Since its founding in the 2nd century B.C. by Attalus II, a king of Pergamon who named the city Attaleia after himself, it has had a continuous history. The Romans, Byzantines and Seljuks occupied the city before it came under Ottoman rule. The event comprises a Junior series and a Schools series . The championships will be held at Hotel Talya, one of the most beautiful resorts in the Southeastern Mediterranean. All players must have been born on or after 1 January 1975.
Participation is by invitation only.
The winners of the Championship will receive the David Pigot Cup which they can keep for two years. The top four teams will qualify to represent Europe in the 2001 World Junior Teams Championship. All players must have been born on or after 1 January 1980. Participation is by invitation only. The winners of the Championship will receive the Jos Damiani Trophy which they can keep for two years.