European Soccer Tours

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location

• Location map

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The city

• Oil Capital of Europe
• Strong American connections
• Some of the best golf courses in the world
• Britain in Bloom winner
• Floral City

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Aberdeen football club

• Member of Scotlands Premier League
• Proud history
• Integral part of the community
• Trustees of the AIFF

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Introduction

• A.I.F.F. has become something of an institution
  in the city's summer calendar
• brings together young people from a host of other
  countries
• it is a unique sporting occasion
• motto "Football is Fun
• promotes fun and friendship
• development of our young people as adults of the
  future

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Background

• "When the event started in 1981 the idea was not
  simply to provide a soccer tournament but to
  create a Festival which would include a
  tournament and at the same time many other soccer
  activities and social events.
• The AIFF is a non profit making Football Festival
  for Boys and Girls
• Facilities located within easy walking distance
  to the centre of Aberdeen.
• This is a true Festival, organised to enable
  young people from all parts of the world to meet
  not only on the field of play but during the many
  social, cultural and fun events which are held
  during the week of the Festival.
• The Festival organises free transport from within
  Aberdeen
• The format has been an outstanding success with
  teams from 42 countries representing 5 continents
  taking part.

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Soccer tournament

• All matches are played on first class grass
  pitches in the picturesque Seaton Park, a few
  minutes walking distance from the accommodation.
• Finals Day is held at the Chris Anderson Stadium,
  a self-contained structure with its own
  1000-seater grandstand. All teams have a minimum
  of four games.

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Other soccer activities

• The soccer related activities include a 5-a-side
  tournament, soccer tennis, a penalty kick
  competition, an 'It's a Knock-Out' and a visit to
  the stadium of Aberdeen Football Club.

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Social activities

• On the social front there are many options,
  provided free of charge, such as a welcome
  reception, an awards presentation ceremony, ten
  pin bowling, a disco, an evening of traditional
  Scottish entertainment for the adults, and also
  sightseeing tours.

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Match officials

• Fully qualified referees and assistant referees
  officiate at all the games (4 officials per
  game). The standard of refereeing is high with
  many officials from the most senior grades in
  Scotland and other countries.

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Fully approved

• The Festival is approved by the Scottish Football
  Association and by FIFA. It is also a founder
  member of BISTA (the British Isles Soccer
  Tournaments Association).

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Accommodation

• The accommodation is in single rooms at the
  Aberdeen University Hillhead Halls of Residence
  which are situated adjacent to the grass football
  pitches of Seaton Park.
• Meals are served in the main dinning hall, all
  meals have a choice of menu to suit all all
  sorts,
• but if you have any special requirements
• please advise us at the time of booking.
• Bedrooms are fully furnished and
• include all bed linen and towels.

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Dates

• The event is held starting on the third Monday of
  July each year.

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Package inclusions

• Options available are
• Package 1 - FULL BOARD - from evening dinner on
  the first Sunday (three meals per day and a
  choice of menus) to breakfast on the final
  SundayPackage 2 - HALF BOARD - Dinner, Bed and
  Breakfast - from evening dinner on the first
  Sunday to breakfast on the final SundayPackage 3
  - BED BREAKFAST - from the first Sunday to
  breakfast on the final Sunday Extra meals and
  accommodation over the standard 7 day package
  will be by arrangement
• Included in the costs
• 7 nights accommodation
• 2 meals a day with choice of menu
• full supporting football and social programme
• souvenir pack
• physiotherapists available
• CONTACT US NOW FOR SPECIAL PACKAGES
• AT info_at_excelsports.net

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Conclusion

• The Aberdeen International Football Festival is
  proud of its motto "Football is Fun" and we do
  all in our power to make this a week of football
  and fun for all our guests, so that they may
  leave Aberdeen with the very best of memories and
  we hope many new found friends from all
  continents.

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Contact Us

• U.S. Office
• Excel Intl Sports
• 1709 Willow Springs Drive
• Sykesville, MD21784
• T 1 866 501 TOUR or 410 489 2287
• F 410 489 2288
• E info_at_excelsports.net