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U16 & U14 Tournament • 28-29 December 2020

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Welcome to London: Battle in the Capital 2020 U16 & U14 EditionWe would like to welcome you to our 4th annual Battle in the Capital, one of Europe’s most exciting U16 & U14 tournaments.

Previous tournaments have featured international clubs from countries such as Spain, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland and more, as well as Britain’s highest level teams.

The tournament gives teams, players and coaches the opportunity to:

• Compete against high-level European opposition

• Visit one of the most historic and exciting cities in the world

As well as the above, teams will be able to network and build relationships with other players and coaches, build team unity and togetherness, play in a state of the art facility and enjoy great food & accommodation.

Dates: 28-29 December 2020

Location: University of East London SportsDock, London, England

Age: U16 Boys, U16 Girls and U14 Boys

Teams: International and UK Clubs

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Tournament LocationLondon is the undisputed home of British basketball and a hotbed for talented young players, with copious amounts of work ethic, toughness and heart.

London has some incredibly good athletes with a burning desire to compete and win - any games against teams from London are a battle as they are unafraid to scrap and fight their way to victory, hence the tournament’s title of “Battle in the Capital!”

The Battle in the Capital allows players and coaches to take part in exciting competition between international and UK teams, network with like-minded individuals from across the world and enjoy the excitement of this unique tournament in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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The tournament play takes place at one of Britain’s finest sports facilities, the University of East London. UEL’s £21 million sports dock, which was opened in 2012, has two huge indoor arenas where the tournament action will unfold.

The tournament features U16 Boys, U16 Girls and U14 Boys categories, all of which include both international and UK clubs. The games are spread over the course of 2 days, with pool play on Day 1 (28th Dec) and playoff & championship action on Day 2 (29th Dec).

The Boys U14 and Boys U16 groups feature 12 teams split into 3 pools respectively, while the Girls U16 group features 8 teams split into 2 pools. All teams are guaranteed at least 5 games over the course of the 2-day tournament.

Tournament Information

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Foreign Club Tournament Packages Sunday 27th December - Wednesday 30th December 2020

Tournament entry, 3 nights bed & breakfast at a 3* hotel, lunch and dinner on Monday and Tuesday, London excursion day and in-tour transport for players & coaches.

Sun 27 Dec Mon 28 Dec Tue 29 Dec Wed 30 Dec

Morning Flight / Transfer Tournament Tournament London Excursion

Afternoon Arrival Tournament Tournament Depart

Evening London Excursion Hotel Dinner Hotel Dinner Flight / Transfer

If you require some variation to the above itinerary please let us know and we will endeavour to arrange.

UK Team Packages - We can arrange accommodation packages for UK teams on request.

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Accommodation, Dining & Transport

Dining - Breakfast will be provided by the hotel, lunch by the UEL SportsDock and evening meals by the hotel or local restaurants.

Transport - During the tournament you will be transported between the hotel and the arena via transit buses that will allow teams to relax and prepare for each game at the hotel and arrive at the arena in a timely manner. We can arrange transfers from the airport or station to the hotel by coach or public transport.

Supporters Package - Battle in the Capital offers supporters’ packages for friends and family who wish to join the team on their London experience, and supporters will stay in the same location as their team (subject to hotel availability).

Option B - The IBIS Styles Excel (3*)

The hotel is in the Docklands area of London (opposite the ExCeL exhibition centre) and is a short distance from the tournament venue with excellent transport links to central London. It is a modern hotel with great facilities including a continental and English breakfast buffet restaurant, an all-day café and an on-site pub.

Option A - Holiday Inn Express (3*)

The hotel has modern spacious rooms with air-conditioning, equipped with tea & coffee makers, an iron & ironing board, hair dryer and toiletries. The en-suite rainfall shower offers visitors an invigorating experience, and some of the rooms offer spectacular views across London City Airport or overlooking the city.

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ExcursionsThe hustle and bustle of Britain’s capital city is the perfect location for a high-level tournament, where teams will benefit from not only the amazing on-court action, but will have the chance to have a complete cultural experience.

Visiting teams will reside close to the heart of the city, home to some of Britain’s most incredible landmarks. Teams will visit the centre of London and can get up close and personal with Big Ben, take in the incredible views of the city from the London Eye, stroll through Covent Garden and enjoy the grandeur of Trafalgar Square.

Some of London’s most famous landmarks and attractions that you can visit include:

• The South Bank: a hub of cultural and dining experiences on the River Thames

• London Eye: a giant ferris wheel offering incredible views of the capital city

• Big Ben: the Houses of Parliament’s famous clock tower, built in 1859

• Buckingham Palace: the glamorous residence of Queen Elizabeth II, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year

• St. Paul’s Cathedral: a magnificent baroque church, designed in 1673 and built at the highest point of the city

• Covent Garden and Leicester Square: the bustling centre of London’s nightlife with restaurants, theatres and other entertainment options

The Battle in the Capital offers an incredible opportunity to mix high-intensity basketball with a once in a lifetime trip to one of the most incredible cities in the world, a chance not to be missed for any players or coaches!

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PricingOur packages are designed for you to get the maximum out of your visit to London including visiting iconic attractions, enjoying shopping and local dining as well as competing in a great basketball tournament.

The 3-night all-inclusive foreign team tournament package (Sun 27 – Wed 30 December) Includes tournament entry, London excursion day, 3 nights bed and breakfast in 3* quality hotel, lunch and dinner on Monday and Tuesday and hotel-arena transit costs during tournament.

All-inclusive foreign team tournament package cost for players / coaches and supporters: Option A: Holiday Inn Express €280, Option B: IBIS Styles €265

Deposit of €75 euros per person when booking and full balance by 31st October 2020.

Notes: • The departing flight should be late on Wednesday to take advantage of the maximum time

for the London excursion day.• The cost does not include flights to London. The best airports to fly to are Stansted, Gatwick or

Southend. • The price does not include airport/station transfers, which are available from €20 return per

person.

UK team tournament only package (Mon 28 – Tue 29 December) Cost is £400 per team.

Deposit of £50 per team when booking and balance by 31st October 2020.

If you require some variation to the above packages please discuss this with us. Shorter stay packages for UK teams can be arranged to suit requirements.

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Registration• To confirm the registration of your team, please download the registration form below, complete

and return the form to admin@btmbasketball.com and pay the deposit shown above.

Foreign Team Forms

UK Team Forms

• We expect demand for this tournament to be high so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.

• All tournament accommodation packages are subject to our standard terms and conditions.

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