Buenos Aires Cup • Buenos Aires, Argentina • July 21-28, 2012

• U18/17 boys born after January 1, 1995
• U16/15 boys born after January 1, 1997
• U14/13 boys born after January 1, 1998
• U12/11 boys born after January 1, 2000 

• U16 girls born after January 1, 1996

Remarks:

• There is no limit to the number of players on each team. However only five substitutes are allowed in each match. All player must be able to provide proof of age and identity.
• Each club can enter a maximum of two teams in each age group.
• Dispensations will be given to two players per team who are maximum one year over aged. Any player can participate in two categories as long as the age limit is kept. This requires that they are listed on the team list for both teams. Players may not play for more than one team in the same category. Girls may play in boys teams in class B11-16 players must be able to show valid ID.

The tournament takes place at Complejo Mapuche and Complejo Las Cascadas, where local first division Buenos Aires soccer clubs train. Games will also be played at GEBA. GEBA is a sports complex in the city center, the oldest sports club in Buenos Aires.

• Buenos Aires, often termed the “Paris” of the South America, Buenos Aires is one the continent’s most glamorous cities. Located in a relatively compact area near the old colonial heart of the city, the Plaza de Mayo that was established in 1580, the main sites include the Pink, Colon Theater, Government Palace and the world’s widest avenue – la 9 de Julio – with it’s Obelisco monument.
• Visit the Boca Juniors Football Stadium as well as the museum, popularly known as La Bombonera (the Chocolate Box). From outside, the stadium seems to be part of the scale model exhibited in the museum depicting this famous neighborhood. Everything is intertwined and indivisible: not only is La Bombonera a part of a neighborhood which witnessed its creation but it also defines its identity. It was on this port suburb that football and Argentina were born.
• Visit the River Plate Stadium - Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, is a stadium in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, Argentina at the intersection of Figueroa Alcorta and Udaondo. It is the home venue of Club Atlético River Plate and is named after former club president Antonio Vespucio Liberti. El Monumental is considered to be the national stadium of Argentina.
• Visit a Tango Show (extra cost for this Tango show is approx. $ 100.00 per person and it includes dinner, wine and the show); the dance originated in lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and the music was derived from the fusion of various forms of music from Europe. The first association of Tango with the music and dance is recorded circa 1890’s.
• Sightseeing in the beautiful Recoleta Neighborhood, known for its squares, parks, cafés and galleries. You may also visit the astonishing Recoleta cemetery where the famous Eva Duarte de Peron, most known as “Evita” is buried. Eva was deemed “Spiritual Leader of the Nation” and was a major contributor to women’s and low income rights in Argentina. She was a former actress and married Juan Peron who became president, which is where much of her influence began.
• Visit Temaiken Natural Park, located about 35 minutes from downtown Buenos Aires. This natural park seeks to teach children and adults alike to respect and preserve the environment. The park has four distinct areas “Africa”, “Asia”, “Local” and “Aquarium” for visitors to enjoy.

Saturday 7/21
Arrival and check in.
Optional City Tour and visit Boca Stadium

Sunday 7/22
Start of the tournament
Opening ceremony

Monday 7/23          
Tournament continued

Tuesday 7/24
Tournament continued
Optional Tango show with dinner

Wednesday 7/25                    
Tournament continued
Optional Sailing tour

Thursday 7/26              
Tournament continued
Optional shopping tour of Buenos Aires

Friday 7/27                    
Tournament continued
Optional visit amusement park Tigre

Saturday 7/28              
Semi Finals and Finals
Closing ceremony and awards

Tour 5601 and Buenos Aires Cup