Photos of 1ST 2004 Torneo Internacional Intibucana in La Esperanza
Scenes of Youth Soccer in Intibuca
Short Team Application and VISA Application.
Soccer Teams From Every State In The USA, Canada,
Japan, Korea, And Taiwan Are Invited To Bring Your Team To
Honduras. Play Soccer Against Central American Teams and Plant
Trees With Honduran Youth! Soccer
For Life Has A New North American Director To Head The
Soccer Gear Donation Project, Shin
Fujiyama.
He is a student in Virginia who is already involved in
volunteering in Honduras with Washington Overseas
Missions and Hondukids. He will be volunteering with the
Liga Menor in Honduras in August of 2005. He will will be
accepting your soccer gear donations at Shin Fujiyama,
6511 Machodoc ct, Falls Church, VA 22043. You may contact
Shin at 703-241-0461 or Cell Phone at 702-927-8706. Email
him at shinfujiyama17@yahoo.com. |
An Invitation To Soccer Associations, Coaches, Soccer Clubs, and Soccer Leagues To Participate in This Historic Tournament
(Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor)
This unique tournament offers soccer players an opportunity to play in an international tournament, enjoy cross cultural activities, and participate with Honduran youth in tree planting projects of the Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana. As part of the Honduras Youth Soccer Project, young soccer players of the Liga Menor plant trees in the name of donors of soccer equipment to the Liga Menor. By holding a cleat drive to collect soccer gear for the Liga Menor, young soccer players in the USA receive free membership in the Youth Soccer Leaders Program (YSLP). All players in this tournament who bring a soccer uniform as a donation to the Liga Menor will receive free membership in the YSLP. You will receive special recognition on Awards Night if you Start A Cleat/Uniform Drive. |
The second Torneo Internacional Intibucana,"Soccer Against Global Warming", an International Youth Soccer Tournament will take place from the 21st to the 31st of July 2005, in La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras. The first game will be played on Friday, July 22, 2005.
This competition is being organized by the Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana, under the auspices of the Comite Ejecutivo Regional Centro Oriente de FENAFUTH. The competition is being developed by Soccer for Life, Inc., an Arizona non profit organization. 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 and girls, in these groups
Under 12
Under 14
Under 15
Under 17
Each team will play one game each day, except for Thursday, July 28th, 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, July 30, 2005 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 - July 2005
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 Intibucana, 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
Intibucana 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 July 2005 in Honduras.
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 May 30, 2005. 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 May 30, 2005 - ($450 after May 30, 2005 ).
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 or USD citizens require no visas to enter Honduras. (Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor)
ISAI, Inc. 6013 W. Monte Cristo, Glendale, AZ 85306. All required registration forms must be copied, and three copies for each team sent with payment by registered, certified mail to above address.
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.
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. This is for wire transfers only, do not use direct deposit because we will have no way of tracking your payment.
If Your Team IS NOT from the USA* In order for your team's application to be processed, team application fee and individual visa fees of US$175 each person must be received by the Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana. *Teams or players who are US citizens require no visas to enter Honduras. |
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Calculate your teams requirement for entering the tournament below. Let's assume 22 people will be traveling to the tournament. 18 players, 2 coaches, 2 companions or parents.
| Item | Cost | Number Per Unit | Total Amount |
| Team Registration Fee | $375 | 1 | $375 |
| Individual Participation Fee Includes Room and Board | $450 | 18 | $8150 |
| Coaches Room and Board | 450 | 2 | $900 |
| Visa Application | $175 | 22 | $3850 |
| Parents or Companions | $350 | 2 | $700 |
| 3-12 Years Old | $150 | 0 | 0 |
| Referee Deposit ( returned if you bring 3 referees) | $325 | $325 | |
| Optional Tournament Blazer | $110 per player | ||
| Total Cost |
(Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor)
Honduran and international teams must send the
completed application forms & entry fees to The International
Sports Adventure Institute, Inc. Please do not send
international applications directly to Honduras. Honduras teams
direct all requests for further information, applications and
payment to the international representative, Dr. Carol
Cross at exportfacs@aol.com . Dr. Carol Cross, International Sports
Adventure Institute (ISAI) , Inc., 6013 W. Monte Cristo,
Glendale, AZ 85306
Teams will play in an age bracket consistent with the player's age at the time of the tournament.
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.
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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 to the ISAI office, 6013 W. Monte Cristo, Glendale, AZ 85306.
For "2005 Torneo Internacional Intibucana in
Honduras email to exportfacs@aol.com
Hosted By: Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana and Atletico Lenca Football Club, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
US and International Marketing - International Sports Adventure Institute and Soccer for Life, Inc,.
Honduras Logistics For Tournament: Atletico Lenca Football Club, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
To participate, contact Dr. Carol Cross, ISAI at exportfacs@aol.com or
Dr. Ramon Dario Argueta, Vicepresidente Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana Barrio El Morero, Frente Bazar Reyna La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras Phones 504-783-0054 or Cell 504-398-9554Need More Information About Donating Soccer Gear, Getting Involved With The Intibuca Youth Soccer Center Or Becoming a Volunteer? Want to get involved?
More information on the Soccer Donation Projectis available to you from exportfacs@aol.com. Our Soccer Donation web site is http://www.satglobal.com/donate_boots.htm. Want To Know More About The Honduras Youth Soccer Project? Email us at honducopa@yahoo.com
Return to Soccer For Life Page. Participate in the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center by emailing Dr. Carol Cross at honducopa@yahoo.com or exportfacs@aol.com .
Soccer Gear Donation Program Links
Your donations will be shipped to Honduras in the boxes you send. Please send in sturdy boxes no larger than 22 x 22 x 22 to:
Shin Fujiyama, 6511 Machodoc ct, Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone 703-241-0461 or Cell Phone at 702-927-8706 Email Shin at shinfujiyama17@yahoo.com
The boxes should be no bigger than 22"x22"x22". Place items inside plastic garbage bags and close them before putting the soccer gear in the boxes. The boxes will be shipped by boat and this ensures they do not get wet. The boxes should be labeled with two labels:
From
Dr. Carol Cross
Soccer for Life, Inc
6013 W. Monte Cristo
Glendale, AZ 85306
To
Dr. Ramon Dario Argueta
Liga Menor De Futbol Intibucana
Farmacia Galenica, Barrio El Morera,
Frente Bazar Reyna
La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras
PH 504-783-0054
The donated items must be itemized on the Donation Invoice Sheet. A copy must be placed in each box as well as a separate copy must be sent to Shin. Make sure when you send him the envelope of the donation sheets, you tell him it is for the Soccer for Life Donation project.
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worldwide who wish to fight global warming through soccer gear donations and tree planting. Find out about "Soccer Against Global Warming Tournaments and Camps"Want to Know More About Global Warming? We are also dedicated to building the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center. |
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Dr. Cross Can Be Reached In Honduras after July 1, 2005 Mailing Addresses after July 1, 2005 - Dr. Carol Cross, C/O Doña Aleja de Valdivieso, Barrio El Centro, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras exportfacs@aol.com or honducopa@yahoo.com Telephone 504 - 783 - 0421 You May Also Contact Dr. Cross Through Doña Silvia Palencia y Hijos, Hotel La Esperanza, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras Telephone 504 - 783-0068 Through Dr. Ramon Dario Argueta, CODET, Barrio El Morera, Frente Bazar Reyna, La Esperanza, Intibuca, Honduras, Telephone 504-783-0054 Email honducopa@yahoo.com The International Institute of Soccer Tourism Is Opening in La Esperanza, Honduras in September 2005. IIST Understands The Problems of Soccer Tourism in Developing Countries. IIST Supports Soccer Tourism Professionals in Central America, South America, the Caribbean Islands, Africa and Asia |
ISAI Contact Information
Dr. Carol Cross, Director , The International Sports Adventure Institute, Inc.
Supporting Soccer Based Development Through Soccer Tourism, Honduras Soccer Camps, Intibuca International Youth Tournament, AfroCarib International Youth Tournament, the Copa Weshemisphere Friendlies and the LigaAmericás Soccer Mastery Academy. AfroHeritage Soccer Players - Join the RED de AfroHeritage Footballers. AfroHeritage Soccer Players - Play in the African/Caribbean Youth Soccer Tournament in November 2005. Learn to Play World Class soccer in the La Ceiba Football Academy for Elite Players Opening in June 2005 in Honduras. Email to exportfacs@aol.com
Soccer is our Passion, Our Love, and Our Focus at ISAI. We work with Youth At Risk in Arizona and Honduras through our support for Soccer For Life, Inc, a a public charity and 501 (C) 3, tax exempt, non profit organization. Subscribe to free Soccer Mastery newsletter based on the LigaAmericás Soccer Mastery Academy opening in 2005 in La Esperanza Honduras in La Esperanza, Honduras. Send email to exportfacs@aol.com. Play in the 2nd Torneo Internacional Intibucana "Soccer Against Global Warming" in July 2005.
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