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Half Term Tour Itenerary
HALF TERM TOUR ITENERARY MONDAY 15th FEBRUARY – FRIDAY 19th FEBRUARY On Monday 15th of February we will travel to East Anglia, Yorkshire and the Midlands to play against Ipswich Town, Woodbridge Town, Barnsley, and Notts County. The tour will be packed as normal with plenty of football and things to do throughout the week. Players will need to make sure they meet at the pickup points promptly to ensure a smooth journey. We will travel on four mini buses with a luggage van. Due to the wide spread of players throughout the country each minibus will take a different route all meeting at the accommodation in Ipswich for around mid day. PLYMOUTH NOVOTEL – 0600 EXETER SERVICES (north bound) – 0700 – EX27HF TAUNTON DEAN SERVICES (north bound) – 0730 – TA37 GORDANO SERVICES – 0815 – BS207XG MICHAEL WOOD SERVICES – 0730 – GL116DD WESTEND ROUNDABOUT STONEHOUSE – 0745 – GL103SJ BESCOT STADIUM WALSALL – 0900 – WS14SA TAMWORTH SERVICES M42 – 0930 - B775PS CHIPPENHAM SERVICE AREA – 0830 – SN155PY SWINDON PREMIER INN WOOTTON BASSETT – 0845 – SN58UB HERONGATE LEISURE, CHARNHAM PARK, HUNGERFORD – 0915 – RG170YU Arrive North Ipswich Premier Inn – 1215pm. Before arrival players will be briefed on behaviour, health and safety and welfare. Upon arrival all players will find their rooms and meet for their individual team meetings before heading for the first game against Ipswich Towns Academy. Players should bring a suitable packed lunch for the first day. We intend to have cooked meals after the games. FIXTURES – MONDAY 15th – Ipswich Town Academy - 1430 ITFC Training Ground, IP45QZ TUESDAY 16th – Woodbridge Town F.C - 1400 Kesgrave High School IP52PB or Notts Cutts Park IP124DA. WEDNESDAY 17th – Barnsley Academy – 1300 Oakwell S711ET Ipswich Town Academy THURSDAY 18th – Free Day FRIDAY 19th – Notts County CoE – 1200 - Anker Valley Sports Complex – B77 3AU PLAYERS MEETINGS – Players will be advised at the players meetings of the following. We will go over ground rules, times of lights out, health and safety, fire procedures etc. There will be a team meeting held every day and players will be informed of the times of breakfast each day, kick offs eating schedule, plus be able to raise any questions or queries. ACCOMMODATION – All players have been allocated in to their rooms these will be read out on the journey and adjustments can be made if a player wishes to change. If you have requested to stay with someone we will do our upmost to comply with these. PREMIER INN – North Ipswich (MON) – IP6 OBE PREMIER INN – Sheffield Arena (TUE-THUR) – S92LU PHOTOGRAPHY – If anyone does not wish for their child to be photographed during the tour under the laws of the F.A during matches, and as a team please let us know at head office on 08450037339 or contact our Child Welfare officer Stuart Henderson 07969258861. SUPERVISION – Players will be expected to act as young professionals and this will be explained in depth at the players meeting on the first day. We must state that this is NOT a holiday. Although we will have time to relax and enjoy ourselves players must behave within our rules and expectations. Our supervision will be constant throughout the day and evening and all players will be monitored on and after our “lights out” time. No players will be allowed outside of their accommodation unit after 8.30pm without a member of our staff. DAMAGES – any damage to accommodation or the site will be invoiced to us and passed to you. Whilst we do not expect this will happen you must ensure that you are responsible and look after your surroundings. Playing of any ball games is strictly prohibited in the accommodation lanes / areas. If you find a fault with your accommodation please report it to us so we can report it to reception. WHAT TO PACK – For the trip players will need to bring TWO BAGS, one for normal clothes and training wear and the other as a match day bag. PLEASE DO NOT PACK ANYMORE THAN YOU NEED SPACE IS LIMITED FOR LUGGAGE MATCH DAY BAG – Match Day Kit, Studded Boots, Moulded Boots, Trainers, Shin Pads, Towel, plus you can also pack spare studs, straps, tape, boot cleaning equipment, skins and gloves. ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE MATCH DAY KITS FOR THE GAMES. OTHER BAG – All players need to bring: Either Elite Training Kit which consists of Elite Rain Jacket, Elite T-Shirt, Elite Shorts, and Elite Socks. If you are awaiting Elite kit please bring Rain Jacket, T shirts, shorts, socks. Please note that these items are not essential so please do not think that you have to get all of these items. Further Training Kit, all players need 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 training t-shirts, 1 Waterproof Jacket these do not have to be Elite items but any football wear that the players may have Casual Wear for the evening, i.e. 2 or 3 pairs of Jeans, Tracksuit, T- Shirts, Tops, Underwear and Socks. Swimming trunks and towels. All players to bring PJ’s/Nightwear, Toiletries FOOD/PACKED LUNCH – we have found it saves money by getting some refreshments before we leave for tours. Energy drinks/bottled water, crisp chocolate bars, sweets sandwiches, etc are all very expensive from service stations and we would advise that you pack some lunch for the first day and drinks for the week to save money. PHONES/GAMES CONSOLLES/CAMERAS - In this day of age, many players have their own mobiles, and games consoles, it is fine for players to bring these on the trip but it is their responsibility to look after them, and I would advise parents to have them covered under your own insurance. As we accept no responsibility to damage or loss of such items. BANK – any players without adult supervision will be required to pay spending money in to the bank. The bank will be open in the mornings afternoon and evening. Players can then budget their spending and we can also ensure that players have left enough money for food and drink. Players will not need any more than £100 spending money but should take no less than £50. We will expect to visit some attractions on Thursday in Sheffield. Players will not be given money to use for shopping if it affects their food budget for day snacks and evening meals. OTHER ACTIVITIES – Players will have opportunities to take part in other activities based around our accommodation. On one of the evenings we may be able to watch premier league or football league game. There are also other activities based around the hotel in Sheffield and players may be able to visit these. CHILD WELFARE – The Child Welfare officer for the tour is Stuart Henderson, if for any reason during the tour you would like to contact Stuart please call 07969 258861. Also if players wish to call home for any reason they will be able to use the phone to call. If you require any other information or have any questions please contact us at head office on 0845 003 7339 11/02/2010 14:45:11 News Archive >>	Ipswich Academy

Half Term Tour Itenerary

HALF TERM TOUR ITENERARY

MONDAY 15th FEBRUARY – FRIDAY 19th FEBRUARY
On Monday 15th of February we will travel to East Anglia, Yorkshire and the Midlands to play against Ipswich Town, Woodbridge Town, Barnsley, and Notts County. The tour will be packed as normal with plenty of football and things to do throughout the week.
Players will need to make sure they meet at the pickup points promptly to ensure a smooth journey. We will travel on four mini buses with a luggage van. Due to the wide spread of players throughout the country each minibus will take a different route all meeting at the accommodation in Ipswich for around mid day.

PLYMOUTH NOVOTEL – 0600

EXETER SERVICES (north bound) – 0700 – EX27HF

TAUNTON DEAN SERVICES (north bound) – 0730 – TA37

GORDANO SERVICES – 0815 – BS207XG

MICHAEL WOOD SERVICES – 0730 – GL116DD

WESTEND ROUNDABOUT STONEHOUSE – 0745 – GL103SJ

BESCOT STADIUM WALSALL – 0900 – WS14SA

TAMWORTH SERVICES M42 – 0930 - B775PS

CHIPPENHAM SERVICE AREA – 0830 – SN155PY

SWINDON PREMIER INN WOOTTON BASSETT – 0845 – SN58UB

HERONGATE LEISURE, CHARNHAM PARK, HUNGERFORD – 0915 – RG170YU
Arrive North Ipswich Premier Inn – 1215pm.

Before arrival players will be briefed on behaviour, health and safety and welfare. Upon arrival all players will find their rooms and meet for their individual team meetings before heading for the first game against Ipswich Towns Academy. Players should bring a suitable packed lunch for the first day. We intend to have cooked meals after the games.

FIXTURES –
MONDAY 15th –
Ipswich Town Academy - 1430
ITFC Training Ground, IP45QZ

TUESDAY 16th –
Woodbridge Town F.C - 1400
Kesgrave High School IP52PB or Notts Cutts Park IP124DA.

WEDNESDAY 17th –
Barnsley Academy – 1300
Oakwell S711ET Ipswich Town Academy

THURSDAY 18th –
Free Day

FRIDAY 19th –
Notts County CoE – 1200 - Anker Valley Sports Complex – B77 3AU

PLAYERS MEETINGS – Players will be advised at the players meetings of the following. We will go over ground rules, times of lights out, health and safety, fire procedures etc. There will be a team meeting held every day and players will be informed of the times of breakfast each day, kick offs eating schedule, plus be able to raise any questions or queries.

ACCOMMODATION – All players have been allocated in to their rooms these will be read out on the journey and adjustments can be made if a player wishes to change. If you have requested to stay with someone we will do our upmost to comply with these.

PREMIER INN – North Ipswich (MON) – IP6 OBE
PREMIER INN – Sheffield Arena (TUE-THUR) – S92LU

PHOTOGRAPHY – If anyone does not wish for their child to be photographed during the tour under the laws of the F.A during matches, and as a team please let us know at head office on 08450037339 or contact our Child Welfare officer Stuart Henderson 07969258861.

SUPERVISION – Players will be expected to act as young professionals and this will be explained in depth at the players meeting on the first day. We must state that this is NOT a holiday. Although we will have time to relax and enjoy ourselves players must behave within our rules and expectations. Our supervision will be constant throughout the day and evening and all players will be monitored on and after our “lights out” time. No players will be allowed outside of their accommodation unit after 8.30pm without a member of our staff.

DAMAGES – any damage to accommodation or the site will be invoiced to us and passed to you. Whilst we do not expect this will happen you must ensure that you are responsible and look after your surroundings. Playing of any ball games is strictly prohibited in the accommodation lanes / areas. If you find a fault with your accommodation please report it to us so we can report it to reception.

WHAT TO PACK – For the trip players will need to bring TWO BAGS, one for normal clothes and training wear and the other as a match day bag.
PLEASE DO NOT PACK ANYMORE THAN YOU NEED SPACE IS LIMITED FOR LUGGAGE

MATCH DAY BAG – Match Day Kit, Studded Boots, Moulded Boots, Trainers, Shin Pads, Towel, plus you can also pack spare studs, straps, tape, boot cleaning equipment, skins and gloves. ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE MATCH DAY KITS FOR THE GAMES.

OTHER BAG – All players need to bring: Either Elite Training Kit which consists of Elite Rain Jacket, Elite T-Shirt, Elite Shorts, and Elite Socks. If you are awaiting Elite kit please bring Rain Jacket, T shirts, shorts, socks.
Please note that these items are not essential so please do not think that you have to get all of these items.
Further Training Kit, all players need 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 training t-shirts, 1 Waterproof Jacket these do not have to be Elite items but any football wear that the players may have
Casual Wear for the evening, i.e. 2 or 3 pairs of Jeans, Tracksuit, T- Shirts, Tops, Underwear and Socks.
Swimming trunks and towels.
All players to bring PJ’s/Nightwear, Toiletries

FOOD/PACKED LUNCH – we have found it saves money by getting some refreshments before we leave for tours. Energy drinks/bottled water, crisp chocolate bars, sweets sandwiches, etc are all very expensive from service stations and we would advise that you pack some lunch for the first day and drinks for the week to save money.

PHONES/GAMES CONSOLLES/CAMERAS -
In this day of age, many players have their own mobiles, and games consoles, it is fine for players to bring these on the trip but it is their responsibility to look after them, and I would advise parents to have them covered under your own insurance. As we accept no responsibility to damage or loss of such items.

BANK – any players without adult supervision will be required to pay spending money in to the bank. The bank will be open in the mornings afternoon and evening. Players can then budget their spending and we can also ensure that players have left enough money for food and drink. Players will not need any more than £100 spending money but should take no less than £50. We will expect to visit some attractions on Thursday in Sheffield. Players will not be given money to use for shopping if it affects their food budget for day snacks and evening meals.

OTHER ACTIVITIES – Players will have opportunities to take part in other activities based around our accommodation. On one of the evenings we may be able to watch premier league or football league game. There are also other activities based around the hotel in Sheffield and players may be able to visit these.

CHILD WELFARE – The Child Welfare officer for the tour is Stuart Henderson, if for any reason during the tour you would like to contact Stuart please call 07969 258861. Also if players wish to call home for any reason they will be able to use the phone to call.

If you require any other information or have any questions please contact us at head office on
0845 003 7339

11/02/2010 14:45:11

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