Management:Created, produced and managed by Global Football, a division of Global Sports Group, Inc., whose stated mission is Uniting the Youth of the World through American Football.
In Mexico, our football director is Jose “Pepe” Romero, President and Head Coach of the LaSalle University Huracanes. Pepe is a member of the Mexico American Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Hall of Fame.
Site: Cancun, Mexico
Caribe Real Resort & Spa, www.realresorts.com.mx/caribe_real
Games and practices to be played on LaSalle University campus, Cancun
Participants: The Jamboree will be limited to 16 teams in 2005, with selection based upon first registrations and deposits. Teams are invited from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Europe.
Players will be ages 11-15 years, weights and ages following rules for the Midget Division, as defined by Pop Warner Little Scholars. The minimum weight is 95 pounds, with maximum being 159 pounds in shorts. Older/lighter 15 year olds may weigh up to 139 pounds. USA Teams: There will be a maximum of 12 USA teams in the Jamboree, with selection based upon those which register and pay their team deposit first.
History: Held for the first time in August 2004 in Cancun, Mexico, with some 300 people representing 5 competing teams, including players, coaches, cheerleaders, family members and fans. Competing teams were: USA Blue (Cape Coral, LaBelle and Naples, FL area); USA Red (Port Charlotte, FL and Miami, FL area); Panama; Monterrey, Mexico; Cancun, Mexico.
Summary:The Global Football Youth Jamboree '05 will be a worldwide showcase of young athletes and coaches, a gathering of sports parents and fans, and a powerful demonstration of the spirit of competition and intercultural understanding through sports! This event will bring together teams from 3 continents and from numerous countries, along with their followers, with total numbers approaching 1,000 total participants. Itinerary:
Sunday- Teams Arrive, airport transfer, check into hotel
Monday- Team Practice/free time
Tuesday- First Round of games
Wednesday- Garrafon Tour for teams, optional for others
Thursday- Team Practice, free time for optional tours
Friday- Second Round of games
Saturday- Free Day; Awards Party
Sunday- Depart for home.
Games Schedule:
The teams will be divided into two (2) conferences, with two (2) divisions within each conference.
Division Games
First Round Games (Tuesday) within each division as follows:
Team 1 vs Team 2
Team 3 vs Team 4
Team 1 vs Team 3
Team 2 vs Team 4
Second Round Games (Friday) within each division as follows:
Team 1 vs Team 4
Team 2 vs Team 3
Conference Games
Second Round Games (Friday) within each Conference to be based upon the standings of each Division as follows:
1st place Division A vs 1st place Division B
2nd place Division A vs 2nd place Division B
3rd place Division A vs 3rd place Division B
4th place Division A vs 4th place Division B
Final standings will have 1st through 8th places in each of the two conferences.
All games will consist of two (2) ten minute halves, with no overtime except in the Conference place games.
Rules: Pop Warner Midget Division rules will be followed throughout the tournament for game rules, except where indicated.
Rosters: Final team rosters will be submitted to Paul and Belinda Jones, President and Secretary of the Peace River Conference, Florida. All rosters required no later than June 10.
Event/Tour Fees: All-Inclusive Land package for players, cheerleaders, or siblings, ages 11-15, staying in quad rooms- $660 per person.
Adult (ages 16+) All-Inclusive Land Cost package, double rooms- $895 per person.
(single rooms also available)
Children 6-12 years staying with adults- $450 per person.
Children 0-5 years staying with adults- $150 per person.
What's included: *5-Star Caribe Real Resort & Spa room accommodations for 7 nights/8 day
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte or buffet including fine cuts
and shrimps (surcharge for lobster) served in 4 unique restaurants.
-Snacks
-Non-motorized water sports
-One scuba introductory lesson in the pool.
-Gym equipped
-Daily social activities and aerobics program.
-Oki Kid's Club with supervised activities.
-Evening entertainment including daily festive theme parties with live music and shows.
-Pool and beach waiter service
-3 swimming pools
-24 hour all-inclusive bar with self-service snacks/drinks
(non-alcoholic beverages for youth) served in 3 lounges.
-Free No cover pass for adults to Pat O'Brien's and Margarita Ville
-Gratuities and hotel taxes
*Airport Transfers in air-conditioned buses/vans
*Game and Practice Transfers
*Four (4) football games, each consisting of two, 10 minute halves
*Two (2) practice sessions
*Tour for players, cheerleaders and coaches with boat transfer to Garrafon
on Isla Mujeres. www.garrafon.com; optional for non-team members
*Event souvenir t-shirt and hat for players, cheerleaders and coaches
*Awards Party with medals for each player, coach and cheerleader, as well as
team trophies
*Global Football coordinators
*Optional tour packages at discounted rates with advance reservations.
Deposit/Register: Team pre-registration available now by check payable to Global Football.
Payment should be sent to:
Global Football
7301 Crube Ct.
Granbury, Tx. 76049
817-326-3578 phone patrick@globalfootball.com
Wire transfer information available by request.
Deposits of $200 per person ($6400 per team) will hold your team's spot in the Global Youth Jamboree. This is non-refundable, but may be applied to whichever players, coaches, and cheerleaders are part of your final team party.
All teams must have a minimum of 32 youth who will be placed 4 per room at the hotel. This may include players, cheerleaders, and siblings. Global Jamboree teams may be regular season teams, or may be a combined group from various teams within a conference, or cross-conference. This hotel room guarantee has allowed us to offer discounted prices on the tour package.
Since this is a very busy time in Cancun, everyone who is planning to come is encouraged to make their deposit as soon as possible so we can hold the needed hotel rooms at this quality resort. If the Camino Real Resort becomes fully booked before your reservation is made, then guests will be provided with another hotel of comparable quality.
Each team will receive one free spot – land and USA flight - per each 30 paying travelers, including players, coaches, families and supporters.
Payments: Now! $200 deposit per person on Land Package, paid to Global Football
March 1- $300 per person due on Land Package, paid to Anthony Travel
June 1- Balance per person due on Land Package, paid to Anthony Travel
Payments after the initial deposit per team will be made directly to Anthony Travel, Dallas, Tx., the official travel partner of Global Football and the Global Youth Jamboree '05.
Anthony Travel
Jessica Garduno
8111 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 1130
Dallas, Tx. 75251
800-736-6377 or 214-363-0073 phone
214-363-1180 fax
jessicagarduno@anthonytravel.com
www.anthonytravel.com
Refund Policy-Land: Initial deposit is non-refundable, but team deposits may be applied to others on the same team.
Cancellations prior to May 1 receive $200 refund.
Cancellations May 1-31 receive $100 refund
Cancellations after June 1 receive no refund
Air Package: Air travel packages are being handled directly by Anthony Travel, with discounted tickets available for all travelers to the Global Youth Jamboree.
A deposit of $100 will hold your flight reservation to Cancun on the appropriate dates.
Due to the event being held during high season in Cancun, you are encouraged to make flight reservations at your earliest convenience! With some 1,000 travelers joining our event, certain flights will fill early.
Sanctioning Partners: Pop Warner Little Scholars, USA Football, National Football Federation of Canada, American Football Federation of Mexico, and other national federations represented by their teams.
Global Football: Global Football President, Patrick Steenberge, a former Notre Dame quarterback, has created and produced sporting events in 15 different nations over the past decade. Working partners include: NFL and NFL International, Super Bowl Host Committees, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), University of Notre Dame, Pop Warner Little Scholars, USA Football, and various national federations, colleges and universities, high schools and club teams.
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