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WELCOME We’ve been organising football tours, tournaments and training camps for more than 25 years since we started Sports Travel International back in 1992. Under our brand of Absolute Sports Travel, we’ve been thrilled to look after even more groups on tour than ever before.

Our friendly and experienced team are here to help you 24/7 with everything you’ll need from risk assessment to representation, planning to performance in order to ensure the very best football tour experience.

Now’s the perfect time to get the ball rolling!

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What’s typically included... n Your choice of travel arrangements n Your choice of accommodation

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n Tournament entry and/or friendly match arrangements n Coaching at professional clubs n Tickets, stadium tours and theme parks n Free places and extra benefits

Call now to speak to one of our specialist team...

Meet the team Ashley. Rebecca, Chris, Sue, James, Lucy, Will, Nikki (from left to right)

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SCHOOL TRIP

COACHING & MATCHDAYS

The pro experience Visit one of our featured professional football clubs for a unique tour experience.

See behind the scenes and enjoy Academy coaching, specialist seminars, stadium tours and big match action.

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ÂŁ175 per person

We have always had fantastic tours with Absolute Travel. The tours have allowed us to compete against top quality opposition at excellent venues abroad Cambridge United FC

FC Cologne was a great experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone Bishop’s Stortford Academy

This trip delivers on everything it promises Buckswood Academy at Sporting Lisbon

Contact us on 01279 647 566 or by email tours@absolutetravel.co.uk

FRANCE

Paris Saint Germain

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Travel to Paris and experience the flair of French football. Your coaching programme will be based at PSG’s Camp de Loges Academy Training Ground or their Urban Soccer complex in the suburbs with staff from the PSG coaching team. We can also organise a visit to the Stade de France, sightseeing in Paris or a great day out at Disneyland.

This is a fabulous opportunity to stay and train on site at La Gaillette which is the 1st team training ground of Racing Club de Lens and even meet a player! The famous Stade Felix Bollaert has hosted both World Cup and European Championship England matches. A great introduction to French football and youth development just a short hop from Calais.

Highlights

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n Coaching at the PSG Academy

n Stay on site in rooms used by the players

n Stade de France stadium tour

n Coaching at the 1st team training ground

n Disneyland Paris theme park tickets

n easy journey – only 1 hour from Calais

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n Paris city sightseeing n PSG match tickets in season

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£365 per person

RC Lens

n Stadium tour and visit to Lille PRICeS FROM

£395 per person

AC Milan

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Enjoy the glitz and glamour of northern Italy and learn about ‘calcio’ the Italian way. Enjoy expert tuition on tactical and technical aspects of the game with the club’s approved coaching staff and learn more about youth development in Italy. Don’t miss the incredible atmosphere of a Serie ‘A’ match here at the San Siro. AC Milan coaching can be organised in the city, at Lake Garda and on the coast.

An impressive new complex, the Bottagisio sports ground in Verona is the home of the Chievo Verona Academy and the base for your professional coaching sessions with the club.

A stadium tour at the Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi is also included as well as the option of a day trip to the San Siro in Milan. Choose hotel or Garda Village accommodation near Gardaland theme park and Verona.

Highlights

Highlights

n Flexible coaching programmes

n highly recommended by visiting teams

n Friendly matches with local Italian teams

n Coaching at the Serie A club’s Academy

n Famous San Siro stadium tour n Serie ‘A’ match tickets available in season

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Chievo Verona

n Visit to the San Siro stadium in Milan PRICeS FROM

£499 per person

n Gardaland theme park excursion PRICeS FROM

£485 per person

Borussia Dortmund

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FC Cologne

The club has established itself in the very elite of both German and European football in recent years and here’s your chance to head to Dortmund for professional coaching with Academy staff at their training ground. A visit here wouldn’t be complete without a guided tour of the fabulous 80,000 seater Signal Iduna Park stadium.

We’ve had superb feedback from groups training here at one of the top clubs in Germany. An experienced Academy coach said “FC Koln was a great experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone!” Professional coaching takes place either at the Geissbockheim where the Academy is based or at the Heinz Flohe Fussballschule at the stadium.

Highlights

Highlights

n Coaching at the BVB Academy

n highly recommended by coaches n Professional coaching at the Academy

n Signal Iduna Park stadium tour

n Stadium tour and sightseeing in Cologne

n Bundesliga match tickets in season n Training kit package

n Match tickets in season PRICeS FROM

£425 per person

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£395 per person

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SPAIN

Barcelona

Real Madrid

An awesome opportunity to visit Madrid at the home of the “Galacticos.” Your professional coaching will be with the Real Madrid Foundation at the impressive Ciudad Real Madrid training ground in the outskirts of the city. A stadium tour of the famous Bernabeu stadium will also be included with the option of La Liga tickets.

Coaching packages are available at RCD Espanyol at their sports complex in the city. Enjoy first class coaching and facilities as well as friendly matches in the region. You will love a visit to the incredible Nou Camp stadium or the chance to catch a La Liga match in season. See all the sights in Barcelona, the waterparks and the Costa Brava beaches.

Highlights

Highlights

n Awesome opportunity to visit Madrid

n espanyol’s 1st team training ground

n Coaching at Ciudad Real Madrid

n The sights and sounds of Barcelona

n Behind the scenes at the Bernabeu

n Nou Camp stadium tour

n educational and cultural elements

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£725 per person

n La Liga match tickets in season n Popular Costa Brava accommodation

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£475 per person

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PORTUGAL

Benfica

Sporting Lisbon

Winners of the Portuguese Championship on an incredible 36 occasions, Benfica have also twice lifted the famous European Cup. Your fantastic tour to the vibrant city of Lisbon will include a visit to the awesome Stadium of Light and a programme of coaching at the 1st team training ground.

Staying in hotel accommodation on the coast you can also enjoy the fabulous beach in your leisure time.

Stay on site in accommodation at the Academia – Sporting’s 1st team training ground and Academy complex for a totally professional immersion. Under the guidance of the coaching staff at the club, the tour is highly recommended for teams looking for an intense and rewarding experience. A visit to the Sporting Stadium where Eric Dier, Luis Figo and Ronaldo once played is also included with match tickets an option in season.

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Coaching at the famous Benfica Academy Matches against Academy or feeder club teams Use of Benfica Academy facilities PRICeS 4 star hotel by the beach FROM

£699 per person

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Coaching packages with Sporting Lisbon Matches against the Academy teams On site Academia Sporting accommodation Seminars on match preparation & diet

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£699 per person

Glasgow Rangers

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SCOTLAND

AJAX Amsterdam

Travel to Scotland for a tailor-made coaching package with Glasgow Rangers International Soccer School. Coaching at the Academy training ground can be combined with a stadium tour and SPL match tickets in season. Educational elements can include sports science seminars and nutritional sessions too along with friendly matches against local development squads.

The Ajax youth development programme has been revered throughout Europe since the 70s producing outstanding players over the years including Johan Cruyff, Dennis Bergkamp, Marco van Basten and Rafael van der Vaart. Here’s your chance to enjoy coaching sessions at Ajax’s 1st team and academy training grounds, against the backdrop of their impressive Johan Cruijff stadium.

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Superb short break destination Coaching at the Glasgow Rangers Academy Bespoke educational seminars SPL match tickets and behind the scenes tours

n Famous youth development programme n Coaching at 1st team training ground n Fabulous football pedigree n The Johan Cruijff stadium tour

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£399 per person

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Matchdays Our super matchday packages include a coaching session with pro club staff followed by tickets for a Premier League, Championship or Football League match.

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TYPICAL INCLUSIONS n Coaching sessions with pro club staff n Q&A session n Certificate presentation n Match tickets n Behind the scenes tours n Possible pitch-side parade n Coach travel & overnights possible

The trip to Newcastle was absolutely fantastic.

Thanks for everything, it was extremely well organised and I will recommend you to our other teams The Celtic Boys Club

Contact us on 01279 647 566 or by email tours@absolutetravel.co.uk

MATCHDAYS Stoke City: great value packages at the Bet365 Stadium with possible pitch-side parade or guard of honour.

huddersfield Town: a fantastic package which includes coaching, lunch, pitch-side guard of honour and half-time shootout!

Newcastle United: visit this vibrant, football-mad city with a package including a pre-match meal in St James’ Park stadium.

West Bromwich Albion: the Baggies are founder members of The Football League. The atmosphere at The Hawthorns is second to none.

Sunderland: a fantastic package with the Foundation of Light coaches and match tickets at the Stadium of Light.

Cambridge United: experience a great day out at Cambridge United. Enjoy a coaching session, pitchside parade, guard of honour and match tickets.

West ham United: famous for their youth development, here is your chance to visit the “Academy of Football”.

Watford: match-day package at the Vicarage Road stadium with the chance to enjoy a weekend in London if you wish.

Fulham: a top quality football experience at Motspur Park and Craven Cottage and possible extended stays to visit the sights of London.

Glasgow Rangers: Head north to Glasgow to experience the passion of Scottish football at Ibrox.

Extended weekend breaks are also available.

Contact us on 01279 647 566 or by email tours@absolutetravel.co.uk

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Training Camps Our football training camp destinations offer the perfect environment for teambuilding, preparation and development. These superb training centres are the ideal choice for your next pre-season training camp, mid-season break or end of season tour whether you are a professional club, Academy or school team serious about your football. These venues combine comfortable accommodation with outstanding football facilities, meeting rooms, fitness studios and more.

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We loved it, had a great week, were well looked after and will look to go again next year.

Cambridge United Academy at Five Lakes, Essex

The lads had an absolutely fantastic time in Manchester and the trip was an overwhelming success.

St. Cuthbert’s RC High School

Contact us on 01279 647 566 or by email tours@absolutetravel.co.uk

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Manchester

Five Lakes

Enjoy a fabulous trip to Old Trafford where you can combine a Manchester United skills session with a behind the scenes guided stadium tour. A short break to Manchester can also include a visit to the National Football Museum with its selection of interactive experience and memorabilia, a tour of the Etihad and friendly matches in the region.

This is a fabulous opportunity to stay at the luxury Crowne Plaza hotel resort in the Essex countryside. Here you can train on site at their immaculate grass pitch which hosts professional teams and FA coaching courses during the year.

Other facilities include fully equipped gym, swimming pool and golf courses. Private dining and meeting rooms can also be made available to our groups.

Highlights

Highlights

n Old Trafford Stadium tour

n Immaculate grass pitch on site

n Manchester United skills session

n Superb leisure facilities

n National Football Museum visit n Choice of accommodation in the region

n 4 star hotel accommodation PRICeS FROM

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n Friendly matches in the region

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HOLLAND & GERMANY

Dutch Training Centre Papendal

German Training Centre Wedau

National Sports Centre Papendal lies in 300 acres of sports grounds in a wonderfully secluded environment. With 5 immaculate grass football fields and 1 artificial turf pitch on site, the facility is also used throughout the week by the academy teams of Vitesse Arnhem. With top quality accommodation options on site, you too can join the many top European clubs that have stayed here.

Stay at one of our recommended German SportsSchule or sports hotels and enjoy high levels of facilities and professional service. Close to the cosmopolitan areas of Bonn and Cologne there is plenty of Bundesliga action in the region. With quality grass fields on site, we’ll organise a training and fixture schedule to meet your team’s requirements. Choose from the excellent Hennef and Wedau venues in the region.

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n Immaculate fields for training

n Superb German sports complex venues

n Friendly matches on request

n A professional training camp facility

n Professional environment n Choice of accommodation on site

n excellent competition with German teams PRICeS FROM

£395 per person

n Top Bundesliga action in the region

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£395 per person

FRANCE & ITALY

French Training Centre Lievin

Italian Training Centre Antares

An excellent training camp or tour base for our teams in northern France, the football complex at Lievin is only an hour on the coach from Calais, making it a superb short break destination.

With both grass and new generation fields on site, a swimming pool adjacent to the complex, training sessions with professional coaches from nearby RC Lens are also possible. A guided tour of Lille’s new stadium is an excellent addition to your package..

The 4★ Antares hotel is a fabulous base for a training camp or tour in northern Italy. The excellent on site facilities here include 4 grass pitches, a small gym, an outdoor pool and indoor wellness centre. Located close to both Verona and Lake Garda, there are fantastic excursion possibilities in the region and we have superb contacts with many of the top Italian clubs who are keen to host friendly matches.

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Highlights

n Superb football complex in north France

n Daily allocated field time for training n Friendly matches with top Italian clubs

n Professional coaching also available n easy journey – only 1 hour from Calais n Stadium tours and visit to Lille

n english/Italian speaking representation PRICeS FROM

£245 per person

n Fantastic excursion and leisure options

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£525 per person

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Spain Training Centre La Manga Spain Training Centre Oliva Nova Committed to being the best football training complex in Europe, La Manga offers a wonderfully professional facility in an ideal climate at any time of year. This vast 1400 acre sporting paradise has immaculate fields, superb golf courses, dedicated staff and first class accommodation. Friendly matches with local Spanish teams can be organised on request.

This is a fabulous 4★ sports hotel on the Spanish Costa Blanca. From here you are just a short walk to the immaculate grass fields, leisure complex, fitness studio and pools of the Oliva Nova complex as well as the lovely sandy beach and sea. Private dining, tailored menus and exclusive team meeting rooms are all included in your package too. There’s easy access from both Valencia and Alicante airports.

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Highlights

n Immaculate grass fields

n huge experience in welcoming teams

n Dedicated professional staff

n Immaculate grass fields on site

n Fabulous leisure facilities n Choice of the professionals

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£599 per person

n Superb leisure facilities for groups n Beautiful sandy beach on your doorstep

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£595 per person

Tournaments It’s a fantastic experience to compete in a foreign tournament whatever your age and ability, and we can help you select the most suitable event for your teams.

The tournaments we feature here are just a selection of the hundreds of events on offer throughout the year and include something to suit every budget and aspiration.

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PRICeS FROM

ÂŁ159 per person

It was a fantastic tour! We have made memories that the children will keep forever. Thank you to you and your team for all your help and I look forward to booking further tours with you in the coming years Ormesby Lads

On all fronts the tour was a roaring success Alexandra Park FC

The tournament was quite simply excellent. Hugely impressed and cannot recommend it enough Fulledge Colts FC

Contact us on 01279 647 566 or by email tours@absolutetravel.co.uk

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EASTER TOURNAMENTS

easter Open

Calais Cup

The largest international football tournament in holland, attracting boys and girls teams from all over europe, with standard and elite categories.

The perfect short break destination, why not head across the Channel to Calais for the annual easter weekend tournament in Audruicq. Stay in the town, further along the coast or at one of the SunParks holiday resorts just across the border into Belgium.

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Limburg/North Brabant, Holland 20 – 21 April 2019 Boys U9–U19, Girls U11–U17 As many as 50 grass pitches at excellent facilities in the region Travel: Coach travel with different ferry options.

Flights are also available into Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Dusseldorf Where to stay: Center Parcs Het Heijderbos or Limburgse Peel (see p28–29) or nearby hotels/hostels PRICeS FROM

£245 per person

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£159 per person

Calais, France 20 – 21 April 2019 Boys U14–U17 Just a short ferry crossing from the UK Door-to-door travel by coach and ferry Hostel, hotel or holiday park options available

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Bruges easter Cup

Only 90 minutes on the coach from Calais, Bruges is a lovely city with canals and pretty cobbled streets. Combine tournament football with sightseeing, shopping and the beach on the Belgian coast. Choose from Sun Parks resort accommodation for a fabulous weekend away in Belgium.

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Bruges, Belgium 20 – 21 April 2019 Boys U9–U15 Popular tournament within easy reach of Calais Travel: Coach tour with short journey into Belgium Where to stay: Sun Parks resorts on the Belgian coast

Milan easter Festival enjoy the passion of Italian football at this well respected annual easter tournament in Milan. Organised by an Inter Milan feeder club, Accademia Internazionale Calcio, the quality of facilities and competition here is excellent. enjoy a guided tour of the famous San Siro stadium too.

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£475 per person

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£249 per person

Milan, Italy 19 – 21 April 2019 Boys U9–U18 Excellent tournament and San Siro tour Coach and flight tours both available Selection of hotels in Milan

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Benidorm Cup

This is an incredible opportunity to compete in the same tournament that last year welcomed teams from FC Barcelona, Valencia, Paris St. Germain and Tottenham. Based along the Spanish Costa Brava, the Mediterranean International Cup is a fantastic choice for competitive school, club and academy teams.

head to the famous Costa Blanca at easter for a superb combination of tournament football, beach and sunshine in Spain. Choose from 3 and 4 star hotel accommodation options in Benidorm, a popular seaside resort that has welcomed British groups for more than a generation! easy access from Alicante airport.

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£575 per person

Costa Brava, Spain 16 – 21 April 2019 Boys U12-U19 & girls U19 Compete against the best in Europe Both flight and coach tours are available Selection of hotels along the Costa Brava

Benidorm, Spain 18 – 21 April 2019 Boys U8–U16 Popular Costa Blanca resort Flight tours available from UK airports Selection of hotels in Benidorm PRICeS FROM

£475 per person

EASTER TOURNAMENTS

Football Cup Barcelona

Other easter tournaments

Based at the superb new soccer centre in Salou on the Spanish coast south of Barcelona, teams from across europe will again be competing over two excellent tournament days in April. A tour to the incredible Nou Camp stadium can be added on request and if you extend your stay then why not visit Port Aventura theme park too.

As well as the featured events we’ve shown, there are many local tournaments in holland, Belgium, France, Spain and Italy that are hosted by clubs in their villages and towns over easter. These range from small 1-day events to larger international competitions. In many cases you can add a visit to a famous stadium, theme park or enjoy the local sights in a wide selection of destinations.

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OCT LY & Salou near Barcelona, Spain OPT OBeR ION 27–28 April 2019 S Boys U8–U14 Tournament action, the Nou Camp and the beach Travel: Flights from regional UK airports to Barcelona or Reus PRICeS FROM Where to stay: 3★ hotel or holiday park in Salou

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£475

Tournament Easter Open West Holland Cup Pordenone Claudio Sassi Rome Cup San Jaime

Location Holland Holland Italy Italy Italy Spain

Categories Boys U10–U17, Girls U11–U18 U9–U19, Girls U13–U17 Boys U13–U15 Boys U10–U18 Boys U8-U17 Boys U9-U17 & Girls U13-U17

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Massive thanks Tech Academy

I cannot express how grateful the club is to Absolute Sports Travel. All of the team in the office went far and above expectations in organising our Easter tour Bishop’s Stortford FC

This was a fantastic tour and the boys loved the whole AC Milan experience Baverstock Sports College

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SPRING TOURNAMENTS

hageland Cup Popular throughout europe, the hageland Cup is a longstanding international event based in and around the village of Aarschot in Belgium. With the quality of Belgian football very much back in the spotlight at the moment, there’s probably never been a better time to travel here.

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Aarschot, Belgium 25 – 26 May 2019 Boys U8–U15 Popular international tournament in Belgium Travel: Door-to-door travel by coach and ferry Where to stay: Center Parcs Erperheide or De Vossemeren, Sun Parks Kempense Meren, hostels or hotels PRICeS FROM

£190 per person

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Amsterdam eendracht Cup

This exciting new Spring Bank holiday weekend tournament is certain to popular with our teams.

Located in the Amsterdam suburbs, you’ll be within easy reach of the city for sightseeing, shopping and a stadium tour. Choose our Center Parcs accommodation at nearby Zandvoort and also enjoy both the tropical pool and the beach!

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Amsterdam, Holland 25 – 26 May 2019 Boys U8-U17 & Girls U15 Amsterdam sightseeing and the beach Coach travel or flights into Amsterdam Center Parcs or hotel on the Dutch PRICeS coast or a city hostel FROM

£225 per person

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Barcelona Festival

Juliana Malden Cup

After another successful event last year, this international boys competition is expected to be even bigger and better this year! Your tour includes 2 days of unforgettable football tournament action on the Costa de Barcelona combined with the chance to visit the famous Camp Nou stadium!

Play your own brand of ‘total football’ against teams from holland, Germany and Scandinavia. enjoy the immaculate Dutch grass pitches and the fantastic leisure facilities at your Center Parcs accommodation.

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Barcelona, Spain 25 – 26 May 2019 Boys U8–U15 Superb football facilities, the beach and Barcelona of course!

Travel: Door-to-door coach travel or flights into Reus or Barcelona airports Where to stay: 3★ tournament hotel in Salou

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North Limburg, Holland 25 – 26 May 2019 Boys U7–U15 Grass pitches at excellent facilities in the region Travel: Coach travel is recommended. Flights are also available into Eindhoven and Dusseldorf Where to stay: Center Parcs Het Heijderbos or Limburgse Peel (see p28–29) or nearby hotels/hostels PRICeS FROM

£199 per person

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£475 per person

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SUMMER TOURNAMENTS

Barcelona Summer Cup

Donosti Cup

Your fabulous package includes tournament football, a tour of the famous Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona, entry to the popular Port Aventura theme park and proximity to the beach. Based in the Cambrils area of Salou not far from the city, this is a brilliant summer football tour opportunity.

Join us at the 28th Donosti Cup tournament in northern Spain and you’ll enjoy a fabulous event in the spectacular city of San Sebastien. With matches at Real Sociedad’s Zubieta training ground, Opening ceremony at the Anoeta stadium and excellent international competition, this is a great choice for our teams.

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Salou, Spain 1 – 5 July 2019 Boys U11–U17 and Girls U13–U18 Barcelona, beach, theme park and more Door-to-door travel by coach and ferry or flights into Barcelona Where to stay: Hotel on full board basis in Salou PRICeS FROM

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San Sebastien, Spain 7 – 13 July 2019 Boys U9–18, Girls U11–Open Age Fabulous international tournament Coach tours and flight packages both available Where to stay: Choose from school, hostel or hotel accommodation

£599 per person

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£625 per person

TOURNAMENTS

Gothia Cup

More tournaments

The Gothia Cup (World Youth Cup) annually welcomes more than 1600 teams from 70 different countries to create the most spectacular youth tournament in the World. The week starts with the incredible Opening Ceremony in front of 50,000 people in Gothenburg’s Ullevi stadium and finishes with Finals back in the same venue.

Many of the tournaments listed below are large annual events attracting as many as 1500 teams from countries all over the world. With spectacular opening ceremonies, parties and presentations, you can compete with a selection of fantastic foreign opposition. A wide range of accommodations are usually available to suit every budget and requirement. Please ask for further details and for other tournament options.

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Gothenburg, Sweden 14 – 20 July 2019 Boys U11–19, Girls U12–19 Incredible international tournament Flights are available from many regional UK airports Where to stay: Choose from school, hostel or hotel accommodation

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£699 per person

Tournament Porte des Fagnes San Marino Cup Costa Blanca Foyle Cup Dana Cup Cup Denmark Norway Cup Galway Cup Ibercup Dublin Cup Autumn Cup

Location Belgium Italy Spain Ireland Denmark Denmark Norway Ireland Portugal Ireland Holland

Categories Boys U7–U14 Boys U10–U18, Girls U13–U18 Boys U10–U19, Girls U14–U16, Women Boys U10–U19, Women’s open Boys U10–U19, Girls U12–U19 Boys U8–U19, Girls U13–U19 Boys U12–U19, Girls U12–U19 Boys U13–U18 (standard and elite) Boys U10–U16, Girls U17 Boys U9–U18, Girls U13–16 Boys U11-U15

The Absolute Sports Travel staff couldn’t have been better, an excellent level of support and care Thomas Hepburn School

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Tour destinations Depending on when and where you wish to travel, you can enjoy friendly matches or tournament entry combined with loads of other resort attractions in a range of exciting destinations. These include on-site water parks, theme parks, stadium tours, sightseeing and the beach. We will help you select the most suitable package for your group.

Can’t thank you and your team enough. Fantastico!

Musselburgh Windsor FC

It was a brilliant experience for the squad… which they enjoyed tremendously… We have bonded as a team to a level not imaginable before we made the trip Bilsthorpe Welfare Youth FC

The boys not only had a great tour, they gained valuable life skills Aldershot Town FC

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£89 per person

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UK TOURS

Highlights n Stadium tours n Professional coaching n Teambuilding activities n Sightseeing PRICeS FROM

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england

There are some fabulous tour opportunities right here on your doorstep. Stay here in england for a great short break at any time of year and enjoy competitive friendly matches, professional coaching, stadium tours and an action-packed programme of activities.

Accommodation Choose from our excellent selection of hostel, hotel and activity centres in the cities, countryside or by the beach to suit your budget and requirements. Long weekend and midweek tours are available throughout the year. excursions Many groups will choose to enjoy a guided tour of an iconic stadium or even a professional coaching session during their trip. Furthermore, we can also enhance your tour with exciting activities in a number of our destinations including surfing, kayaking, climbing wall or zip wire for that perfect teambuilding experience. Popular extras can also include swim sessions or a day out at a theme park.

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CENTER PARCS

Highlights n Free sub-tropical pool n Loads of activities on site PRICeS FROM

ÂŁ169 per person

Center Parcs

With comfortable self-catering accommodation and free Aqua Mundo tropical pools, these superb resorts mean fantastic fun for everyone at outstanding value for money. Our selected centres are conveniently located within easy reach of the popular tournaments we feature.

n Choice of destinations n Great value for money

Accommodation Standard Comfort cottages are available for 4, 5, 6 and 8 persons depending on the resort.

Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen including microwave oven, toaster and kettle as well as a family bathroom. The living room has a television and open fireplace, and the villa has a private terrace or balcony with garden furniture.

Upgrade cottages are also available on request.

Each Center Parcs resort has a host of superb on site activities including the Aqua Mundo sub-tropical water paradise, with wave-pool, rapids and slides. excursions Many groups enjoy the opportunity of a stadium tour (Amsterdam Arena, PSV, Stade de France) or sightseeing and there are popular theme parks (Duinrell, Walibi World, Phantasialand, Disneyland) within easy reach for a day trip – whichever your chosen resort.

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Highlights n Valkenburg & Noordwijk n The Johan Cruijff stadium n Ajax coaching n Theme Parks n Dutch football reputation

holland

PRICeS FROM

ÂŁ265 per person

The pedestrianised streets, cafes, toboggans and catacombs of Valkenburg create an atmosphere that British football groups have loved for a generation. If you prefer to be closer to Amsterdam, then with a huge sandy beach, Noordwijk is a fabulous seaside resort for teams.

Accommodation You’ll be staying in family run hotels in either resort in simple multi-bed rooms. Having looked after football groups for many years, you can be sure of a friendly welcome and excellent local assistance. excursions Favourite excursions include the theme parks of Phantasialand and Efteling, while a guided tour of the PSV Eindhoven football stadium or the Johan Cruijff stadium in Amsterdam are a must!

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FRANCE

Highlights n French football flair PRICeS FROM

ÂŁ199 per person

n All the sights of Paris n Stade de France stadium tour n Disneyland Paris

France

The flair of French football has been enhanced by their exceptional youth development programme based around regional training centres and the home of the National team at Clairefontaine. Paris needs little introduction of course and you can enjoy the sights of the city and Disneyland too.

Accommodation With a great choice in the region, groups can stay in hotel, youth hostel, Center Parcs, on site at Disneyland Paris or even at the prestigious headquarters of the French Football Federation at Clairefontaine. excursions You can enjoy a Bateau Mouche cruise along the Seine, a visit to the Eiffel Tower or a stadium tour at the famous Stade de France. We can also organise match tickets for big spending Paris St. Germain in season. For a great tour finale, why not book a fabulous day out at Disneyland Paris.

More tourists visit Paris than anywhere else and there’s something special here for everyone.

GERMANY

Highlights n excellent football reputation n Bundesliga tickets n Cologne & Dortmund n hamburg & Munich n Professional coaching

Germany

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ÂŁ275 per person

Most groups head for the north Rhine region which incorporates Cologne, Dusseldorf and Dortmund but hamburg and Munich are popular too. With regular international success, German football remains a model that other countries aspire to. Tickets to matches are available during the season.

Accommodation Football groups should consider staying at our recommended sports school venues in Duisburg or Hennef with training time allocated daily.

Alternatives are available in Cologne in either youth hostel or hotel accommodation. excursions As well as sightseeing in Cologne, football groups will love a visit to the World Cup stadium at Schalke 04 while a day trip to the popular Phantasialand theme park is always a favourite with everyone.

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ITALY

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Italy

£349 per person

Lake Garda is a wonderful base for a football tour to northern Italy. From here you can enjoy sports and culture in equal measure, combining competitive action on the field with excursions to Verona, Venice and Milan. Jesolo and Rome are fantastic alternative destinations.

San Siro stadium in Milan Lake Garda and Rome A passion for football Serie ‘A’ match tickets Pro coaching with Chievo Verona

Accommodation We can offer a selection of different accommodation venues all used to working with our groups. These include bungalows at Garda Village adjacent to the lake; the nearby Hotel Gardesano; resort hotels in Jesolo and La Borghesiana sports complex in Rome. excursions Choose from a boat trip on the lake, the San Siro stadium in Milan, an excursion to Gardaland theme park and all the historic sites in Rome.

SPAIN

Highlights n Nou Camp stadium n FC Barcelona tickets n Real Madrid n Professional coaching n Favourite destination

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ÂŁ329

Spain

per person

The enormously popular Costa Brava offers the best of both worlds – the beach and attractions of Lloret de Mar, combined with the sights and sounds of Barcelona. With a passion for football, the region is a cracking tour choice for groups and Madrid and Benidorm are fabulous additions to our portfolio.

Accommodation We use a selection of 3 and 4 star hotels in various resorts along the coast including Lloret de Mar, Calella, Tossa de Mar, Santa Susanna and Castelldefels.

Each hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and other leisure facilities. Hotel and training complex accommodation is also available in La Manga, Madrid and Benidorm. excursions Barcelona is a fabulous and vibrant city. See the incredible Nou Camp stadium, marvel at the Sagrada Familia cathedral or shop along the Ramblas.

Other recommendations include Water World waterpark and Port Aventura theme park.

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USA

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USA

£1995 per person

From the land of opportunity, a brilliant football tour to America awaits! Choose from New York, Boston, Washington DC or Florida or combine two destinations should you prefer for an experience of a lifetime! The Americans love their soccer and you’ll enjoy the food, attractions, sunshine and hospitality.

Theme parks in Florida Waterparks and beach New York, Boston and DC College recruitment Fun, food and football

Accommodation We use a number of comfortable hotels in each of the areas we feature including the Hyatt Place in Boston and the Orlando Celebration in Florida. From here you’ll be well located to enjoy your matches as well as all your favourite attractions too. excursions Our groups in Orlando love the Disney and Universal theme parks, as well as waterparks, swimming pools and Florida sunshine. There are iconic landmarks to visit including the White House in DC and Harvard University in Boston while New York is vibrant and exciting for all ages.

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Having decided where and when you might wish to travel, and checked with us for availability, we will send you a tour proposal reconfirming the provisional details for the trip and outlining the package inclusions. You will normally be offered a short option on the reservation (usually 7 days), but all tours are subject to availability at booking. No options are typically offered on flight-inclusive tours.

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