the water park include swimming pools, straight and spiral slides like Boomerang, Crazy Race, Twister, Super Slalom, Black Hole and Anaconda (slide down in total darkness). There are also a lot of attractions for the younger kids. Of course the park offers bar, restaurants, showers, changing rooms and gift shop. Marineland is open from the 3rd week of April until the 1st week of October.

Program introduction
Be prepared for a stay full of attractions when visiting the Copa Catalunya. For those who want a fantastic excursion, the Sunday is free so you can take a full day trip to Barcelona and visit the famous Camp Nou Stadium. Or you can relax before the start of the tournament. The tournament will start on Monday with the first group matches and a festive welcome ceremony on the sports park. Monday evening the team leaders will be welcomed with a team leaders reception, for a typical Spanish flamenco show with food and drinks. The group matches which will be planned in a compact programme, so that the participating guests will have time to enjoy also the numerous other attractions in the area. On Tuesday and Wednesday the preliminaries continue. The classification rounds will be played on Thursday. After the last classification matches on Friday all attention will be focused on the finals, directly followed by the prize giving ceremony on the pitch.

Day	Part of day	Description
Saturday	Day	Arrival, check in and information
	Evening	Leisure programme: suggestion - visit town centre
Sunday	Day	Free day
Monday	Day	Tournament - preliminary rounds
	Afternoon	Welcome ceremony
	Evening	Apéritif d'honneur for team leaders/trainers/companions
Tuesday	Day	Tournament - preliminary rounds
	Evening	Free programme; suggestion: adventure park Marineland in Palafolls*
Wednesday	Day	Tournament - preliminary and intermediate rounds
	Evening	Free programme; suggestion: visit the medieval centre of Tossa
Thursday	Day	Tournament - intermediaries and classification matches Not playing teams: boat cruise along the coast
Friday	Day	Tournament - classification matches and finals Team leaders match Ceremony protocolair
Saturday	Day	Departure
	NOTE	* Entrance prices and transport are not included in the arrangement Excursion are ment as an illustration only