AMFORA CUP WHITSUN 04 - 05 JUNE 2022 CROATIA - POREC It's simply magical Sun, sea, pine forests: the Amfora Cup is the right place for teams looking for a tournament in a relaxed environment! The sports and holiday resort Zelena Laguna is located near the seaside resort of Porec. This is where many professional teams, and previously even the national Croatian team, come for their annual training camp. During Pentecost, the sports complex becomes the main location for the Amfora Cup and is fully reserved for the youth of Europe. However, do not miss visiting the beautiful 2000 year-old city of Porec, just a bit further. Very highly recommended. CATEGORIES: U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: ORGANISER: NK VELI VRH NUMBER OF TEAMS: 90 FIRST EDITION: 1998 Programme* Friday Sunday Afternoon Daytime Arrival: check-in with welcome and information from our on-site Continuation of the match programme. Euro-Sportring team in Porec. Qualification matches and finals followed by prize-giving You will be informed in person about your stay and the ceremony. tournament. Afternoon Evening UEFA Respect ceremony Team leader meeting Every participant receives a medal on the podium. Welcome reception arranged by the organisers for the team Evening leaders. Free programme See tourist information for some great tips. Saturday Daytime Start of the match programme. Monday Morning The tournament will be held at a beautiful sports parks in Departure. Porec with a Mediterranean ambience. Evening Free time. See tourist information for some great tips. Organiser The Amfora Cup is organised by NK Veli Vrh in collaboration with the Istrian Football Association and the community of Poreč & Umag. Program is subject to change * 1. umag 2. Poreč Sport facilities The Amphora Cup take place in two beautiful, atmospheric sports grounds a few hundred metres from the beach in the seaside towns of Porec and Umag. The Umag sports park is located next to the impressive Stella Maris tennis stadium, where the annual ATP tournament takes place every summer. The parks feature five fine pitches and a variety of other facilities. During the tournament, the whole area is supplemented with various festive kiosks offering snacks and drinks. Tournament Information Game Min. nr. Category Born on/after Teams/Category Players/Team Nr. of Substitutes Time Matches U10/7 01.01.12 8 1x25 7 5 99 U11/7 01.01.11 8 1x25 7 5 99 U12/8 01.01.10 12 1x25 8 5 99 U13/9 01.01.09 16 1x25 9 5 5 U14 01.01.08 8 1x25 11 5 5 U15 01.01.07 16 1x25 11 5 5 U16 01.01.06 8 1x25 11 5 5 U17 01.01.05 12 1x25 11 5 5 Touristic information Porec The seaside resort of Porec (12,000 inhabitants) is situated on the west coast of Istria, about 60 kilometres from Trieste (IT). Thanks to its ideal location on the Adriatic, the Mediterranean climate, the impressive monuments in the attractive centre and the beautiful promenade, the city has grown into a famous tourist attraction. Despite its popularity, Porec has remained a friendly city with restaurants and cafés around the old harbour. Umag The seaside resort of Umag (13,000 inhabitants) is the first city you will reach when approaching Istria from western Europe, about 40 kilometres from Trieste (Italy). Thanks to its ideal location on the Adriatic coast, the Mediterranean climate and the impressive sports infrastructure, tournaments and sporting events take place all year round. During the Jadran Cup the European youth will have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location. Dobrodošli u Umag, welcome in Umag! Istria Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and the most western province of Croatia. Istria boasts at least 445 kilometres of rocky coastline, making it a popular holiday spot for sun worshippers! The towns of Pula, Poreč and Umag are the most noteworthy tourist destinations. Istria has a pristine natural landscape with lakes and waterfalls, a rich centuries-old culture and hospitable people. Aquacolors Poreč Water Park Aquacolors Poreč is the largest water park in Croatia - for everyone from 0 to 100. 12 extra-long slides are sure to satisfy even the biggest water freaks. For families with small children, there is a large children's pool with all kinds of water activities, as well as several long family slides. Relax during a gentle swim around the 500m-long lazy river or in the large wave pool..