As head coach of the US National team I cannot begin to tell you how important the role of internati

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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
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• Welcome to the world of international soccer!
• Why take your team to Europe
• International competition
• Meet players from all over the world
• See Europes most famous sites
• Improve as a player
• Develop your cultural understanding

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WHY EURO-SPORTRING

• 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

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TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS

• 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

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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

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TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS

• 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

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TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS

• 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

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TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS

• 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

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WHAT WILL EURO-SPORTRING PROVIDE
Sports program The 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/excursions A
custom-designed program will be prepared for each
destination. Assistance At 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. Accommodation We offer
many lodging possibilities, including school
dorms, budget hotels, business-class hotels,
youth hostels and sports centers
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WHAT WILL EURO-SPORTRING PROVIDE
Meals Arrangements are usually breakfast and
dinner each day Ground transportation Transportat
ion within Europe is by motor coach equipped for
long distance travel. All have reclining seats,
refrigerators for drinks, and stereo
systems Round-trip airfare Special bargains have
been secured with major airlines for
intercontinental flights Free place One 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

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THE EURO-SPORTRING STAFF

• 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.
  Were 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

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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• 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

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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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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• 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.
• Discuss tour development with Euro-Sportring
  agent.

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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• 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
• Discuss tour development with Euro-Sportring
  agent.

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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• 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

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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• 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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EURO-SPORTRING PLANNING GUIDE

• Week 10 Complete your fundraising program
• Collect fundraising money.

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SUMMER TOURNAMENTS

• 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SUMMER TOURNAMENTS

• 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

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FRIENDLY GAMES AND CULTURE DESTINATIONS
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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