Croatia
International football tournament – Istria Cup – Pula – Croatia
Easter weekend is the opportunity for your club to take part in Croatia’s biggest football tournament, with over 80 teams expected. This international football tournament takes place in the town of Pula and promises exciting matches in an incredible atmosphere. It’s also worth noting that the pitches are located by the sea, so the players will have wonderful memories.
City: Pula
Start date: March 28, 2024
End date: April 01, 2024
Categories: U9 to U19
Number of teams expected: 80: Austria, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland
Schedule of the international football tournament – Istria Cup – Pula
Thursday, March 28
- Arrival in Medulin
- Welcome of participants at the meeting point
- Distribution of tournament information
- Presentation of the tournament with coaches and assistants
- Tournament briefing
Friday, March 29
- Team meeting in the old town of Pula
- Parade through the city
- Opening ceremony in the Pula amphitheatre with all the teams
- National anthems
- MATCHES
Saturday, March 30th
- Matches according to the tournament schedule
- ALL Together Football Fun
- Technical training for all ages
- EVENING: Official invitation to a representative of each team to exchange gifts and dine with a representative of the commune.
- ALLtogether torchlight procession for the “little ones” followed by a campfire
Sunday, March 31st
- Quarterfinals and semifinals
- Finals
- Optional excursions
- EVENING: Award ceremony with presentation of the cup
Monday, April 01
- Departure of the teams
Categories
U9-boys (7 vs. 7) U11-boys (7 vs. 7) U13-boys U15-boys U17-girls U17-boys U19-boys
Accommodation
Teams are accommodated in the towns of Pula and Medulin. You can choose between apartments (5 beds) or 3*** hotels with 3-bed rooms. All rooms are equipped with shower and WC.
Half-board
The Pula Football Festival offers an international tournament with half-board for all teams. Participants will therefore have access to breakfast and dinner in the evening.
Natural and artificial turf
The tournament is played on natural and artificial turf pitches overlooking the sea. It’s an incredible setting for this tournament on the Croatian Adriatic coast.
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Optional excursions
Beaches
Visit the town of Pula
Cruise
Karting
Optional transfer
During international football tournaments, it’s important to be mobile, as there’s a lot of travel between the hotel and the pitch. If you’re not coming with your own bus or minibus, you can book a transfer with our Looking For Soccer agency. We’ll take care of your team from the moment you arrive at the airport until you leave.
Pula, Croatie