"The
Soccer tournament that brings young people together in the way of the
Olympic Ideal"
WATFORD
& LONDON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 2008
24th - 27th July
24th - 27th July
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"Carlsberg don't do
Football Festivals but if they did they'd be like the Watford and London!"
Big thanks, FC Kensington.
2006
If you have already taken part in the Watford & London International Festival of Football you will already know why the tournament has gained the reputation as London's Finest Football Festival. The Watford & London International Festival of Football is a truly spectacular football event, come and join us for our 21st Anniversary Festival of exciting International Football. The tournament is a FIFA affiliated festival and has attracted teams from over 40 countries as diverse as Japan, Russia, Argentina, Australia, Iceland, Colombia, Denmark and the USA. It is a wonderful opportunity for young people all over the world to meet each other, it is the highlight of the year for many enthusiastic young players who gain the rare opportunity to play international football, learn about different cultures, go sightseeing and enjoy the many social aspects of the festival. Packages for residential teams can include: sightseeing in London and Windsor, Stadium tours, flight on the London Eye and evening social events such as a medieval banquet, karaoke, bowling and disco.
A
Unique Experience
The festival boasts London's only PROFESSIONAL level tournament involving Academy and Centre of Excellence players from local Premier League and Championship teams such as, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Watford, Reading, Millwall, Charlton & West Ham as well sides from further a field including Coventry, Everton and Birmingham City. This section is also attracting teams from Europe such as Brondby, Hvidore, Næsby and Søllerød (Denmark) Haukar and Throttur (Iceland), Swansea City and Hearts. The International flavour has been added to with teams from Japan, Australia and the USA. This offers the unique experience of club teams playing alongside professional teams, giving an insight into what it takes to make it at the top level.
The festival boasts London's only PROFESSIONAL level tournament involving Academy and Centre of Excellence players from local Premier League and Championship teams such as, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Watford, Reading, Millwall, Charlton & West Ham as well sides from further a field including Coventry, Everton and Birmingham City. This section is also attracting teams from Europe such as Brondby, Hvidore, Næsby and Søllerød (Denmark) Haukar and Throttur (Iceland), Swansea City and Hearts. The International flavour has been added to with teams from Japan, Australia and the USA. This offers the unique experience of club teams playing alongside professional teams, giving an insight into what it takes to make it at the top level.
Why
choose WLIFF in 2008?
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The opportunity to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of a World Class Sporting Occasion
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16 immaculate football fields on one superb location
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Top class coaching clinics with top Academy Coaches
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Quality Competition - minimum of 4 games for all teams
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Excellent training facilities
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Option to attend pre-season professional games
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Free on-site medical support
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Experienced and friendly staff available at all times
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Fully co-ordinated transport programme
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Visit the U.K's top soccer city, with no less than 6 Premiership teams and 14 professional teams in total.
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Fantastic soccer sightseeing opportunities, including Arsenal and Chelsea's stadiums
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A chance to visit the new WEMBLEY, Europe's best soccer stadium
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Excellent cultural sightseeing opportunities, including Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace
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Host City of 2012 Olympics
We
hope you have the time of your life!