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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 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 About the Kanga Cup iconic images captured through paintings and photography at the National Portrait Gallery The Kanga Cup is the most prestigious youth football tournament in and discover internationally renowned artworks Australia, is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and at the National Gallery of Australia. Indoors or one of the biggest tournaments in the world. Winning a Kanga Cup is outdoors, there are plenty of ways to discover the most coveted prize in youth football. The tournament is open to the Nation's Capital whilst at the Kanga Cup. club, school, association or community based teams that are part of the International Football Family. Over 220 teams and 3500 players from Australia, , Korea, , Malaysia, Tourist Information and participated in the 22nd Kanga Cup in 2012. For more tourist information and a full listing of events and happenings The Kanga Cup has competitions for male and female players in age in and around Canberra, see the Visit Canberra website at categories U10 - U18. The Kanga Cup is hosted by www.visitcanberra.com.au or call 1300 554 114. You can also visit and sanctioned by Football Federation of Australia and the Asian the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (CRVC). The centre is located Football Confederation. on 330 Northbourne Avenue, the 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 Sponsors have been from Australia, Chinese Taipei, , , , , , , Indonesia, , New Zealand, People's Republic of , , , , the United States and others. Social and cultural exchange is encouraged between competitors 2013 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 Philosophy

The philosophy of the Kanga Cup is "Uniting the Youth of the World through Football". This philosophy lends itself to the ceremonial and social aspects of the tournament.

The 2013 Kanga Cup will be played over five days, from 7-12 July. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Sunday 7 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 Plate Competition Please contact [email protected] for an information Social Development pack today! The information pack contains tournament information and Lower performing premier or division one teams and high performing the required nomination forms. Teams entering receive a team kit bag, division two teams. The Kanga Cup week is the best week of the year, nothing can tournament ball, pendant, guides to Canberra with a program and gift replicate the experience of the Kanga Cup! Join us at the Kanga for each participant including the coach and manager. Entry also covers Cup, Australia’s Number 1 Football Festival for a week of football, ground hire, referee fees and entry to all events! Shield Competition friendship and fun! Make new friends, challenge yourself and have a footballing experience that you will remember for a lifetime! For developing teams who wish to take part in a competitive tournament Matches against opposition of a similar level. The Shield is designed for lower placed division two sides and below. Teams will play a minimum of one and maximum of two matches per Celebrating Canberra’s Centenary day. Group games will be played Monday – Wednesday with Thursday In 2013, we mark 100 years since reserved for semi finals, play offs and consolation matches. Friday is for the naming of Canberra, our national Grand Finals only. Venues capital and home of the Australian The Kanga Cup is played predominantly on grassed outdoor football fields story. Canberra has a connection to around Canberra. First class synthetic pitches at the Australian Institute of every Australian that no other city Cup Competition Sport and Capital Football’s own Hawker Football Centre are utilised. For in the country does. The Centenary group matches, games are scheduled at various Kanga Cup bases around of Canberra offers an opportunity for Australians to revisit and Elite premier or division one teams and regional representative teams. Canberra. Finals venues include the Stadiums of local Premier League re-imagine their national capital—the city that tells the story of our The Cup is our premier competition and brings together the best teams. clubs and the best football facilities in the region. country’s freedom, spirit, achievements and aspirations. The year- long program of celebrations will include new and exciting programs and the very best of what already goes on in Canberra each year. It will be a year of myth-busting and demonstrating what a lively, Entries close Friday 31st May 2013 - No late entries will be accepted. active twenty-first century city our capital truly is. Celebrate the www.kangacup.com Centenary of Canberra at the Kanga Cup!