PIFA kids meet Wayne Rooney.

PIFA Champions Tour to Manchester sprung a memorable surprise for the young campers when they were visited by England & Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney. 

The camps are organised by Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) since 2003 and is their 29^th European camp. The camp is open to boys and girls 10-19 years of age.

The camp included training everyday by Gary Judge from Coaching Connexions, tours to Old Trafford Stadium and Anfield Stadium, watch an EPL match and play a match against a local side.

However, at this camp, the children were also treated to training at four English Premier League club academies - Manchester United FC Academy at Broughton coaching by Shane – (U12 & Skills Specialist), Manchester City FC Academy at Platt Lane coaching by Collin Reade, Liverpool FC Academy at Kirby coaching by Ollie Morgan (Head of Sports Science, Stephen Torpey (9-11 yrs), Gary Lewis (12-14 yrs) and West Bromwich FC Academy at Halfords by David Lawrence (Ladies 1^st team). 

 

The campers played a 5 a side match against local club Nethertons FC, they won 21-11.

The participants had to undergo a skill test on the last day, the winner was Ritwik Dutta with 510 points just beating Rama Varma by 10 points. The best camper was Arjun Nair, he got a Liverpool captains armband and jersey signed by Steven Gerrard.

The highlight of the campers was meeting Wayne Rooney, who took time off from his busy schedule to spend an hour with the kids.

The next two PIFA Champions Tour is to Barcelona on 15 May and 18 June. To register contact 98209 68365.

Living the Football Dream

PIFA campers with Liverpools UEFA Champions league Cup

Watching the EPL or La Liga on TV is fine for a certain kind of sports fan. Other fanatics want to meet their larger-than-life heroes after a game, a goal usually accomplished by elbowing through a like-minded throng for a postgame autograph.

PIFA campers at San Siro to watch AC Milan match

For these die-hard, the world of Premier India Football Academy( PIFA)camps beckons.  Instruction from the pros is mixed with competition—and a healthy dose of banter. Still, for anyone who’s had childhood dreams of wearing a personalized club jersey and going to the legendary stadium grounds this is the real deal.

At the Liverpool –Manchester camp, for example, you  train with qualified academy coaches, visit the home ground for both these legendary teams, be a part of thousands of passionate English fans singing their team anthems, test your footie skills against local academy players all while you live in a very comfortable hotel  in the beautiful English countryside.

PIFA campers with AC Milan legend KAKA

The Spanish camp to Barcelona spells complete extravagance. The city of Barcelona will leave you spell bound. Train with coaches from the Catalunya FA, watch  FC Barcelona play in a La Liga game at Nou camp, visit the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper (FC Barcelona training centre),play matches with  Spanish youth teams. Accommodation is at an exclusive property developed for Barca sports teams. 

 These camps are on offer to a select few boys and girls 8-18 years. If you would like more information about “PIFA Champions Tours” of May and June 2012 kindly call on 9820268365 or email  info@pifa.co.in

PIFA Champions Tour to Barcelona, Manchester & Liverpool 2012

Camp to Liverpool Academy 2011 (LFC Player Flanigan)

PIFA have organized the best football camps to Europe over eight years, next one will be our 25th camp. We have had camps to AC Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Rangers, Manchester, Liverpool & London.

Over 500 children have participated in these camps some of whom have gone on to represent India, state and playing college football/soccer all over the world.

The camps are intense and fun, with tours to the best football club stadiums, watch a Premiership game, train like Premiership academy players, play a local team, an opportunity to be seen by scouts and if lucky meet players.

Eligibilty :Boys & Girls 10-18 years (all abilities)

 

In 2012, we will go to England & Spain  

Date	City, Country	Hightlight	Stadium
1-9 May 2012	Barcelona	Barca v Malaga	Nou Camp
7-15 May 2012	Manchester	EPL Match	Liverpool & Man Utd Stadium
10-18 Jun 2012	Liverpool	Alton Towers	Liverpool & Man Utd Stadium
22-30 Jun 2012	Barcelona	Amusement Park	Nou Camp

Email for details : camps@pifa.co.in
Call : +91 22 30422265

PIFA Champions Tour 2012

PIFA have organised the best football camps to Europe over eight years, next one will be our 25th camp. We have had camps to AC Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Rangers, Manchester, Liverpool & London.

Over 500 children have participated in these camps some of whom have gone on to represent India, state and playing college football/soccer all over the world.

The camps are intense and fun, with tours to the best football club stadiums, watch a Premiership game, train like Premiership academy players, play a local team, an opportunity to be seen by scouts and if lucky meet players.

In 2012, we will go to England & Spain

1-9 May 2012 : Barcelona, La Liga Match with Nou Camp Tour

7-15 May 2012 : Manchester, EPL Match with LFC & Man Utd Stadium Tour

10-18 Jun 2012 : Liverpool Academy, Alton Towers with LFC & Man Utd Tour

22-30 Jun 2012 : Barcelona, Amusement Park with Nou Camp Tour

Email for details : camps@pifa.co.in

Web Page : http://pifa.co.in/camp.php?page_id=24