JVSA 2002 SELECT TEAM TOUR TO ECUADOR February 2018
OVERVIEW Dates: Sunday, July 8 th to Tuesday, July 17 th Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador Tour Info: 2002 Squad: 18 players including 2 Goalkeepers will play 11v11 Players will represent Javier Velasco Soccer Academy (JVSA) in a series of friendly matches
2002 SELECT TEAM Coach: Javier Velasco Chaperones Hugo Sanay Heidi Flores TBD Players Alexander Pina Andrew Sanay Augustine Puentes David Arias George Silva Henry Medina Isaac Flores Jefferson Sanchez Joffre Romero Lucas Fonseca Matthew Casqueira Nicholas Atehortua Raymond Torres Rider Cedeno Sebastian Falco Thomas Vera TBD
FRIENDLY MATCHES Barcelona SC Club Sport Emelec Ecuadorian National Team Liga de Portoviejo U16
PROFESSIONAL GAMES Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo Estadio Banco del Pacifico Capwell
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE Day Activity Sunday, July 8 th Monday, July 9 th Tuesday, July 10 th Wednesday, July 11 th Thursday, July 12 th Friday, July 13 th Saturday, July 14 th Sunday, July 15 th Monday, July 16 th Tuesday, July 17 th Arrive in Guayaquil Activity: Professional Game Training Session Activity: Malecon 2000 Boardwalk Training Session Friendly vs. Barcelona SC Training Session Activity: Salinas Beach Friendly vs. Club Sport Emelec Activity: Ecuadorian Soccer Federation House Travel to Portoviejo BBQ/Pool Party Friendly vs. Liga de Portoviejo U16 Travel back to Guayaquil Training Session Activity: Professional Game Training Session Friendly vs. Ecuadorian National Team Depart to New Jersey
FLIGHT INFORMATION Departure Flight Sunday, July 8 th Avianca #245: Leaving JFK at 1:10am Arriving in Bogota at 5:58am Avianca #8385: Leaving Bogota at 8:10am Arriving in Guayaquil, Ecuador at 10:10am Returning Flight: Tuesday, July 17 th Aviana #8384: Leaving Guayaquil at 10:55am Arriving in Bogota at 12:45pm Avianca #244: Leaving Bogota at 3:04pm Arriving at JFK at 10:00pm $600.85 per person
HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel Ramada Players will sleep 3 to a room, but each player will get a king size bed. $72/night for Triple, $62/night for Double, $52/night for Single + taxes (22%) Breakfast, restaurant, free WiFi, fitness center, and pool included Please thank Hugo Sanay for securing these rates!
TRAVEL All players must travel in JVSA polo shirt, black or tan pants, and dress shoes. All players must have a valid Passport. Passport must be valid 6 months after return date. Players are responsible for their own travel insurance. Player must have completed and returned Player Agreement, Medical Release, Waiver, and Guardianship forms prior to travel. All players must text/call/whatsapp parents upon arrival in Ecuador if their parent is not attending.
SERVICE PROJECT/FUNDRAISING Cleats for Kids Please collect gently-used soccer equipment We will wash and send before leaving for Guayaquil. Fundraising Pump It Up Event Dinner & Dancing w/auction Event Soccer Tournament Grocery Store Bagging, Collection, & Bake Sale
TRAVEL Breakfast will be provided. Players are encouraged to pack a good supply of health bars. We will purchase fruit and water for players. Players should make us aware of any allergies or special dietary requirements.
WHAT TO BRING Cleats, Shinguards, Sneakers & slides Khaki Pants & Shorts Underwear, casual T-shirts and shorts Swim trunks Wash bag & toiletries Sunscreen Cell phones Spending Money in $$$ Summer Reading Notebook/Folder Adapters for electronic devices
PROFESSIONALISM Detailed daily schedules will be provided to all players. Dress code must be adhered to at all times Players must be early to all meetings, meals and appointments. No phones or headphones allowed at meals or meetings. Act professionally regardless of situation with opponents, referees, parents and tournament officials. Conduct themselves in a friendly, professional courteous manner at all times. No profanity, no name calling & no bullying
ACTION ITEMS 1. Go to www.javiervelascosocceracademy.com, Register through Blue Sombrero for the JVSA 2002 Select Team with Team Code 7F9329BA 2. Check Passports Must be valid 6 months beyond the length of stay. Please send us a copy. 3. Player agreement, medical release, waiver, and temporary guardianship forms need to be completed and returned. 4. Please make an initial payment today to secure your spot. 5. We will fundraise to help offset the costs.