COOPERSTOWN SOCCER CLUB TOUR OVERVIEW Challenger World Tours is entirely committed to providing a once in a lifetime travel experience to all our participants, giving you the opportunity of an exclusive soccer tour, hand-made by you with the help of our experienced staff. Our Premier Team Tour England, is designed for Cooperstown Soccer Club This tour is a true soccer experience of a lifetime! Set in England, this tour combines visiting the local historical and cultural sites with a friendly playing environment for travelling teams. You will experience the real passion for the game as you partake in professional run training sessions held by highly acclaimed English coaches, test your new skills against local teams of similar ability, visit stadiums and watch your heroes play as you attend a live professional game. HIGHLIGHTS FREE places & Great Fundraising Opportunities. 8 days / 6 nights Tour (can be changed upon request). Min of 3 x Games versus local teams and clubs in both England & Wales. Min of 2 x Professional Day Experiences with pro clubs, coaches and team. 2 x Stadium Tours of Chelsea and Manchester United Football Clubs Attend a Live Professional Game (schedule permitting). Professional Sightseeing Tour of London Visit Stonehenge Full Time Challenger Travel Director to accompany the group 24/7. The Soccer Experience of a Lifetime!
DESTINATIONS CHESTER Chester was founded as a Roman fort with the name in the year 79 by the Roman Legio II Adiutrix. Chester's four main roads, Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge, follow routes laid out at this time almost 2,000 years ago. The city is one of only two remaining English cities with a surrounding Roman Wall. LONDON When one speaks of the world's most vibrant cities, London is almost invariably always on the list - and for good reason. Not just the capital of England, it's also the capital of culture, packed with a multitude of museums, theatres, events and activities suitable for even the most avid of art fans. During your stay in London you will get to witness all the wonders that make it one of the world s major global cities. The history, culture, and atmosphere really come together to create everlasting memories. Explore the History, Embrace the Culture & Experience The Game!
ITINERARY PAGE 1 Below is our sample Itinerary for the Team Tour England. Actual events maybe adapted or customized to change the dates and length of your trip, the inclusions and the attractions visited. Please note that all inclusions are subject to change due to availability. DAY 1: SUNDAY Depart the US en route to Great Britain (this will be an overnight flight). Your Challenger Travel Director will either accompany you on the flight or will meet you at your destination. DAY 2: MONDAY AM: Arrive in London (Heathrow) and board your private bus and travel to Chelsea FC for a Guided Stadium Tour of Stamford Bridge or The Emirates (Arsenal FC). PM: Free time in Covent Garden (lunch) plus Free time to explore The Tower of London and Tower Bridge area of London. PPM: Check into 3/4 Star London Hotel. (D)(PT)(CR) DAY 3: TUESDAY AM: Undertake a professional coaching session with one of London s PM: Take a Professional Sightseeing Tour of London. See Big Ben, London Bridge & Buckingham Palace in this hop on / off tour from our own bus. PPM: Free time in Central London to further explore. DAY 4: WEDNESDAY AM: Day trip to Stonehenge & Salisbury (Visit the Neolithic monument and the Day in The Cloisters of Salisbury cathedral) PM: Play Game 1 of the tour against local opposition. "From the time we left to our return, every aspect of our trip was superb and it gave our players the experience of a lifetime. it was the best pre season schedule we've ever had. I would recommend this trip to any team that is serious about soccer and player development. Steve Gummer - Cobb FC, Director of Coaching Keys B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; PT = Private Transportation; BG = Bilingual Guide (Private Service), CR = Challenger Representative
ITINERARY PAGE 2 DAY 5: THURSDAY AM: Check out of accommodation and transfer to Chester. PM: Lunch stop at Strafford Upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. PPM: Check into 3/4 Star Chester Hotel before heading to local facilities for CWT PRO Experience #2: Training Session #2 with Pro Academy Coach. DAY 6: FRIDAY AM: Undertake Training Session #3 with a local Professional Academy coach. PM: Guided Stadium Tour of Old Trafford, the largest Premier League Stadium and home to Manchester United FC. The tour includes a back stage pass to the players lounge, dressing rooms and to the dugouts as player get the opportunity to get a real feel of what it is like to play for Manchester United. PPM: Play Game #2 of the tour vs. local opposition. DAY 7: SATURDAY AM: Play Game #3 of the tour vs. local opposition. PM: Attend A Live Professional Soccer Game. DAY 8: SUNDAY AM: Check out of accommodation and transfer to Manchester Airport to board your plane and return to North America with everlasting memories of your time in the UK. (B)(PT)(CR) Contact Us Today to start customizing your tour at tours@challengersports.com or call us 1-800-739-9441. Keys B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; PT = Private Transportation; BG = Bilingual Guide (Private Service), CR = Challenger Representative
INCLUSIONS, PRICING AND CONTACTS WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE? 1 x FREE place for each paying 20 travelers. 3 x nights at a 3-4 star London hotel (half board). 3 x nights at a 3-4 star Chester hotel (half board). 1 x Private chartered bus throughout duration of the tour. 3 x matches against Area, School or Local club teams. Min of 2 x training sessions with professional club coaches 1 x Tour of Stamford Bridge - home of the Chelsea FC. 1 x Tour of the Old Trafford - home of Manchester United. Day Trip to Stonehenge & Salisbury Entrance into a live professional game. Professional Sightseeing Blue Badge Tour of London. Opportunities to visit London, Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. Challenger Travel Package. Full Time Challenger Travel Director to accompany the group 24/7. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE? Transatlantic Airfares and additional departure taxes. Option to purchase Travel Insurance. Flight options available through Challenger World Tours. Lunches outside of itinerary (suggest $15 per day). Optional activities/excursions not listed in itinerary. U.S. Soccer Federation Permission for Foreign Travel Form. Flight Option: All travelers have the option to book flights independently or ask us to do it. If you chose our flight option we will work with our travel agent to find the lowest group rate we can. These prices will vary depending upon availability, dates and departure cities. From $1,595pp* * This cost is based on 20 paying travelers on this sample itinerary. For more information tour please contact Challenger World Tours Today! Gareth Hughes, National Tours Director 8263 Flint, Lenexa, KS 66214 Phone: 800-878-2167 ext. 231 Email: ghughes@challengersports.com WWW.CHALLENGERWORLDTOURS.COM