Gothia Cup (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Tournament/youths
Location:  Gothenburg, Sweden
Dates:  7/14/2012 - 7/22/2012
Deadline for registration:  Sunday, April 15, 2012
Priced from:  $2000 (USD)

Profile: Considered by many as “The” premier youth soccer tournament of the world. The Gothia Cup has seen the beginning of promising careers of such players like Alan Shearer and Kevin Phillips. Enjoy the wonderful family atmosphere which is synonymous with Gothenburg while indulging in a feast of soccer. Boys U-11/19, Girls U-13/19

Amenities:
  • All airfare
  • Transportation cost including airport pick up, tolls and taxes
  • Accommodation and full board (3 meals-a-day) from dinner on Sunday, July 15th , 2012 to breakfast on Sunday, July 22nd, 2012.
  • All tournament , coaching and match fees.
  • Gothia Cup card with privileges including free travel within the city on all busses and trams, free admittance to many of Gothenburg’s tourist attractions including Liseberg (the largest amusement park in northern Europe)
  • Free entry to Opening Ceremonies and Finals at Ullevi Stadium
  • Accommodation in school type classrooms. Please ask about our accommodation upgrades.
Itinerary

DayDescription
1Saturday, July 14, 2012
Depart North America for Gothenburg, Sweden
2Sunday, July 15, 2012
Arrive Gothenburg, transfer to tournament site for team check-in.
3Monday, July 16, 2012
Rest and Sightseeing in the morning and prepare for the Grand Opening Ceremonies at Ullevi Stadium.
4Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tournament begins: 1st round matches
5Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tournament 1st round matches continue.
6Thursday, July 19, 2012
Tournament 2nd round games begin. 1st and 2nd place teams qualify for the A-finals while 3rd place teams in each brackets play in the B finals. Games can be arranged for 4th placed teams.
7Friday, July 20, 2012
Tournament playoff games continues, with some group finals.
8Saturday, July 21, 2012
Tournament Finals and closing ceremonies.
9Sunday, July 22, 2012
Depart Gothenburg for return trip home or other tournament connection.