Train Like a Champion with PlayStation

UEFA and PlayStation are giving boys', girls' and futsal teams the chance to win one of three exclusive training sessions with UEFA Champions League legends at the 2013 UEFA Champions Festival in Stratford between 23 and 26 May.

The competition is aimed at encouraging further participation in football among clubs and youth teams throughout London and the wider region. The three sets of winners will be invited to participate in their own training session on the main festival pitch with UEFA Champions League greats.

At the end of each session, six players per team will be selected to represent their legends in a competitive three-a-side match hosted by PlayStation, with players winning PlayStation prizes.

The Train like a Champion competition, in partnership with PlayStation, is taking place at the free four-day 2013 UEFA Champions Festival, held at The International Quarter, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Every winning team member will also be offered complimentary tickets to the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Thursday 23 May. Stamford Bridge in London is a fantastic setting for this year's final, and will provide fans with a great opportunity to watch top-level European women's football in a family-friendly environment. Tickets are available now.

How to enter:
Teams should submit their contact details and up to 200 words on the subject 'Why our team deserves to win an exclusive coaching session with a UEFA Champions League legend' by email to CoachingtheChampions@uefa.com.

The competition is open to schools, amateur clubs and youth teams between the ages of 12 and 18 years (boys and girls) across London and the surrounding area. 

The winners of the girls and boys coaching sessions (scheduled for Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 May respectively) can bring up to 15 team members to the event, plus five official accompanying persons. The winning team for the futsal session (Friday 24 May) will be allowed to enter ten players only (plus five accompanying persons). Names will need to be registered and submitted to the organisers in advance. Team members should be of a similar age and standard. 

Each session will end with six players being picked to play for their respective champions in a three-a-side match, where the winning side will be crowned champions and a player of the match chosen.

The competition closes on Wednesday 8 May and all valid entries will be entered into a prize draw, with the winning teams announced on Monday 13 May.

Key dates:
Wednesday 8 May: Deadline for entries
Monday 13 May: Winning teams notified
Thursday 23 May: Session for girls team (12.00–13.00)
Friday 24 May: Session for futsal team (14.00–15.00)
Sunday 26 May: Session for boys teams (16.30–17.30)

General Terms and Conditions:

1. Closing date: The competition will close at midnight UK time on Wednesday 8 May.

2. Winner selection: One winning club or team in each category will be selected by the judging panel and contacted by Monday 13 May. The prize winners will be contacted via telephone and then in writing.

3. Group size: Each winning team entered for the girls or boys sessions will be allowed to register up to 15 team members and five accompanying persons as part of their official group. The winning team for the futsal session will be permitted ten players only (plus five accompanying persons).

4. Transport: UEFA will provide free return transport for the winning teams to and from the UEFA Champions Festival.

• Coach transport to and from the winners' normal training ground if within a ten-mile radius of Stratford station (one pick-up and drop-off point only)

• Reimbursement of return public transport costs to and from Stratford station a) if outside the ten-mile radius or b) if public transport is preferred because one pick-up and drop-off is not feasible

5.Prizes:  In addition to winning the official coaching session on the main festival pitch, six players will be picked by the UEFA Champions League legends running the session to go and play a competitive 3 v 3 game on PlayStation’s pitch, coached by their respective champion. PlayStation will award a PS Vita, Memory Card and Game to the player of the match and each team member will receive a PS3.

6. Tickets to the UEFA Women's Champions League final: Each person registered to make up the official group will also be offered a complimentary ticket to the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Thursday 23 May. Any additional ticket requirements by friends and family will have to be purchased from www.chelseafc.com/uefawomensfinal.

7. Team kit: Team members are responsible for bringing their own football kit to wear during the coaching session. All other equipment (e.g. balls and bibs) will be supplied on site at the session.  

8. Refreshments: Team members and their five official accompanying persons will be furnished with light refreshments (lunchbox) immediately after the coaching session.

9. Changing facilities: Dressing rooms and showers will not be available at the UEFA Champions Festival. Only toilets will be available on site. 

10. Dates & location: The prize dates and times are set as follows. The first hour will take place on the main pitch at the UEFA Champions Festival, with the three-a-side match being played on PlayStation's pitch. All teams should ensure they are available for a total of 90 minutes.

Thursday 23 May: Session for girls team (12.00–13.00)
Friday 24 May: Session for futsal team (14.00–15.00)
Sunday 26 May: Session for boys teams (16.30–17.30)

Alternative prize dates, times and locations for the coaching sessions are not available. If the winner is not able to take the prize on the dates stated, another winner will be drawn.

11. PR & photography permission: By entering the competition, any subsequent prize winners agree to allow the free use of their team name, photographs and general locations for publicity and news purposes during this promotion.

12. Acceptance of these terms: By entering this competition, participants accept the Terms and Conditions. The winning teams are responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. In the event they are unable to do so then UEFA reserves the right to redraw the prize.

13. UEFA reserves the right to amend, alter or terminate this promotion at any time due to circumstances beyond its control.

Any questions or requests for further information should be emailed to CoachingtheChampions@uefa.com