The Festival

This is a non profit making Football Festival for Boys and Girls held in the picturesque Seaton Park, situated within easy walking distance to the centre of Aberdeen, which is also known as The Floral City.
This is a true Festival, organised to enable young people from all parts of the world to meet not only on the field of play but during the many social, cultural and fun events which are held during the week of the Festival.
The Festival organises free transport from Aberdeen Dyce Airport, Railway or Coach Stations. We can also give advice on transport from or to any part of the British Isles, along with details of other football tournaments teams may wish to attend at the conclusion of the Aberdeen International Football Festival.

We have three groups:

Dispensation will be given for up to 4 players per team who may be born
from 01 August of the preceding year.

See Rules page for more information on dates of birth for registration

"When the event started in 1981 the idea was not simply to provide a soccer tournament but to create a Festival which would include a tournament and at the same time many other soccer activities and social events."

The objective was that young people from all over the world should be able to come together in friendship to compete with each other.

The format has been an outstanding success with teams from 42 countries representing 6 continents taking part.

Soccer Tournament  All matches are played on first class grass pitches in the picturesque Seaton Park, a few minutes walking distance from the accommodation. Teams have a minimum of four games.

Other Soccer Activities The soccer related activities include a 5-a-side tournament, soccer tennis, a penalty kick competition, and a visit to the stadium of Aberdeen Football Club.

Social Activities On the social front there are many options, provided free of charge, such as a welcome reception, an awards presentation ceremony, ten pin bowling, 'It's a Knockout', a disco, an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment for the adults, and sightseeing tours of both the city and the local beautiful Scottish countryside..

Match Officials Fully qualified referees and assistant referees officiate at all the games. The standard of refereeing is high with many officials from the most senior grades in Scotland and other countries.

Fully Approved The Festival is approved by the Scottish Football Association and by FIFA. It is also a founder member of BISTA (the British Isles Soccer Tournaments Association).

The Aberdeen International Football Festival is proud of its motto "Football is Fun" and wee do all in our power to make this a week of football and fun for all our guests, so that they may leave Aberdeen with the very best of memories and we hope many new found friends from all continents.

COSTS Enrolment fee £100 per team, and minimum deposit £500 per team are payable by 31st January 2008. The balance of participation fees is payable by the 30th April 2008. Payments should be by either Bank Transfer, or Bank Certified Cheque.
In the exceptional event of payment being made on arrival, this must have been agreed earlier, and in such circumstances payment will be accepted by a) traveller's cheques (£sterling), b) cash, or c) bank certified cheque.

Package 1 - FULL BOARD - from evening dinner on the first Sunday (three meals per day and a choice of menus) to breakfast on the final Sunday ......................£320 per person

Package 2 - HALF BOARD - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - from evening dinner on the first Sunday to breakfast on the final Sunday .........................................£280 per person

Package 3 - BED & BREAKFAST - from the first Sunday to breakfast on the final Sunday .....£230 per person

Extra meals and accommodation over the standard 7 day package will be by arrangement.

Festival hospitality may be restricted to the official team groups of 20 players and 2 officials.  However, we shall endeavour to accommodate guests over this number whenever possible.

INCLUDED IN THE COST
The participation fee includes 7 nights accommodation and 3 meals a day, dependant on package booked. Also included are transfers to and from Aberdeen Airport, Bus or Rail Station, transport to Festival events, full supporting football and social programme, a Festival souvenir pack, use of University sports facilities, and VAT at 17.5 %.

PAYMENTS IN ADVANCE
The Festival complies fully with the package travel, package holidays and package tours regulations 1992, made by the British Government and has therefore to make arrangements for safeguarding monies paid in advance. 
Aberdeen City Council has agreed to act as Trustees and all advance payments for participation in the Festival will be held by them until the Festival has fulfilled its obligation or where appropriate, refunds have been made.

Bank details for payments in advance are as follows:

Clydesdale Bank ( Principal Branch )
Queens Cross
Aberdeen
Scotland
U.K.

Account name Aberdeen International Football Festival
Account number 10100621
Sort code 82 60 11