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OHIO ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY
International Training Program (ITP)
February 13-22, 2015
Barcelona & Valencia, Spain
OHIO ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY International Training Program (ITP). The 4th
International Training Program (ITP) Tour will travel to Barcelona and Valencia, Spain home to
the current World Cup Champions and a country filled with history, art, architecture, and a
passion for the game of soccer. The International Training Program has been designed to
expose Ohio Elite players to various soccer cultures, develop their understanding for the
game from a different prospective, and to give them an opportunity to experience life in
another part of the world.
The International Training Program will provide selected club players with an excellent
soccer playing experience and opportunity to travel and compete in Spain. This tour will
provide players with a top-notch, professionally coordinated soccer program from training to
friendly matches to attending La Liga matches, all while taking in some of the most famous
and historic sites in Spain. The intent of this trip is to continue to provide “player-first
development”, which will be under the direction and leadership of the Associate Director of
Coaching and ITP Director, Marc Sabin.
GENERAL ITINERARY
Friday, February 13
Excitement builds as the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy ITP players, staff, and family members
depart Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on an overnight flight to
Spain for their 10-day soccer tour to Barcelona and Valencia. Due to the time differences
between Spain and the United States the group will arrive in Barcelona the following
morning.
Saturday, February 14
Upon arrival in Spain at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) the teams and group will be met by
their full-time bilingual tour manager and coordinator. The group will transfer to The Centre
for High Sporting Performance (CAR) in Sant Cugat, just outside of Barcelona. Parents and
family members will be accommodated in a 4-star hotel in the city center. Upon arrival and
following check-in the players will have lunch, followed by
a light training session. The group will
then have the late afternoon to become
familiar with Barcelona, the capital of
Catalonia. Welcome dinner at the sports
center. (Barcelona)
Sunday, February 15
Following breakfast the day will begin
with a training session by a Real
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Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) staff coach. Following the session, the group will
attend a La Liga match of either FC Barcelona or RCD Espanyol (pending schedule). Dinner
at the sports center following the game. Team activities in the evening. (Barcelona)
Monday, February 16
The day will begin with a training session by a Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)
staff coach. Following lunch the group will have a guided tour of
Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona, including visiting the
interactive FCB Museum. Late afternoon at leisure for downtime
(players) and sightseeing for accompanying family members. Pregame dinner.
Evening matches (1) versus Barcelona youth
professional club. (Barcelona)
Tuesday, February 17
Following breakfast the group will have a two hour guided tour of
Barcelona, including such sights as the Gothic Quarter, center of the
old city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia Church, Casa Batllo, Casa
Mila/La Pedrera, and La Rambla.
Pre-game dinner.
Evening
matches (2) versus Barcelona youth professional club. (Barcelona)
Wednesday, February 18
Morning training session with a Real Federación Española
de Fútbol (RFEF) staff coach. Following the session and
lunch at the sports center the group will depart for
Valencia, Spain’s third largest city located southwest of
Barcelona along the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival, free
time to explore Valencia prior to dinner. Team activities in
the evening. (Valencia)
Thursday, February 19
Following breakfast the group will have a guided tour of Mestalla
Stadium, the home to Valencia CF. Afternoon at leisure for downtime
(players) and sightseeing for accompanying family members. Early
evening matches (3) versus Valencia CF. Following the games the group
will have a typical Spanish paella dinner at a local restaurant. (Valencia)
Friday, February 20
In the morning the group will have a guided tour of Valencia including the
Valencia Cathedral, the Torres de Serranos, the Llotja de la Seda, which
was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, and the Ciutat de les Arts i les
Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), an entertainment-based cultural and architectural
complex. In the late afternoon players will have a futsal session (training/match) with
Valencia ElPoza Futbol Sala. Dinner and team activities in the evening. (Valencia)
Saturday, February 21
The group will transfer back to Barcelona, but pending the La Liga schedule the group will
attend a second professional match of either Valencia CF, FC Barcelona or RCD Espanyol.
Farewell dinner in Barcelona at local restaurant following the game. (Barcelona)
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Sunday, February 22
Morning transfer to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) for return flight back to the United States
with same day arrival in Cincinnati.
INCLUSIONS
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Price guaranteed in US Dollars at the time of deposit.
Roundtrip international air transportation between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
International Airport (CVG) and Barcelona (BCN), Spain (flights estimated at current
market value per person, if flights, airline taxes and/or fuel cost increase trip cost will be
increased).
Accommodations:
o 4 nights – The Centre for High Sporting Performance (CAR) - (players & staff)
 4 nights – Barcelona (3-star superior/4-star hotel) (parents & family
members)
o 3 nights – Valencia (3-star superior/4-star hotel)
o 1 night – Barcelona (3-star superior/4-star hotel)
Meal package. Breakfast, lunch and dinner from February 14 through February 18
starting with lunch on February 14 and ending with lunch on February 18. Breakfast and
dinner for the remaining tour while in Valencia and Barcelona.
Transportation: Full-time motor coach throughout the tour.
Guided sightseeing tours in Barcelona and Valencia
Admission to Sagrada Familia with audio guides.
Soccer program
o Three (3) friendly matches vs youth professional clubs
o Three (3) training session with Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) coach
o Futsal training, clinic, friendly games with Valencia FC
o Two (2) tickets for La Liga games in Barcelona and/or Valencia – schedule
permitting
o Stadium tours of Camp Nou and Mestalla
A full-time, bilingual tour manager will provide assistance throughout the tour and at each
destination.
All related fees, taxes, city fees related to the land program
Full service from United Soccer Academy including pre-trip preparations and meetings
and assistance while on tour in Spain.
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Sightseeing fees not included in inclusions
Passport and visa fees
Items of personal nature
Health insurance
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COSTS (players & staff)
Based on minimum of 40 full paying players and staff: $3,130.00 per person (triple
occupancy). If the minimum number of 40 participants is not reached the cost of the tour may
be increased.
PROGRAM FOR PARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS
Boosters are parents, family members or friends interested in participating in the OHIO
ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY International Training Program (ITP). The booster program will
consist of the same itinerary and inclusions and exclusions.
Tour costs for boosters are:
$2,825.00 per person (triple occupancy)
$2,905.00 per person (double occupancy)
$2,985.00 per person (single occupancy)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE & TIME LINES
Payment Schedule/Plan:
• February 25, 2014 - $300.00 - Non-Refundable Deposit
• March 25, 2014 - $300.00 - Non-Refundable Deposit
• May 6, 2014 - $300.00
• July 8, 2014 - Balance in account needs to be $1,300.00
• August 5, 2014 - $300.00
• September 9, 2014 - $300.00
• October 7, 2014 - $300.00
• November 4, 2014 - $300.00
• December 9, 2014 - $300.00
• February 10, 2015 - Remaining Balance (based on category of trip, fundraising and/
or flight costs)
Newsletters: Featuring tour highlights, updates, city summaries, travel tips, etc.
Tour Meeting: A tour meeting with players and staff will be scheduled for the Fall 2014 to
review the tour itinerary and answer any questions regarding the upcoming program.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraisers:
• Winter Festival - February 8, 2014
• OESA Scarf Sales - January 2014
• OESA Night at Great American Ball Park - Reds game - Spring/Summer 2014
• LaRosa’s Buddy Card Sales
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Winter Festival - TBD for January/February 2015
Travel Shirt Sponsor
OESA Scarf Sales - December 2014
Additional Fundraisers TBD
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Registration and Payment Terms: The registration will be considered binding upon
receipt of the Registration Form and a $300.00 deposit per person. In accepting registration
and group booking United Soccer Academy agrees to carry out obligations listed in the
OHIO ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY International Training Program (ITP) itinerary to ensure for
a well coordinated, professionally managed soccer tour and experience.
Account Balance: Each participant must be paid in full prior to tour departure.
Guaranteed Tour Price: The tour price has been computed with all current tariffs, taxes, and
exchange rates taken into account and is guaranteed in US dollars until the deposit due date
in the Registration Conditions. If your deposit is received by this date, this is the price that
you will pay based on the tour and tour inclusions/exclusions. If your deposit is not received
by the deposit due date, United Soccer Academy reserves the right to re-compute your tour
costing based upon current tariffs, taxes, and exchange rates in effect on that day which may
result in a different price.
Passports and Visas: Please note the difference between a passport and a visa. A passport is
issued by the government of citizen’s nationality and must be shown upon request to airlines
and immigration officials while out of the country of residence. A visa is issued by a
government for temporary travel of a foreign national into that country. All travelers must
possess a passport with at least six months validity after the scheduled return for travel to
Italy. US citizens do not need a visa for travel to Spain. For additional information please
refer to the US Government website on passports and visas at http://www.travel.state.gov for
further information.
Contracted Airfares: Any deviation from the confirmed dates and flights could result in a
different airfare. Those traveling on different days or flights from the group may be subject
to individual contract airfares which might have different fares or different rules than the
group. After the tickets are issued, name changes at least 48 hours prior to departure can be
done for a fee of $200.00 per change. Airline tickets are non-refundable once issued.
Changes will be subject to a $200.00 change fee plus any fare difference. Additional
restrictions may apply.
A Note on Pricing and Airline Taxes/Fuel: The airline negotiated base fare is guaranteed.
Taxes and any airline related fee such as fuel surcharges are not included in the tour price.
Once the airline tickets are issued (ticketed) if there is a difference between the calculated
amount at the time of the Final Invoice and the actual amount on the date of issue, a
Supplemental Invoice will be issued. Additionally, the re-calculation of airline ticket taxes
due to international exchange rates (since all foreign taxes are subject to this even if the
actual tax amount in the foreign currency doesn’t change), might result in an additional cost
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after Final Payment. The total amount of any changes will be reflected in a Supplemental
Invoice.
Group Size: The tour cost is based upon a minimum of 40 full-paying participants which must
be met in order to maintain the guaranteed price. Falling below this minimum number could
alter the tour price.
Boosters: Boosters are parents, siblings, family members or friends that are participating on
tour with the group. Boosters are made mentioned in group itinerary. A registration form
along with a $600.00 deposit and signed condition form will be needed for each
participating booster.
Cancellation Policy: Please be aware costs are incurred long before players and teams
depart on tour. Deposits and payments are paid to suppliers (airlines, hotels, motor coach
companies, and tournaments/soccer clubs) throughout the process and all suppliers are paid
in full within 45-days of the trip departure. Therefore, we have strict guidelines regarding
cancellation based on our suppliers overseas. Please note that notification of cancellation
must be in writing or by email and received by the dates mentioned below. Please note the
deposit is non-refundable after two weeks of receipt. The cancellation penalties outlined
below are in addition to the $600.00 non-refundable deposit. There are no exceptions to the
terms and conditions regardless of reason including injuries and medical issues. Travel
insurance is highly recommended.
 From date of enrollment to 90-days prior to departure: There will be a $200.00
cancellation fee (per person) deducted, in addition to forfeiting the $600.00 deposit.
 From 89-days to 46-days prior to departure: There will be a $325.00 cancellation fee
(per person) deducted, in addition to forfeiting the $600.00 deposit.
 With 45-days to departure: All funds paid into the traveler’s account will be forfeited
due to late cancellation.
SPECIAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
United Soccer Academy is able to provide alternate departure gateways and stay-ahead/
stay-behind options. The tour costs are based on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Airport (CVG) as the gateway.
In cases where individuals wish to travel to and from a
gateway other than Cincinnati, a surcharge of $25.00 and the cost of the alternate gateway
will apply. Please note United Soccer Academy will use its best efforts to coincide these
flights with the flights of the group.
Stay-ahead/stay-behind options…United Soccer Academy will make arrangements to extend
your stay at the beginning or conclusion of the tour. United Soccer Academy will provide
altered flight arrangements and additional land, travel logistics according to your request.
Participants will be invoiced for any additional air and land costs incurred by the new
itinerary and program.
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Decisions on whether or not to change gateways or plans for extended stays on tour need to
be requested no later than 90 days prior to departure.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
256 East Sharon Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
C: 513-325-7423
E: [email protected]
Contact: Marc Sabin
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OHIO ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY
International Training Program (ITP)
February 13-22, 2015
Barcelona & Valencia, Spain
To reserve your spot on the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy International Training Program (ITP)
please complete the Registration Form and return it with a $300.00 non-refundable deposit to
Ohio Elite Soccer Academy. Each participant (players, staff, and boosters) needs a separate
Registration Form. Make checks payable to: Ohio Elite Soccer Academy.
Participant’s Full Name:_____________________________________________________________
(Same name that appears on your passport)
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________________ State:________ Zip Code:________________
Telephone:(______)_________________________ E-mail:________________________________
Date of Birth: _______/______/______
Citizen of:_______________________________
Tour Cost:
______ Players/Staff $3,130.00 per player (triple occupancy)
______ Boosters
______ $2,825.00 per person (triple occupancy)
______ $2,905.00 per person (double occupancy)
______ $2,985.00 per person (single occupancy)
I agree that all information provided herein is complete, true, and accurate. I acknowledge
that I have read all terms, conditions and payment plans as outlined in Terms and Conditions
and agree to abide by all terms, conditions, and payment plans.
Player/Booster Signature:_________________________________________ Date:____/____/____
Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________ Date:____/____/____
(If player or booster is under 18 years of age)
Return to:
Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
256 East Sharon Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
C: 513-325-7423
E: [email protected]
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