LIVE THE DREAM TOUR
U15 to U19 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
Arrive Friday 12th and depart Thursday 18th February

Your chance to experience the life of a professional player with training sessions at academy location, games against elite level teams, stadium tours, live matches, sightseeing events and more!
WHAT IS THE LIVE THE DREAM TOUR?

GAMES
It's not just the games against other teams but also the chance to interact with players and supporters from a different country. This is your chance to match yourselves up against the top UK academy players.

TRAINING
Train with top academy coaches at their own facilities. Be coached by elite level staff who work with academy players and find out what you need to reach the highest level of the game.

LIVE GAMES AND STADIUMS
We include live games and stadium tours to some of the best known clubs and teams in the country. Your chance to watch the best of the best from the EPL and Women's Super League to Internationals and the Football League.

OFF THE FIELD
Along with on field events we stay in the best hotels and have our own executive bus which allows us to see and experience some of the most famous sights of the country!
WHY GLOBAL SPORTS EXPERIENCES

SUGGESTED LONDON ITINERARY
Day 1 - Thursday February 11th
Departure from your international airport and fly overnight to London UK.
Day 2 - Friday February 12th
Arrive In London and meet your GSE Staff then light training session to shake off jet lag with your own coaching staff. Head to Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea Football Club. Check out the museum and club shop then dinner at hotel and team meeting to go over the week.

Day 3 - Saturday February 13th
Breakfast at the hotel then we travel to a local academy to play the first game of the trip. After the game we will head to one of London's iconic soccer stadiums for your first live match of the trip. Options include the English Premier or English Football League. Dinner at hotel or local city center restaurant after game.

Day 4 - Sunday February 14th
Breakfast at the hotel then free time to relax and get ready for your second live game of the trip. Depending on the final fixture schedule we could play another game against a local team or even head to a second stadium tour. After the live game back to the hotel for dinner or a local city center restaurant.

Day 5 - Monday February 15th
Breakfast then travel travel to top Academy for a training session with Club Staff and Q and A Session. We will then head to our second stadium tour with options including Arsenal or even the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Free time to get lunch then we head to play our second game of the trip against a local academy team. After the game dinner with the team or back to our hotel.

Day 6 - Tuesday February 16th
Breakfast at the hotel then we take our rest day with a guided tour of the famous sights of London including Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and more. Then free time for souvenir hunting and buying your soccer jerseys. We then go back to our hotel or could be the chance to add a 3rd live game based on final fixtures.

Day 7 - Wednesday February 17th
Travel to top Academy for your final training session with Club Staff and Q and A Session. We then have free time for lunch in Richmond the home of Ted Lasso by the river Thames. Then we head to play our final game of the tour against a local Academy Program
Day 8 - Thursday February 18th
Time to return back to the USA with memories to last a lifetime!

Please note schedule is subject to change based on final fixtures and events.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- 6 night stay at top class hotels in double occupancy with other players or family.
- Breakfast included at hotel with dinner OR lunch provided at local restaurants or hotels.
- 3 Games against local opposition.
- Training sessions at academy locations with professional coaches plus available training facilities for your own coaching staff.
- Tickets to TWO live Professional games from English Premier League and English Football League. Final fixtures to be determined once published and option to add more live games.
- Transportation - Private executive bus for all the needs of the tour.
- Behind the scenes stadium tours at TWO top clubs.
- Sightseeing events as listed.
- Your own international GSE Director and Staff travel with your group and are available 24/7.
- All soccer equipment provided so no need to bring balls, cones, or bibs!
- Group Flight options or source your own flight.
- Payment schedule to help spread cost and family discounts.
- Fundraising opportunities and financial assistance. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to travel.
- All travel coordinated by your personal GSE travel specialist.
- GSE has full liability insurance and we also provide access to individual travel insurance plans including cancel for any reason options.
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional activities and events not listed in the schedule.
- International Flight.
- Travel Insurance. GSE works with travel insurance companies to provide options including Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) policies. We also have option to include travel insurance as part of the program. You can find more information on the registration page.
Cost per participant: Only $2,499
Payment Plan: $250 Deposit to secure place then 4 equal payments will be applied across dates approved by your organization.
Family Discounts: $100 off 3rd family member, $200 off 4th and any additional.
Registration Process:
GSE will host a ZOOM call to go over the prospective schedule with parents, players and supporters. If there is enough interest to go forward then we will set you up with your own registration page and provide you with a link to access the experience. This link will take you to your unique tour web page and will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure smooth and efficient registration for the event, allowing you to focus on preparing for an unforgettable experience.
Planning for your event:
We will continue to send out communications and information via your own unique registration page. As we get closer to your departure date we will set up another meeting with the group to go over final preparations. This last meeting might include details on what to pack, hotel confirmations, confirmed games, sightseeing events and much more. We will also provide details on the tour staff who will be managing the day to day events of your experience and will meet you on your arrival.
Take advantage of GSE's group flight option, designed to streamline your travel experience for players, families, and staff alike. With our group flight program, enjoy cost savings on tickets, convenient installment payment options, and the camaraderie of traveling alongside your team.
** Please note that a minimum of 20 travelers is required to request a group flight, ensuring seamless coordination and enhanced affordability for all participants.
HOTELS AND TRANSPORTATION
- Accommodation: Players and their supporters will stay in top rated city center hotels. Accommodation will be double rooms but we can provide triple options. We will defer to the organization on room mate options but during the registration process we will collect preferences. Please note we can not guarantee adjoining rooms but will make recommendations and requests to the hotel locations.
- Transportation: We will provide transportation for all activities listed in the schedule. For airport arrivals and departures we will provide transportation based on the group flight times or the most convenient time for the majority of the group.
- Food: Breakfast is provided as part of the tour cost and will be at your hotel. You will have free time to explore lunch and dinner options at the hotel or local restaurants and bistros.
- Dietary Accommodations: Participants with dietary restrictions will find meals tailored to their needs available during the trip. Closer to the departure date, we will collect information regarding any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure everyone's needs are met.
HOW FLEXIBLE IS THE SCHEDULE?
- Please note that the schedule can and probably will change based on time of your games, weather and other unforeseen circumstances. However, everything we state will happen in your schedule will take place but the order may change.
- This is your tour and our role is to facilitate the best possible experience. We will continue to discuss the schedule with your organization and make suggestions on options that could be added. Parents and supporters always have the option for their own sightseeing and we will make sure there is enough FREE time for your group to plan your own events.
TRAVEL QUESTIONS
- Flight Options: GSE will offer a group flight option though our travel partner. Group flights usually require a minimum number of people and will be limited to one departure date and one return date only. We will make this available for sign up by the group buy you also have the option of booking your own flight. If you book your own flight then you will be responsible for coordinating your meet up with the group.
- Solo Travel: Yes, children can travel alone under the guidance and supervision of our experienced staff, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey.
- Passport Requirements: A valid passport is essential for travel. Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the departure date from the originating country
- Travel Protection Plan: GSE offers a comprehensive travel protection plan that covers a range of benefits including medical and dental treatment abroad, cancellation due to injury, sickness, or death of a family member, passport and visa protection, flight cancellation, loss of luggage and personal effects, and cancellation due to terrorist acts (as defined).
- Packing Essentials: Prepare for your adventure by packing essentials such as team uniforms (details provided by your coach), passport, cleats, sneakers, sandals, shin guards, refillable water bottle, backpack, casual clothing suitable for the local weather, toiletries, power adapter, and any other personal items you may need.
- Cash Recommendations: While credit cards and ApplePay are widely accepted, it's advisable to carry some cash for added convenience during your travels.
- Language and Cultural Assistance: A GSE representative will be available 24/7 during the trip offering assistance for all travelers, specially to those that may not speak the language or are unfamiliar with the local culture.
- Extra Activities: There may be additional activities, at extra cost, offered to the group during your experience.
- Fundraising: Your registration page provides you with the opportunity to add fundraising options. To find out more details click on the following link HOW TO SET UP A CONTRIBUTION PAGE
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
- Installment Payments: GSE provides the convenience of paying via installment to ensure flexibility and ease of payment for our travelers.
- Financial Assistance and Scholarships: GSE offers a fundraising option through our exclusive partners, Vyoo, providing travelers with opportunities to seek financial assistance and scholarships for their journey.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you need to cancel your participation, you should connect with GSE immediately via email or phone call. Certain fees will apply depending on your cancellation case, and will be calculated as of the date GSE receives written notice of cancellation.

CONTACT US

nick@globalsportsexperiences.com

860-514-2912 mobile

www.globalsportsexperiences.com