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Ilinden Cup
The Ilinden Cup is an international youth soccer tournament set to take place in the Ilinden municipality, close to Macedonia's capital city of Skopje, organized by the Grozdanoski soccer school. We provide top-notch facilities for teams: pristine natural grass fields, contemporary hotels, warm climate, and scenic natural surroundings.
The tournament debuted in 2023. It has attracted several formidable international clubs, including RSC Anderlecht, VA Beerschot, FK Partizan, FK Vojvodina, FK Vardar Skopje, among others.
Regulations
During the group phase, each team competes against every other team. Following this, the top two or three teams advance to the competition's final segment, where matches are played on a knockout basis. Meaning, a defeat concludes the team's participation. If a playoff match ends in a draw, a set of three penalty kicks will determine the outcome. Goalkeepers are permitted to play the ball with their feet but only within their own half of the pitch.
Trophies and medals are awarded to the champions in each age group. Individual accolades are also given to the standout outfield players, goalkeepers, and top scorers.
* Upon request
The price includes:
- Water to participants
- Free accommodation for 1 coach
- Free entrance to the stadium
- Free entrance to the opening ceremony and finals
The cost is specified with full board per person for specified number of nights. Applications from the teams are accepted no later than 20 days before the start of the tournament.
The team must pay for accommodation and meals expenses in the following order:
- 20% are transferred no later than - 5 days after registration.
- 100% are transferred no later than - 10 days before the tournament starts.
The penalty for cancellation of the team's participation is:
- later than 10 days before the tournament starts - 100% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
The nearest airports to the venue: Skopje airport.
The organizer provides a full transfer service during the tournament. TThe approximate cost of full transfer service at the tournament will be 25 per person.
| Age categories | Guest team , | Local team , | Own accommodation , |
|---|---|---|---|
| B7 (6vs6) , B8 (6vs6) | 0 | 100 | Is not allowed |
| B9 (7vs7) , B10 (7vs7) | 0 | 100 | Is not allowed |
| B11 (7vs7) , B12 (9vs9) | 0 | 100 | Is not allowed |
The price includes :
- Coaches party entrance for 1-2 persons
- Tournament participation
The registration fee is non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Arrival on the first day of the tournament is not possible
You may not choose your own accommodation
The most captivating sights are in the heart of Skopje. The city boasts a rich history, transitioning from Roman to Byzantine rule, and later under Ottoman control. Must-visit landmarks include the Macedonian Square, the Millennium Cross atop Mount Vodno, Matka Canyon, the Central Park, the Zoo, and the Stone Bridge, which extends from the historic Skopje Fortress, a centuries-old protector of the city, to the Ottoman-era Old Charshija market.
