REAL MADRID FOUNDATION AND VALENCIA CF SOCCER CUP TRAINING PROGRAM VALENCIA, SPAIN MADRID, SPAIN APRIL 12 22, 2019 EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL PARTNER FOR NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER TEAMS
THE PROGRAM generation adidas international is proud to offer you an amazing cultural and soccer experience in Spain. Starting in Madrid, you will spend a few days training and preparing before you travel to Valencia on the Eastern Coast to take part in one of the top Spanish soccer tournaments THE VALENCIA C.F. SOCCER CUP! Your stay in Madrid will include training sessions with Real Madrid Foundation coaches and competitive friendly games against local Spanish youth teams. You will visit one of the most impressive stadiums in Europe, the Santiago Bernabeu, as well as its spectacular museum, trophy room, and megastore. You also have the option to stay and train at the City of Football Spanish Soccer Federation, home of the 2010 World Cup champions! (subject to availability at time of booking) Cultural sightseeing in Madrid will be complemented by day trips to the historical UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Toledo and Segovia. In Valencia, you will have the opportunity to combine soccer, culture, and fun in one of Spain s most spectacular coastal cities Valencia. Playing in the Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup, your club will compete against top Spanish and international teams. You will also tour the Valencia C.F. stadium and museum.
THE PROGRAM THE ACADEMY generation adidas international is proud to offer you an exclusive soccer experience in Spain through its partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation. You will train with qualified and experienced Real Madrid Foundation coaches, selected by the Real Madrid C.F. Academy director. This experience takes place at Real Madrid City s state of the art training facilities, and provides an inside look at the daily life of an Academy player. This is an exclusive chance to live "fútbol" in one of the worldʼs most passionate soccer countries! In addition, during your stay you will have the unique opportunity to tour the inside of Real Madrid C.F. s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and its museum for a look back through soccer history, as well as to visit the official Real Madrid CF adidas megastore. THE CLUB Real Madrid C.F., or Los Blancos as they are affectionately called by Madridistas, was founded in 1902. One of the most successful clubs in history, Real Madrid C.F. has won 33 La Liga titles and a record 12 UEFA Champions League titles. The club is famous for both its rich tradition and also its talented roster, including names like Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toni Kroos. THE FOUNDATION The Real Madrid Foundation is the instrument by which Real Madrid is present in society and develops its social and cultural awareness programs. Its main objective is to promote, both in Spain as well as abroad, the values inherent in sport.
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THE TOURNAMENT The Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup is one of the most relevant tournaments in the national and international panorama of Junior Cups. It offers: The best sports facilities: Ciudad Deportiva Valencia C.F. National and international clubs participating The superb tourist destination of Valencia Activities for players and companions: Mestalla Forever Tour Leaders dinner in Palco VIP Mestall (two representatives per club) Cup presentation and party Coaching education with Valencia C.F. Academy staff coaches Also included in your tournament registration: Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup gift for each participant Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup medal for each participant First aid medical service Entrance to the Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup party: signed shirts and footballs raffle, bouncy castles, skills challenge Categories and ages: Boys, 7 a side: U7 (2011) U8 (2010) U9 (2009) U10 (2008) U11 (2007) U12 (2006) Boys, 11 a side: U14 (2004-2005) Confirmed 2018 Teams: Valencia C.F. Atlé/co de Madrid Villarreal Girls (2002-03-04-05) Levante Real Be/s Sparta de Moscú Leyton Orient
Team Travel Program Components Train with professional Academy coaches at state of the art facilities. Experience the life of a European youth Academy player! Challenge your game by playing against top quality local opponents, putting your new skills into practice. Learn about the local style of play first-hand! TRAIN WITH ACADEMY COACHES AT TOP FACILITIES PLAY COMPETITIVE FRIENDLY MATCHES I love watching the different coaching styles, I can pick up new things that I can bring back to the U.S. and put into my training sessions. Just being able to see where the top players in the world are able to train and compete I think is fantastic. I think there is a lot we can bring back to our teams back home, that s the main thing just the culture and style of play. It s good to play international games against kids our own age, because it shows how you compare to them. Danielle Malagari Coach Paxton Pomykal Player Take your game to the next level by seeing the greats play in person. Imagine seeing Messi, Bale or Mueller s skills up close. ATTEND PROFESSIONAL MATCHES We saw the full out team which is really awesome to see players that I look up to play live, not just on the tv. Matthew Boberg Player Get a behind the scenes glimpse of your favorite stadiums! See the trophies won, see the field from the team bench, and visit the locker rooms. TOUR PROFESSIONAL STADIUMS AND FACILITIES The atmosphere amazing, the complex is amazing, the coaches are fantastic, and I have learned so much. Being here is the best experience I could have imagined. Dakota Peterson Player Experience a European capital, including its local culture, language, and food! Visit important historical sites and learn about local life. CULTURAL SIGHTSEEING You have enough time for soccer but also enough time to experience the culture. It is an educational experience that not too many people have the opportunity to participate in. Joe Flynn Supporter
THE HUB EXPERIENCE This international training opportunity takes place in Madrid, Spain. Madrid is one of our four generation adidas international program hubs, chosen for the strength of the program and our superior access. Each of these hubs is a European football capital with exciting tourism opportunities, and an international airport which gives our travelers lower flight costs and more flight options. We have extensive experience organizing programs in these destinations, meaning that our networks there are unmatched. Our relationships with professional clubs in the area mean inside access to Academy training facilities and quality Academy coaches, and our knowledge of local youth football clubs will result in friendly matches that are level appropriate for your team. All of our programs are unique and worthwhile, but we highly recommend a hub destination for an authentic and unforgettable travel experience! MADRID HUB SNAPSHOT: 15 years organizing programs 553 programs traveled 7,802 Players traveled 1,669 friendly matches organized 2,700 training sessions organized HIGHLIGHTS: Tour and train at the famous Real Madrid City Tour Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Attend a professional La Liga match Stay at City of Football Spanish Soccer Federation Cultural opportunities like visits to Toledo or Segovia WEATHER: Average spring temperatures in the 50s Average summer temperatures in the 80s Average of 10 rainy days per month in the spring Average of 5 rainy days per month in the summer
Start your Spanish adventure in Madrid, training with coaches from the Real Madrid Foundation, selected by the Real Madrid C.F. Academy Director. Then you will visit the coastal city of Valencia for your tournament experience, seeing its beautiful sunsets and beaches and trying local specialties like paella.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 9 Nights accommodation: 6 in Madrid and 3 in Valencia in a 3 star superior or 4 star hotel Meal Plan: 2 meals per day (Breakfast each day, and lunch or dinner) in Madrid and 3 meals per day in Valencia All required ground transportation throughout the program* Team Coordinator to be with team at all times, 24/7 Visit the cities of Madrid, Toledo and Valencia Medical and cancellation insurance Laundry for Players (Uniforms, 3 loads) 2 training sessions at Real Madrid City with Real Madrid Foundation coaches All entries to Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup tournament: Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games at tournament All training session fields and equipment. 2 pre-arranged competitive matches pretournament against Spanish top quality teams in Madrid Tour Real Madrid C.F. s Real Madrid City and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Museum and visit megastore Tour Valencia C.F. s Estadio de Mestalla and Museum generation adidas international promo product Social media coverage during your training program *Including one group airport transfer upon arrival and one at departure Other: Official Real Madrid Foundation certificate, group picture, water bottle, sackpack and training kit (Players only)
OPTIONAL ITEMS Please inquire for further information on these items: Roundtrip airfare is not included, but will be sourced for the group Match tickets to professional games (subject to availability) Additional items such as phone calls, beverages, and snacks Admission fees to any cultural or leisure activities not listed in itinerary Any other items not specified under the Program Includes section THE PROGRAM TIMELINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deposit payment of $395 per traveler due at the time of registration Fundraising information and first of newsletter series is sent to registrants Progress payment of $800 per traveler is due Professional match tickets availability communicated Final balance due six weeks prior to travel Final itinerary sent a few weeks before departure. Time to travel!
SAMPLE ITINERARY * Please remember that this is a sample itinerary and is subject to change based on the customized program of your team. APRIL 12: APRIL 13: APRIL 14: Depart for Madrid, Spain (North American teams only). Arrive in Madrid. Transfer to accommodations and free time to relax. Light training session with own coach. *Attend La Liga match. *(optional and additional cost) Training session at Real Madrid City with Real Madrid Foundation coach #1. Guided visit of Real Madrid City training complex.. Guided city tour of Madrid, including the Palacio Royal, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. APRIL 17: APRIL 18: APRIL 19: Sightseeing in historic city of Segovia, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Competitive match #2 vs. top quality Spanish opponent. Transfer to Valencia for Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup. Team and player registration. Check into hotel. Valencia Cup presentation. 1 st round games. Tour Valencia C.F. s Mestalla Stadium and Museum. APRIL 15: APRIL 16: Sightseeing in historic city of Toledo, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Competitive match #1 vs. top quality Spanish opponent. Training session at Real Madrid City with Real Madrid Foundation coach #2.Tour Real Madrid C.F. s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, museum and megastore. APRIL 20: APRIL 21: APRIL 22: 1 st round games. Valencia C.F. Academy workshop (coaches only). 2 nd round games and Semifinals. Valencia C.F. Soccer Cup Finals. Transfer to Madrid. Check into hotel. Depart from Madrid, Spain.
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