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 tournament is organised by a commission that takes care of several tournaments each year. The referee committee of the Catalonia Football Association actively supports the organisation committee. 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 Trofeo Mediterraneo is possible for clubs that are affiliated by their National Football Association conform the FIFA-regulations. The tournament is organised according to the regulations of the Catalonia Football Association, The Spanish Football Association and the FIFA.

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT AND DURING TOURNAMENT:
- AIRPORT SHUTTLE:
On the prescribed arrival and departure days, a shuttle bus rides 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 TRANSPORT/LOCAL EXCURSION TRANSPORT:
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
	Switzerland
	Germany
	Spain
	France
	Ireland
	Italy
	Netherlands

Previous winners

2011
F.C. Pin'z	France	U19
2010
F.C. Bagnols Pont	France	U19
Sélection Nîmoise	France	U17
C.O. Lasallien	France	U15
W.S. Woluwe	Belgium	U13
Malahide Utd. 1	Ireland	U11
2009
FC Rueil Malmaison	France	U10/7
CSM Clamart	France	U11
La Trinité	France	U13
Domtac 1	France	U15
FC Villefranche Sur Saone	France	U19
2008
Cumbernauld United		U12/7*
J.S des Pennes Mirabeau	France	G18-A*
E.S. Milloise	France	U19-A*
F.U. Narbonne	France	U17-B*
E.S. Marguerittes	France	M35
2007
KKS Lech	Poland	U12/7*
S.C. Air-Bel	France	G18-A*
Stade Laurentin	France	U19-A*
F.C. Istres Ouest Provence	France	U17-B*
FC Slovan Brno	Czech Republic	M35
2006
R.C. Grasse - 1	France	U12/7*
E.S. Milloise	France	G18-A*
R.C. Grasse - 1	France	U19-A*
Assoc. Jeunesse 11-12ème	France	U17-B*
Vivaux Marronier Sport	France	M35

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:
- Boat trip.
Cruise and admire the coast line of the Costa Brava and the Costa Maresma between Tossa de Mar and Calella. See the historic sites, the remaining of the occupations by the Greeks and the Romans, the botanical gardens of Blanes, the beaches of Lloret and the medieval town of Tossa. The boat cruises according to a fixed schedule visiting all main resorts along the coast.

- The Botanic Gardens of Blanes.
The Botanic Gardens of Blanes, founded in the beginning of the 20th century, is one of the most beautiful Botanic Gardens of Europe with an area of 16 hectares. About a million plants from over 6000 species, divided in four main areas. A stroll through the gardens takes you to the cliffs of the coast with breathtaking views of the Costa Brava.

- Flamenco Show/St. Susanna.
The Flamenco show is a Spanish night in an old Catalan Farm House in St. Susanna. Enjoy the ambience and art of southern Spain with a great flamenco show and afterwards you can try your own moves on the dance floor. Note: other excellent options are in Tordera and the Grand Palace in Lloret de Mar.

Program introduction
Be prepared for a stay full of attractions when visiting the Copa Maresme. The group matches will be planned in a compact schedule, so that the participating teams will have some time to enjoy the numerous attractions in the area and perhaps even a visit of the beautiful city of Barcelona and its famous Camp Nou football stadium can be inserted! The tournament will start on Saturday morning with the first group matches. A part of the group matches continue on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon all attention will be focused on the finals, directly followed by the prize-giving ceremony at the pitches.

Day	Part of day	Description
Friday	Day	Arrival Check in and information
	Evening	Leisure programme*; suggestion: visit town centre
Saturday	Day	Tournament - group matches Leisure programme*: Visit funpark Waterworld in Lloret de Mar
Sunday	Day	Tournament - final rounds, classification round and the finals followed by Ceremony Protocolair
	Day	Leisure programme*: Visit of the city of Barcelona
Monday	Morning	Departure
NOTE	NOTE	* Entrance prices are not included in the arrangement Excursions are meant as an illustration only