Holland 2008

The Haarlem Cup
July 21st-27th 2008 – Holland
7 day/6 night tour

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The Flags represent the country's that have taken part over the last two tournaments

The Haarlem Cup is played on 35 first class grass pitches and located just 15 minutes from Amsterdam; this is your chance to compete in one of Europe's leading events.
In addition to the soccer there is a full social programme at the HAARLEM CUP including an opening parade, discos, sightseeing, penalty shoot out and more. Just a short drive from the tournament HQ. This gives you the chance to enjoy the wonderful beaches the coast offers.

Participating in the Regio Haarlem Cup
is more than just playing in a great soccer tournament.
Every night there are different events taking place specially organized for the tournament participants. The Haarlem Cup Promo Village is located on the R.C.H. complex and all participants are welcome there all week. In the Promo village you will find the Regio Haarlem Cup restaurant, tournament information and registration tent, a great terrace, a children playground, the souvenir shop, a music stage, the Haarlem Cup Pub etc. Every evening there will be music.

On Thursday evening at 8.30 p.m. the official Youth Friendship Games Friendship Ceremony will take place in the R.C.H. stadium and Friendship Village. More than 6.000 spectators will be present at this great show.

A flag parade in Olympic style with all participating nations and a part of the teams will be one of the highlights of tonight.

The teams, dressed in there club uniforms, will walk into the stadium and all nations will be called by the tournament speaker. The tournament will be officially opened by a prominent guest.

In the past editions the tournament was opened by many famous people. Among them Edwin van der Sar (the goalkeeper and captain of the national Dutch soccer team) and Multiple Olympic Swim Champion and world record holder Inge de Bruijn.

The mayor of Heemstede will address a speech to the participants, and the Friendship Fire will be lit. In the past we had famous performers like T-Spoon and 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor.

A great music performance will complete a fantastic show and will make this evening an unforgettable happening for all participants, team leaders, parents and spectators.

The Youth Friendship Games Dance Party will be held in the Friendship Village on Friday night, July 25th from 7:30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. Most of the Youth Friendship Games participants will be present tonight.

The year 2008 marks the 15th time that the Dance Party is present at the Regio Haarlem Cup and Youth Friendship Games tournament.

Each year the Dance Party is one of the highlights of the event. Be prepared for a fantastic party with popular DJ's and VJ's that will assure you an enjoyable evening.
Only Youth Friendship Games participants receive admission passes for this party. Without this pass you will NOT be admitted to the party.

The pass is only valid in combination with your regular participants card (that you may need to show on request). The regulations as stated on the back of your admission pass need to be complied with by everyone.

Alcoholic drinks are NOT served at the Youth Friendship Games event ground during the Dance Party. It is forbidden to bring alcoholic drinks to the event ground.

The Friendship Dinner is held on Saturday evening from 6.00 till 10.00 p.m. at the Friendship Village.

More than 5.000 participants are expected to be present at this great dinner that is available to all YFGH participants.

Teams that have booked accommodation, based on half board, with the YFGH organization / Expersport (including the night from Saturday to Sunday) automatically participate in this dinner. All other participants can order the Friendship Dinner in advance with the organization.

The Friendship Dinner includes a buffet style meal. Always included are 3 different pieces of meat (hamburger, chicken and fillet), a salad bar, French fries, soft drink and ice cream.

The meal is very complete and of a high quality standard. A drive-in disco show will make sure that everybody has a great time.

TYPICAL HAARLEM CUP ITINERARY

Day one - Monday:
Your tour begins, bright and early, with a morning pick up by private executive coach and then onwards to Dover for the crossing into France. You’ll head up to Holland arriving at your hotel around 5.00 p.m. local time. Check into your hotel. In the evening 2 coaches per team will attend the tournament registration at the Promo Village to collect any last minute changes and ask any questions you may have.

Day two – Tuesday:
1st Day of Tournament. 1st Phase. Your matches will be played either in the morning or the afternoon giving you the remainder of the day free to explore the area.
The Tournament Opening Ceremony is at 8.00 p.m. and will take place in the R.C.H. stadium and Promo Village. More than 5.000 spectators will be present at this great show. A flag parade, Olympic style, with all participating nations and representatives of the teams will be one of the highlights of tonight. The teams, dressed in their club uniforms, will walk into the stadium and a prominent guest will officially open the tournament. A musical performance will complete a fantastic show and will make this evening an unforgettable happening for all participants, team leaders, parents and spectators.

Day three - Wednesday:
2nd Day of Tournament. 1st Phase. Group matches will conclude today with the top teams going into the Championship phase and the remainder playing for their ‘place’ in the tournament.

Day four – Thursday:
The second phase starts today. When your teams play is dependant upon where you finished in your groups. The Penalty Kick competition starts this evening at the Promo Village. Each team can enter 5 players – who can take the pressure!

Day five – Friday:
More 2nd Phase tournament matches. The Coca - Cola Dance Party will be held tonight from 7:30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. The majority of the Haarlem Cup participants will be present tonight. Each year the Beach Party is one of the highlights of the Haarlem Cup soccer event. Be prepared for a fantastic party with popular DJ's and VJ's. During the party competitions are held and special Coca-Cola Dance Party items are given away.

Day six – Saturday:
Tournament final at 12.00 hrs – Have you qualified! All finals are played at the RCH grounds in Heemstede. Barbecue Party at 6.00 p.m. The barbecue Farewell party is held on Saturday evening, right after the last final at about 6.00 p.m. and is regarded as the official closing of the Regio Haarlem Cup tournament. More than 2.500 participants are expected to be present at this great party. Penalty Kick finals at 20.00 hrs.

Day seven – Sunday:
Departure day! You will leave in time to catch the late afternoon ferry; expect to arrive home at around 8.30 p.m.

Swimming pool Groenendaal
During the Youth Friendship Games participants have the possibility to go swimming for a highly reduced rate in swimming pool Groenendaal at the Sportparklaan in Heemstede (right next to the Friendship Village).

Both the wave pool and the competition pool are open. Entrance for the highly reduced rate is only for Youth Friendship Games participant-card holders. You have to enter the swimming pool at the main entrance at the Sportparklaan and show your participant card at the cash desk.

For exact opening hours please visit the Youth Friendship Games Holland registration desk. The reduced rate per person is Euro 0,50 (that's about 34 pence) If you leave the swimming pool, with every new entry you have to pay again

First Round: All teams will play in groups of 4, 5 or 6 teams. All teams in 1 group play against each other once on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Second Round: Teams that qualify as number 1 or 2 of the 1st round groups will play in the 2nd round -A-. All other teams play in the 2nd round -B-. Again all teams are placed in groups of 4, 5 or 6 teams and play each other once on Thursday and Friday.

Finals: The group winners in the 2nd round -A- as well as -B- may play quarterfinals and/or semi-finals on Friday or Saturday to determine who will play the big -A- or -B- final on Saturday July 26th.

All teams play a guaranteed minimum of 6 tournament games. The organization reserves the right to make adjustments to the above mentioned tournament format. Please note that the tournament format for each age group may differ.

The Youth Friendship Games restaurant is located in a huge tent (2.200 square meters!!) at the Friendship Village at the R.C.H. event ground.

All participants that stay on the Youth Friendship Games camping site, in the schools in Heemstede or have ordered separate meals with the organization, will have their meals in the Youth Friendship Games restaurant.

A total number of 4.500 people will have their daily breakfasts and dinners in our restaurant (in 4 shifts a day). Teams will be informed at what time they are expected daily for their meals.

All meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be served in buffet-style. If you did not order your meals with the tournament organization, but you do want to have the meals with us, you can buy meal coupons at the Youth Friendship Games information stand in the Friendship Village every day.

You will then receive coupons that you have to hand in at the entrance of the restaurant. Once in the restaurant you can take any food available.

From experience we know that because of the many choices we offer each day, all participants from all these different countries like our meals.

According to the many "thank you" letters we received after last years tournament edition we may say that the meals at the Youth Friendship Games are probably the best you have ever experienced during an international sports tournament.

For the content of the different dinner meals, we refer to the Youth Friendship Games information stand, where a staff member can tell you exactly which meals are served (buffet-style) on which day.

The YFGH Clubhouse is located in the Friendship Village. Everybody is most welcome in this enjoyable clubhouse. Throughout the event the YFGH Clubhouse will (like all other years) be a meeting point for players, but especially team leaders, coaches and supporters.

Please note: you can pay with Youth Friendship Games Holland coins as well as cash money. These coins can be bought at the Youth Friendship Games Holland Information Stand as well as at the special coin selling point.

Alcoholic beverages will not be served to persons younger than 21 years of age. On request of the Youth Friendship Games Holland staff members you may need to show your ID.
A. General Rules:
1. Upon entering the event ground you agree to the house rules and the regulations as published in the YFGH athletes paper.
2. All instructions of the YFGH staff members, that are connected to the house rules and regulations, have to be followed immediately.
3. When failing to cooperate in case of possible checks at the entrance, entrance can be refused and/or this can lead to eviction.
4. Alcoholic drinks will only be sold to people aged 21 years and older.
5. When asked for identification (at the entrance and/or when ordering alcoholic drinks) you are obliged to show this.
6. The Youth Friendship Games Holland organization is not responsible for personal loss and theft of and/or damage to goods / personal property.

B. It is forbidden to:
1. Possess, use and trade / sell hard- and/or soft drugs.
2. Bring / Consume alcoholic drinks, purchased by yourself, to / on the event ground.
3. Indulge in excessive drinking.
4. Have firearms, knives or other objects which can be used as weapons, in your possession.
5. Commit theft and cause destructions.
6. Trade goods or fence.
7. Use violence or threaten violence.
8. Express oneself in a discriminating manner.
9. Trouble / annoy other guests.
10. Take glasses and mugs off the event ground.
11. Enter areas on the event ground that are off-limits to the public.
12. Open emergency exits without very urgent need.
13. Block the passage at the emergency exits.

Please Note:
- Violation of the house rules and regulations can result in eviction.
- Persons that commit (penal) offences will be reported to the police and prosecuted.

It is possible to obtain permission for age dispensation. Age dispensation should be applied for in writing and the application must be confirmed by the organization before June 15th, 2008.

Dispensation players can never be more than 6 months too old. A total of 3 dispensation players per game are allowed.
Due to different age deadlines - handled by national associations - the committee may grant special dispensations for teams/players involved.
Official dispensation confirmation for the dispensation players must be shown on request of the tournament committee / referee at any time during the tournament.
All committees on all fields where the games take place know the names of the dispensation players.

No. of Players, Subs, Teams & Division

Group	Players	Subs	Teams	Groups
1. A19	11	5	20	4x5
2. B17	11	5	35	7x5
3. C15	11	5	35	7x5
4. C14	11	5	25	5x5

Substitutes Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee's discretion.

Players who are substituted in a game cannot be brought into action in that same game again (not appl. to groups 5, 6 & 7).

All 11-a-side teams may fill out 20 players per day on the game form. 7-a-side teams play on half-size fields and may fill out 15 players per day.

Match Duration

Age Group	Match Duration
1 - A19	2 x 20 minutes per match
2 - B17	2 x 20 minutes per match
3 - C15	2 x 20 minutes per match
4 - C14	2 x 20 minutes per match
5 - D13	2 x 15 minutes per match
6 - E11	2 x 15 minutes per match
7 - F9	2 x 15 minutes per match
8 - G17	2 x 20 minutes per match
9 - G15	2 x 20 minutes per match

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