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Helsinki Cup
The Helsinki Cup is one of the most traditional and international football tournaments in Finland and the third largest event of its kind in Europe. In July 2015, it was held for the 40th time. The six-day tournament, which involves both girls and boys, usually takes place in the second week of July. For many generations of junior footballers, the Helsinki Cup has become an event that they have remembered for a lifetime. The first players who took part in the Helsinki Cup are already over fifty, and now their grandchildren are playing here.
During the years of the tournament, many famous players (such as Rafael Benitez, Ze Roberto, Julio Baptista, Jari Litmanen, Sami Hyypia and Laura Kalmari) took part in the Helsinki Cup as participants and coaches. Since 1992 the Helsinki Cup is becoming an official sports event in Finland. The tournament was honored by the Presidents of FIFA and UEFA - Joao Avelange and Lennart Johansson.
Regulations
The tournament starts with group games, where 5 or 6 teams play in each group, then all teams continue to play in the Play-Off A, B or C competition, where the games are held for elimination.
Each participant receives a diploma, the best players are awarded in each age. There are team and individual awards for winners in each age.
The price includes:
- Transfer to the sport center
- Guide
- The transfers from airports and railway stations
- The discounts to entertainment
- Souvenir
- Free entrance to the stadium
- Free entrance to the opening ceremony and finals
- Free entrance to the disco
The cost is specified with full board per person for specified number of nights. Applications from the teams are accepted no later than 70 days before the start of the tournament.
The team must pay for accommodation and meals expenses in the following order:
- 1 500 are transferred no later than - 14 days after registration.
- 100% are transferred no later than - 55 days before the tournament starts.
The penalty for cancellation of the team's participation is:
- later than 85 days before the tournament starts - 30% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
- later than 55 days before the tournament starts - 100% of the full cost of food and accommodation expenses.
The nearest airports to the venue: Helsinkin-Vantaa Airport.
| Age categories | Guest team , | Local team , | Own accommodation , |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 (5vs5) , B8 (5vs5) , B7 (5vs5) , G7 (5vs5) , G8 (5vs5) , G9 (5vs5) | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| G10 (8vs8) , G11 (8vs8) , G12 (8vs8) , G13 (8vs8) | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| G15 (11vs11) , G18 (11vs11) , G14 (11vs11) | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| B12 (8vs8) , B13 (8vs8) , B10 (8vs8) , B11 (8vs8) , B14 (8vs8) , B15 (8vs8) | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| B13 (11vs11) , B14 (11vs11) , B15 (11vs11) , B17 (11vs11) | 475 | 475 | 475 |
The price includes :
- Coaches party entrance for 1-2 persons
- Tournament participation
Registration fee is not refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
The most popular sights of Helsinki are the Senate Square, Esplanadi Park, the Church in the Rock and the old shopping area. The organizers also prepared a special entertainment package for guests, which is available with a special card.
