FC Barcelona Returns to Encamp for Multi-Section Preseason Training
The Catalan club will use Encamp's advanced high-altitude facilities for training camps across futsal, handball, roller hockey, and basketball sections this summer. The parish benefits economically and through promotion.
Key Points
- Futsal trains Aug 3-7, handball Aug 9-12, roller hockey Aug 17-21, basketball early September.
- 15+ year partnership with Encamp parish for high-altitude facilities.
- Councillor Nino Marot hails it as pride for elite sports environment and economic boost.
- Public events include training viewings, friendlies, and player meet-and-greets.
FC Barcelona will return to Encamp this summer for preseason training with its futsal, handball, roller hockey, and basketball sections, continuing a partnership with the parish that exceeds 15 years.
The futsal team arrives first, training from August 3 to 7. Handball follows August 9 to 12, with roller hockey scheduled for August 17 to 21. Basketball plans its camp for early September, pending confirmation once the team's roster and staff are finalized after recent changes.
Encamp council regards the club's repeated choice as validation of its high-altitude facilities, specialized services, and elite-friendly environment. Finances, Sports, and Economic Reactivation councillor Nino Marot described it as a major point of pride that FC Barcelona continues to rely on the parish. He attributed the loyalty to the quality of the sports installations, professional support, and privileged surroundings suited to top clubs.
The stays generate economic benefits and boost Encamp's profile in sports tourism, attracting other professional teams as part of broader efforts to diversify the local economy through infrastructure improvements.
To involve the public, the council organizes activities during the visits, including live training viewings, friendly matches, and open days where children, youth, and local clubs can meet players and share experiences.
This arrangement builds on an ongoing agreement between Encamp council and FC Barcelona, which promotes the parish and Pas de la Casa via the club's channels.
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El Barça tornarà a fer la pretemporada a Encamp amb quatre seccions del club
- Altaveu•
El Barça manté la confiança en Encamp per preparar la pretemporada de les seves seccions
- El Periòdic•
El FC Barcelona torna a escollir Encamp per preparar la pretemporada i enguany vindrà amb quatre seccions