Arsenal International Festival

In the lovely grounds of the Royal Holloway College, just a few miles from Windsor Castle, the annual Arsenal International Festival is the most popular summer soccer tournament in the capital.

Location

Near London, England

Dates

Categories

A. Boys U19s born after 08/31/1986
B. Boys U17s born after 08/31/1988
C. Boys U16s born after 08/31/1989
D. Boys U15s born after 08/31/1990
E. Boys U14s born after 08/31/1991
F. Boys U13s born after 08/31/1992
G. Boys U12s born after 08/31/1993
H. Boys U11s born after 08/31/1994
J. Women’s open age
K. Girls U16s born after 08/31/1989
L. Girls U12s born after 08/31/1993

Travel

Flights are available from around the world into London.

Where to stay

Most groups choose to stay on site at the excellent university accommodation. Hotel upgrades are available on request.

Sample Itinery

•Tues 1st Aug Arrive London airport. Transfer to the Royal Holloway College. Opening tournament matches late afternoon. Evening dinner. Orientation.

•Wed 2nd Aug Breakfast. Free day to head into London for sightseeing and shopping. A chance to see all the major sights including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Tournament matches late afternoon and evening. Dinner. Disco.

•Wed 3rd Breakfast. Possible guest coaching session with English FA qualified staff from London clubs. Excursion possibilities to nearby Windsor Castle and Eton. Early evening matches. Dinner.

•Thurs 4th Breakfast. Visit into central London for sightseeing and shopping. Late afternoon/evening games. Dinner. Karaoke evening.

•Fri 5th Aug Breakfast. Matches all day. Evening barbecue.

•Sat 6th Aug Breakfast. Matches and finals all day. Evening disco.

•Sun 7th Aug Breakfast. Return transfer to airport and depart for flight home.