XL SPORTS TOURS Legacy Soccer Club Tour of England 2019 Saturday 16 th to Sunday 24 th February 2019
Our Company Values The best preparation you ll never see 01 02 They say it's what you do when people aren't looking that defines who you are. We pride ourselves on the work you don't see You don t deserve 3 star hotels! 03 To us, quality is everything. For that reason 4 star service from hotels to transportation, events off field to on field Judged by the company we keep We are proud to be associated with our clients and they are equally proud to be associated with us 04 We don t just make your job easier We make your job non existent. Every aspect of your trip is covered by us from registration, flights, payments, questions.
Where do you want to visit, what do you want to see and what do you want to do when you get there? We travel all over the world, infact we go wherever a ball is kicked and even further! From Europe to South America, Asia to Australia, you pick your ideal location and we will design your custom tour. Whether you want to play soccer on the beach, in the mountains, by the lakes or in a capitol city we can make this the best soccer experience you ve ever had!
Who are the professional clubs and organizations we partner with across the soccer globe? To ensure the best possible soccer experience we only train with those clubs and coaches that understand our vision and the need to provide the best possible soccer experience for not only your players but also your coaching staff, parents and all other members of your touring party.
ENGLAND Your tour will include at least 2 live games. We have access to top fixtures at EPL and Championship clubs including the chance to take part in pre match and half time events. Watch a mid week game under the lights or see top games like the FA Cup Semi Final! The best Live games
ENGLAND We have access to top academy's and local teams from junior to professional for both genders. We will set up at least 3 live games based on your ability level. We make sure all games have officials, great facilities and that you play the right age group and the right ability level! Play top Local teams
ENGLAND Train with top coaches from famous clubs at top facilities used by the same players you see on TV. Including St George s Park home to England s National teams. You get the chance to work with the same coaches that train some of the top players in the game! Train at top facilities
This 105m facility, set in 330-acres of Staffordshire countryside, is the home to England s 24 national teams. With 13 outdoor pitches, including a replica of the Wembley surface, a full-size indoor 3G pitch, a suite of rehabilitation and sports science areas, and an indoor futsal sports hall. St. George s Park
ENGLAND We include stadium tours to Wembley, the Emirates home to Arsenal, Stamford Bridge home to Chelsea, Old Trafford home to Man Utd and even Anfield home to Liverpool. Your chance to go behind the scenes at some of the most famous cathedrals of soccer! Tour top stadiums
ENGLAND See all of England from the capital city of London to the North West of England and beyond! We might live for soccer but its not the only part of the tour! We will take you to some of the most famous locations in England with your own expert guides and tour staff. See all of England
HOTELS To us, quality is everything. For that reason 4 star service from hotels to transportation, events off field to on field come as standard on all our trips. For that reason we make sure that everyone is catered for and enjoys the best possible tour! Top class hotels
Our staff are background checked and trained to ensure that your tour experience goes above and beyond anything you expected. From ensuring hotel rooms are set, matches and live games are in place, making sure everyone is involved, safe and enjoying themselves is all part of their role! The best Tour staff
Saturday Evening: Depart from your US based airport and fly to England Sunday St. George s Park Hotel Morning: Land at your airport where your XL Tour Guide will greet you. Light training session at Academy facility to shake off the jet Afternoon: Head north to Stratford Upon Avon the home of Shakespeare. Stop off for lunch. Evening: Check into St. George s Park and team dinner Monday North West Hotel Morning: Players take a training session with English FA Staff Coaches at St. George s Park then tour the facility. Parents get to use the fantastic hotel facilities! Afternoon: Check out of your hotel and travel to your first game Evening: Play your first game of the tour against local opposition, dinner then check into your next hotel. Tuesday North West Hotel Morning: Tour Anfield Stadium the home of Liverpool Football Club Afternoon: Lunch in Liverpool and visit the home of the Beatles and the famous Albert Docks to buy all your soccer shirts and gifts for home. Evening: Watch a live midweek game from the English Premier League or Championship or even European cup event! Wednesday North West Hotel Morning: Walking tour of Chester take a tour along the Roman walls and amphitheater, Cathedral and superb shops and restaurants. Afternoon: Private tour of Old Trafford, home to Manchester United and visit the Museum, club shop and get to try on some of the shirts from their famous players! Evening: Play your second game of the tour against local opposition Thursday London Hotel Morning: Travel south and stop for lunch in the famous university town of Oxford. Afternoon: Training session for your team with a top class FA Coach Evening: Check into your London city center hotel or add another live game! Friday London Hotel Morning: Head into London to take a ride on the London Eye! Afternoon: Sightseeing tour with all of London's famous sights: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and a river cruise up the Thames Evening: Play your final game of the tour against local opposition Saturday London Hotel Morning: Free morning in London or option to add a visit to a soccer stadium Afternoon: Attend a live professional game as you watch two top teams from the English Premier League. Or parents have option to sightsee in London again! Evening: Final dinner at a city center restaurant with the group. Sunday Morning: Travel to your international airport for your return flight to the United States. If flight time allows we can add a trip to Windsor for last minute shopping, play soccer by the river or even visit the famous Windsor Castle.
Included in tour. 3 friendly matches against hand selected English Academy opposition Guest sessions from top level F.A. coaches at academy facilities including St. George s Park All accommodation in 4 star city center hotels in London and the North West of England Fantastic tickets to a two top class live games including the English Premier League and League Championship. We get the best seats in the best stadiums and have the option of adding even more live games. All fixtures based on league schedule with specific game requests subject to additional fees. All scheduled sightseeing and stadium tours included. 2 Meals per day, breakfast and dinner. All training equipment provided, no need to bring balls, cones or bibs with you LIVE Customer service and your own Tour Coordinator in the US to handle any questions and requests Additional separate sightseeing trips and cultural events for parents can be included. We realize some parents may want to spend time away from the soccer field and see some more of England. Participate in the XL Travel Fundraising program; cover the entire cost of your tour! All internal transportation via luxury motor coach that remains with the group at all hotel accommodation meaning no waiting for your bus to arrive! Group flight options through XL Sports Tours or use own air miles, we have the best access to the best prices in the business! Fully escorted 24 hours a day by an XL Travel Director and staff XL account executive to take care of planning and maintenance. Cost per person $2,299 based on group of 40 Not included in tour. International flight and applicable airline taxes Daily lunches unless specified Additional and optional activities not listed in sample itinery
How to register for the tour We make the registration process totally hassle free with your own web page including information about the tour schedule, the flight programs on offer, payment plans, personal insurance, fundraising options, details about the location you are travelling to and other frequently asked questions! Welcome E Mail Tour Page Registration Communication We will send out a welcome e mail confirming the tour details Go to our web page, find your team s tour and type in the unique password Follow the steps on the tour page to register all individual travelers All further correspondence will also be added to the page.
Your own unique Tour Page on desk top, tablet & smart phone Step 1: Go to www.xlsportstours.com Step 2: Go to My Tour, find your team and log in Step 3: Find all tour info and registration process
Does XL Sports Tours offer a flight option? XL Fight Option Program and flight 01 We will source an available flight option for the first day of the tour and return on the last day of the tour. 02 XL Ground Only Program Package 03 This gives you the option to book your own air travel using air miles or on line pricing. Can I change form XL to ground only? 04 Cost and details of XL flight will be on web page. There will be a period of time to switch without penalty. How do I meet up with the group? If you are booking a ground package you are responsible for arranging transport to meet up with the group.
XL Sports Tours Premier League Prize Raffle XL Sports Tours has a prize draw that gives the lucky winner and a partner the chance to travel to England for an all expenses paid 3 night Soccer Fanatic Weekend valued at over $5,000. Prize includes; Round trip airfare from North America, Accommodations at 4 star hotels, Tickets to English Premier League games, All transfers and internal transportations, All taxes and surcharges, An XL Travel tour guide for the duration of the tour, A choice of three dates for the trip Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Send initial deposit payment and request your tickets at info@xlsportsworld.com Sell your tickets for $20 each and you keep all the cash collected and mail ticket stubs to XL Buyers keep other part of ticket then you request more tickets with your next payment XL Soccer Tours make draw in October of each year and announce winner
Some frequent questions 1. How do I register for the tour? a) We will set up your own unique registration page with all correspondence and information 2. How do you handle rooming as double occupancy? a) Hotels can often accommodate 3 people to a room if smaller children, price is per head however To request a room mate let us know when you register, we will assign rooms based on coach input 3. Can we pay for the tour in installments? a) We set up a payment plan which is an initial payment then installments at about 8, 6, 4 and 2 months 4. Do you offer fundraising options? a) We have an EPL raffle prize program that allows all travellers the option to cover the cost of the entire tour 5. Does XL offer flight options and group packages? a) We can arrange a group flight for you or use your own air miles or travel provider. b) If you are looking to extend your stay for vacation you will not be able to use the XL flight booking. 6. Is it the same price for everyone on the tour? a) Yes but we can sometimes provide pro rated packages. Cost based on per head and not per room 7. What if a parent can not attend the tour? a) Our fully trained and qualified XL Tour Guides are with the group at all times to chaperone 8. Is there an option to do other sightseeing events on the tour? a) Having our bus with us at all times allows us flexibility to provide additional events to the schedule b) The bus however is for the players and the tour but we are always close to public transport 9. Which games will we see when on tour? a) We select only top level games from the top league in the country based on the fixture schedule
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