Stay
As well as participation at the tournament, Euro-Sportring also arranges the accommodation for the participants. Participants can usually choose between school accommodation, group accommodation (youth accommodation and bungalows) and hotels. The accommodation we offer has been selected with care and must comply to a number of conditions, such as: are they within easy reach of the sports park, do they provide value for money, are they suitable for sports groups, are they safe and is the management flexible.  

Other information
Dinners:
Dinners will be served in the sports hall next to the sports complex De Kegge. During the tournament different kinds of snacks and drinks will be sold in the canteen and at different stands on the sports grounds.

Participating countries

	Belgium
	Germany
	France
	Netherlands

Previous winners

2011
ASC Nieuwland	Netherlands	U17
RKVV Dem	Netherlands	U15
BFC	Netherlands	U13
KESK Leopoldsburg	Belgium	U11
2010
SFV Werdohl	Germany	U17
SC Münster 1	Germany	U15
SC Münster 1	Germany	U13
SC Münster 1	Germany	U11
2009
SV Phönix Dûdelheim	Germany	U17
AFC	Netherlands	U15
EBOH	Netherlands	U13
FC Ablis St. Mesmes 1	France	U11
2008
Kon. Ud - Deventer	Netherlands	U16*
A.S.C. Nieuwland - 1	Netherlands	G15-A*
VSV Velserbroek - 1	Netherlands	G15-B*
2007
KSV Diksmuide	Belgium	U16*
S.C. Buitenboys - 1	Netherlands	G15-A*
SC West Köln	Germany	G15-B*
2006
Roda '46 - Leusden	Netherlands	U16*
TSV Godshorn	Germany	G15-A*
Quick Boys	Netherlands	G15-B*

Touristic information

Ostend, 6 miles from Gistel.
Is known as the 'Queen of the Coastal Towns' and is the only Belgian coastal resort that is as lifely in the winter as it is in the summer. Culture, sport, gastronomy: there's a huge variety of things to choose from. Because of the fact that thousands of English tourists visit Ostend each year, the English even call the city of Ostend 'the most British town in Europe'.

Why not combine a day at the beach with a museum?
In Ostend, you can visit the North Sea aquarium or the Amandine ship, which houses an interactive fisheries museum. Sporty beach visitors can go (kite) surfing at a number of locations.

Bruges, 13 miles from Gistel. Bruges, with its beautiful, romantic centre filled with monumental buildings is one of the tourist highlights of Belgium. No wonder that the city lures every season of the year many tourists. In particular the 'Grand Square' and area around it, is famous for its cultural treasures. Bruges' main shopping and entertainment centre is also around the 'Grande Square'. This is where all the shopping streets such as the Steenstraat and the Zuidzandstraat, meet up. Don't forget to check out the side streets. There are also two markets on Saturdays. Bruges is a great town for an evening out, With no end of pubs, beer houses, bistros and restaurants. Younger people flock to the Eiermarkt and the pubs and disco bars on Op 't Zand.

The 'Grande Square' is the centre of Bruges cultural life.
You can't miss the 83 metre, octagonal Belfort tower, from where you'll enjoy wonderful views of the city and even the coastline when the weather permits! Discover Bruges from the other side by taking a boat trip which will transport you around the canals. There are five departure points (incl. the Nieuwstraat and Wollestraat).

Dolphinarium Boudewijnpark in Bruges.
Is one of the largest Marine Animal Parks in Europe with more than 25 attractions and shows. Discover the World of the Sea and meet the dolphins, sea lions, walruses and seals during the various shows. A delightful Dolphinarium day is not only filled with things to learn about, but also full of excitement with great fun. The little ones can visit Bambinoland, but the `Hurricane`, the `Orca-ride`, the wild river, an indoor ice-skating rink and a Big Wheel are attractions for the older ones.

Funpark Plopsaland in Adinkerke-De Panne (30 km from Gistel).
Funpark Plopsaland to admire the first rays of sunshine in the Fairy Tale Forest, feel the wind in your hair during a ride in the Dragon or at the wild river of the Castle of King Samson. For the little ones there is Plopgarden with f.e. the traffic parc, the Plopsa Train Express and a huge playground with all kinds of attractions. Plopsaland has more than 30 attractions and shows for young and old, so bring a visit to Plopsaland and experience another beautiful day at the Belgian Coast.

Gistel (11,000 inhabitants) is located in West Flanders.
Gistel is an attractive, rural municipality close to the tourist attractions of Ostend and Bruges. An important event in Gistel is the annual Godelieve procession. This large procession is held every year in July to honour the canonized Godelieve of Gistel.

Program introduction
During Whitsun, the Belgium coast is always a popular destination, but a visit in combination with the Polders Trophy is a Must for football enthusiasts. The tournament is known for its relaxed atmosphere and the participants can sample this after arriving on Friday evening. That evening, everyone is at the get-together welcome evening in the clubhouse. The first round games will be played on Saturday. The programme is paused at one o’clock when the welcome ceremony is held in an Olympic style. After the ceremony teamleaders will be invited at the reception in the clubhouse. In the evening there is also plenty to do and see at De Kegge Sports Park, namely: the party in the clubhouse. On Sunday, the remaining first round games, the ranking games and the finals will be played in Champions league style followed by the prize-giving. Those that do not get this far will not be bored, as the Belgium coast with the resorts of Ostend and Middelkerke offer pleasure to young and old.

Day	Part of day	Description
Friday	Afternoon	Arrival at the Polders Trophy meeting point Check-in between 14.00 and 19.00 hrs
	Evening	Participants: get together in the clubhouse
Saturday	Day	Tournament - preliminary rounds
	Noon	Welcome ceremony and team leaders reception in the clubhouse
	Evening	Get-together party
Sunday	Day	Tournament - preliminary round and classification matches/finals
	Evening	Prize-giving ceremony at tournament location
Monday	Morning	Departure