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"The Soccer tournament that brings young people together in the way of the Olympic Ideal"
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London's Finest Football Festival
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 19th year 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.
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The tournament also boasts London’s only PROFESSIONAL level tournament involving academy players from local Premiership and 1st Division Teams, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Wimbledon, Watford and West Ham plus sides from further afield including Coventry, Everton and Birmingham City. This section is also attracting teams from Europe such as Brondby, Hvidore, Hauka, Swansea City and Hearts. Select Teams from the USA are invited to apply to compete in the PRO section.
Group matches are held at the excellent facilities at Parmiters School, just a few minutes drive from both the M1 and the M25 motorways, the school has excellent grass pitches with superb facilities. Finals are held both at the school and at the nearby well appointed Woodside Stadium. Packages for residential teams can include sightseeing in London and evening social events such as the opening ceremony, an Adidas 5-a-side tournament, medieval banquet, flight on the London Eye and farewell disco.
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Why choose WLIFF in 2007?
The opportunity to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of a World Class Sporting Occasion
16 immaculate football fields on one superb location
Top class coaching clinics with top Academy Coaches
Quality Competition - minimum of 4 games for all teams
Excellent training facilities
Option to attend pre-season professional games
Free on-site medical support
Experienced and friendly staff available at all times
Fully co-ordinated transport programme
Visit the U.K's top soccer city, with no less than 6 Premiership teams and 14 professional teams in total.
Fantastic soccer sightseeing opportunities, including Arsenal and Chelsea's stadiums
A chance to visit the new WEMBLEY, Europe's best soccer stadium
Excellent cultural sightseeing opportunities, including Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace
Host City of 2012 Olympics
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For more information on the tournament, including results from previous events please check out...
WATFORD
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