amsportstours.com Women s World Cup 2019 France
Your tour starts here We want you to get the most out of your tour and ensure you have all the info you need upfront. That s why we have created this tour overview. It lists all the fantastic activities we have ready and waiting for you. We have made this document interactive so that you can just click and go to the information you need. See contents opposite for the what this document contains. All you have to do get ready to have a great time. About AM Sports Tours 3 Previous tours FIFA World Cup Brazil - Euros 2016 France - Canada 5 Coaching Staff 7 Location 10 Watch Live Games 12 Facilities 13 Hôtel Soleil de Saint Tropez 14 Perfect for Parents 15 Schedule player/parent 16 Inclusions & Price 18 El Clasico Raffle 19 How to Register 20 Testimonials 21 Contact Details 22 2
Heads for travel, hearts for soccer Right from the kick off, it s been about the soccer. It s in our blood. We re a passionate team of top-level soccer coaches and players dedicated to sharing our love of the beautiful game with players of every age, from every corner of the earth. We work at the very highest level, coaching national teams on the international stage, as well as running our own thriving grassroots club. So, when it comes to our tours, we take a completely tailored approach, creating incredible itineraries based on your specific goals. We take teams on unforgettable journeys, travelling to amazing cities and iconic stadiums, meeting heroes and making friends. Unrivalled on-the-ground knowledge means we can partner you with professional and national clubs for demanding training sessions, challenging games and inspiring behind-the-scenes tours. We re soccer people doing tours, not tour people doing soccer. We know the game and we know what it s like to be a player, a fan, a coach and a manager. That s why over 1,500 soccer-loving clients from over 36 countries choose AM Sports Tours again and again. 3
Our partnerships Professional clubs worked with: FC Barcelona Chelsea FC Arsenal FC Manchester City AS Roma Reading Fulham Partner clubs: Clubs: Texans Soccer Club (USA), Charlotte United Soccer Club (USA), LA Premier Football Club (USA), Jeddah City (Saudi Arabia), Redlands United (Australia), Numazu FC (Japan), Pheonix Academy, (England) Ricki Herbert FA (NZ), Asia Pacific Soccer Schools (Hong Kong), San Diego Surf, CDA Slammers, Pateadores, Challenge Soccer (all USA). Schools/College/University: Concordia College (USA), St. Andrews University (Scotland), Boson Sports Institute (Sweden), Perth Schools (Scotland), Glenrothes & Auchmuty High School (Scotland). Albion Hurricanes FC Blaine Soccer Club CDA Slammers FC Challenge Houston Texans LA Galaxy Orange County LA Galaxy San Diego LA Galaxy South Bay Partners/licenses/funders: Partners/licenses/funders: Los Angeles Premier FC Pateadores San Diego Surf SC St. Louis Scott Gallagher UEFA Erasmus + European Union SALT Academy (Cambodian Charity) 4
The beautiful game in beautiful places Our travel partnership has seen us travel thousands of miles to three different continents to deliver soccer tours in the most beautiful cities and towns around the globe. AM Sports Tours has planned, organised and delivered tours to the highest standard at major tournaments in 3 different countries in as many years as we delivered the beautiful game to over 1500 people in Brazil, Canada & France. 5
Previous tours World Cup 2014 AM Sports Tours welcomed their customers to the stunning paradise city of Buzios for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. An action packed schedule was filled with friendly games, training, live games and many outstanding sightseeing activities. Over 600 people got to experience this fantastic and unforgettable World Cup Academy as they got to witness first-hand the atmosphere of a soccer-mad country hosting the World s greatest international soccer tournament. Women s World Cup 2015 The Women s World Cup was the next stop for AM Sports Tours as they delivered an elite training based programme in Whistler, Canada. The programme was open to all girls of mixed ages and abilities as we offered an elite training camp with elite coaches from the men and women s game working in partnership with AM Sports Tours to deliver high level training sessions for the girls in the lead up to a one day festival, incorporating live games and sight-seeing activities. A truly unbelievable setting made this trip something that will live in the memories forever! Euros 2016 In June 2016, AM Sports tours delivered the Grimaud Cup to over 700 customers in Grimaud - a fantastic and unique town along the coast from the popular St Tropez. Players trained with professional coaches whilst competing in the Grimaud Cup versus local French teams, all twinned with live Euro 2016 games and visiting the famous St Tropez and Monaco while spending time relaxing on the beautiful beaches in the South of France. 6
World-class Coaching AM Sports Tours partner with UEFA licenced coaches from within the men and women s game, helping us to excel in delivering elite coaching practices to the players in our group. With experience of coaching in many different professional environments, the coaches will tailor sessions to aid players technical and tactical knowledge as well as their ability to make good decisions on the pitch. 7
Coaching Team AM Sports Tours offer the unique experience to be coached and interact with coaches that operate at the highest level on the international stage. Our founder Austin MacPhee and Michael O Neill have had incredible success over the last 4 years culminating in leading Northern Ireland qualifying for the European Championships in 2016. Austin MacPhee Hearts and Northern Ireland assistant coach Austin MacPhee is currently one of the most up and coming coaches in national and world soccer. Austin is currently the assistant manager for Scottish Premiership team Heart of Midlothian FC as well as being assistant manager for the Northern Ireland National Team who qualified for their first major tournament in their history in 2016 in France. Austin is the Founder of AM Sports Tours as well as one of the largest soccer clubs in Scotland AM Soccer Club. Austin has worked as a coach in professional soccer since 2008 working in various coaching and analysis roles in Scotland and on the international scene including recently taking up a role as a UEFA Technical Observer. Michael O Neill MBE Northern Ireland Head coach Michael is currently one of the most sort after and talked about coaches on the scene. His recent successes have caught the attention of many top pro teams. Michael led Northern Ireland to qualification for the European Championships in 2016 for the first time in 30 years. Michael was award an MBE and won the BBC Personality of the Year Coach Award. Michael is a former professional soccer player having played for a number of teams in the English and Scottish leagues before becoming a manager. Michael coached at club level for a short time with prominent roles at Brechin City & Shamrock Rovers before being offered the Northern Ireland job. 8 AMsportstours Women s World Cup France
College ID Coaches AM Sports Tours is delighted to be able to offer a College ID Camp as part of this fantastic trip. Coaches from Div I, II and III schools from across the United States will be present, offering a tremendous opportunity. The players will take part in training sessions led by coaches from all three school levels as well as as well as the professional coaching staff. 9
Bienvenue à Grimaud This medieval postcardperfect hilltop village sits 3km inland from the Golfe de St-Tropez. It's crowned with the dramatic shell of Château du Grimaud, built in the 11 th century 10
Grimaud Grimaud offers a variety of delights and adventures as it has a harmonious blend of old and new heritage from thousand year old pathways and streets to the elegant nature of Port Grimaud, also known as mini-venice. The village is beautifully immersed in culture with the Massif des Maures mountain range leading down through the vast open fields and vineyards down to the beautiful sandy beaches and warm Mediterranean sea over-looking the Gulf of St Tropez. The various excursions on offer in and around Grimaud makes this quaint village in the South of France the ideal place for a relaxing and breath-taking holiday for the family. view map 11
Live games AM Sports Tours provides match day tickets to live games at the biggest events and the Women s World Cup in France will be no different. Previous tours have offered players the opportunity to watch the highest quality players in action as our customers watched Lionel Messi at the World Cup in Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo helping Portugal to glory in the Euro 2016 campaign as well as watching Carly Lloyd score a hat-trick to lead USA to glory in the Women s World Cup in 2015. We can gaurantee you will watch the USA whilst in France. If the location of the game is outwith the four venues located close to the accommodation (Nice, Montpellier, Grenoble and Lyon) then a surcharge for transport will be charged. Games to be confirmed in December 2018. It has always been my dream to take my son to watch FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at Camp Nou. AM Sports Tours made that dream come true! Carlos Flores, LA Premier FC 12
Facilities AM Sports Tours strive to provide top class training and playing facilities for the tour offering the players the best opportunity to train and play at the highest level they can. The soccer facilities in Grimaud are located close to the hotel and offer a fantastic soccer environment for the players to train and play at. The soccer pitch is home of Grimaud FC and is an Astroturf based field with options of 7, 9 and 11-a-side pitches. The quality of the facilities alongside the amazing coaching has really set the standard and inspired all of us. 13
Hôtel Soleil de Saint Tropez We understand the importance that beautiful, high quality surroundings plays on the psyche of a soccer player. We also want great facilities so that you can relax and enjoy your tour. With this in mind we use hotels that will meet the specific needs of our groups and that share the same high standards as AM Sport Tours. We have partnered with The Hôtel Soleil de Saint Tropez for this tour. The hotel is set in a 16,000m 2 park and features access to the beach which is just 350 yards from the hotel. The Hotel property offers an on-site restaurant and pitch and putt course that can be used as a footgolf course. Guest rooms are comfortable and spacious. They are all equipped with modern en suite facilities and most of them offer a view of the swimming pool and park. 14
Perfect for Parents AM Sports Tours are committed to making every trip a once in a lifetime experience not only for the players but for the parents as well. The best time I have had since College We understand that parents sometimes need time on their own to relax or to visit some of the attractions at their own pace so we create a schedule that allows parents to take time out from the schedule, knowing that the players are in a safe environment where they are having fun. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez is an irresistibly seductive area, and we will ensure you get to see the best of it. Whether that s experiencing the glitz and glamour of Monaco and St Tropez or the romance of Port Grimaud known locally as the mini Venice. Our schedule will perfectly balance the soccer, sightseeing and family time to ensure everyone can create memories that will last a lifetime. The staff took care of the kids, we didn t expect to have such a wonderful time seeing the sights and sounds 15
Schedule players/parents Morning Afternoon Evening Friday 14th June 2019 Departure from home airport to Nice Airport, France Saturday 15th June 2019 Arrive at Nice Airport where you will be met by AM Sports Tours staff in the arrivals area. Transfer by private service to Grimaud Arrive at Hotel where AM Sports staff will take care of the check in process for you to allow you to relax after a long flight Enjoy a World Cup Welcome Evening Meal at the hotel with AM Sports Tours Staff Take some time to explore the local area Sunday 16th June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Meet in reception and depart for first training session of the camp Training Session with Elite coaches Return to hotel Enjoy a walk to Port Grimaud and explore Mini-Venice. Relax and enjoy lunch at leisure before preparing to depart for live games Enjoy the pre-match build up atmosphere before watching the FIFA Womens World Cup group game - live! Monday 17th June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Meet in reception and depart for training session of the camp Training Session with Elite coaches Return to hotel Take time to relax after training and have lunch at leisure Take a short boat trip over to St Tropez and spend the day exploring this famous celebrity-favourite town! Enjoy dinner with your family and friends at your own leisure in the many restaurants in St Tropez or surrounding areas of Grimaud, Port Grimaud and Saint Maxime Tuesday 18th June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Meet in reception and depart for first training session of the camp Training Session with Elite coaches Return to hotel Free time to relax, have lunch and enjoy the sandy beaches in the South of France Transport to evening meal via private bus Enjoy dinner as a group at a beautiful location overlooking the village of Grimaud Head towards the Castle for live entertainment Transfer back to hotel following Castle Night event via private bus 16
Schedule players/parents Morning Afternoon Evening Wednesday 19th June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Meet in reception and depart for a day trip to Monaco by private bus Visit many of the attractions Monaco has to offer (Formula 1 track, Monte Carlo Casino, Oceanographic Museum & Port Hercule) and enjoy some lunch at leisure Depart Monaco by private bus and return to hotel Enjoy dinner with your family and friends at your own leisure in the many restaurants in St Tropez or surrounding areas of Grimaud, Port Grimaud and Saint Maxime Thursday 20th June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Meet in reception and depart for the training facilities to take part in a College ID Camp Participate in training and games under the watchful eye of the professional and College ID Coaches. Enjoy time on the pitch to express yourself! Enjoy dinner with your family and friends at your own leisure in the many restaurants in St Tropez or surrounding areas of Grimaud, Port Grimaud and Saint Maxime Friday 21st June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Relax and spend time at hotel - enjoy pool, footgolf and sports facilities on offer Soak up the pre-match atmosphere before watching the FIFA Womens World Cup group game - live! Arrive back in Grimaud and enjoy dinner with family and friends in the many food outlets in the surrounding areas Prepare to depart for live game stadium Return to Grimaud Saturday 22nd June 2019 Breakfast at hotel Participate in the last training session of the tour with the Elite coaches. Enjoy a fun technical session! Free time to relax, have lunch at leisure and enjoy your last full day in the South of France Enjoy an end of tour presentation at the hotel Final meal together as a group before enjoying a party night & live music at the hotel Sunday 23rd June 2019 Breakfast at hotel before preparing to depart for the airport for your flight home. Arrive home after a truly memorable World Cup experience with AM Sports Tours! 17
Inclusions & Price SAVE UP TO $1000 AM Sports Tours Women s World Cup Tour 1 or 2 people AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser 8 nights accommodation in Grimaud at the Hotel Soleil de St Tropez (hotel and apartment accommodation based on family size) Breakfast daily 3 event dinners Welcome meal, Farewell meal, Meal hosted by the town All transport by private bus to included activities Training sessions with Professional Coaches (International, College Level) Facilities for training sessions International friendly matches with all related fees Tickets to watch live Women s World Cup games (2 games) College ID camp exposure Trip to Monaco Boat trip to St Tropez Sightseeing in Port Grimaud Evening event at Grimaud Castle AM Sports training kit (jersey, shorts, socks) Tour planning and coordination Water at training and games AM Sports Tours Guides 24/7 Online registration no admin for the club AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser Price per person (excluding flights) $2495 3 people Price per person (excluding flights) $2395 4+ people Instalment Payments 1st Aug 2018 $515 Instalment Payments 1st Aug 2018 $415 9 monthly payments $220 9 monthly payments $220 Instalment Payments Please note, there are limited spaces available so we encourage early registration. Price per person (excluding flights) $2295 1st Aug 2018 $315 9 monthly payments $220 18
El Clasico Raffle AM Sports Tours offer a unique fundraising tool that can save up to $1000.00 per person off the cost of the trip! SAVE UP TO $1000 AM Sports Tours El Clasico Fundraiser Each person who signs up for the trip will receive a book of 20 raffle tickets. The prize is a fantastic trip for two people to Spain to watch El Clasico! 2 2 x round trip flights 4 x nights accommodation 4 star hotel in either Barcelona or Madrid 2 x tickets to El Clasico Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona Live Each individual has the opportunity to save up to $1000 towards the cost of their trip, which they keep! If you believe you can sell more tickets we will provide you with more. 19
Registration details Here are the details of how to register online for the tour. Click link opposite. Select the option "This is the first time I have registered with AM Sports Tours. Please enter all personal details for the person travelling. On the drop down program menu, select Women s World Cup France 2019 Click here to Register online If you have more than one family member travelling then please enter each individual separately by selecting 'add another customer'. The option to add more people appears once you have registered the first person. Once you have registered everyone in your party, you will see a total amount. Continue to check out and then please read through the terms and conditions. At the bottom of the page click 'I agree You will then see a summary of the tour. Please select either 'pay in full' or 'Automatic instalment. Enter your method of payment and then submit payment. You will receive an email confirmation of your payment. You will also receive a unique code that is your password for logging back in to make further payments or adjustments to details. When registering, select the correct program based on the number in your family and register each person individually on that program. 20 AMsportstours Women s World Cup France
World-class service We believe we create world-class experiences, but don t just take our word for it listen to what our clients have to say... In 20 years of professional football AMsportstours have provided my team with the best training camp I have experienced. As Academy Director at a professional club I would trust them to deliver the highest level of customer service and advice on how a training camp should be structured for maximum player development. Their contacts and connections are at the highest level. click to watch James Clarkson, Academy Director, Houston Dynamo, MLS This was the greatest experience that my family and I ever had. The whole trip was perfectly managed by AMsportstours. Thank you for making this trip a once in a lifetime experience! "Group travel with individual service - a great company with wonderful staff" Alex Ramirez, LA Premier FC, Boys Spain Tour 21 AMsportstours Women s World Cup France
Get in touch We are committed to making sure that you have the best tour possible. So if you have queries relating to your tour please feel free to contact us. Your tour representatives details are opposite, you can also follow all thing AM Sports Tour via social media on the below links. Stephen Gilfillan Tour Director T: +44 (0) 7889 220 915 W: stevegilfillan@amsportstours.co.uk Click link to get in touch: Mac McCallum US Director T: +1 (832) 443 6221 W: mac@amsportstours.co.uk 22