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Source: http://www.doksinet Northwest Istria. New World of Football. Source: http://www.doksinet Contents Football heaven in the Adriatic. 4 Sports tourism. Developed on rich tradition. 6 The best choose us. Northwest Istria as the base of the Croatian Football Federation. 8 Practice, learning, fun. The kind of football we offer. 9 Football fields. The place where champions are made. 10 Hotels. Football sometimes needs to go hand in hand with comfort. 13 Packages for football teams. All in one place. 19 Tournaments. Parade of football beauty for all ages. 20 Football camps for children. 24 References. What others say about us. 26 Information and contacts. 27 Source: http://www.doksinet Football heaven in the Adriatic. Croatia Istria The Umag-Novigrad cluster is located in the Croatian Adriatic, in the northwestern part of the Istria Peninsula. It is located on the very boarder with Slovenia, and in close vicinity to Italy and Austria, so it can truly be

said that it serves as a bond between the Mediterranean and Central Europe. 4 www.coloursofistriacom Umag Novigrad Umag is a town of approx. 14000 inhabitants, located on the west coast of Istria, in close vicinity to Slovenia and Italy. It is the westernmost town in Istria. The town has rich sports infrastructure and is regarded as an important sports destination - it is the host of an important ATP tennis tournament, and on the national level it is considered the football and handball centre. Novigrad is located some 15 kilometres south of Umag, also on the Istrian Adriatic Coast. Novigrad is a small town with some 4000 inhabitants, a high standard of living and great communal amenities. Northwest Istria It offers easy car access from entire Slovenia, Northern Italy, Austria, Switzerland and South Germany, but also from other European countries, thanks to the modernized motorway network. This region can be easily reached from many cities, such as Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice,

Padova and Zagreb, to name a few. Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and many other cities are also easily accessible. It is also possible to arrive by plane from airports Zagreb, Venice, Ljubljana, Trieste and Pula, or by boat from ports of Trieste, Pula and Rijeka. A few years ago, the first professional golf course in Istria was built here. Umag is regarded as a reliable destination for winter preparations of football clubs and football teams, and it often hosts football tournaments and professional meetings at the highest level. The completion of the modern sports hall represents the crown of sport development of this town - a unique combination of sporting spirit, coastal beauty and elegance. Novigrad has proven itself as a good host for football teams in search of favourable conditions for practice and overall team advancement. www.coloursofistriacom 5 Source: http://www.doksinet Sports tourism. Developed on rich tradition. There are a number of reasons why football

teams are attracted to this area: Following a rich football tradition, with the development of maritime tourism and accommodation capacities in the last 50 years, Northwest Istria has come up with a well organized offer of programmes and packages for sports teams, especially in the sector of football team preparations. 6 www.coloursofistriacom Umag and Novigrad, the coastal centres of Northwest Istria, have already proven themselves as a great choice for preparations of football teams coming from various European countries. This can be contributed to excellent sports and accommodation facilities and cuisine, as well as the application of modern organization and management models. entire cluster, while friendly matches can be played in Umag and Novigrad. This increases the number of potential opponents and adds quality to football preparations in the Northwest Istria. The distance between the facilities is roughly 15 km, or approximately a 10-minute ride, provided by an excellent

connection between Umag and Novigrad. No matter in which facility they are accommodated, teams have easy access to the infrastructure of the Northwest Istria is also a host and organizer of international tournaments, and the Croatian Football Federation, in cooperation with the UEFA, regularly organizes not only various camps and qualifying matches here but also courses and seminars. During winter months, football players from Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Croatia and a number of other countries practice here. location – as a region on the organization FOOTBALL INFRASTRUCTURE gate of Central Europe, but also on the Adriatic Coast, Northwest Istria offers easy access to teams from at least a dozen countries – the Umag-Novigrad cluster can assist teams in the organization of practice and friendly and practice matches, or take over the organization in whole climate – mild and Mediterranean, long sports tradition – nine out of 19 football

fields in the region have set FIFA’s dimensions (100x64m). The fields are located in and around Umag and Novigrad, not more than a 10 minute ride apart. They are superbly maintained and possess complete equipment thus providing excellent training conditions with an average annual temperature of 18 degrees centigrade hotels – 4 star hotels offer sports infrastructure, great cuisine adapted to the needs of athletes, hospitable personnel, diversity of leisure time activities and wellness and fitness services – in the sports milieu, Northwest Istria is a famous destination for preparations of football teams. It has also achieved outstanding success in other sports such as tennis and handball INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS - Foreign and national first league teams come for the possibility to play friendly matches of competitive character with opponents of the same ranking www.coloursofistriacom 7 Source: http://www.doksinet Practice, learning, fun. The kind of

football we offer. The best choose us. Northwest Istria as the base of the Croatian Football Federation. The Umag-Novigrad cluster is a proven base of the Croatian Football Federation, the main national football organization. HNS has been organizing camps for football players of all age groups between January and May for years, and regularly chooses Northwest Istria as a host for qualifying matches in categories U15, U16, U17, U19, U21, as well as for matches of the women’s national football team. Umag is a regular host to the UEFA trainings for referees and coaches, not to forget the January student group exchange programmes, also in the organization of UEFA and HNS, with participation of youth coaches from Finland, Poland and Ireland. During this programme, several dozen perspective European coaches for junior categories meet up in Northwest Istria. Croatian Football Federation / HNS 8 www.coloursofistriacom We offer accommodation in high quality hotels that are very

sports-oriented and always offer nutrition for athletes and additional features such as wellness and fitness. Laundry and shoe-cleaning service are also available, and it is possible to organize transport to and from the airport for training and matches at the hotel. When it comes to the actual training area, the cluster offers teams help with schedule and programme planning. During preparations football teams enter a new surrounding, away from regular thinking and behaving patterns. The team members must rely on themselves, just like on the field, so in this sense they already get the opportunity to progress, learn and develop team spirit. Umag and Novigrad develop programmes individually tailored to the needs and requirements of football clubs and national teams. We offer quality services according to the international standards for top teams and base our formula on five basic elements of the offer. The five basic elements are as follows: Thanks to our contacts and years of

experience, we can organize tournaments, as well as friendly matches with national and international opponents. Furthermore, we offer organization of various leisure time activities, among others, wellness services for football teams, fans, media and sponsors. infrastructure hotel practice friendly matches and tournaments leisure time The basic precondition for our services is infrastructure. We invest a lot in the construction and maintenance of modern sports facilities - fields, locker rooms and auxiliary rooms, as well as sports equipment. www.coloursofistriacom 9 Source: http://www.doksinet Football fields. The place where champions are made. Football pitches in Umag Football Campus Football Campus 5. Juricani field ( field ( Juricani 6. OA TIA Vilanija 4. Petrovija field Babići field ( 9 km ) Sv. Marija na Krasu Petrovija 2. Football Campus Stella Maris ( 0,9 km ) 7. APP Sol Amfora Svlačionice Changing Rooms B Seget Križine 3. Moela field Murine ( 3 km

) 1. Katoro artificial turf ( 0,1 km ) UMAG 1. APP Sol Katoro 2 Zambratija 1 6 4 5 3 7 8 8. Bašanija field 5 km ) Savudrija 9. HOTEL Sol Umag 9 11 10 4. HOTEL Sol Garden Istra 11. GUEST HOUSE KOMFOR Adriatic 10. HOTEL Sipar 3. HOTEL Meliá Coral 2. APP & BGW Polynesia There are eleven football fields in Umag in total; five of them are located directly in the town. accommodation facilities. It consist of a stadium licensed for all competitive levels, two auxiliary turf fields and a newly-built field with artificial turf and lightning, also licensed for all competitive levels. Besides the football fields located in the wider Umag area (Petrovija, Savudrija, Juričani, Babići, Marija na Krasu, Katoro multipurpose playground), there are 8 more fields in the cluster area. The large football complex Stella Maris is located in close vicinity of the Four are located in Novigrad (a ten-minute walk from the hotel), Northwest Istria has a total of nineteen football

fields. The region is proud of a large number of football fields, places where healthy sporting spirit is developed and where future champions are made. 1 Svlačionice Changing Rooms Teren 1 105x67m Trava Teren 2 100x64m Umjetna trava Teren 3 95x64m Trava Teren 4 104x67m Trava Teren 5 u razvoju A Surface Dimensions turf 105m x 67m Football field Town stadium (auxiliary) 2 artificial turf 100m x 64m Football field Town stadium (auxiliary) 3 turf 95m x 64m Football field Stella Maris 4 turf 104m x 67m Football field Bašanija turf 100m x 60m Football field Babići turf 100m x 63m Football field Juricani turf 100m x 65m Football field Marija na Krasu turf 100m x 55m Football field Moela turf 98m x 57m Football field Petrovija turf 104m x 64m artificial turf 65m x 40m Football fields Finida 6. APP Sol Stella 5. HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE Sol Aurora www.coloursofistriacom 3 Teren Pitch Babići 8. Meliá Istrian Villas Stella Maris 6 km )

Kanegra 10 Teren Pitch Valica DISTANCE FROM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES ( 2 7 km ) ( Bašanija Teren Pitch 4 Grota CR S Teren Pitch 9 km ) 7. Sv Marija na Krasu A NI E V 2. Football Campus Stella Maris LO a) Central Stadium 1 b) Football pitch 2 c) Football pitch 3 d) Football pitch 4 Football Campus Stella Maris, Umag and others in Buje, Brtonigla, Dajla and Nova Vasa. From all the fields in the region, nine meet the dimensions prescribed by FIFA (100x64m), and one of them is for competitive matches, with lightning and stands which can accommodate 800 viewers. Miscellaneous: locker room for players and coaches and parking place. Training equipment includes: mobile goals, hockey goals, ball pump, corner flags. Stella Maris Football Complex consisting of four fields has been positioned on the attractive Umag riviera. The grass field, intended primarily for practices of teams that arrive to Umag for preparations, was recently reconstructed. The playground with natural

grass surface, with dimensions of 104x67 metres, also offers well equipped supporting facilities: two spacious locker rooms with showers and sanitary facilities, seating area for 24 players and a strategy board. Field equipment includes benches for reserve players and delegates. There are goals (732x244 cm) on the field as well as additional mobile goals with wheels. All additional training equipment is also available on the field: human wall with wheels, hurdles, training T-shirts, a net with 20 balls, a pole slalom, coordination ladder, a football trolley and an electric compressor football pump. Training equipment storage is also located next to the field Umag has become highly desired as a football destination dominantly building its image as an ideal partner for football teams of all ages and competition levels. Football Campus Stella Maris Football field Central town stadium 1 Umag (fields outside the town) Football field Katoro Training equipment includes: mobile goals,

hockey goals, nets, ball pump, corner flags. Miscellaneous: parking places and locker room for players and coaches. www.coloursofistriacom 11 Source: http://www.doksinet Football Campus Aminess Hotels & Campsites, Novigrad Hotels. Football sometimes needs to go hand in hand with comfort. 6. Nova Vas Football pitches in Novigrad field ( Karigador 9 km ) Nova Vas 5. Dajla DISTANCE FROM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES ( 5 km ) artificial turf Dajla 4. HOLIDAY HOMES Park Mareda* Bužinija 4. Laco Novigrad 4 ( 400 m ) field Mareda 2. Aminess Hotels & Campsites 2 ( 500 m ) field 1. Aminess Hotels & Campsites 1 ( 500 m) artificial turf 3. Aminess Hotels & Campsites 3 ( 1 2 NOVIGRAD 500 m ) field 1. Aminess Maestral Hotel* 3 Antenal 2. Aminess Laguna Hotel* 3. HOLIDAY HOMES Sirena* Football fields Aminess Hotels & Campsites provides superbly equipped sports facilities for professional athletes, including football pitches ideal for trainings. The

complex, consisting of a total of five pitches, has made Novigrad a dynamic town for quality football outdoor trainings. Mild Mediterranean climate enables trainings throughout the year. Three bigger football pitches have natural grass playing surfaces, while two are made of artificial turf. The smaller pitch (60x40m) is located next to the Aminess Hotels & Campsites facilities, while the bigger one with the stands (103x62m) is situated in nearby Dajla. The biggest grass field of Aminess Hotels & Campsites (100x66m) is a new playing field (2013) built in line with cutting-edge soccer standards. This field as well as all others within the Aminess Hotels & Campsites complex, has been supplemented by additional facilities, locker rooms and a wash-up area. All football pitches in Novigrad have quality lighting which enables training sessions during evening hours as well. The vicinity of firstrate accommodation facilities of all types contributes to significance and convenience

of the Aminess Hotels & Campsites complex, offering all necessary activities for conducting quality-training sessions. Apart from strenuous all day training, Aminess Hotels & Campsites offers to all athletes the selection of assorted meals tailored to individual needs as well as necessary relaxation and treatments in the modern wellness centre of the Aminess Maestral Hotel. 12 www.coloursofistriacom Surface Dimenzije Football Campus Aminess Hotels & Campsites Football field Aminess 2 turf 100m x 66m Football field Aminess 3 turf 98m x 65m Football field Aminess 1 artificial turf 60m x 40m turf 105m x 64m turf 100m x 65m Football field Laco Novigrad Football teams stay in Sol Garden Istra, Sol Umag and Melia Coral hotels in Umag as well as Sol Stella apartments and the Aminess Maestral and Aminess Laguna hotels hotels in Novigrad. All facilities fully meet the criteria for the winter preparation cycle with their 3 and 4-star service. They offer nutrition

for athletes, saunas, indoor pools, fitness rooms, qualified staff and a number of sports facilities in the vicinity of the hotel. Leisure time contents make them even more attractive, as well as vicinity to the town, natural and cultural sights, jogging paths, fresh air, and a number of other possibilities and features. Novigrad (fields outside the town) Football field Nova Vas Football field Dajla artificial turf 103m x 62m Training equipment includes: mobile goals, hockey goals, nets, ball pump, corner flags. Miscellaneous: parking places and locker room for players and coaches. www.coloursofistriacom 13 Source: http://www.doksinet Sol Garden Istra Hotel. Hotel Meliá Coral. Football oasis for top teams. For an ultimate sport and holiday experience. The luxurious Meliá Coral hotel will attract the more demanding clientèle, and football players are definitely among them. It is in many ways adapted to their needs and offers sophisticated experiences and excellent service

in every possible aspect. It is located in the modern coastal katoro Resort, a few kilometres from Umag, and is surrounded by conifers and a rich football pitches and other infrastructure. Other than individuals and groups arriving for training sessions and preparations, it will happily accommodate participants of football meetings and other sports conferences. The wellness centre is decorated in Oriental style and offers various treatments, swimming pools and a gym. The food offer is rich and varied, and the experience is further complemented by show cooking, a Mediterranean tavern and a tapas bar with a large wine selection. This is a facility with luxurious interiors in which dinners are often accompanied by sounds of the piano, while the sophisticated décor invites you to spend a holistic holiday and search for physical and spiritual balance. Hotel Melia Coral * Katoro bb 52470 Umag t. +385 (0)52 700 700 www.istraturistcom booking@istraturist.com Sol Stella Apartments. Gives

power and football shape. Located only 200 meters from the coast, Sol Garden Istra Hotel is rich with sporting spirit and often accommodates football teams in its spacious rooms. Its design is a fine mixture of modern tendencies and traditional Istrian motives, while in sports circles it is acknowledged as the right choice for practice, development of team spirit and a step toward better results on the field. Top names of European football have stayed in it, as well as thousands Contents: A rejuvenating wellness centre with a wide selection of sports massages, “Aqua park” with various water attractions, including courts and aquagun , entertainment programmes for children and adults, a la cart restaurants, restaurants, congress halls, souvenir shop, newsstand. 14 www.coloursofistriacom of young talents in search of glory in the most popular sport in the Old World. The Croatian national team says it feels like home in this hotel. Football fields are located some 300 meters from

the hotel. Sol Garden Istra offers appropriate diet, wellness complex, handball and basketball courts and a number of entertainment contents. The hotel prides itself in its friendly and qualified personnel. It is located only 3 kilometres from the town of Umag. Specific features: It has the capacity to accommodate several clubs at a time. Privacy on the premises of the hotel is guaranteed. The hotel is regarded as a sports hotel for a wide range of sports - football, cycling, tennis, handball etc. Hotel Sol Garden Istra * Katoro bb 52470 Umag t. +385 (0)52 700 700 www.istraturistcom booking@istraturist.com Sol Stella Apartments evoke the spirit of scouts and harmony through common task and outdoor stay. Recently renovated facilities on the Adriatic coast are surrounded by deep pine forest and crystal clear bays, only a few kilometres away from Umag and in close vicinity to the football fields. The basic football programmes can be expanded with water sports, whether in the sea or

outdoor swimming pool, with table tennis, cycling, jogging, basketball, handball and beach volleyball. The location is especially favourable for tennis - located in close vicinity to the Sol Stella Apartment is the famous Umag ATP Stadium and a large number of clay courts. Food adapted for condition training is prepared by several restaurants, offering a wide range of dishes, from local pastas to fish specialities. Sol Stela is a retreat from the city noise and smog and the ideal oasis for return to the basics of football - shape, health and body strength. Apartmani Sol Stella * Stella Maris 8a 52470 Umag t. +385 (0)52 700 700 www.istraturistcom booking@istraturist.com www.coloursofistriacom 15 Source: http://www.doksinet 16 Sol Umag Hotel. Aminess Maestral Hotel. Elegance and style tailored to the needs of sophisticated athletes. Good organization leads to football success. The luxurious Sol Umag with modern and elegant rooms is located right by the sea, 1.5 kilometres

from the town centre. Due to its high standards, it is a reliable partner even for the most demanding football teams - the view from the hotel leaves you breathless, while blue and green Mediterranean surrounding fills your lungs with fresh air and energy. City clubs will certainly discover new dimensions of practice and physical training here. Sol Umag offers several restaurants, fine dining and rich evening entertainment programme; its ac- claimed wellness centre is very popular among athletes, and the location is suited for cycling, jogging and hiking. As it guarantees comfort and first class accommodation, it is the right address for clearly set goals and a place where sports advancement will get new impetus. Furthermore, the hotel is a champion of conferences and meetings - it has a separate, modern meeting centre suited for conferences at the highest level, football conferences being no exception. The historical centre of Umag is only a short stroll along the bay away.

Contents: A rejuvenating wellness centre with a wide selection of sports massages , entertainment programmes for children and adults, a la carte restaurants, restaurants, meeting centres, souvenir shop, hairdressers Specific features: It has the capacity to accommodate several clubs at a time. Privacy on the premises of the hotel is guaranteed. The hotel is regarded as a sports hotel for a wide range of sports - football, cycling, tennis, handball etc. www.coloursofistriacom Hotel Sol Umag * Jadranska bb 52470 Umag t. +385 (0)52 700 700 www.istraturistcom booking@istraturist.com The Aminess Maestral Hotel, with its 308 modern hotel rooms, keeps living up to its reputation of a well-run hotel thanks to the top quality services and contents on offer to its guests, often football teams. The hotel functions immaculately and its very entrace shows spaciousness, comfort and more than enough room for football players of all age groups. The new wellness centre covering an area of 2500

square meters, with a pool and modern a modern gym, is just what you need to complete every sports programme. Great jogging and cycling trails, new sports hall and courts for other sports as well as football fields are located in close vicinity to the hotel (no more than a 10-minute walk away). The Aminess Maestral Hotel accommodates football teams from February, making the most of the pleasant ambiance, green surfaces and fresh sea air, and not to forget the famous local cuisine. Novigrad can be reached by a ten minute walk or a few minute bike ride, so all town contents are right at your reach. Contents: Playroom for children, indoor and outdoor pool, new wellness centre spreading on an area of 2500 square meters, entertainment programme. Specific features: It has the capacity to accommodate several clubs at a time. Privacy on the premises of the hotel is guaranteed. The hotel is regarded as a sports hotel for a wide range of sports (football, cycling, tennis, handball etc.)

Aminess Maestral Hotel * Terre 2 52466 Novigrad t. +385 (0)52 858 600 www.aminesscom reservations@aminess.com www.coloursofistriacom 17 Source: http://www.doksinet Packages for football teams. All in one place. Aminess Laguna Hotel. Football and Adriatic – formula for future champions. Mediterranean climate has always had a favourable effect on human physical health, vitality and longevity. Top sport achievements require a winning combination of fresh sea air and quality surrounding. The Aminess Laguna Hotel, situated only a tenminute walk from the centre of Novigrad, keeps up with modern offer excellence. Its comfort and spacious surface make it a safe choice for all football teams aiming at winning future championships. The Hotel has 220 airy single and double rooms and hotel suites. Its accommodation facilities delight athletes who require quality rest after full day training. Not far from the Hotel, there is a recreational complex equipped with a large grass and a small

artificial turf football pitch, which provide the possibility of night training. Basic football training will be supplemented with additional outdoor activities, swimming in the Hotel’s swimming pool and the crystal clear Adriatic, jogging through perfect natural green areas or a friendly match on one of 17 clay tennis courts. Aminess Laguna Hotel * Terre 4 52466 Novigrad t. +385 (0)52 858 600 www.aminesscom reservations@aminess.com Our experts continue to work on the development of packages tailored to the needs of various football teams, trying to create the best and most useful service packages that will be able to meet all that teams need for high-quality training. Packages for football teams include: hotel accommodation 3 main meals (diet tailored for athletes/football players) fitness centre with equipment 18 www.coloursofistriacom Specific features: Its position and offer makes the Aminess Laguna Hotel ideal for athletes who require full concentration for training and

quality rest. Positioned as a sports hotel, which guarantees privacy, it opens its doors to all athletes in individual and team sports. massage room For additional charge, we offer: pool transport from hotel to football fields and back jogging area daily wash of sports jerseys infrastructure for other sports wellness (sauna, whirlpool, treatments) bus parking place use of congress hall 1 - 2 hours a day Facilities: Modernly equipped, air-conditioned restaurant and a lobby bar with indoor and outdoor terraces, attractive outdoor swimming pool, entertainment for children and adults, a small congress hall, a doctor’s surgery, beauty parlour, souvenir shop equipment storage room welcome drink upon arrival organization of friendly matches with national and international opponents internet in hotel service team assistence “Physio” Room use of natural turf court and training equipment use of artificial turf court and training equipment daily afternoon snack

www.coloursofistriacom 19 Source: http://www.doksinet Tournaments. Parade of football beauty for all ages. Football tournaments serve to test the strength of the opponent, learn about team’s inner dynamic, as well as own strengths and weaknesses. Beauty of football and sports aesthetic is celebrated. If the tournament is held in an attractive ambience of a coastal town, it becomes a true pleasure for players, spectators and the profession. Umag and Novigrad have respectful amount of experience in the organization of such events, through cooperation with tourist companies, town authorities and local clubs, and often the national football federation. 20 www.coloursofistriacom The international tournament Istria Winter Cup held in early February gathers in Umag and Novigrad premier league teams from Croatia and abroad. This is a strong competition for clubs preparing for the rest of the season. At the beginning of March, women’s national football teams from all around the

world take part in the international Istria Women’s Cup organized by the Croatian Football Federation and sponsored by FIFA. Umag is also a reliable partner of the international juniors tournament Kvarnerska rivijera (Kvarner Riviera), an acclaimed sports manifestation that has been organized by the premier league football club Rijeka for 60 years. Umag has been the host to the initial phases of the tournament on numerous occasions and assisted the organization. Mini tournament of the European U-19 Championships Elite Round was held here in 2012. The national teams of Croatia, Belgium, Portugal and Estonia took part, with more than 150 football players, football experts, delegates, referees, managers and journalist stayed in Umag. Istria Women’s Cup – Women’s Football Sponsored by FIFA At the beginning of March, Istria becomes the capital of first-class women’s football. Women’s national football teams from all around the world take part in the international Istria

Women’s Cup organized by the Croatian Football Federation and sponsored by FIFA. The tournament is played in 3 groups at 5 locations in Umag, Buje, Poreč, Rovinj and Rovinjsko selo, followed by the play-offs. Istria Women’s Cup 2015 welcomed national football teams of Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Wales and the France national B team. www.istriawintercupcom www.coloursofistriacom 21 Source: http://www.doksinet Istria Winter Cup International Football Tournament This soccer tournament, a part of FIFA’s and Croatian Football Association’s schedules, annually confirms its qualities, which have made it recognizable to top clubs and to the public eager for the excitement of sports. Dejan Savičević, President of the Football Association of Montenegro and legendary footballer While competing, European first league football clubs test their current possibilities and at the same time

prepare for the spring part of the championships by using advantages of Umag and Novigrad as sports destinations – first-rate accommodation and playing fields, excellent food, favourable climate and numerous services created in a synergy between experienced professionals in sport and tourism. 22 www.coloursofistriacom Apart from receiving cups, finalists are awarded by discounts for their future training in Umag and Novigrad during the next season. Cups are also awarded to the best scorer, player and goalkeeper as well as to the youngest tournament player. A sporting event of this kind is a true delight for all football fans as it is the only football tournament held in February in Croatia and abroad. www.istriawintercupcom www.istriawintercupcom “On behalf of FK Budućnost, I will say that we are very pleased with the reception, with the matches, we played against strong opponents, so this tournament is of great importance for the course of the preparations. The grass fields

are very good, so we are basically very pleased with the conditions and the tournament in general. Next year I might join the exhibition match. It would be my pleasure” www.istriawintercupcom www.coloursofistriacom 23 Source: http://www.doksinet Football camps for children. In the cooperation with top football experts and staff qualified for entertainment and diet, tourist resorts in Umag and Novigrad organize football camps according to age and skills of young participants. Children’s football camps in Northwest Istria offer joys of play and team work with children of the same age from abroad to every child, a boy and a girl. The city of Umag is well known as a base of young Croatian football players who train here throughout the year. The programme of the Juventus International Camp Croatia, which was organised here in June and July of 2013. and 2014, includes not only everyday training but also swimming in the sea and a pool, taking a rest in quality apartments, quality

sporting gear and food respecting nutritionist’s guidelines. Coaches, educated in one of the most successful European clubs, manage small groups of players of up to 12 children. All activities were carried out within the Stella Maris Tourist Resort with apartments located in the immediate vicinity of the sea and the fields. A child may participate independently, or be supervised by educational professionals or during his/her vacation with the parents, as one desires. 24 www.coloursofistriacom Nearby Novigrad is keeping up with football development. The immense interest expressed by the youngest players resulted in the Football Academy of FC Novigrad. The Academy has been organized under the premise of directly immersing children in football by providing excellent working conditions, quality training and first-rate infrastructure. Continuous education of young football players is one of Academy’s primary goals in order to achieve their regular progress. Managed by competent

football coaches, who have established valuable contacts with other European clubs, young participants of the Novigrad Academy can also expect meeting scouts who can help them in achieving their football dreams. Talent, high ambition and first-rate leadership guarantee far-reaching success for future football hopes, who will be provided with excellent technical training in Novigrad. English Premier League team Manchester City, one of the most famous football clubs in the world, chose Novigrad in 2013 and 2014, recognising this town as the ideal destination for the preparations of its younger generations. www.coloursofistriacom 25 Source: http://www.doksinet References. What others say about us. “For years now, the Croatian Football Federation has been choosing Umag as a destination for its preparations and young players tournaments due to its high-quality infrastructure, climate and, above all, top service and sporting spirit, for which Umag is famous across the globe. As Umag

broadens and improves its offer each year, we are convinced we will keep coming here in the future.” Davor Šuker President of the Croatian Football Federation International and Croatian football clubs and national teams recommend Umag and Novigrad as optimal locations for football preparations and camps. The following national teams and clubs have trained in Umag and Novigrad so far: National teams: Croatian national football team (women’s, U15, U17, U16, U19 and U21 categor y) Estonian national football team (category U19) Portuguese national football team (category U19) Ukrainian national football team (category U17) Azerbaijan national football team (category U17) Belgian national football team (category U17 and U19) International football teams: FC Manchester City, Budućnost Podgorica, Sturm Graz, FC Cluj, Sturm Graz, FC Olimpija Ljubljana, FC Maribor, FC Celje, FC Domžale, FC Hit Gorica, FC Honved, Young Boys, Puskas Football Academy, FC Kecskemet, HIMKY Moscow, and many

others. Information and contacts. A competent team of experts with a lot of years of experience in football is at your disposal, willing to answer any questions that you might have. Contact us with confidence. National football teams: FC Dinamo Zagreb, FC Hajduk Split, FC Rijeka, FC Osijek, FC Karlovac, FC Cibalia Vinkovci, FC Croatia Sesvete, FC Istra 1961, FC Inter Zaprešić, FC Slaven Belupo, FC Northampton, FC Bologna, Gyirmot FC KFT, FK Hajduk Kula and many others. International tournaments and matches: Mini-tournament of the elite round of the European Cup U-19 Kvarnerska rivijera (Kvarner Riviera) Istria Winter cup Istria Women’s Cup Juventus International Camp Croatia Manchester City Football Club Academy Istraturist Umag d.d Jadranska 66, Umago t. +385 (0)52 700 700 www.istraturistcom booking@istraturist.com Aminess Hotels & Campsites (Laguna Novigrad d.d) Škverska 8, Cittanova t. +385 (0)52 858 600 www.aminesscom reservations@aminess.com For more information on

the entire offer of the region of Northwest Istria visit its central website www.coloursofistriacom If you have any questions regarding football, please write to football@coloursofistria.com 26 www.coloursofistriacom www.coloursofistriacom 27 Source: http://www.doksinet 28 www.coloursofistriacom www.coloursofistriacom