Sparta Cup Barcelona, International Inline Hockey Tournament

PRESENTATION
In Barcelona, something great is about to happen, neither more or less than the Sparta Cup `11. The International Inline hockey tournament that disembarks for the third time in Barcelona (Spain). They are the best players and the best Inline teams. The generation that is going to set a new style. A matchless occasion to see the authentic promises of this sport, finding in this competition, a sublime showcase to leave their business card. It is necessary to be prepared for the best thing of each. Every game will present delicious exhibitions of all participants, breaking the shell, defying time, anticipating movements and scoring incredible goals. Welcome to SPARTA CUP!

SPARTA CUP
Many years ago, Spartans, Persians and Egyptians fought for different causes and reasons. Whereas they looked for the global conquest and fought for their freedom and honor. Only the best soldiers engaged in this battle.

THE BATTLE
History tells that in the battle of Thermopiles, three hundreds Spartans could resist ten thousand Persians during several days. Row after row the Persians crashed against the spears and Spartan’s shields without these yielded a centimeter. In spite of the serious numerical disadvantage, Leónidas and his men had a minimum number of losses, whereas the losses of the Jerjes army - although very small in proportion to his forces - blow for the moral of his troops. During the nights, Leónidas used to say to his men: “Jerjes has many men, but no soldier”.Frustrated and impatient, Jerjes sent to the front ten thousand Immortal ones (his elite force). Whenever an Immortal one fell, another one ran to replace it, staying in the fixed amount of ten thousand men. Nevertheless, the results were the same. The Persians died and there were only hundreds left. The moral of the army decayed and the Spartans did not show fatigue signs. The battle lasted five days and the Persians were able to defeat the Spartan feared ones, but these had already delayed remarkably the Persian advance, decimating the moral of their army, causing considerable losses and giving time to the other Spartans to evacuate their cities and to prepare the defense. During this time a great army was reunited that later would bring victory in the battle field of Platea by earth and in Salamina by sea. After which the Persian aspirations to dominate the Hélade were exhausted and the Spartans stayed baptized for all time as the best soldiers!

SPARTA CUP ORGANIZATION
We have worked very hard in organizing this event and would love everyone’s support! Having the best teams in Europe would make this event very exciting and memorable!
Carles Benito, Director of Sparta Cup '11 says:“It is a very hard game and only the authentic soldiers will be able to raise the Championship Cup”.

PROGRAM
Game will be played from April 16 to 17th, 2011

Day 1
Official arrival day is April 15th. Check in, briefing and distribution of tournament papers.

Day 2
April 16th Games will be played in the morning and afternoon.

Day 3
April 17th continue the qualifying games, Play-off games and Closing Ceremony.

TEAMS
Only 10-12 teams from all over Europe will be invited.

ORGANIZERS
The Tournament is organized by Carles Benito.
Referees from the Catalonia National Association (FECAPA)

SPORT FACILITIES
Illa esportiva in Castellbisbal (Barcelona)
Rink size: 44x22 meters with Icecourt superfice, Ice boards and Firs Goal 1,70 x 1,05 m.

TOURIST INFORMATION
Games will be played in the Barcelones area.Barcelona, is known for its many amenities. There is a large choice of discos, bars, restaurants, sandy beaches and breathtaking views. There are also many interesting excursion possibilities to carry out if you want to get to know the surroundings and have a good time: We recommend to visit in Barcelona the Camp Nou and Port Aventura.

DOCUMENTS & RULES

TOURNAMENTS
On the arrival day, teams will receive an information folder containing documents and rules of the tournament together with final playing groups and time table of every game. All players must present an official identification that can be either the national Hockey licence, a passport, or ID.

EQUIPMENT
All teams must bring two set of jerseys, one dark and other white coloured.

COMPETITION SYSTEM
One match of 2 x 15 minutes will be played at each venue in a league format. Groups of 5 teams will play each other once, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each group will play each other in the final round (At least 7 matches are guarantied)

POINTS
Match won: 3 points; match drawn: 1 point plus a three penalty system will be played for each team as a draw breaker and the winner of this will gain one extra point (so it will be two points for the winner team after penalty shot disputed.; match lost: 0 points; match lost after penalty shot 1 point.

GROUP CLASSIFICATION
1) Points
2) Goals average vs goals scored

GAMES
2 x 15 minutes – Chronometer
5 minutes of warming up
3 minutes break between periods

TROPHYS
• Tournament Cup for the three first places.
• Fastest Cup to the fastest player in the tournament.
• Best precision Cup to the best player with accurace shooting.
• Best Sick Move Cup for the best penalty shoot.
• MVG Cup to the best goalie of the tournament.

SERVICES
The Sparta cup will have a restaurant to attend all the team’s delegation. The price will be 40 euros, for all the tournament meals. In another words it will be two lunch and one dinner meals.

ACCOMODATION
The hotels are all in the 3-star category, situated in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 10 minuts to rink by car. The teams will be accommodated in twin-bedded rooms and 3-bedded . Services: all our hotels feature TV room, bar and cafeteria. All rooms are with bath.

TRANSPORTATION
When you choose your transportation to Spain, consider also the possibility of flying into the airports of BARCELONA GIRONA and BARCELONA. The towns Barcelona is only 20 minutes away of Castellbisbal. There are several low-cost airlines operating flights from the UK, Ireland, Italy and Germany. We can arrange transfers and general transportation within Spain on request.

PRIZES and COSTS
Tournament Inscription: 300€ for Team
Restaurant: 40€ for person (4 meals)
Hotel: 35€ for night person Hotel + Breakfast at Hoteles H2

PRICES INCLUDES:
- Participation in the tournament.
- Reception for team managers
- Accomodation
- Restaurant Services
- 7 matches per team.
- Rink 44m x 22m with Icecourt Superfice
- Bilingual information and assistance during the competition.
- Website and photos
- Sparta TV all the games (Estic i Puc)
- Pictures of all the games
- Ceremony
- All Star
- Trophy for the Best Precision, The Fastest, Best Sick Move and MVG.

ENTRANCE FEE PAYMENT
CARLES BENITO
IBAN ES 14 2100-0007-84-0109098549 (Caixa de Pensions)
Payments before February 15th

WEB
http://spartacup.blogspot.com/

CONTACTS
Carles Benito
spartacup@gmail.com
(0034) 646 918 323