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LA Premier FC
Barcelona & Madrid 2012
Including games with professional Spanish teams and training at the Spanish
National Football Centre where the World Cup is held!
AMsportstours was formed in 2006 and has built up a global network of international football connections in six continents and in over 40 countries. The company has earned an excellent reputation for its worldwide soccer tours and deals with teams at every level from national teams and the biggest club sides in the world, to youth soccer clubs and amateur teams. The company has shown rapid growth within its short history with over 30 teams travelling to or from 26 different countries in one year. Having already won the Shell and RBS business awards, clients and partners include the UAE National Team, FC Barcelona (Spain), Houston Dynamo (MLS), Kashima Antlers (Japanese J-‐League), Cagliari (Serie A) and a host of other professional clubs. Due to our work in the Middle East, UEFA now endorses the company and we were partners with FIFA for the World Cup Academy that ran throughout the 2010 World Cup. This year the company was also awarded European Union Funding for international sports development. Maintaining the personal touch with customers, and with a reputation ĨŽƌ ďĞŝŶŐ ͞ĨŽŽƚďĂůů ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕͟ DƐƉŽƌƚƐƚŽƵƌƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ĐĂƌĞ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ international soccer experience ʹ our reputation is your guarantee. www.amsportstours.com From left: AMsportstours agree a partnership with FC Barcelona Director of Youth Football Josep Castella, organise a coaching clinic for the UAE National Team with World Cup Winning Coach Tina Theune-‐Meyer, are hosted by UEFA and President Michele Platini and conduct a coaching clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town prior to their World Cup Academy in June 2010. Football People Providing Tours, Not Tour Operators Doing Football ʹ We understand! AMsportstours also run soccer schools and AMsoccer Club, based in Scotland. We are passionate football people who combine the tours business with running our Soccer Club therefore understanding the challenges of running a club and a tour for a team. Whether it is fundraising or convincing parents of safety we have been there done that! Our soccer club has the reputation as one of the best non-‐professional clubs in Scotland and has graduated 14 players to the professional ranks, has over 500 playing on a weekly basis and we are in partnership with Scottish Cup Winners and Europa League Club Dundee United where our leading players are signed as young professionals. This year we became the first Scottish Club in 25 years to have players recruited by FC Barcelona (see press article right).
AMsportstours recent tours and clients This year over 20 teams have travelled throughout the world with AMsportstours and all have provided references that testify that we delivered on what we guaranteed and went above and beyond in terms of customer service and understanding of what the team wished to achieve from their tour. Below from left: The AMsportstours Cup which took place at the World Cup where teams from 6 countries enjoyed a coaching Academy and tournament in front of the famous Cape Town mountains and also went on safari, visited Cape Point, played in a World Record Attempt football match and attended World Cup games; coaches play at the Old Course in St. Andrews, players visit Arsenal for training. Our work in Spain &ƌŽŵ ĨŝƌƐƚ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ & ĂƌĐĞůŽŶĂ͛Ɛ ,ĞĂĚ ŽĨ zŽƵƚŚ͕ Guillermo Amor on the UEFA coaching course, AMSportstours Managing Director Austin MacPhee has gained the trust and respect of the mighty FC Barcelona. His strong links with the Clubs have allowed the Saudi National Team, Japan National Team, Houston Dynamo (MLS) and a host of European teams exclusive access to Barcelona and the opportunity to play friendly matches at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. AMsportstours have also hosted the FC Barcelona first team at their home in Scotland where they have enjoyed a fantastic pre-‐season training camp at St. Andrews and games against Scottish Premier League teams. We offer parents a lively social schedule too! &ƌŽŵůĞĨƚ͗DƐƉŽƌƚƐƚŽƵƌƐĞŶũŽLJĂĐĐĞƐƐƚŽ&ĂƌĐĞůŽŶĂ͛ƐƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐŐƌŽƵŶĚ͕ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞŐĂŵĞƐǁith FC Barcelona at Pro Youth Level (Houston Dynamo Tour) and have front row tickets at the Nou Camp Stadium (Japan u -‐13). Hotel Alimara www.hotelalimara.com In addition to having a fantastic relationship with FC Barcelona, we have a great understanding of the city and the best places to stay for elite sports groups. We have a contract with the 4-‐star Alimara hotel (shown below) which is adjacent to an excellent training facility. The 4-‐star Hotel Alimara is the long standing chosen partner of AMsportstours in Barcelona. The hotel offers excellent rooms and service with twin, triple, double and family rooms available all en-‐suite with AC, TV and all other standard 4-‐star hotel features.
Situated just 10 minutes by subway from the centre of Barcelona and 2 minutes by foot from the training pitch
the location could not be better.
From left: A variety of images from the 4-‐star Hotel Alimara a partner of AMsportstours in Barcelona.
Spanish National Training Centre
AMsportstours have also secured the contract for accommodation and training facility rights at the Royal
Spanish Football Centre, the home of Spanish Football (and the World Cup!), in Las Rojas on the outskirts of
Madrid.
The facilities are World Class and where Spain prepared for their European Championship win in 2008 and
their World Cup triumph in 2010. The accommodation is adjacent to the pitches and the rooms are football
themed. In addition to the fantastic accommodation and pitches there is a swimming pool, private sports
dining facility, weight room and amusement area. La Rojas is only 15 minutes from the centre of Madrid.
Itinerary
Day/Time Players Schedule Parents Schedule Meals
Friday 17th Aug
Morning Flight ʹ Los Angeles ʹ Barcelona Flight ʹ Los Angeles ʹ Barcelona Meal on plane
Saturday 18th
Aug
Morning Arrive Barcelona and transfer by Arrive Barcelona and transfer by Meal on plane
coach to the 4-‐star Hotel Alimara coach to the 4-‐star Hotel Alimara
Afternoon Lunch and time to relax Lunch then free time to explore Lunch
Barcelona with your unlimited
travel pass
Evening Training with professional Dinner then evening Dinner
Spanish coaches followed by entertainment in Barcelona ʹ we
welcome dinner know the best places in town
th
Sunday 19 Aug
Morning Light practice then get to know Relax when the boys practice Breakfast
Barcelona on the Barcelona City then go together on the
Bus Tour Barcelona City Bus Tour
Afternoon Pre-‐match meal Lunch then watch Lunch
Game 1 v. Spanish Pro Youth Game 1 v. International
(Barcelona/Espanyol/Villarreal/A Opposition
tletico/Real Madrid) or teams
suitable to your level
Evening Dinner and after match awards Dinner and after match awards Dinner
Watch live professional Spanish Watch live professional Spanish
Soccer ʹ schedule announced July Soccer ʹ schedule announced July
2012 for La Liga & pre-‐season 2012 for La Liga & pre-‐season
th
Monday 20 Aug
Morning Training with professional Free time to enjoy the fantastic Breakfast
Spanish coaches city of Barcelona
Afternoon Lunch, then enjoy the Nou Camp Lunch, then enjoy the Nou Camp Lunch
Stadium Tour, home of FC Stadium Tour, home of FC
Barcelona followed by free time Barcelona followed by free time
in the centre of Barcelona in the centre of Barcelona
Evening Dinner and table tennis & pool Dinner then evening Dinner
competition entertainment in Barcelona ʹ we
know the best places in town
st
Tuesday 21 Aug
Morning Training with professional Relax when the boys practice Breakfast
Spanish coaches then go to the beach or enjoy
free time in Barcelona
Afternoon Lunch and relax at the hotel, time Lunch then free time Lunch
for a siesta before another big
game!
Evening Pre-‐match meal Lunch then watch Dinner 
Game 2 v. Spanish Pro Youth Game 2 v. International
(Barcelona/Espanyol/Villarreal/A Opposition
tletico/Real Madrid) or teams Dinner and after match awards
suitable to your level
Dinner and after match awards
Wed 22nd Aug
Morning Training with professional Sightseeing, shopping, free time, Breakfast
Spanish coaches boat trip
Afternoon Relax at swimming pool Sightseeing, shopping, free time, Lunch
boat trip
Evening Pre-‐match meal Lunch then watch Dinner
Game 3 v. Spanish Pro Youth Game 3 v. International
(Barcelona/Espanyol/Villarreal/A Opposition
tletico/Real Madrid) or teams Dinner and after match awards
suitable to your level
Dinner and after match awards
Thurs 23rd Aug
Morning Short flight or train journey to Short flight or train journey to Breakfast
Madrid (dependent on numbers) Madrid (dependent on numbers)
Afternoon Arrive at the Spanish National Check in, relax and be transferred Lunch
Football Centre, lunch and to Madrid City centre if you wish
training with professional Spanish
coaches
Evening Dinner and relax at the pool and Dinner then evening Dinner
enjoy the amusements at the entertainment in Madrid ʹ we
fantastic facility know the best places in town
Friday 24th Aug
Morning Light practice then get to know Relax when the boys practice Breakfast
Madrid on the Madrid City Bus then go together on the Madrid
Tour City Bus Tour
Afternoon Lunch and enjoy free time to Lunch and enjoy free time to Lunch
explore Madrid explore Madrid
Evening Game 4 v. Spanish Pro Youth Game 4 v. International Dinner
(Barcelona/Espanyol/Villarreal/A Opposition
tletico/Real Madrid) or teams Dinner and after match awards
suitable to your level
Dinner and after match awards
Saturday 25th
Aug
Morning Training with professional Sightseeing, shopping, free time Breakfast
Spanish coaches
Afternoon Lunch, then enjoy the Bernabeu Lunch, then enjoy the Bernabeu Lunch
Stadium Tour, home of Real Stadium Tour, home of Real
Madrid by free time in Madrid Madrid by free time in Madrid
Evening Dinner and evening activity Dinner then evening Dinner 
entertainment in Madrid ʹ we
know the best places in town
Sunday 26th Aug
Morning Breakfast then play in the Watch tournament or enjoy free Breakfast
AMsoccer Tournament with time in Madrid
Spanish Teams
Afternoon Breakfast then play in the Watch tournament or enjoy free Lunch
AMsoccer Tournament with time in Madrid
Spanish Teams
Evening Dinner and end of tour awards Dinner and end of tour awards Dinner
presentation presentation
Watch live professional Spanish Watch live professional Spanish
Soccer ʹ schedule announced July Soccer ʹ schedule announced July
2012 for La Liga & pre-‐season 2012 for La Liga & pre-‐season
th
Monday 27 Aug
Morning Breakfast then depart for flight Breakfast then depart for flight Breakfast
from Madrid ʹ Los Angeles from Madrid ʹ Los Angeles
Afternoon Arrive Los Angeles Arrive Los Angeles
What our customers say about us?
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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 level͘͟
James Clarkson, Academy Director, Houston Dynamo, MLS
͞WůĞĂƐĞ ůĞƚ ŵĞ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƵƐƚŝŶ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ŐƌŽƵƉ ǁĞƌĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ĂŶĚ / ǁŽƵůĚ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚ ĨŽƌ ĂŶLJŽŶĞ
considering takinŐƚŚĞƚƌŝƉǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŵƚŽŵĂŬĞƚŚĞƐĂĐƌŝĨŝĐĞƐĂƐLJŽƵǁŝůůŶŽƚƌĞŐƌĞƚŝƚ͊͟
Cheryl Lapsey, Texans Parent, 2012 Tour
http://www.youtube.com/user/AMsportstours#p/u/0/Qz8mUFOoGQw
"This is my 6th European tour, the first time with AMsportstours, and this has been the best by a mile"
JR Lee, Director of Training, Challenge Soccer Club
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incredible experience. The level of detail that has been taken putting together this tour is remarkable. The kids
ĂŶĚƉĂƌĞŶƚƐŚĂĚĂǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵůƚŝŵĞ͘͟
Petros and Kiki Kaloudis, Athens, Greece
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Barcelona was one of the most professionally organised I've been lucky enough to be a part of. This was not
only during the 5 days but also in the lead up to which to my mind always sets the scene in terms of what will
follow. The preparation beforehand sets the standard as well as the expectation and you all more than lived
up to what we have all become used to seeing at AMsports.
It was fantastic to see the boys have such a great time and be lucky enough to experience such
an opportunity. This will be one of thosĞŵŽŵĞŶƚƐŝŶƚŝŵĞĨŽƌŵĞĂŶĚ/ŚŽƉĞĨŽƌƚŚĞŵ͘͟
Jackie Davidson, CEO, Scotland Commonwealth Games Bid & CEO Scottish Cycling
http://amsportstoursbarcelonafootballtour.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/AMsportstours#p/u/2/XtUqW1imeyk
͞My career in football as a player, coach and FIFA Instructor for Women's Football has led me to all corners of the
ŐůŽďĞĂŶĚ/ŚĂǀĞŚĂĚĚĞĂůŝŶŐƐǁŝƚŚŶƵŵĞƌŽƵƐĨŽŽƚďĂůůŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƚŝŽŶƐ͘Ɛ,ĞĂĚŽĂĐŚŽĨƚŚĞh tŽŵĂŶ͛ƐEĂƚŝŽŶĂů
Team we have just completed a one month training camp in Germany organised by AMsportstours. AMsportstours
have demonstrated excellent customer service, professionalism and knowledge of football at the highest level.
They even introduced us to the President of UEFA. AMsportstours arranged an excellent match schedule for our
team based on our requirements. The staff took into consideration the cultural differences and made the team and
administration feel 100% confident that they would deliver. We would not hesitate to recommend them or use
ƚŚĞŝƌƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐĂŐĂŝŶ͘͟
Connie Selby, Head Coach, UAE National Team
͞dĞĚ ĂŶĚ / ǁĂŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞŶĚ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ ƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƵƌŽƉĞĂŶ dŽƵƌ͘ We thought it was a great
experience for the boys and for us and would definitely recommend any future tours and doing business with
AMsportstours. Everything went smoothly, was well planned and coordinated and Austin was very
knowledgeable and provided activities that kept everyone busy and entertained.
We enjoyed every activity, including watching our boys' games, having great seats at the professional
games, the city tours and the nighttime socializing with the other wonderful parents who participated and
with Austin, Gary and the participating coaches. Before the trip, I started to get very nervous, not knowing
what we were getting into, what kind of flights, accommodations, the safety, etc., but now that we have had
this experience, the word of mouth would put others at ease. I strongly recommend continuing to do business
with Austin & AMsportstours. tĞǁĞƌĞŝŶŐƌĞĂƚŚĂŶĚƐĂŶĚ/ĚŽŶΖƚƚŚŝŶŬĂŶLJŽŶĞĐŽƵůĚĚŽĂďĞƚƚĞƌũŽď͘͟
Liz Orihel, Houston Texans Parent
http://www.amsportstourstexanssoccertour2011.blogspot.com/
͞AMsportstours are fantastic. We get much false hope in Cambodia, but Austin and his team deliver with
innovation and determination. His Holiday͛s for Hope project generates revenue which enables young
Cambodian girls lives to be changed through sport and education. They deliver on their promises.͟
Sam Schweingruber, Cambodia Woman͛s National Team Coach
http://www.amsportstoursconcordiaseasiatour.blogspot.com/
All testimonials have agreed that their contact details can be passed to anyone wanting reassurance that
AMsportstours are the best sports travel company. Please check out our blogs and youtube clips.
Inclusions:
11 day soccer tour to Spain
International Flight Los Angeles ʹ Barcelona
Transfer Barcelona ʹ Madrid
International Flight Madrid ʹ Los Angeles
5 nights accommodation in Barcelona (see document for details)
4 nights accommodation in Madrid (see document for details)
Based on shared rooms for players/parents and single rooms for staff (single available for parents)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
All transport by private coach & local transport
Match tickets for two live La Liga games (if dates are applicable)
Stadium Tour of Nou Camp, home of FC Barcelona
Stadium Tour of the Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid
4 games with Spanish teams & one mini-‐tournament
Training facilities and sessions with professional coaches or with team coaches (coaches discretion)
Water at all games, training and in the rooms
Laundry of all kit
AMsportstours Guide 24/7
Evening entertainment for parents
Provision of fundraising raffle (value of $1000 per person)
$3350 (including flight -‐ $2350 if 20 raffle tickets can be sold!)
$2350 (without flight and if airmiles are used. Price is then $1350 if 20 raffle tickets can be sold!)
$650 non refundable deposit (October 21st)
$1350 March 1st, June 1st
Cupar Muir Industrial Estate, Cupar Muir, Fife
KY15 5RL, Scotland, UK
amsports@amsportstours.com
Tel: 01334 657790 (office hours)
Tel: 07815 202890 (out with office hours)
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