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
For participants having breakfast and/or dinner at a central location, the tournament dining hall is located in Les Angles at the Forum (sporthall and activity center) or at the Cantine Pasteur (school canteen) in case of high attendance. On Saturday and Sunday, it is possible to have lunch at the sports locations (French fries, sausages, hamburger, meat, sandwiches, various drinks) for a reasonable price. The lunch can be ordered in the morning before 10.30 so that queuing can be avoided at lunch time.

Participating countries

	Belgium
	Switzerland
	Denmark
	Spain
	France
	Italy

Previous winners

2010
JSCPO Paris	France	U17
FC Muri-Gümlingen	Switzerland	U15
Oraison Sport	France	U13
Stade Beaucairois	France	U11
US Chantilly	France	U10
2009
Beaucaire	France	U10
Sabadell	Spain	U12
Le Pontet	France	U13
Le Pontet	France	U15
Mougins	France	U17
2008
New in 2009		U12/7*
FR Haguenau	France	G18-A*
Barbentane	France	G13/7*
Le Pontet	France	G15-B*
2007
ASPTT Avignon	France	G18-A*
Reggio Emilia	Italy	G13/7*
Vedene	France	G15-B*
2006
Les Angles	France	G13/7*
Les Angles	France	G15-B*

Touristic information
Les Angles (2,000 residents).
A wonderful 'Provencal' village, is only 5 minutes from the medieval city of Avignon, which draws so many tourists near to the French Riviera. The attractive centre of Avignon is the perfect place to spend some time, whether in daytime or the evening.

Avignon, (100.000 inhabitants).
Is located in the south of France on the Rhône is the capital of the Provence region. The Pope took up residence here in the 14th century, which is why it is still referred to as the second Rome. The city enjoys world-wide fame thanks to the children's song about its old bridge: Sur le pont d'Avignon. Both the bridge and the Pope's palace (the world's largest gothic palace) are certainly worth a visit.
Shopping streets can be found in the pedestrian zone, the Joseph Vernet and St. Agricol, the La Balance neighbourhood and Avenue Republic. Besides a wide range of luxury goods, there are also endless shops selling local specialities, such as Provencal materials, terra cotta and ceramics. Local cuisine can be savoured in every restaurant, and is guaranteed to include 'Papalines': a local delicacy made from chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur. And of course, it will all be accompanied by the wine of this region, the Cotes du Rhône.
There are also plenty of sporting options to be enjoyed in Avignon. The 'Piscine Olympique des Arènes' (the Olympic swimming baths), along with golf, tennis and many water sports. Another exciting option is the Laser Game on the Boulevard Fernand Serre. Upon arrival, each team will receive detailed information about the tourist attractions in and around Avignon.

Train ride around Avignon.
You can make a ride through the Roches des Doms Gardens. You will have a magnificent view over the Rhône, the St. Benezet Bridge, Avignon and its old roofs, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and its wonders. The 2nd tour will lead you through the streets of Avignon, the renovated old quarter towards the poplar palace, the St. Benezet Bridge and the ram parts unveils for you the true face of Avignon.

Program introduction
Avignon is a historical city dating back to the Roman period with an attractive and cosy centre. In this area the Trophée du Soleil takes place. The matches are planned in such a way that the teams always have some time to explore the attractions of that region. Upon arrival on Friday at the check-in point a welcome drink will be offered to all players, which is an illustration of the hospitality of the organizers. In the early evening, an official presentation of the teams, with national anthems, will take place. Saturday will be a busy football day, during the day the preliminaries will be played, followed by a reception for the team leaders in presence of local dignitories. Sunday is the last day of the competition and ends with the finals all in the main stadium. After dinner, the prize giving ceremony will take place at a central location, followed by a farewell party with live music. Here the participants will get the possibility to celebrate victory or merely get rid of any energy they still have.

Day	Part of day	Description
Friday	Afternoon	Arrival Les Angles Check-in and information
	Early Evening	Presentation ceremony
Saturday	Day	Tournament – preliminary rounds
	Afternoon	Teamleaders reception
	Evening	Free programme; suggestion: visit Avignon centre
Sunday	Day	Tournament - classification matches and finals Prize-giving ceremony and farewell party
Monday	Morning	Departure