World Vintage Soccer Carnival

World Vintage Football designs, develops, promotes, stages and manages international football carnivals, events and tours.

The World Vintage Football Carnival will run for one week with 3 days of games at local football pitches. They will be played on alternate days, with rest days in between focused on local tours, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying the company of friends. Games will be two 30 minute halves with a 10 minute break at halftime.

The Carnival is for footballers over the age of 35 who wish to continue their playing careers in football rich destinations. Football players of all agility and abilities are welcome to enjoy competitive football and great fun on and off the field.

Teams who have qualified umpires in their group will be invited to nominate them to control games during the Carnival.

Vintage Football is designed for men’s teams, women’s teams and mixed teams. Teams are asked to advise their group as one of the following:
Mens Womens Mixed

Social Semi-competitive Competitive

And to advise their approximate average age as one of the following:
35-44 45 & over Mixed

Every effort is made to grade teams according to their selected playing category and approximate average ages.

The FIFA Laws of Football will apply with variations to suit the age and ability of participating teams. Vintage Football rules will differ little from the FIFA rules and any variations to rules will be advised prior to any Vintage Football Carnivals or matches. Teams, of course, may vary the rules prior to a game by mutual agreement between the team captains but can only be varied in order to promote and preserve the Vintage Sports code - good fun, good competition and the full participation of all those who wish to play.

All games are expected to be played in a sportsmanlike manner in keeping with the objectives of Vintage Football:

To provide good quality football in friendly surroundings at a wonderful destination.
To enjoy fun, friendship, good competition and camaraderie on and off the pitch.

In summary the Carnival can be the ultimate experience for an avid mature footballer who, whilst never reaching representative status, can now 'compete' against and relax in the company of similar aged footballers from all over the world in amazing international locations.

Who's behind World Vintage Football?

Vintage Football Carnival Adviser- Earle Thomas

Former international Earle Thomas' background features 13 seasons as a New Zealand football representative including 2 years as captain of the international side.

Earle Thomas has had an extensive career in the sports industry and was between 1991 and 2003, Managing Director of Spalding New Zealand Ltd and then Spalding Australia and New Zealand Ltd.

In his roles, Earle has been responsible for management and marketing planning and implementation; sponsorship programs; event marketing; financial management and international relationships and negotiations.

Carnival Liason - Alan and Muriel Falk, Sundance Spirit
Sundance Spirit is a boutique specialist tourism company, founded by highly skilled & extensively travelled industry professionals, with in excess of 40 years personal experience & a devout passion for the destinations both within Argentina & South America.

In addition, on the spot staff & the meticulous selection of only the very best of quality products & services that have stood the test of Sundances personal quality control means each guest can be assured of personal hands-on attention & first class service at all times.

Sundance Spirit pride themselves on providing meticulously planned, flexible, custom-designed itineraries & their goal & indeed, their satisfaction is witnessing lifetime ‘dreams’ turning into realities for their discerning guests who originate from the four corners of the globe.

When you travel with Sundance Spirit, you do so in the knowledge that not only will they have gone to great lengths to ensure that the experiences you have dreamt about are delivered far & beyond your expectations, but also, that their support network & back up is with you every step of the journey.

Carnival Director - Róisín Ní Chatháin
Róisín has considerable events and sporting experience. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Management from University College, Dublin and has 6 years event experience under her belt.

In her roles, Róisín has been responsible for event marketing, coordination and implementation.

Róisín's attention to detail, enthusiasm and strong interest in sport not to mention her passion for events will ensure that the inaugural World Vintage Football Carnival in Buenos Aires 2013 will set the bench mark for Vintage Football.

Vintage Sport & Leisure organise Vintage Carnivals in a variety of sports, Rugby, Cricket, Softball, Hockey and now Football. Vintage Sport Carnivals are designed for the more mature player and are staged every two years and provide the opportunity for players of all ages over 35 to come together and enjoy their sport in an international destination and within a relaxed and enjoyable programme of sport and social activities.

Vintage Sports Carnivals are primarily about fun and friendship on and off the pitch. Though teams play the matches to the best of their ability and to win, the winning of trophies and medals whilst important rank alongside the partying, mixing and mingling which are an integral part of the Carnival programme. Teams are expected to play to the best of their ability with teams being graded on ability and age. Trophies will be awarded, but, participants in a Vintage Football Carnival come together to play in a friendly but competitive environment where the outcome is enjoyed regardless of the result.

These events are designed for all age groups (35 years and up) and skill levels. So if you are a 70 year old fancying a few more games of rugby or a cricket team wanting a great holiday, Vintage Sports has something that will appeal to you.

Previous international carnivals have attracted teams from all over the globe and we expect the Vintage Football Carnival to be no different. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play the sport you love competing against other international teams, while at the same time enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

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To register for the World Vintage Football Carnival in Buenos Aires click here.