There's so much to do in Discover the incredible stories of our nation's heroes at the Australian War Memorial. Create a house of the future at K-Space in the National Museum of Canberra Australia July 2011 Australia, or freefall six metres down a vertical slide and be shaken by an earthquake at Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre.

Open fires and fabulous food, wine treks, art galleries and treats for the mind, body and soul await on the Poacher's Way. See stunning iconic images captured through paintings and photography at the National Portrait Gallery and discover About Kanga Cup internationally renowned artworks at the National Gallery of Australia. Indoors The Kanga Cup is the most prestigious youth football or outdoors, there are plenty of ways to tournament in Australia, is the largest of its kind in the discover the Nation's Capital whilst at the southern hemisphere and one of the biggest tournaments in Kanga Cup. the world. Winning a Kanga Cup is the most coveted prize in youth football. The tournament is open to club, school, Tourist Information association or community based teams that are part of the For more tourist information and a full listing of events and International Football Family. happenings in and around Canberra, see the Visit Canberra It caters for male and female youth ranging from 9 years website at www.visitcanberra.com.au or call 1300 554 114. to 18 years of age. The Kanga Cup is hosted by Capital You can also visit the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre Football and sanctioned by Football Federation of Australia (CRVC). The centre is located on 330 Northbourne Avenue, the and the Asian Football Confederation. main road into the city. The friendly staff can offer a wealth of information on Canberra and the region. The Kanga Cup provides an opportunity for participants to meet players from all over Australia as well as the world. Past participants have been from Australia, Chinese Sponsors Taipei, , , , , , , , , , People's Republic of , , , , the United States and others. Social and cultural exchange is encouraged between competitors throughout the tournament, with a wide range of social activities available for participants and officials, making the tournament a "cultural festival of football". www.kangacup.com www.kangacup.com Philosophy The philosophy of the Kanga Cup is "Uniting the Youth of the World through Football". This philosophy Canberra Australia July 2011 lends itself to the ceremonial and social aspects of the tournament.

The 2011 Kanga Cup will be played over five days, from 10th – 15th July. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Sunday 10th July. The Kanga Cup is held in Canberra Australia's capital - an ideal location. The city and surrounding region is packed with things to see and do, and has magnificent sporting facilities. Entry Details The Kanga Cup entry fee is dependant on your age and where your team comes from. Please click onto the Plate Competition relevant page in the menu on our website for details. Lower performing premier or division one teams and Kanga Cup! Join us at the Kanga Cup, Australia’s To reserve your team's place in the 2011 Kanga Cup high performing division two teams. Number 1 Football Festival for a week of football, please contact [email protected] friendship and fun! Make new friends, challenge yourself and have a footballing experience that Shield Competition you will remember for a lifetime! Entries Close - Friday 28 May 2011 For developing teams who wish to take part in a No late entries will be accepted. competitive tournament against opposition of a similar About Canberra level. The Shield is designed for lower placed division two sides and below. Canberra, the capital of Australia, was one of Matches five Olympic Football cities at the 2000 Olympic Games. It has a population of around Teams will play a minimum of one match daily and a Venues 320, 000 and is home to Parliament House, the maximum of two per day. Group matches are played The Kanga Cup is played predominantly on grassed Australian Institute of Sport and many other iconic over Monday to Wednesday with Qualifiers, Semi outdoor football fields around Canberra. First class national institutions. Most recently, Canberra Finals and Consolation matches played on Thursday. synthetic pitches at the Australian Institute of Sport and hosted the Qantas Wallabies vs Italy Rugby Union Friday is reserved for Grand Finals only. Participating ’s own Hawker Football Centre are match and also the Socceroos in their Asian Cup teams will play a minimum of 4 matches and a utilised. For group matches, games are scheduled at Qualifier against Kuwait. maximum of 7 matches depending on the composition various Kanga Cup bases around Canberra. Finals of the competition. venues include the Stadiums of local Premier League The word Canberra comes from the local clubs and the best football facilities in the region. indigenous Ngunnawal people's language Cup Competition meaning 'meeting place'. Come and meet with Elite premier or division one teams and regional Social Development football (soccer) playing Australians (the most representative teams. The Cup is our premier The Kanga Cup week is the best week of the popular participation sport in Australia), at the competition and brings together the best teams. year, nothing can replicate the experience of the Kanga Cup. www.kangacup.com