Stay
As well as participation at the tournament, Euro-Sportring also arranges the accommodation for the participants. Participants can usually choose between school accommodation, group accommodation (youth accommodation and bungalows) and hotels. The accommodation we offer has been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions, such as: are they within easy reach of the sports park, do they provide value for money, are they suitable for sports groups, are they safe and is the management flexible. 

Other information
Note programme
Please note that, if you don't travel to Wolfsberg with Euro-Sportring transportation, the local transportation is not included. Entrance fees are never included, unless otherwise stated. Your final programme for visits and such depends on the tournament schedule.

Matches
The matches will be played from Thursday till Saturday between 09:00-19:00 hrs. The finals will be played on Saturday.

The Alpen Cup information centre is situated in the stadium. At this centre information about the tournament, excursions and sightseeing is available in many languages. At this location there will be a Euro-Sportring office as well, where somebody will always be present.

The referees are appointed by the Carinthian FA. Linesmen are provided for the intermediary rounds starting from the quarter finals. Teams must provide their own linesmen up to the quarter finals.

Participating countries

	Austria
	Switzerland
	Czech Republic
	Denmark
	Italy
	Netherlands
	Poland
	Sweden
	Slovakia
	United States

Previous winners

2011
JKS Czarni 1910	Poland	U15
Rakosmente F.C.	Hungary	U14
MKS Pogon	Poland	U13
MKS Sparta Szamotuly	Poland	U12
ATSV Wolfsberg	Austria	U11
RZ Pellets WAC	Austria	U9
2010
PKS Jadwiga	Poland	U17
MFK Lok Zvolen	Slovakia	U15
SV Mattersburg	Austria	U13
KS Sandecja 1	Poland	U12
MKS Polonia Warszawa 2	Poland	U11
KS Inter Campus	Poland	U9
2009
KP Baltyk	Poland	U17
NK Glavice	Hungary	U15
FK Sudova Marijampole		U14
FC Interstar Sibiu	Romania	U13
AS Lubliniec	Poland	U12
FC Interstar Sibiu	Romania	U11
FC Interstar Sibiu	Romania	U9

Touristic information
Wolfsberg.
Wolfsberg (30,000 inhabitants) the capital of the Lavanttal, the region named after the River Lavant Valley, is situated between Graz and Klagenfurt, in the south of Austria. The river Lavant divides the town in two. Wolfsberg dates from the late twelfth century. In its centre you will find many historical buildings in the gothic and renaissance style, especially at the 'Hohe Platz', the 'Getreidenmarkt' and the beautiful castle 'Schloss Wolfsberg' with it's interesting Mausoleum. As well as being steeped in history, Wolfsberg is a pleasant tourist centre with attractive taverns, shops and terraces.

Klagenfurt.
Klagenfurt, 25 miles from Wolfsberg, is a great place all year round. The town situated on the shores of the warmest Alpine lake is full of parks and has a wide range of facilities to suit all visitors; whether its sports, shopping or culture, there's something to suit everybody. The 'Rose of Lake Wörthersee', as Klagenfurt is known, has a mild southern climate and is one of Austria's most beautiful old city centres. The friendly inhabitants and culinary delights gives Klagenfurt's a special ambiance of hospitality. Stroll along the large lakeside lido or take a dive in the water which is good enough to drink. And when the lake freezes over in the winter you have Europe's largest open-air ice rink.

Leisure activities:
* Swimming centre near the stadium in Wolfsberg. Very nice relaxing facility with different pools, surrounded by grass fields.
* Minigolf. Situated next to the stadium of Wolfsberg.
* Go-Kart indoor. Go-Kart indoor exciting racing possibilities in a hall situated at 4 kilometers from the stadium.
* Kegeln a funny variety on bowling, possible to be played on different locations in the centre of Wolfsberg.

Rodeln in Klippitz.
“Rodeln” is to discover the mountains in a speedy way. This sliding track is appr. 1800 meters long and gives you an exciting feeling while flashing down the mountain like a racer. First you will be carried to the top in a lift.

Program introduction
Welcome to Wolfsberg! Get ready for an outstanding mixture of wide international competition with first-class hospitality and entertainment. No time to sit back!

After arrival and check-in on Wednesday, all participants are invited to the welcome activities in the evening; team leaders will receive detailed information about their stay during a special briefing session and afterwards all participants will enjoy the spectacular Opening Ceremony and firework display. The evening continues with the first Alpen Cup Disco where everyone can get to know each other. The fully filled programme ensures at least 6 matches for each team during the 3 tournament days. Also for the evenings enough is planned to make the “non – soccer” hours just as exciting.

The tournament starts on Thursday with the preliminary rounds. In the evening the team leaders are invited to their own official reception at the Town Hall and once again the Alpen Cup Disco will fill the evening for all guests with enough energy. Friday is the second day of the preliminary rounds and the evening is filled with an open-air Concert, with live music, in the stadium.

The tournament classification will be decided on Saturday with the finals in the stadium in the afternoon. The final evening is for the reward ceremony and farewell party.

Day	Part of day	Description
Sunday	Day	Arrival Wolfsberg (between 10.00-18.00 hours) Check in and information
	Evening	Free programme
Monday	Day	Start of the tournament - preliminary rounds
	Evening	Official opening with firework display
Tuesday	Day	Tournament – preliminary rounds
	Evening	Teamleaders reception in the Town Hall Participants; Alpen Cup disco
Wednesday	Day	Tournament – preliminary rounds
	Evening	Alpen Cup disco
Thursday	Day	Tournament – classisification rounds and finals in the stadium
	Evening	Prize-giving ceremony and farewell party
Friday	Morning	Departure