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AUTUMN 2020 SEPTEMBER, 25Th–27Th FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP «FSHM CUP» AUTUMN 2020 SEPTEMBER, 25th–27th +7 909 634-43-37 www.fshm-cup.ru +7 999 964-96-19 [email protected] The tournament is organized by Football Academy «FSHM», Moscow Committee for Sport (Moskomsport), International Holding «Certification Group», «Sotrans» Group of Companies FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP «FSHM CUP» ABOUT Lev Yashin, Eduard Streltsov, Vsevolod Bobrov, Rinat Dasayev, Oleg Blokhin, Sergey Aleinikov, David Kipiani, Mikhail Meskhi, Khoren Oganesyan, Alekper Mammadov, Valdas Ivanauskas are the names that will forever remain in the history of football and in our memories. Now the younger generation is growing, promising us new victories. We decided to hold an international tournament for players at the age of eight. During the three-day tournament, young football players from different countries will be able to meet, make friends, take in the spirit of a competition. Our idea is to create an exciting atmosphere of a holiday, competition, football festival, where there is no room for division, but only the satisfaction of the game. We invite you to take part in the First International challenge cup «FSHM CUP» among team players born in 2012, which will be held at one of the largest sports complexes in the world - Luzhniki Olympic Complex. The tournament is organized by one of the oldest football academies in Russia – FSHM (founded in 1954). Several teams from the best football academies of the world will also be invited, which will be a surprise both for the guests and the participants of the Cup. The tournament motto: «Friendship, childhood and football!». We will be happy to see your team in our tournament as well! Evgeniy Mileshkin, The head of the FC «FSHM». DATES AND CONDITIONS Year Age Dates Format Duration Field Entry fee of birth 2012 U8 25–27.09.2020 6 x 6 2 x 15 30х40 m 250 € FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP «FSHM CUP» GENERAL INFORMATION All tournament participants play at least 7 matches. The size of the football field is 30x40 m. Team-winners of the tournament will be awarded special prizes. Best players will also be awarded special prizes, all participants will get memorable gifts. During the matches of the tournament the representatives of the teams must have ID cards for all players and present them on the chief referee`s demand. Teams must have the original registration forms and confirmed medical visas and insurence. Tournament organizers are not responsible for the health of the players. HOTELS ECONOMY STANDARD Nereus Karlov Most Yunost FOOTBALL FIELDS Matches will be held in various fields of Luzhniki Olympic Complex in Moscow. FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP «FSHM CUP» ACCOMMODATION WITH TRANSFER Accomodation* in 1-, 2-, 3-bed rooms. Accomodation* in 1-, 2-, 3-bed rooms. Full board. Breakfast, lunches and dinners Full board. Breakfast, lunches and dinners will be served at hotel/Luzhniki indoor will be served at hotel/Luzhniki indoor stadium. stadium. Water during the tournament. Water during the tournament. Airport/bus/train station transfers. Airport/bus/train station transfers. Special price for coaches/parents/ Special price for coaches/parents/ fans. fans. Standard — 185 EUR Standard — 150 EUR Economy — 135 EUR Economy — 110 EUR 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS FULL PACKAGE FULL PACKAGE Standart — 200 EUR Standart — 165 EUR Economy — 135 EUR Economy — 110 EUR WITHOUT TRANSFER Accomodation* in 1-, 2-, 3-bed rooms. Accomodation* in 1-, 2-, 3-bed rooms. Full board. Breakfast, lunches and dinners Full board. Breakfast, lunches and dinners will be served at hotel/Luzhniki indoor will be served at hotel/Luzhniki indoor stadium. stadium. Water during the tournament. Water during the tournament. Special price for coaches/parents/ Special price for coaches/parents/ fans. fans. Standard — 170 EUR Standard — 140 EUR Economy — 120 EUR Economy — 100 EUR 4 DAYS/3185 EUR NIGHTS 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 4 ДНЯ/3FULL PACKAGE НОЧИ FULL PACKAGE Standart — 185 EUR Standart — 155 EUR ПОЛНЫЙ ПАКЕТ Budgetary— 120 EUR Budgetary — 100 EUR *The hotel name will be confirmed for the teams 3 days before the tournament. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A tour of the Luzhniki Olympic complex will be organized for the tournament participants with a visit to the Grand Sports Arena (stadium), which hosted the Final match of the FIFA World Cup 2018. An unforgettable experience will remain in every child’s heart. Also, at an additional price, excursions to The Red Square and Zaryadye Park will be organized. The Organizing Committee Accommodation Manager JOIN US! +7 909 6344337 Dmitriy Kiselev + 7 495 6639376 Tatyana Volobueva www.fshm-cup.ru +7 999 9649619 Viktor Banin [email protected] [email protected] .
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