Kun Cup Football Tournament

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1st - 8th August 2012

Price from £169 per person

The Kun Cup was established just before the fall of the Berlin Wall and dismantling of borders separating Western and Eastern Europe. Today the tournament is more international, featuring teams not just from from Hungary and neighbouring countries, but also clubs from UK, Scandinavia, Cyprus, Israel, Russia, and as faraway as China.

Fully inclusive of:

Meet and Greet at Budapest International Airport.
Return transfers airport - Szolnok - sports grounds
5 -7 nights youth hostel on a full board basis
2, 3 and 4* hotels also available
Kun Cup tournament participation including team entry fee
Minimum 6 games of 2 x 25 minutes
1st, 2nd and 3rd best team in each age group receive medals
Special awards for fair play and respect, on and off the field
All participants receive a Kun Cup T shirt
Souvenir for each team
Full social programme
Opening and Closing Ceremonies, including Firework Finale
Civic Reception with Lord Mayor in Szolnok Town Hall with Free Buffet
Hungarian wine tasting evening for managers, coaches and parents
Kun Cup Disco at Club Ibiza for players
Excursion to Budapest, including Castle, Parliament, Heroes Square, River Danube
Optional visits, Lake Balaton, Eger, Hortobagy, secret Soviet underground air base
Local English speaking guide at your disposal
ISL representation throughout, including pre-tour advice and assistance in Hungary
Guidance and recommendations with flight bookings
1 free place for every 25 persons

Tournament Location

The Kun Cup is held in the delightful riverside town of Szolnok, located an hour to the east of Budapest, towards the Rumania / Ukraine border. The historic town has 80,000 inhabitants and sits astride the Tizla river. To the north of the river is the town hall, main square, shopping centre, bars and restaurants, including the Sir Francis Drake! On the south side are the sports grounds, football venues and open air swimming pool complex.

Outline Itinerary

Monday 7th August Arrive Budapest airport, where you will be met by your guide and transferred to Szolnok. Check-in to accommodation. Rest of day free.

Tuesday 8th August Tournament commences. In the evening there is the Opening Ceremony. Teams parade behind musical bands from the football stadium to the main square, where each team is introduced on to the stage. A fireworks display follows.

Wednesday 9th August Tournament continues. Civic reception for team leaders at the Town Hall, where you will be officially welcomed to Hungary by the Mayor of Szolnok. Free buffet and complimentary drinks are provided.

Thursday 10th August Tournament continues. Hungarian Wine tasting for managers, coaches and parents tonight. Kun Cup Disco for players in Club Ibiza.

Friday 11th August Full day excursion to Budapest, alternatively visit Lake Balaton, historic city of Eger, Hortobagy National Park or Secret Soviet underground air base.

Saturday 12th August Tournament continues. Kun Cup Disco in Club Ibiza.

Sunday 13th August Final match(es) today, followed in the afternoon by Trophy Presentations and Closing Ceremony. Return to Budapest airport for return flight.

Monday 14th August Optional departure day.

Accommodation

There is a range of accommodation available. Price is based on centrally situated youth hostel, multi bedded rooms. Other options include the popular 3* Hotel Pelikan situated on the main square, and the superb 4* Garden Hotel located on the south side of the Tizla river, next to the stadium and swimming pool.

Football

The football tournament is played in several locations in the town of Szolnok, within walking distance or short coach transfer of your accommodation. Grass pitches are mainly used with 3G pitches utilised for younger age groups.

Age Groups

Boys (11 a side): 1993/94, 1995/96, 1997/98, 1999/00

Boys (7 a side): 2001/02, 2003/04

Girls (11 a side): 1993/94, 1995/96, 1997/98

Playing Times 2 x 25 minutes

Format

One league of 7 teams with all teams playing each other is the usual format. Teams play one or two games per day, additional friendly ' Kun Cup Super Cup' matches are also available.

Dispensation

Age dispensation may be applied for. Special dispensation rules apply to teams from England.

Getting There

Direct flights to Budapest are available from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, and Edinburgh, with British Airways, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Easyjet and Jet2.

Our Opinion

East meets West at The Kun Cup, the most prestigious football tournament in Eastern Europe. It's a tour with a difference, quirky even, but the hospitality is fantastic and you will be made to feel very welcome. Another positive is that prices are still low in Hungary, a 3 course meal with wine will cost around £8, a pint of beer around 80p to £1.

Further Information

Further details including availability and prices can be obtained from your ISL Football Tours nearest office.

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