San Marino Cup Football Tournament 2009

The San Marino Cup is a world-famous youth football tournament for boys and girls from over 15 countries. With 65 youth teams the tournament has a real international feel to it and is set in the beautiful republic of San Marino in central Italy. If you are looking for a mini-World Cup for your school team then come and join us in San Marino.

The San Marino Cup will take place on the grass soccer grounds of the Republic of San Marino. The Tournament HQ is located close to the Olympic Football Stadium where the opening ceremony will be held and the finals of the competition. Other quality soccer facilities will be used in the towns of San Leo, Verucchio-VillaVerucchio and Corpolò.

Accommodation

Accommodation for the San Marino Cup Football Tournament varies depending on your budget and requirements. Most school groups stay in local 2* to 4* hotels in and around San Marino.

Travel Options

Air Travel - The fastest way to get to San Marino is with the low-cost airlines from most local airports flying into Bologna. We can arrange all resort transfers by coach to ensure that your travel plans are seamless. Flights can be booked by Tours 4 Sport or you can book flights individually.

Age Groups

Age groups are different on the continent, where the UK has age groups that start from September all European tournaments start from January 1st. Please bare this in mind.

BOYS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Category A: born on/after 1997
Category B: born on/after 1995
Category C: born on/after 1993
Category D: born on/after 1991
Category B: born on/after 1989

GIRLS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Category E: born on/after 1994
Category F: born on/after 1992
Category G: born on/after 1989
Category H: Women: open age

Categories A & E: 2 halves of 20 minutes each
Categories B & F: 2 halves of 25 minutes each
Categories C - D - G - H: 2 halves of 30 minutes each

NOTES

Note 1: maximum 3 over-age players are allowed to play at the same time during a game
Note 3: players replaced during the game cannot re-enter during the same match
Note 4: maximum 24 players can be listed per each team
Note 5: maximum 7 substitutions are allowed per game per team

Itinerary

• DAY 1 - Teams arrival and check-in.
• DAY 2 - Qualification games start. Great Opening Ceremony in evening.
• DAY 3 - Qualification games: Free evening
• DAY 4 - Last qualification games or quarterfinals. Evening tournament show.
• DAY 5 - Semi-finals. Evening tournament Disco.
• DAY 6 - Finals. Prize-giving Ceremony with medals and trophies.
• DAY 7 - Teams departure.

Contact Us for more details

Get in contact with one of our school football tour advisors for more information on our football tours to Italy or the world-famous San Marino Cup Football Tournament. Call Us on 0800 0433887, or e-mail info@tours4schools.co.uk or to fill in our online enquiry form click here.

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