HOW TO ORGANIZE A EUROPEAN TOUR?

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“As head coach of the US National team I cannot begin to tell you how important the role of international competition plays in the development of all youth soccer players.

Whether your goal is to play for the National Team someday or just to have fun as a soccer player, traveling to Europe and playing against international competition can be a vital part in the development of a soccer player and person.

Euro-Sportring offers soccer programs that are second to none when it comes to a true international experience. I know they will provide your players and team with a first class tour that will help in fulfilling all your soccer ‘goals’ and dreams.”

Bruce Arena - Head Coach US National Team



Welcome to the world of international soccer!

Why take your team to Europe:

•International competition

•Meet players from all over the world

•See Europe’s most famous sites

•Improve as a player

•Develop your cultural understanding



•Euro-Sportring is the largest and most respected soccer travel organization•Established in 1960 as a non-profit organization•More than 7,000 teams a year are using our services •Biggest variety of tours and tournaments throughout Europe•Best value for money and least expensive packages •Fully sanctioned by US Soccer and the NSCAA•Our 100+ tournaments are owned and operated by Euro-Sportring•We are in full control of quality and execution•Team leaders receive our up to date information pack on European travel•One free trip for the every 19 people•Free inspection trip offered for each coach or team manager to Amsterdam•Offices and representatives in 24 countries around the world •Our staff in North America offer a wealth of experience

WHY EURO-SPORTRING



Euro-Sportring offers:

•International soccer tournaments

•Friendly games and culture

•Soccer Clinics with Manchester United Soccer Schools and Royal Netherlands Soccer Federation (KNVB) coaching staff

TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS



International Soccer Tournaments

•Participate in a festive international tournament

•International games in an atmosphere of total soccer

•Interact and make new friends with soccer players from all over the world

•Olympic style opening ceremonies

•Extensive sightseeing options available

•Social events for players, coaches and managers

•Minimum 4/5 games for each team

•Highest quality grass pitches




Friendly games and culture

•Competitive games whatever your standard of competition (from rec. teams to pro teams)

•Enjoy social interaction with your opponents, before and after games

•Visit the best attractions only Europeans know about.

•Excellent fields for daily training available

•Tickets to pro matches

•Top quality European coaches available

•Homestay options available




Soccer Clinics with Manchester United and the Royal Netherlands Soccer Federation (KNVB)

•Three or four days training clinics with Europe's best-qualified coaches•Euro-Sportring has an with Manchester United Soccer Schools and the KNVB --The Royal Dutch Soccer Federation-- to provide top quality coaches•Train with coaches who have developed top international players like Ruud van Nistelrooij, Paul Scholes (Manchester Utd), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan), Edgar Davids (Inter Milan), Arjan Robben (Chelsea), Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) and David Beckham (Real Madrid) •Have your coach and players work extensively with European coaching staff•Optimal preparation for tournaments and your next season




Combinations

Design your own tailor made soccer tour!

•Design a trip that fits perfectly with your objectives and exceeds your expectations

•Participate in one or more tournaments

•Have a choice of tournaments and/or exhibition games

•Add a clinic or pro game

•With over 100 tour samples offered no one else can provide our range of quality programs




Sports programThe sports program is customized to meet your preferences. Euro-Sportring selects the most suitable competition for friendly games, tournament participation and soccer clinics.

Sight-seeing/excursionsA custom-designed program will be prepared for each destination.

AssistanceAt each destination you will be hosted by a Euro-Sportring representative, to ensure that your group will fully enjoy its stay. At tournaments Euro-Sportring has a special office with a full staff to assist you.

AccommodationWe offer many lodging possibilities, including school dorms, budget hotels, business-class hotels, youth hostels and sports centers

WHAT WILL EURO-SPORTRING PROVIDE

WHAT WILL EURO-SPORTRING PROVIDE

Meals Arrangements are usually breakfast and dinner each day

Ground transportationTransportation within Europe is by motor coach equipped for long distance travel. All have reclining seats, refrigerators for drinks, and stereo systems

Round-trip airfareSpecial bargains have been secured with major airlines for intercontinental flights

Free placeOne free place is given with 19 paying persons, with a minimum of one per group

Some options Upgraded accommodation arrangements for players and fans Full board (3 meals a day) meal arrangement Full licensed travel agency to arrange deviations

•We provide your group with unbeatable experience in the world of soccer, as players, coaches and as parents•Our USA staff has over 75 years of knowledge and experience •Our brochures, website and experienced staff members ensure that you always have all the information you need. Our 10-week step guide offers you direction and a timeline in your planning process.•We will work closely with you in selecting the right program for your school, club or college. We’re happy to customize any itinerary to include any combination of experiences you wish•We offer a commitment to our customers from the initial contact to your return from Europe. Our helpful planning program ensures that you feel comfortable at every stage of the way•Our local staff member is available to meet with you and your group for a personal presentation at any time•We arranged the past 40 years soccer tours for over 4 million players

THE EURO-SPORTRING STAFF



Week #1: Tour development

Discuss your options with your Euro-Sportring agent and with the help of your brochure and/or website select:

•The dates for your group's travel

•The tournaments and destinations you want to visit

•Request detailed proposals from Euro-Sportring

Contact your group to arrange MEETING 1/tour introduction – we recommend one week before the receipt of your tour programs

EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE



Week #2: MEETING 1 – Tour introduction.

Suggested Agenda:

•Provide your group with the tour options (with copies for each person), and the participant costs•Share information about your preferred locations and/or tournaments in Europe•Make a tentative list of participants for players (with age) and boosters•Discuss ideas for fund raisers. Detailed fundraising ideas can be found on our website www.esrusa.com - Login code is esrusa05 or esrusa06•Set a deadline for the initial deposit ($ 200 per person) to be collected at MEETING 3/Tour commitment - we recommend 3 weeks after this meeting•Establish a date and time for MEETING 2/Select your tour - we recommend 1 week after this meeting

Discuss tour development with Euro-Sportring agent.


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Week #3: MEETING 2 - Select your tour

Suggested Agenda:

•Select your tour •Discuss the number of applications.•Establish a payment schedule for your trip.

- Six weeks after your deposits, we require a 25% payment. - Final payment (25%) needs to be with us 7 weeks prior to

departure. - Another 2 payments of 25% will be planned between the 1st and last

payment. •Establish a date and time for MEETING 3/tour commitment - we recommend 2 weeks after this meeting.





Week #5: MEETING 3 – Tour commitment

Optional – invite a Euro-Sportring agent to make a presentation.

Suggested agenda:

•Discuss sightseeing and special events you wish to plan.•Distribute passport application forms if needed.•Establish a calendar for fundraising programs.•Establish a date and time for your next meeting.•Collect deposits.•Schedule MEETING 4/Fundraising – we recommend 1 week after this meeting





Week #6: Mail in your booking form as well as a $ 200.00 per person deposit.

•MEETING 4/fundraising – begin your fundraising program

•Execute your fundraising program




Week #7: Preparation meeting:

Check lists:

•Make sure each participant has a passport•Insurance information – we will provide your group with 3 different insurance options after receipt of your deposits•Determine if there are any name changes or cancellations•Go over the day to day itinerary and departure information•Go over packing list of suggested clothing and personal items for trip•Cover the baggage regulations set up by the airlines and bus companies (ground transportation)•Discuss European customs, foods and climate•Check for medical and general release forms (see our information guide)•Establish a "Telephone Chain" notification list for information on arrivals, departures and emergencies, to be relayed to relatives or friends of participants•Emphasize meeting time at airline terminal or assigned area for departure•For most of these items refer to our website www.esrusa.com. Login code is esrusa05 or esrusa06


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Week #10: Complete your fundraising program:

•Collect fundraising money.




Italy - Italy Cup – July 4-8, 2005

•Played in Cesenatico, 2 hours from Venice, at the Adriatic coast•The largest tournament in Italy •3-4 different nationalities in each bracket•Opening parade in historical harbor of Cesenatico, designed by Leonardo da Vinci•Grass fields only•Hotel accommodation close to the beach•90-120 teams, boys and girls

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



Spain – Copa Catalunya – July 11-15, 2005

•Played in Blanes, 1 hours from Barcelona at the Costa Brava•3-4 different nationalities in each bracket•Brand new soccer complex with 9 grass fields •Hotel accommodation close to the beach•Visit Nou Camp Stadium, home of FC Barcelona•80-100 teams, boys and girls

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



Czech Republic – Budweis Cup – July 12-15, 2005

•Played in Ceske Budejovice home of the original breweries of Budweis (1895)•Team from almost 20 nationalities participate•Visit Prague and Vienna•International participation •Grass fields only •90-110 teams

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



Sweden –Gothia Cup – July 18-23, 2005

•One of the largest and most famous youth soccer tournaments in the world•with nearly 25,000 participants every year.•Experience the Olympic style opening ceremony and finals, which are held in the awesome 40,000 all seater Ullevi Stadium.•1,100-1,500 teams from more than 60 nations, boys and girls

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



The Netherlands – Holland Cup – July 26-30, 2005

•The largest tournament in Holland•Less than an hour from downtown Amsterdam•Played on 5 sports parks in Almere •Visit the Amsterdam Arena, home of Ajax Amsterdam•Each sports park offers 4-6 fields•International participation •150-180 teams, boys and girls

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



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Denmark– Vildbjerg Cup – July 28-31, 2005

•Finest tournament in Denmark•25 superb grass fields •International participation •500 teams, boys and girls•3 different brackets of competition standards in each age group

SUMMER TOURNAMENTS



The Netherlands: Amsterdam and Maastricht

Belgium: Brussels area

England: London and Manchester/York area

Scotland: Edinburgh

Ireland: Dublin

Italy: Florence and Venice

Germany: Cologne, Heidelberg and Munich

Spain: Barcelona

France: Cannes and Paris

Czech Republic: Prague

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HOW TO ORGANIZE A EUROPEAN TOUR?