Ref. Nr. :	IT48F40
	Sport :	Soccer
	Organizers :	G.S. Bakia
	Region :	Rimini

The harbor town of Cesenatico is a pleasant seaside resort on the Riviera Romagnola. In addition to featuring beautiful sandy beaches, Cesenatico has an atmospheric center with some lively shopping streets and pleasant terraces, gathered around the picturesque harbor. Cesenatico has an enthusiastic and expert organizing team, which knows only too well how to really put on an event. The tournaments are a superb mix of great atmosphere, lovely seaside resorts and exciting international competition. The local stadium provides the focal point for all the festive and sportive activities. The local stadium is the focal point of the tournament, and the tournament finals and the opening and closing ceremonies will be held here. A special reception will be held for team leaders in the tourist offices of Cesenatico, located right on the beach boulevard.

TOURNAMENT PLANNING

Sports Facilities

The Italy Cup will be played on 10 venues within and nearby Cesenatico. All venues have fine grass pitches and dressing rooms with showers. The finals are in the stadium of Cesenatico, in the center of the town.

Remarks

• For the age categories from U19/18 till U13/12 boys, and U17/16 girls, dispensation is given for 3 players born on/after August 1st of the year before.

• For the age category U11/10 boys dispensation is given for 2 players born on/after August 1st of the year before.

• Due to different deadlines - set by national soccer associations in category boys U19/18 - the tournament o rganizer has granted dispensation for some teams, including teams from Italy: 5 players born on/after 01.01.89; teams from Switzerland: all players born on/after 01.01.89 and teams from USA: all players born on/after 08.01.89.

• In categoy girls U15/14 the tournament o rganizer has granted dispensation for all players born after August 1, 1993 (USA)

• In categoy girls U17/16 the tournament o rganizer has granted dispensation for all players born after January 1, 1990 for the Netherlands and August 1, 1990 for all players from the USA.

• Player’s numbers are obligatory

• Before each match you have to fill out a players list and to identify the players.

• The Italian government and soccer association require - not later than 60 days before arrival - a list of participants. Example follows upon definite booking.

Tournament Rules

The Italy Cup is played according to the rules set by FIFA and the Italian F.A. (F.I.G.C.)

Referees

The referees are selected by the local tournament committee. Linesmen are provided for the finals. Teams must provide their own linesmen up to the finals.

Matches

The games are generally scheduled daily between 09.00am - 01.00pm and between 3.00pm - 8.00pm. A minimum of 5 games per team is guaranteed.

Trophies

Number 1 to 4 per category, a cup per team
Number 1 to 4 per category, a medal per player
Fair Play Cup per category
Team photo per participating team
Souvenir of the city for each club
Team photo for each team

Extra games

Teams wishing to play extra games can play friendly matches on Friday morning and/or afternoon.

Italy Cup Information Center

The Italy Cup information center is situated in Cesenatico. The center provides multi‑lingual information regarding the tournament, excursions/sightseeing etc. At the same location there will be a continuous Euro‑Sportring office.

Participating Countries

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United States of America, Switzerland, Scotland, England.

Program

The first day of the tournament the Italy Cup starts with a festive opening ceremony, along at the cosy and medieval harbour of Cesenatico. After all groups have gathered around, they will walk along the harbour, accompanied by a musical band. Besides a welcome word from the mayor, the national anthems and the fair play ode a lot of different flags and yells in all kind of languages will determine this opening ceremony. An official team leaders reception will follow in the town hall, together with the mayor of Cesenatico. The first games of the preliminaries will start after lunch on Monday and will continue untill on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday evening team leaders are asked to show the measure of their powers in the main stadium in the teamleaders match. During this evening there will be more sportive activities for all ages. On Wednesday evening everyone is invited to come to water park ‘Atlantica’ for a refreshing dive in the swimming pool together with and only with other participants of the Italy Cup. (see also touristic information). From Wednesday on classification matches and semi finals will be played. The tournament schedule offers however plenty of time to explore the surroundings. On Friday it’s time for the finals in the stadium of Cesenatico, followed by a festive prize-giving ceremony. The day after most of the teams will leave, but some do remain a day longer to enjoy even more their sporty vacation.

Watch the Italy Cup Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugfUvANculs

Touristic information

• Cesenatico (approx. 20.000 inhabitants) is situated on the Adriatic Coast, about 25 km north of Rimini. It has an old historical center with some monuments dating from the Roman Republic. Very characteristic is its harbor, originated in 1314 because of the urgent need of Cesena to create an outlet for its own trade. The harbor became the center point around which the village expanded, first for fishing and trade, then as a well known seaside resort.

• Rimini (130,000 inhabitants), bordering on the northern part of Riccione, is the largest seaside resort on the Adriatic coast. The city shows two different faces. The old center, west of the rail road, with its roman and medieval monuments, such as the Arch of August, the Tiberius Bridge and the castle of Malatesta. On the other side of the rail road you will find the attractive new city with about 15 kilometres beautiful beaches, numerous hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and a promenade with all one may expect in a topper of sun tourism. In Rimini you can find a lot of attractions as the “Delfinario” (dolphin shows) and Fabilandia (amusement park) for the younger participants. Other items (Mirabilandia and Italia in Miniatura) are mentioned separately. Interesting discotheques are Carneby (Rimini-Sud) and La Dolce Vita/Mathilda (Rimini-Nord/Viserba).

• Science fiction show. In the disco l'Altro Mondo in Rimini you will live the future of amusement. This discotheque with a unique science fiction setting is light years forward. A full universion in lasers and music holophonic. It's the only one in Europe: to dance and to make spectacle (a different one for every night).

• Ravenna (137,000 inhabitants), situated about 28 km north of Cesenatico. It is a typical Italian “province” town with a very old and cosy center. The town is famous for its splendid monuments from the Middle Ages and especially because of the mosaics.

• San Marino (approx. 25 kilometres from Cesenatico) is a miniature state in the foothills of the Apennines. It is famous for its spectacular position on top of a bare rock (Monte Titano), where you already can see from a lomg distance the three castles, dominating the "capital". The center of San Marino, of which you can have breathtaking views on the surroundings, is especially attractive because of its small alleys with numerous shops, taverns and pizzerias/restaurants.

• Mirabilandia (Ravenna, approx. 20 km from Cesenatico), Romagna’s larger than life fun park. A place dedicated to laughter in Italy’s most welcoming region. 400,000 square meters of refreshing green areas filled with exciting and unique attractions. Five areas, the magical lands of Mirabilandia, are waiting to be discovered. Within each area theatres, shops, restaurants and ice-cream parlors. For instance discover, Sierra Tonante, the largest white-knuckle roller coaster in Europe, or highways made of water to race down in Custom Cadillacs and the twisting white water rapids of the Grand Canyon in Rio Bravo, or be a star for a day or relive the legendary 60’s in the Dolce Vita Studios. At Mirabilandia there is only one entrance fee for all the attractions. And once you have your ticket, you will take off for an adventurous journey in a fantasy world created for the family, the kids, the toddlers, and for all those who would have liked to have never grown up or those who just want to feel young for a day. Admission fee Euro 14.00 per person.

• Italia in Miniatura (Rimini). An unforgettable itinerary through more than 270 architectural and scenic wonders, in a lively, evocative scenario. Perfect 1:25 and 1:40 scale replicas of monuments, ancient castles, famous piazzas, mountains, seas and lakes. From ancient times to the present day. Venice for instance is a perfect reconstruction and only 5 times smaller than the real thing! Navigate the Grand Canal, passing by 119 splendid Palaces; go for a stroll in St. Mark’s Square to take a close look at the magnificent Basilica. But don’t forget the other attractions: Arcobaleno, the monorail; Canoe, Europe’s biggest flume ride; and the story of Pinocchio for the little ones. And then…. go-karts, bumper boats, mini cars, game rooms and a playground area. Last, but not least, in the summer, entertainment will take place in the fascinating Piazza Italia Show Arena, a miniature version of Piazza Santa Croce in Florence.

• Waterpark Atlantica. A swimming paradise with a great variety of different slides, where you can have fun the whole day. Atlantica is opposite to the check-in point on arrival day. During the week you can enter the park with a 50% discount, showing the special coupon, that will be hand over to the teamleaders at arrival.