Trofeo del Porto Cesenatico, Italy - 22 untill 23 May 2010 (Whitsun) (it)

The Trofeo del Porto is a pleasant mix of relaxed ambiance of a Mediterranean seaside resort and the excitement of an international competition on the grass pitch. The programme starts on Friday-evening with a welcome of the teamleaders by the mayor of Cesenatico. On Saturday the preliminaries start on the various venues. In the evening the participants are welcomed at a special ceremony in the stadium with show and music. On Sunday the remaining preliminaries, semi-finals and finals will be played. The finals are in the stadium. As a warming up for the prize-giving ceremony, the teamleaders can show their skills in a friendly match. The official prize-giving ceremony concludes the programme.

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 are the management flexible. For more information about the available accommodation please see the pdf pricelist which can be found on this website.

Cesenatico, one of the best seaside resorts on the Adriatic just north of Rimini, is founded in the early 14th century. Cesenatico has 5 miles of fine sandy beaches and the town's broad streets bustle with activity. The picturesque harbour is home to many fishing boats. In the 15th century, the extension plans for the harbour were designed by no-one less than Leonardo da Vinci. In the harbour channel you'll also find 'The Maritime Museum', which is a floating museum. Nine traditional styles of boat can be admired here. When rigged up, their sails are a colourful addition to the cheerful harbour. Cesenatico, with its old town centre has some great shopping streets. This is the ideal location to enjoy the sun, sea and entertainment. Venice, with its gondola's, lovely channels and bridges and the city-state of San Marino are within reach of a day trip.

Funpark Mirabilandia/Ravenna is 15 miles from Cesenatico, and offers 850,000 square metres, almost 200 football pitches!, of refreshing green areas filled with many attractions. Seven areas, the magical lands of Mirabilandia, are waiting to be discovered. Within each area theatres, shops, restaurants and ice-cream parlours. At Mirabilandia there is only one entrance fee for all the attractions, like several roller-coasters, the watersplash, the two towers and many different shows. And once you have your ticket, you will take off for an adventurous journey in a fantasy world created for the family, the kids, the toddlers, and for all those who would have liked to have never grown up or those who just want to feel young for a day. Open from: 10:00 - 18:00 (during summer 23:00). Entry: € 25,00, children under 12: € 19,00, groups > 20 pax: € 17,50. More information: www.mirabilandia.it. Note: only suitable for a full day excursion.

San Marino is 17 miles from Cesenatico and with its 61 sqkm and its 26.000 inhabitants is one of the smallest states of the world. It is situated on and around a 750 metres high hill, only 10 miles from Rimini. In whatever part of the territory you go, in particular at the peak of its mountain, your gaze is lost over a unique, dazzling panorama: the fertile soils of Emilia Romagna and the soft rolling hills of the Marche and Montefeltro, and on into the calm Adriatic sea. With it's capital high up in the hill, San Marino is a place rich in history and modern hospitality. A day, or half day trip takes you along museums, ancient forts and palaces, immersed in a fairy tale world.

Dolphinarium/Rimini is 17 miles from Cesenatico. Close the centre of Rimini you can find the Dolphinarium. Check out the underwater world and meet the most friendly and clever creature of the Sea. Admire the swift Dolphin's way of swimming and visit one of the shows which are held two or three times a day. The dolphinarium has also a museum and several acquariums with incredible reproductions of different marine landscapes from the Mediterranean and tropical Seas. Open from: 16.30 to 18.30. Entry: € 11,00. Children under 10: € 8,00. Groups >25 persons € 9,00 (prices 2007). More information: www. delfinariorimini.it

Funpark Atlantica inCesenatico is a salt water park. and the the spectacular slides in the waterfunpark are certainly worth a try. How about 'bobsleighing' on a slope of initially 70% and gliding like a stone on water? Or gently slide on the 'Water Toboggan' into the swimming pool? Or try the 'Kamikaze', a very steep and fast slide where you go down with a speed of around 30 mph. When you're tired take a rest in one of the many beds around the main swimmingpool and jump in when it starts its waves. In this park you can have fun the whole day or either part of it. Open from: 10.00 - 19.00 hrs. Entry: € 17,00,- for adults, € 13,00 for children under 12. More information: www.atlanticapark.it.