International Youth Soccer Tournament
| The inaugural
"Torneo Internacional Intibucano" an
International Youth Soccer Tournament will take place
from the 18th to the 27th of November 2004, in La
Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras. The first game will be
played on Friday, November 19, 2004. This competition is being organized by the Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucano, under the auspices of the Comite Ejecutivo Regional Centro Oriente de FENAFUTH. It will demonstrate to the teams invited what the homeland of the 27th National Soccer Country of the world. Honduras has close to a hundred international players who are now earning a living playing in Europe and Latin America. The tournament will be for boys only, in these two groups
in 2005, the tournament will be expanded to girls and two more age groups for boys. Each team will play one game each day, except for Thursday, Bovember 25th, which has been reserved for the Fun Games Blowout – a free day of picnicking, volleyball, sack races, potato races, dunk the player, fun and frolicking! The final game will be played on Saturday morning, November 27, 2004 with the awards and awards banquet Saturday Night. A number of other social activities will be on offered before and/or after games, so there will be no "dull" moments during the week. The Finals will be played at the La Esperanza City Stadium in La Esperanza, Honduras. |
Friendly International Soccer Tournament -November 2004
No one can deny the effect of Soccer in Honduran culture. Honduras and Hondurans love the game above all else. Children play soccer with balled up socks in the streets. And at one time, Honduran national teams played so well in in international tournaments, they were placed 27th in World soccer nations, above nations with far higher populations and more resources. Great coaches, great players that no one deny. Honduras soccer and Honduran soccer players have put Honduras on the map.
In recent years, Honduras has not been able to reach its highest potential, due to the loss of resources after Hurricane Mitch destroyed 40% of the Honduran economy. Gone is the Honduran National women's soccer team. And cross country play for Honduran youth is often not available. But it is rebuilding its youth programs and developing new women's programs.
That's because Honduras is such a soccer nation, with just about every child playing, Honduras is on the verge of returning to its former glory. We at ISAI are determined to support the grassroots programs being developed by FENAFUTH in rural communities to discover new soccer talent.
Our goal is to support organized youth and women's soccer in Honduras. Dr. Carol Cross, founder and director of ISAI. Inc., has accepted the volunteer Director of Development for the Liga Menor de Fútbol Intibucano, an affiliate of FENAFUTH. Intibuca is the home of the Lenca Indians, who walk miles up and down mountainsides that are 6000-7000 in altitude. They are in condition since they often walk to town (5 -10 miles) up and down these steep hills. And we plan to stimulate the return of Honduran soccer to the world stage by our International Summer Soccer camps scheduled to open in June, 2005, in La Esperanza, Honduras).
The Liga Menor is operated by a group of
dedicated coaches. Two elite teams, called Club Deportivo
Intibucano are being developed from the best players in the
Liga. These two teams are determined to win this tournament
and keep the trophy in Intibuca.
The state of Intibuca, Honduras is a warm, safe, exciting place to visit with lots of activities for teenagers and adults to enjoy.
We hope to see you in November 2004 in Honduras.
Application coming to this website soon.
Teams are selected on a first-come first-served basis with an attempt to balance the teams according to geography. The number of teams accepted will be limited to a total of 64 teams.
An acceptance and confirmation notice will be sent to each team not later than four weeks after receipt of a completed application form together with the Team Registration Fee and Referee Deposit. A full refund will be immediately made to any team not selected.
Your team must name one person directly connected with the team to act as its contact person prior to the tournament.
The application deadline is September 30, 2004. No application will be considered unless accompanied by two (2) separate checks or money orders (the Tournament Registration Fee of US$375.00 and a Referee Deposit of US $325.00) payable to International Sports Adventure Institute. Make sure to enter the name of your team on the check(s) or money order(s).
$375 Due with tournament application on or before September 30, 2004 - ($450 after September 30st, 2004).
The participation fee for each player is US$450. This participation fee includes:
Homestay, food, transportation and entertainment - It includes transportation from and to Tegucigalpa airport, It includes three meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks. It also includes welcome party, nightly activities and the closing party: trophies, medals and t-shirts.
Parents, companions & invited - US$ 350 will be assessed from each. Children 0-2 yrs free of charge, 3-12 yrs US$ 150.
Visa Application fee per player is $175, which includes preparation of VISA in Spanish and presentation to Honduran Immigration office. US teams require no visas to enter Honduras.
Option 1 - Send money through Western Union to Honduras to CODET to La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
Option Two - Send copies of the application by certified, registered mail, or DHL with payment to CODET, S de R L, Barrio El Morera, Farmacia Galencia, Frente Bazar Reyna, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
Because of internet insecurity in many African countries, no applications can be sent by email. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT. SENDING APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENT BY DHL IS PROBABLY YOUR BEST OPTION.
Option Three (the best, safest & fastest option) Paying By Wire Transfer
Wire transfers must be sent to:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
San Francisco, CA.
Routing Transfer Number (RTN) 121000248
Account # 827 522 7026
Note that your bank will charge you a fee for making this kind of transaction. This transaction fee must be paid by the party making the transaction, and not subtracted from the amount being transferred to the AfroCarib Cup, La Ceiba Football Academy, RED de AfroHeritage Footballers, ISAI or CODET. This is for wire transfers only, do not use direct deposit because we will have no way of tracking your payment.
For All Programs In order for your team's application to be processed, a team application fee and individual visa fees of US$175 each person must be received by CODET. |
Teams will play in an age bracket consistent with the player's age at the time of the tournament.
Health needs of players will be under the helpful eyes of Dr. Martin Sorto, president of the Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucano who specializes in Sports medicine and Dr. Ramon Argueta, peditrician, vice president of the Liga Menor de Menor de Futbol Intibucano. These doctors will be available throughout the tournament for all players.
Teams will be allowed guest players per tournament rules:
1. Maximum of three (3) guest players allowed per team
2. Roster may not exceed 18 players, including guest players
3. Guest players must have credentials from the same seasonal year as the credentials of the team on which they participate Note: Guest Player Forms are available from the tournament upon request.
All players should be listed on the official travel roster. Permission to travel must be received for all teams. Travel forms must be approved by state/national associations and submitted
For "Torneo Internacional
Intibucano" International Soccer Tournament Application
email to exportfacs@aol.com
Hosted By: Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana
Home Teams Club Deportivo Intibucano
US and International Marketing -CODET, S de R L
Honduras Logistics For Tournament:
Liga Menor de Fútbol Intibucano
To participate, contact Dr. Carol Cross, ISAI
email: exportfacs@aol.com
Want to see this forward looking team grow? We are seeking to build our own stadium where Member/Sponsors can enjoy themselves when they come to Honduras. Become a friend and get special treatment. Email Dr. Cross at exportfacs@aol.com for more information.
Want to know more? You can get all the fun of ownership and the benefits of belonging to this world Class team by becoming a sponsor. Want to be on the field with this team? Email us at exportfacs@aol.com or honducopa@yahoo.com
Dr. Carol Cross or Dr. Ramon Dario Argueta
Barrio El Morera, Frente Bazar Reyna
La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
Dr. Argueta: Telephone 504-783-0054 or 504-398-9554
Dr. Cross: 504-783-0421
 2005-2006 Honduras Soccer Team Membership & Sponsorship Available For Enrollment June 1,
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