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June 17th 2005

Europe trip agenda finalized
In July 2005, the Kanata Lightning will travel to Austria for a sponsored trip to train and participate in friendly matches and the Upper Austria Cup.

Agenda
July 3 : Sunday: Leave for Austria.
July 4 : Arrive in Graz , Austria.
July 5 : City tour followed by a training session with professional coaches from the OEFB (Austrian Soccer Federation). All sessions include keeper coaching.
July 6 & 7 : 2 training sessions each day with professional coaches. Team excursion to local attractions between sessions.
July 8 : Team excursion followed by a round robin friendly tournament with Austrian side LUV Graz U15 and a touring Scottish team.
July 9 : Travel to Eisenstadt in western Austria for a rest day at the Neusiedl Lake resort area.

July 10 : Travel to Bruck an der Mur to play a friendly against
VE United from Philadelphia, PA as part of the pre-game  ceremonies for an International friendly between Ankaraspor of
the Turkish Premiere League and an Austrian All-star team. Following the games and a dinner party, travel to Wels, site
of the Upper Austria Cup.

July 11 : Opening Ceremonies including walk of nations and start of group games.
July 12 : Group games (we can expect to play teams from at least 2-3 countries. Last year, the U15 group consisted of teams from Greece, Romania, Austria, Italy, Macedonia, the Ukraine and the USA ).
July 13 : Group games. Team excursion to surrounding area.
July 14 : Group games. Team excursion to surrounding area.
July 15 : Semis and Finals. Closing of tournament.
July 16: Travel to Vienna. City tour.
July 17, Sunday : Return to Canada.
The trip will also include several cultural and team building activities.
   
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