England Premiership Training Tour Featuring London, Chester/Liverpool, Manchester, Cambridge & Pro Clinics with EPL Academy Staff July 28-August 6, 2014 Tour Information Packet Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 1
Dear Eurotech Soccer World Traveller: Eurotech Sports Tours, the Sports Travel International Network and its representatives are ready to make your international soccer tour an adventure everyone will remember and cherish for a long, long time! The world is full of contrasting continents. You ll see castles and modern cities; you ll hear foreign tongues and English spoken with unaccustomed accents. You ll eat new foods and pass familiar fast food franchises. You will find yourself part of the international soccer community but you ll see and learn things about the game you never dreamed existed. It s difficult to speak of a single international sports experience. The world consists of many different people and cultures; even within a single country there are enough variations in geography, customs, and lifestyles to fill a book. Of course, this is not a book. It is simply a basic guide to help you prepare for your upcoming international soccer trip. I have tried to provide some of the basic information to help you prepare for your upcoming tour and those questions that most participants face in these early planning stages. I suggest you take the time to read it in full now, and refer to it often as you prepare for departure, and while overseas. It was designed so that you can email it to as many family members or supporters as needed. Good luck and enjoy your trip! Best Wishes, Jim Risher National Travel Director Eurotech Sports Tours/Sports Travel International Network Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 2
Why Teams Use Eurotech Soccer Tours for their International Soccer Tours: 1. Main offices in North America (Just South of Washington DC-Virginia Beach), Europe/United Kingdom (London), South America (Rio de Janeiro), Asia (Beijing) & many satellite offices throughout the world! 2. Over 100 soccer specific tour programs are available! 3. Exclusive worldwide professional club network for Professional Clinics, Stadium Tours & Academy Visits! 4. More destinations than any other agency! Travel to North America, South America, United Kingdom, mainland Europe and More! 5. Largest international tournament network of all the agencies in North America! 6. EST Safety Management System The only sports travel agency in North America to meet these standards! 7. Sanctioned by the NSCAA and many other State & National Coaching Associations 8. First class international tour services for professional, college/university, club, state ODP and high school teams 9. Powered by Top 100 Travel Agency Milne Travel American Express (33 Year Old Agency with 150M+ sales annually!) 10.EST & Milne handle team & group air services for MLS, NASL, USL, U.S. Soccer & NSCAA Organizations 11. Inclusive Travel Insurance Protection provided by Global Leader Travel Guard (U.S. Residents Only!) 12.One point of contact The National Travel Director Jim Risher ex professional player with over 24 years experience in sports travel industry! 13. Unique, One of a Kind international soccer programs by a team of sports travel professionals 14. Guaranteed Fundraising programs 15. Full time bi-lingual Tour Manager on every tour! 16.1 Free Place for every 15 Paying Participants Best in Industry! 17. Flexible Custom Payment Plans & Payment Method Options! 18. Free hotel upgrades typically provided for groups of 40+! About the Company Eurotech Sports Tours is a leading sports travel specialist in the United Kingdom, North America and Europe. Since its inception, EST has grown considerably, offering specialized sports tours in soccer, field hockey, rugby, lacrosse, swimming, golf, volleyball and many other specialized sports. EST offers a vast selection of tours featuring tournaments, festivals, world sporting events, competitive and friendly matches, training camps, clinics, sightseeing excursions, professional match attendance, and sport specific spectator tours. Independent of all international tournaments, EST is thus able to provide completely objective, independent advice and consultation. Created for individuals and teams alike, EST has established itself as a high quality sports travel agency with a reputation for exceptional service. Eurotech Sports Tours has offices in two locations with many affiliates throughout the world. The main European office is in London, England. This office handles arrangements in the United Kingdom as well as mainland Europe - Holland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Malta, France, Czech Republic, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, and Barbados. The North American office is in Newport News, Virginia and is managed by Global Active International Inc. The North American office handles arrangements throughout the United States and Canada. Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 3
EST offers pre-packaged tour programs as well as customized itineraries and has represented individual players and teams at the youth, club, high school, college, and professional level. EST staff has relied on over two decades of sports travel experience to complete the process of creating one of the finest specialized sports companies available. EST specialized tours offer a first class experience for sports fans and athletes alike and a chance to learn new ideas about sports abroad as well as making international friendships. EST makes their programs more than just a commercial engagement, offering value beyond standard tour programs. EST is committed to providing an international travel experience that will be cherished for a lifetime! Inclusions for England Premiership Tour Featuring London, Cambridge, Manchester, Chester/Liverpool & Pro Clinics with EPL Academy Staff Round trip airfare: JFK, New York London, England JFK, New York All airline taxes, departure fees and fuel surcharges Comprehensive Travel Protection Insurance to include Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Baggage Delay, Baggage Loss, Medical/Dental & Emergency Evacuation (Please note that Travel Insurance available to U.S. Citizens Only) Guaranteed optional fundraising program with Eurotech Raffle Fundraiser, Reaching Our Goal Fundraising & ESPN Magazine Fundraising programs (Easily earn $500-3000 towards the cost of the tour!) 4 nights accommodation in a modern 3-Star Hotel in the Northwest Region near Manchester, Liverpool and Wales (Triple/Twin rooms for players, staff and supporters single room upgrades can be made upon request call for pricing details!) 4 nights accommodation in a modern 3-Star Hotel in the Southeast of England within easy reach of central London (Triple/Twin rooms for players, staff and supporters single room upgrades can be made upon request call for pricing details!) 2 meals daily half board program typically breakfast & dinner All airport and internal transfers by private luxury motor coach Full-time Eurotech /STI International Tour Manager/Concierge Full-Time Eurotech Coaching/Medical Staff All local taxes and service charges adidas -ESW Uniform Package for athletes only EST Exclusive! Training Clinics with professional Academy Staff from English Premiership Clubs (EPL) Manchester City, Stoke, Liverpool, Bolton, Fulham, Tottenham, West Ham exact clubs to be announced closer to departure date! To include Academy Facility tours, FAQ Sessions, etc. Official Guided Tour of the new $200M St. George s Park National Training Center home of the 24 English FA National Teams & Professional Clinic with English FA Coaching Staff! 3-4 competitive friendly matches with post match hospitality as noted per team Flight tickets for the spectacular London Eye flight Stadium tour of Old Trafford Stadium home of world famous Manchester United FC! Visit to the Official Manchester United Museum & Mega-Store! Official Guided Tour of world famous Wembley Stadium or EPL equivalent Anfield, Etihad, Emirates, Britannia, Stamford Bridge and more! Professional live match tickets for an EPL Pre-Season Match! Entry to the National Football Museum in Manchester Sightseeing excursions & walking tour in London Sightseeing excursions & walking tour in Cambridge Sightseeing excursions & walking tour in Chester or Liverpool Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 4
Sightseeing excursions & walking tour in Manchester Exclusions for Tour Connecting airfare to connect with group out of JFK assistance provided by EST upon request Passport Processing Fees if are not a current passport holder Accommodation single room upgrades call for more information and availability Lunch at all locations/some drinks at dinners Gratuities for Motor Coach Driver and International Tour Manager (5 EURO pp) Admission/entries to attractions not specified in above inclusions The enclosed itinerary is an example only and precise schedules and times may vary pending final arrangements which will be confirmed closer to departure. Please note that Clubs noted in training sessions are subject to change pending schedule, logistics and time of year. All-Inclusive Tour Pricing 10-Day England Premiership Training Tour Pricing: Land & Air Program Athletes Land & Air Program Supporters Land Only Program Athletes Land Only Program - Supporters Land & Air Program + Single Room - Supporters Land Only + Single Room - Supporters USD $3795.00 per person all-inclusive USD $3795.00 per person all-inclusive USD $2995.00 per person all-inclusive USD $2995.00 per person all-inclusive USD $3995.00 per person all-inclusive USD $3195.00 per person all-inclusive Please Note: 1. The Land & Air Program includes confirmed round trip airfare from JFK, New York 2. The specific air itinerary will be sent via email separately after registration 3. The Land Only Program DOES NOT include airfare 4. The Land Only Program caters to those who would like to arrange their own airfare or have air miles to use towards their self-arranged flights. Please communicate with EST any plans to arrange your own airfare. 5. Travel to JFK International Airport is NOT included in above pricing but can be arranged upon request to make sure you connect with the group in New York. Additional air supplements may apply. Call 1-800-679-9830 for air options, connections and pricing from your departure city. Registration Instructions & Payment Options: 1. There is a USD $500 deposit required to hold space. 2. There is a one-time Processing Fee of USD $95.00 per person regardless of program. 3. Payment Option #1: Pay in full 4. Payment Option #2: Pay the USD $500 deposit and choose to make three monthly autopayment instalments. Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 5
5. Accepted payment methods include VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER or personal check/money order. 6. Make checks payable to: Eurotech 7. Mail checks to: Eurotech Soccer Tours, National Office, 11815 Fountain Way Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606 USA 8. Call 1-800-679-9830 with specific tour or registration questions. Register online 24/7 using this link (copy-paste): https://eurotechsoccertours.demosphere-secure.com/_registration Confirmed Air Itinerary from JFK-New York 28 JUL 14 - MONDAY AMERICAN 100 ECONOMY EQUIP-77W DEPART TERMINAL- 8 LV: NYC/KENNEDY 600P NONSTOP MILES- 3452 CONFIRMED AR: LON / HEATHROW 620A ELAPSED TIME-71:36 ARRIVAL TERMINAL-3 DINNER-CONT. BREAKFAST-MOVIE 06 AUG 14 - WEDNESDAY AMERICAN 101 ECONOMY EQUIP-77W DEPART TERMINAL- 3 LV: LON / HEATHROW 1030A NONSTOP MILES- 3452 CONFIRMED AR: NYC/KENNEDY 110P ELAPSED TIME- 7:40 ARRIVAL TERMINAL-8 LUNCH-SNACK-MOVIE Tour Fundraising Program We have an excellent 3-Step Tour Fundraising Program that is used by many of our travellers who are looking to raise bigger money with less effort: STEP 1 Eurotech Tour Deposit - $500 Lock in your tour dates, accommodations, air and exchange rates with a $300 deposit per person to get things kick started this can come from other planned fundraising efforts then STEP 2 Reaching Our Goal Fundraising Program - $1000 Fundraising Dollars Earned Get this EASY fundraising program (www.reachingourgoal.com) started right away utilizing their patented online donation system this program can be done in 2 waves to maximize dollars once in the fall and once in the spring the best part of this program is that it is the easiest, most efficient way to raise BIG money in a short period of time and it is now on auto pilot as you move on to Step 3 EASIEST 20 friends, family/relatives, businesses donating average $50 each and you are at $1000! Do this once in the fall and once in the spring to increase your donations! STEP 3 ESPN Fundraising - $1000 Fundraising Dollars Earned Go to https://proxy.espn.go.com/coaches/index for the overview and plan. Excellent program - each Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 6
player sells 33 subscriptions as gifts and they earn $30 per subscription or $990 towards the cost of the tour in our opinion must be done in November/December for the Christmas Holiday Gift push to women who are looking for the perfect gift for brothers, dads, sports fans, etc 33 sales is all it takes per player! EASY. P.S. We also have an informal Tour Fundraising Guide for your review upon request. These are just some creative ideas that some of our other groups have used throughout the years and can be used in conjunction with other fundraising efforts that your group is already involved in. I hope this information helps out as you plan your International Tour please feel free to let us know of any other specific fundraising questions you may encounter as you go through the planning process! Inclusive Travel Insurance Your tour includes comprehensive travel insurance. You will be emailed further detailed information as we get closer to the date of departure. This section outlines your included coverage broken down into three categories; Travel Protection, Medical Protection and Baggage Protection. PART A Travel Protection 1. Trip Cancellation Tour Cost-$2000 Maximum 2. Trip Interruption 150% Tour Cost 3. Trip Delay - $500 (Maximum of $100/Day) PART B Medical Protection 1. Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense & Dental - $50,000/$500 2. Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains - $500,000 3. Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $30,000 PART C Baggage Protection 1. Baggage & Personal Effects - $1000 ($250 per article) 2. Baggage Delay - $100 Additional layers of insurance are provided as follows: A. Participant s Personal Medical Insurance (if applicable) B. Eurotech Liability Coverage (Additional Hired / Non-Owned Auto Coverage & Medical Expense) C. State Association Liability Coverage (if applicable) please consult your state association for details Eurotech Soccer Tours/Sports Travel International Tour Contacts Admin Contact: Anna Smith Email: admin@eurotechsoccer.com Main Contact: Jim Risher/National Travel Director Email: jrisher@eurotechsoccer.com Work Phone: 1-800-679-9830 Direct Line: 757-320-4797 Eurotech Soccer Tours 1-800-679-9830 www.eurotechsoccertours.com 7