09/ UMBRO WORLD TOURNAMENTS GROUP – INFORMATION
UMBRO World Tournaments gives you the chance to participate in the leading amateur soccer competitions around the globe and experience tournaments beyond the ordinary.
UMBRO is committed to supporting football at every level, from our association with England, John Terry, Michael Owen and Kelly Smith to amateur and grassroots players – It is simply fantastic to see so many teams from the UK and our International community visiting Manchester.
The prestigious UMBRO World Tournaments group, consisting of a co-operative of the best and largest soccer tournaments from around the World provides the very foundations of what football at grassroots is all about.
As always, our thanks go out to everyone involved and competing to make our tournaments such a huge success and may we be the first to wish all the players and teams the very best of luck.
You’ll also find each World Tournament can help arrange essential travel and accommodation and plan those unique experiences to make sure this tournament is your best ever.
For more information on UMBRO World Tournaments email worldtournaments@umbro.co.uk or contact each tournament direct through the details provided.
UMBRO International Cup, Manchester, England
Wednesday 29th July – Saturday 1st August 2009
Britain’s largest and most famous soccer festival attracts 450 teams from 24 nations to Manchester, the home of soccer in England. The competition takes place across 26 immaculate pitches and the action grows to create a true festival atmosphere. Celebrating its 16th anniversary in 2008 this is sure to be a fantastic tournament.
W www.umbrocup.com E info@worldwidesoccer.co.uk T +44 162 55 36 609
UMBRO International Women’s Cup, Manchester, England
Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July 2009
Britain’s leading open-age Women’s tournament is played at Manchester University’s Armitage Sports Centre. The tournament attracts the best teams from across the UK and beyond and plays at three levels of competition.
W www.womenssoccertournaments.com E info@worldwidesoccer.co.uk T +44 162 55 36 609
Piteå Summer Games, Sweden
Friday 26th June – Sunday 28th June 2009
This unique tournament takes place in the land of the midnight sun and has grown rapidly since it was founded in 1990. The 24-hour sun means that some games can be played late into the night and makes for an unforgettable experience.
W www.piteasummergames.se E info@piteasummergames.se | T +46 911 147 00
Robbie Cup, Canada
Saturday 4th July – Monday 6th July 2009
The Robbie is Canada’s most famous soccer Tournament and is celebrating its 40th year. Played in the city of Toronto near the Niagara Falls, the tournament is the world’s largest youth charity soccer festival and has donated over $1,000,000 to charity. It draws teams from across North America and beyond and has become a Canadian Tradition. Make it yours too!
W www.robbiesoccertournament.com E rssasoccer@on.aibn.com T +1 416 759 3538
Donosti Cup, San Sebastian, Spain
Sunday 5th July – Saturday 11th July 2009
Spain’s largest international soccer tournament attracts 200 teams and more than 3500 players across 11 age groups. The action takes place across 14 fields, including the Real Sociedad training facilities. Experience soccer played at the highest level in a stunning location.
W www.donosticup.com E info@donosticup.com T +34 94 34 67 954
Madrid Cup, Spain
Sunday 12th July – Sunday 18th July 2009
This unique new tournament invites teams to play in 7 v 7 and 11 v 11 competition at the magnificent ‘Las Rozas’ training camp, home to Real Madrid and Spanish National Team. Competition is open for senior men’s teams, boys U10 – U19, girls U14, U16, U19 and women’s open age. This tournament combines a wonderful week of soccer in Spain’s capital city.
W www.madridcup.com E info@madridcup.com T +34 60 74 81 461
Dana Cup , Denmark
Monday 20th July – Saturday 25th July 2009
Played in the beautiful area of Hjorring in Northern Denmark and organized by the Fortuna Club, this amazing soccer tournament attracts over 15,000 players and 800 teams from 40 nations. In its 27th year, this tournament has a world-class feel with opening ceremony and party celebrations.
W www.danacup.com E soccer@danacup.dk T +45 9891 1300
Norway Cup, Oslo, Norway
Sunday 26th July – Saturday 1st August 2009
The World’s largest football festival is back to celebrate its 35th year and still attracts more than 1,500 teams and 30,000 participants from 42 nations. The soccer takes place across 65 fields in Norway’s capital city and it’s easy to see why this tournament continues to go from strength-to-strength. Ages U13-U19.
W www.norway-cup.no E nc@norway-cup.no T +47 222 89057
UMBRO Galway Cup, Ireland
Wednesday 5th August – Saturday 8th August 2009
Played in Galway, on the West Coast of Ireland, at the marvellous facilities of Salthill Devon Football Club, 100 teams compete across nine age groups (Boys Under 9 – 16 and Girls U15). The Galway Park soccer complex more than accommodates the hundreds of teams that take part in this competition, which includes a Boys U15 elite competition for professional and regional select teams.
W www.galwaycup.com E info@galwaycup.com T +353 915 21 177
UMBRO Dublin Cup, Ireland
Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August 2009
Due to the tremendous success of this year’s Umbro Dublin Cup Topflight Soccer in association with the Dublin & District Schoolboy’s League is delighted to announce the seventh annual Umbro Dublin Cup. The Tournament will take place over a period of 3 days. Participation is expected by teams from all over Ireland, the UK, parts of Europe and the USA.
W www.thedublincup.com E info@topflightsoccer.ie T +353 (0) 1240173
Umbro USL Super Y-League North American Finals, USA
The USL Super Y-League North American Finals, regarded as the top youth soccer event in North America, is a five-day championship tournament that includes over 130 of the best youth soccer teams in the US and Canada from U13 to U17 boys and girls age groups. Teams will qualify from their respective regular season divisions in the USL Super Y-League and will face their contemporaries from other geographic divisions around North America in a quest to become league champions.
W www.uslsoccer.com E communications@uslsoccer.com T 813.963.3909
