Thursday the 24th is the day of european clubs arrival in Saint Etienne and its neighbourhood. In order to welcome young athletes and their staffs, some partnerships have been created. The CROUS with its hall of residence of "la Métare" will accommodate some of the participants. The ASSE will put its training center of "L'Etrat" at disposal in order to accomodate participants.
Casino also makes part of the adventure with it's subsidiary R2C which will prepare the different meals composed with products supplied by many local productors (Loire and Haute-Loire)who will be present on the EuroJ-expo.
It has to be known that this exhibition will also include other productors who will come from different France's regions.
A barbecue will be organised on the edges of the Loire river at Andrezieux - Boutheon city in order to inaugurate the football tournament. This giant barbecue will be offered by the city of Andrezieux - Boutheon.
