Rhein-Neckar Pokal

International football in a picturesque setting

International youth football tournament in Ketsch/Mannheim, Germany: Rhein-Neckar Pokal

Participating countries:

Are you on the hunt for an international competition in a picturesque setting? Why not try the Rhein-Neckar Pokal? The inaugural tournament in 2019, featuring teams from six countries, was a first-time hit, and included complimentary comments about the good organisation and warm hospitality. The organisers have beautiful sport grounds at their disposal, complete with a traditional 'Stube' (pub) and a tournament centre with festive decorations. And those wanting to take a look outside the sports grounds, can taste the atmosphere of times past with castles and half-timbered houses in the immediate vicinity. The charming historic university city of Heidelberg is a fifteen-minute drive away. Unbeatable!

Age Categories:

U11, U13, U15, U17

Organiser:

Spvgg 06 Ketsch

Teams:

80

First edition:

2019

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Program

Friday

Afternoon /

Arrival: check-in with welcome address and information from our on-site employees at SPVGG 06 Ketsch. You will be informed in person about your stay and the tournament.

Saturday

Daytime /

Start of the match programme. The matches are played at the sports park of SPVGG 06 Ketsch. The matches will be officiated by referees from the Badische football association.

Afternoon /

Team leader meeting. Welcome reception for the team leaders, arranged by the SPVGG 06 Ketsch organisers

Sunday

Daytime /

Continuation of the match programme. Qualification matches and finals followed by prize-giving ceremony.

Afternoon /

UEFA Respect ceremony. Every participant receives a medal on the podium.

Evening /

Free time. See tourist information for some great tips.

Monday

Morning /

Departure

Organiser

The Rhein-Neckar Pokal is organised by SPVGG 06 Ketsch. This club was established more than 100 years ago. SPVGG 06 Ketsch has approximately 700 members and about 20 league teams.

Sport facillity

The Rhein-Neckar Pokal is held at two locations: in Ketsch and nearby Reilingen. The SPVGG 06 Ketsch sports complex features 5 fields, a grandstand at the main field, a cosy "Stube", as a clubhouse, and several changing rooms. SC08 Reilingen has a park with three fields and a clubhouse with a restaurant. During the tournament, both parks will be supplemented with festive centres featuring a terrace, various kiosks and a grill.

Legend

Hotel
Youth accommodation

Touristic information

Ketsch

Ketsch (12,700 inhabitants) is located in the Rhine-Neckar region on the banks of the Rhine, within the Speyer, Heidelberg, Mannheim triangle. The region is a prime tourist attraction because of its historic town centres. Speyer and Heidelberg are internationally known for their historic buildings and, besides a historic centre, Mannheim also offers vibrant city life with a large shopping centre, and much more.

Heidelberg

Fifteen minutes' drive from Ketsch is the medieval university town of Heidelberg. Visit the historic centre with its intimate market square and small shopping streets. And don't miss out on the view from the 13th century Heidelberg castle, the 1th century Old Bridge and the student prison, which dates back to the 16th century.

Accommodation and prices

Accommodation

Meininger Heidelberg

Hotel

The new Meininger hotel is located a few kilometres from the idyllic old town of Heidelberg. The public transport system will take you to most sights and the most important shops within 10 minutes. The hotel has a modern design with a combination of fresh colours and an industrial look. The ground floor is playfully designed with overlapping areas, such as the reception, kiosk, lounge, and recreation room with a game zone and café/bar. The rooms are characterised by contrasting colours and a mix of metal and wood.

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NH Mannheim Viernheim

Hotel

Hotel NH Mannheim Viernheim is a comfortable four-star hotel slightly to the east of Mannheim. The new hotel is furnished in a sleek, modern style in bright colours. The excellent facilities, charming rooms and good service guarantee a wonderful stay at this hotel. Guests can enjoy the Rhein-Neckar shopping centre next to the hotel and the vibrant centre of Mannheim, which is just 20 minutes away by public transport.

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DJH Mannheim

Youth accommodation

Surrounded by greenery, but still in the centre of the city, the Mannheim youth hostel/hostel is situated at the lively "Marktplatz" in a beautiful spot on the banks of the Rhine within walking distance of the centre of Mannheim. The building was completely renovated in 2014 and is tastefully decorated in bright colours. The park-like garden includes a large terrace and a football field.

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Prices mentioned are 'from' prices and are subject to availability. All information in this pricelist is based on the prices and taxes that are known on 1 July each year. Euro-Sportring reserves the right to change prices if costs and/or taxes increase in the intervening period. No rights can be derived from these prices. In addition to the cost of participation per person, an administration fee of € 150 / £140 per team will be charged.