Coupe du Gros de Vaud Echallens, Switzerland - 22 untill 23 May 2010 (Whitsun) (ch)

Participants to previous editions of the Coupe du Gros-de-Vaud were quite taken with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that characterises this tournament. The participants in this year's event can sample this immediately on their arrival on Friday evening when they are entertained in the open club house reception. From Saturday on, football will be 'the talk of the day' and keep everyone busy, with at least 6 matches per team spread over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon the team leaders can join a traditional Swiss reception, where local specialties are served and horn blowers create a special atmosphere. Saturday and Sunday morning will be mainly devoted to group matches and classification matches, the finals will be held on Sunday afternoon. After this busy sport programme, everyone will have time to recover before attending the prize-giving ceremony during a festive evening in the Salle des Fêtes when everybody will celebrate enthusiastically with snacks, drinks and a DJ.

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 suitalbe for sports groups, are they safe and are the management fliexible. For more information about the available accommodation please see the pdf pricelist which can be found on this website.

Montreux (22 miles). Pearl of the Swiss Riviera. One of the most popular spots on Lake Geneva. Montreux Vevey features a remarkably beautiful landscape, with a superb view on the Alps and a particularly mild climate. Charming cogwheel trains for climbing the mountains, romantic steamers for crossing the Lake Leman and flowered lake side promenades. A holiday paradise with many opportunities for entertainment.

Lausanne. Lausanne (7 miles) - lively city centre with many restaurants and a pretty historical centre. Lausanne is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and surrounded by vineyards. The newly built Olympic museum especially deserves a visit.

Outdoor swimming pool 'La Fleur-de-Lys' in Prilly (7 miles from Echallens). Three basins, playground, parking facilities and restaurant. Open daily from half-May till end August from 9.00-19.00 hrs. Entrance price: 5,50 CHF for adults, 2,50 CHF francs for children.

Bowling in Lausanne, close to the Jeunotel accommodation. Open from 13.30 - 23.00/24.00/01.00 (closing time varies depending on day and period). More information: www.bowling-lausanne.ch.

Karting Vuiteboeuf, close to Yverdon (17 km from Echallens). Open from 10.00-0.00 hrs on Saturday and 10.00-19.00 hrs on Sunday.

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne. An absolute must for sports fans. Here, the Olympic spirit is visualised in a fascinating exhibition, featuring all the Olympic sports, along with the history and development of the Olympic movement. The museum holds the most complete collection of coins, medals and postage stamps of all the Olympic Games since 1896. Open daily from 1st May to 30th September, and on Tuesdays to Sundays from 1st October to 30th April (from 09.00 to 18.00 hours). For more information: www.museum.olympic.org