COPA JORDI EASTER 15 - 17 APRIL 2022 SPAIN - BLANES -

A winning combination!

Looking for a special experience? Then look no further than ! The name alone conjures up thoughts of a gorgeous holiday. And lovers of football can add the magic of FC Barcelona into the mix as well. Each year, the popular coastal region to the north of Barcelona attracts around 1000 teams from across Europe and even the USA to its sunny climes. The magnificent beaches, endless attractions, beautiful weather and the magical sound of Camp Nou stadium are like a magnet for football fanatics. Euro-Sportring will be adding another series of exciting international tournaments to this location.

CATEGORIES: G15, G17, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U17, U19 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: ORGANISER: CF TORDERA

NUMBER OF TEAMS: 200

FIRST EDITION: 1985 ​Welcome ceremonyVideo national anthems,aflagparadeandCatalanfireworks Welcome ceremonyatthesportsarenainBlanes,withashow, Evening by refereesfromtheCatalanfootballassociation. grass pitchesclosetoBlanes.Thematcheswillbeofficiated The tournamentwillbeheldataspacioussportsparkwith15 Start ofthematchprogramme. Daytime Friday themselves. tournament, andtheorganisingteamwillintroduce You willreceiveinformationabouttheprogrammeand organisers fortheteamleaders. Team leadermeeting:welcomereceptionarrangedbythe Evening tournament. You willbeinformedinpersonaboutyourstayandthe impressive Blanessportsarena. address andinformationfromouron-siteemployeesatthe Arrival forgroupsstaying5nights:check-inwithwelcome Daytime Thursday Our participantscancountonanaction-packedstay,combininginternationalcompetitionwithahealthydoseofholidayfun. The Copa JordiisajointprojectofUDCirera,thelocalEuro-Sportring teamandtheCatalanFootballAssociation.Theyguarantee popular seasideresortofBlanes.ThecompetitionisorganisedbyateamprofessionalsworkingtogetherwiththeCatalan The matcheswillbeplayedinauniquesportscomplexwith14sleekgrasspitchessituatedjustfewkilometresfromthe Football Federationtoensurethateverythinggoeslikeclockwork. the professionalorganisationoftournament. Programme Organiser Morning Sunday See Free time. Morning orAfternoon Group matchesaccordingtothetournamentschedule. Morning Saturday Departure ofgroupsstayingfor5nights// Daytime Tuesday Barcelona forgroupsstaying5nights// Departure ofgroupsstayingfor4nights//Excursionto Daytime Monday a medalonthepodium. During the UEFA Respectceremonyandawardingofprizetothewinner Afternoon ceremony atthesportspark. Qualification matchesandfinalsfollowedbytheprize-giving Continuation ofthematchprogramme. tourist information UEFA Respect ceremony * forsomegreatTips every participantreceives

*Program is subject to change Sport facilities

The Copa Jordi takes place at a large sports park just outside the seaside resort of Blanes. The grounds feature 15 grass pitches, various other facilities (changing rooms, parking, first aid), and a café bar with a spacious shaded terrace. The grounds come complete with terraces, giving supporters a good view of the fields. During tournament days, there is a multilingual Euro-Sportring desk, where team leaders can go for information and bookings.

1. Sports Park Top Ten Tournament Information

Each team plays at least 4 matches: 3 group matches and one match in the interim round. The group matches are very compact, i.e. two matches are played in the morning or afternoon for two days, with around a one hour break. This schedule is really popular with participants, with an 87% recommendation rate! Above all else, the match schedule allows all teams to visit Camp Nou and Barcelona.

BORN ON/ NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CATEGORY TEAMS/ CATEGORY GAME TIME PLAYERS/ TEAM AFTER MATCHES SUBSTITUTES

U19 01.01.03 16 2x20 11 4 5

U17-B 01.01.05 16 2x20 11 4 5

U17-A 01.01.05 12 2x20 11 4 5

U15-B 01.01.07 16 2x20 11 4 5

U15-A 01.01.07 12 2x20 11 4 5

U14 01.01.08 16 2x20 11 4 5

U13/9 01.01.09 16 2x20 9 4 5

U13 01.01.09 12 2x20 11 4 5

U12/9 01.01.10 8 2x15 9 4 5

U12/8 01.01.10 8 2x15 8 4 99

U11/7 01.01.11 16 2x15 7 4 99

U10/7 01.01.12 8 2x15 7 4 99

G17 01.01.05 6 2x20 11 4 5

G15 01.01.07 6 2x20 11 4 5

Dispensation can be granted on request to teams from countries with different age breakdowns. Touristic information Costa Brava/Costa Maresme The Costa Brava and Costa Maresme are among the most popular coastal areas of Spain. This area, north of Barcelona, is actually one of the most popular coastlines in Europe. In particular, between the towns of Calella and Lloret de Mar you'll find miles of beautiful sandy beaches and boulevards dotted with cafés, clubs and restaurants. Every spot along the coast, from Lloret de Mar to Santa Susanna of , has its own unique charm and attractions.. Barcelona Barcelona is somewhere you simply have to see. This unique city has a number of extraordinary attractions. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most bizarre and characteristic buildings in the city. This cathedral has been under construction since 1882. The Plaza de Catalunya and las Ramblas are also special meeting points, with lots of shops, restaurants and terraces. Other beautiful areas include the Gothic quarter, with its narrow, picturesque alleyways; Montjuic hill, the location of the Olympic Park and with a stunning view over the city and sea. And last but not least, don't miss out on a trip to Park Guell. For more detailed information click here FC Barcelona, Stadion Camp Nou A visit to Camp Nou stadium is definitely worth the effort. With 110,000 seats it's the largest stadium in Europe. And of course, as a football fan, there's no getting away from FC Barcelona. For the people of , ‘Barça’ is more than just a football club. Barcelona unites all Catalonians! Euro-Sportring is an official partner of Barcelona Experience Museum & Tour.

Options

OPTIONS PRICES*

Visit to Camp Nou stadion and Barcelona Friday or Saturday between 13h00-20h00 ( +11 yrs) €43,- / £ 39,- (1)

Sport Shuttle Service (2) € 36,- / £ 33,-

Airport Shuttle Barcelona/Girona – Hotel Thursday and Monday between 08h00 and 20h00 € 32,- / £ 29,- (2)

Visit to Camp Nou stadion and Barcelona Friday or Saturday between 13h00-20h00 ( <11 yrs) €37,- / £ 34,- (1)

(1) Including bus service (2) For flight arrangements