WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF THE NOVIO TALENT CUP, NIJMEGEN

The Novio Talent Cup is an extraordinary international football event. We are delighted to kick off our inaugural edition, featuring an impressive roster of 16 teams representing a rich tapestry of nations. Join us from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024, in the beautiful city of Nijmegen, hosted by NEC Nijmegen, for an unforgettable football experience.

Age Category, Dispensation & Age Control
This U16 boys tournament accepts players born after 01.01.2008. We do offer dispensation for up to 3 players who are one year over the age limit, but only a maximum of 2 can play simultaneously. Age verification will be conducted throughout the tournament at various points, based on your arrival.

Matches
Matches will consist of 2 halves of 20 minutes each. All teams are set to play 6 matches in the span of 3 days, on our artificial grass pitches.

Who May Participate
Our tournament is a top-level competition. Teams participating should be from the highest or second highest level of their country. We do not accept lower level teams in our tournament.

Number of Teams in the Tournament
The NOVIO TALENT CUP can accommodate up to 16 teams. Our aim is to create four groups, each comprising four teams, with one top-tier team in each group.

When Does the Registration Open
Preregistration starting from September 1st, we will open registration to all other interested teams. Our goal is to finalize the tournament lineup by the end of January 2024.

Accommodation
We provide accommodation at 4-star hotels in the vibrant city of Nijmegen and its surroundings. Room choices encompass single, twin, triple, and, upon request, quadruple rooms. Please be aware that if quadruple rooms are accessible, they will be exclusive to one particular hotel. Although we value your hotel preferences, the ultimate decision lies within our discretion.

Transfers (Airport & Tournament)
Prices do not include transfers. If required, your team can book an airport transfer as well as tournament transfers. Please be advised that tournament hotels are not located within walking distance from the tournament venues, making transfers necessary.

Extra Nights
We offer tournament packages for stays of 3 nights. Should your team be interested in staying longer, we can assist with that. Previous teams have extended their stay for tournament preparation, with custom packages including training sessions and friendly matches.

Payment
Upon booking, teams will receive 2 invoices. The first one, covering 25% of the total booking amount, is due within 8 days of the invoice date. The second payment, covering the remaining 75% of the total booking amount, should be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Cancellation
Due to the high level of our tournaments, team cancellations within the last 3 months are not accepted, meaning all fees paid are non-refundable.

Insurance
Teams are expected to arrange their own insurance.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Novio Talent Cup.