McDonald’s Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival 2027 – 24-29.4.2027

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We would like to invite your team to participate in the Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival in a venue that can only be described as one of the most famous soccer activities in Cyprus and one of the biggest of its kind in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. I assure you of a real soccer festival, with high standard of football and lots of fun for the young future soccer stars coming from many different countries. Τhe next Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival will take place from Saturday 24 till Thursday 29 April 2027. The whole event is organized and coordinated by MGCM Soccerworldcyprus Ltd. The event is supported every year by the Municipality of Ayia Napa tourist resort, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and is officially recognized and approved by the official Cyprus Football Association. Categories & Age Group Competitions (2027) The tournament reserves the right to change the below age groups category competitions as well as the formats to meet the tournament requirements in relation to the final registered participating numbers and for the smoother run of the event. Unlimited number of girls can join in the boys’ teams / girls can be up to 1 year over aged. With regards to age groups bear in mind that for next year, the age groups to be hosted (January 1st to December 31st) will be as follows. For your correct travel and accommodation arrangements, note carefully the below starting & ending dates per different age group which will be finalized upon completion of teams registrations. The organizers reserve the right to modify the duration of matches, amend, reschedule, and/or postpone the competition schedule due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to weather conditions, delays in arrivals, or any other unforeseen reason. The schedule may be adjusted accordingly, either prior to or during the tournament, in order to accommodate the needs of both the participating teams and the overall organization of the event. GRASSROOTS EDITION (9 VS 9 / 7 VS 7 / 5 VS 5) OPEN CATEGORY (ONE LEVEL COMPETITION ONLY) 2021, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Tuesday 27/04 (10 TEAMS – 2 X 5 TEAMS PER GROUP) CATEGORY Α – ELITE 2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2017, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2015, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) 2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (12 TEAMS – 2 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) CATEGORY Β (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS PER GROUP) 2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2017, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2015, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (40 TEAMS – 8 GROUPS X 5 TEAMS) 2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 24/04 – Wednesday 28/04 – (24 TEAMS – 4 GROUPS X 6 TEAMS) LOWER LEVEL (B) CATEGORIES (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE) The B categories relate to the participation of theoretically lower level football teams in separate tournament groups and separate games and applies to the age categories from 2014 to 2020. There will be no separate B categories in the younger age category group of 2021. For 2014 age there is also the option of 11 vs 11 (youth edition) to be held on Monday 26/04 – Thursday 29/04. It is also forbidden for previous year category B (ex lions) co