Costa Brava & Barcelona Classic - Presentation - 2014

Global Football

‘UNITING THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD THROUGH AMERICAN FOOTBALL

WWW.GLOBALFOOTBALL.COM

Patrick Steenberge
Coach,
My name is Patrick Steenberge and I played
Quarterback and lettered two seasons under coach Ara
Parseghian at Notre Dame. It was at school that I
learned the importance of team work and also of the
power, influence and importance of international travel.
Global Football is an international sports travel
organization providing the opportunity for young
amateur athletes from different countries to compete
against one another, while experiencing and learning
firsthand about each other's cultures, customs and
history.
At Global Football we believe in, and indeed see every
year, the incredible effect of educational sports travel.
At the beginning of each new football season hundreds
of our travelers (players, staff, coaches, family, fans
and friends included) return home better citizens, more
confident, more enthusiastic in the classroom and on
the playing field; more engaged in the world around
them; better prepared for life and more likely to make a
difference to each other as team mates.
Lead an educational sports tour with us and you’ll get
your students’ attention and keep it. And best of all
you’ll make a difference in their lives. I encourage you
to contact one of your fellow coaches who have traveled
with us to hear what their experiences were.
Happy trails!
Patrick Steenberge
President Global Sports Group.


Dubuque Spartans in Spain


What’s Included….

• Airfare
• Hotel accommodation
• Ground transportation
• Breakfast & dinner daily
• Full-time tour manager
• Global Football coordinator
• Educational sightseeing tours
• Entrance fees to select attractions
• International football game & practices

International Flights


Hotel Accommodation

A good night's sleep is
important, so travelers can
count on superior tourist-
class hotels in good
locations. We inspect every
hotel personally to ensure
it's comfortable, clean and
safe. Each student shares a
room with one or two other
students. Adult travelers
may pay a supplement for
single or twin/double
rooms.


Resort Information

The location of the hotel accommodation for this
tour is in a coastal resort on the Costa Brava called
LLoret de Mar which is approximately 40 miles north
of Barcelona. Lloret de Mar is a popular destination
thanks to its nice clean, sandy beaches, clear waters
and idyllic creeks. Lloret offers the visitor a great
choice of entertainment: aquatic parks, golf clubs,
casino, harbour, restaurants and shops. At night,
Lloret is one of the most lively towns in the Costa
Brava, with lots of discos and bars.
Your hotel has exotic gardens, beautiful terraces,
three swimming pools, waterfalls, tennis court,
solarium, gym and comfortable rooms with evening
entertainment and is well located for the beach and
lively town centre.


Lloret De Mar Resort


Olympic Palace Hotel


Meals

We start the day right with
a breakfast buffet: sausage,
bacon, eggs, pastries,
juices, coffee, cereal,
yogurt, fruit, cheese,
breakfast meats.
We leave lunch free for you
to make your own culinary
discoveries.
Dinner is a nutritious
balance of familiar dishes
and local favorites.


Game & Practices

• Practices & Walkthrough
• Play International Competition
• Friendly & Welcoming Hosts
• Post-Game Social Activity
• Make Friends and Contacts
• Final Game for Seniors
• Post-Graduation Overseas Job


Practice Field in Lloret


Transportation

Although we typically travel
by private deluxe motor
coach, travelers may also
find themselves climbing
the Alps by cable car,
crossing France in a high-
speed TGV train, crossing
the Baltic Sea by overnight
ferry from Stockholm to
Helsinki or even traversing
the Greek isles aboard a
luxury cruise ship.


Guided Tours

Our tours include a guided
sightseeing tour of every
major city along the way.
Typically conducted by
motor coach and led by an
expert local guide, these
comprehensive overviews
give travelers the history
and local insight into each
city. A professional guide
may lead visits to important
monuments and museums.


Tour Director

Tour Directors handle all
the logistics of your tour—
from hotel check-in to
sightseeing and everything
in between. Our well-
trained professionals are
also experienced travelers
who are excited to share
their knowledge and to
provide important historical
and cultural information
about the sights and
destinations you will visit.

Barcelona Classic

Day 1 – Fly to Spain
Day 2 – Costa Brava
Day 3 – Barcelona
Day 4 – Practice/Beach
Day 5 – Girona/Figueres

Day 6 – Barcelona
Day 7 – Game Day
Day 8 – Beach/BBQ Cruise

Day 9 – Fly Home


Barcelona

Barcelona has transformed itself from smug
backwater into one of the most dynamic and stylish
cities in the world. Summer is serious party time,
with week-long fiesta fun. But year-round the city
sizzles – it's always on the biting edge of
architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good
times.
The wild and whimsical architecture of Gaudí
dominates the streets of Barcelona and makes for
some of the finest city-walking in the world. The art
will beckon you from museums and streetsides. The
vibrant central drag, La Rambla, will lead you to the
city's marvellous medieval quarter, Barri Gòtic.


Barcelona Classic


Day 1 – Fly to Barcelona

Board your transatlantic overnight flight bound for
Barcelona. After a movie and a few hours of sleep
through the quick night you will descend for exciting
Barcelona where you will be met by your tour
director next morning.


Day 1 – Fly to Barcelona


Day 2 – Barcelona Walking Tour

Flowers, pedestrian boulevards, and decorative
pavement make Barcelona a great walking city, and
your Tour Director will show you where to stroll. See
the Mercat de la Boquería, where the bright colors of
fruits and vegetables, spices, fresh seafood and
meat -- not to mention about a hundred different
types of cheese -- vie for space in the market stalls.
In the city center you'll see the Monument a Colom,
a towering statue of Christopher Columbus. Gaze at
the city stretched out before you, the mountains in
the distance, and the Mediterranean Sea at your
back. Then it's on to the best walk in the city, Las
Ramblas, a mile-long pedestrian street that offers up
the carnival of urban Barcelona. Browse through the
strip's famous open-air shops. Pull up a chair, order
a café con leche, and watch the parade of street
performers from your seat.


La Rambla


Christopher Colombus


Day 3 – Sightseeing

On your sightseeing tour, see why Barcelona is an
art lover’s dream city and the place where masters
like Miró, Picasso and Dalí flourished. Explore open-
air plazas dotted with avant-garde gems, like the
Plaza de Catalunya to Plaza España. Snap photos of
the twisting spires of La Sagrada Familia (the
Church of the Holy Family) and the Magic Fountain of
Montjuïc, which delights with dazzling light and
water shows.
From atop Montjuïc Hill enjoy panoramic views of
the harbor below. Here, you’ll also find the 1992
Olympic stadium. Marvel at the landscaped greenery
and playful Modernist mosaics as you cap off your
tour with a visit to Parque Guell.


Day 3 – Parque Guell


Day 4 – Costa Brava Beach


Day 5 - Figueres & Girona

Travel to Figueras, a Catalan city on the Costa
Brava. You’ll visit a one-of-a-kind museum
dedicated to the surrealist world of renowned
Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. Built on the remains
of the former Municipal Theater that was destroyed
at the end of the Spanish Civil War, Dalí created the
museum as a repository for some of his most
famous works, including Soft SelfPortrait with Fried
Bacon and The Girl from Figueres. Don’t miss the
living room designed as “The Face of Mae West,”
with the famous red sofa as her lips. Today the Dalí
Theatre-Museum is the largest surrealistic object in
the world and counts among the most visited
museums in Spain.


Day 6 - Barcelona

See brilliant Barcelona, a city of graceful Gothic
churches, wrought-iron balconies and wide, grand
avenues filled with outdoor cafés. Throughout the
city, daringly innovative buildings sit side-by-side
with the medieval past. A licensed, local guide will
show you some of the high points of this
architectural showcase. First stop: the pointy spires
of the La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy
Family), a half-finished church complex that became
the obsession of Barcelona's famously eccentric
architectural genius, Antoni Gaudí.


Sagrada Familia

One of Catalonia’s most intriguing landmarks, the
bizarre Church of the Holy Family designed by
modernist architect Antoni Gaudi, was started in
1882, but it remains unfinished and an object of
controversy. Gaudi worked on what was considered
his masterpiece until his death in 1926, imbuing the
structure with his characteristic fantastic Art
Nouveau styling. Work has continued sporadically
since, but Gaudi left no plans for its completion and
the continued construction has run rampant.


Sagrada Familia


Flamenco Show

Feel the beat this evening as you experience
flamenco, a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. Born of
Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences,
flamenco is characterized by intricate footwork and
clapping displays. Watch bona fide flamenco artists
in action during a special performance. The
impressive adornments worn by many dancers
match the passionate rhythm of the dance itself—
their colorful costumes and dramatic ruffles are sure
to dazzle


Day 7 - Game In Barcelona


Spanish Football Partners


Day 8 – Catamaran Cruise

Departing this afternoon from the local beach at
Lloret de Mar we will embark upon a fun afternoon
of sailing and cruising along the Costa Brava coast
in our own private 70 ft catamaran. We will drop
anchor in one of the many beautiful and secluded
bays and have fun in the water with snorkelling,
waterslides, floats, water trampoline, sea-scooter
and other great activities with your on-board host
and hostesses.
Regain your energy as we enjoy a barbecue on the
sundeck with salads and drinks all included.


Day 8 – Catamaran Cruise


Day 8 – Beach Time


Day 9 – Fly Home


Gaudi’s Parque Guell


Montjuic Hill


Olympic Zone


Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia


Barcelona Bullring


Placa Reial - Barcelona


Placa De Espanya -
Barcelona


Parc De La Ciutadella


Gaudi’s Casa Batllo


Flamenco Show


Salvador Dali Museum


Nou Camp - FC Barcelona


Barcelona – City Beach


Barcelona Marina


Passports & Visas

• Valid passports are required
for all travelers
• Passports may take up to
fourteen weeks to process
• Some destinations may
require travel visas
• Non-U.S. citizens may require
special visas or other travel
documents
• All travelers are responsible
for securing necessary
documentation


Fundraising

Academic Credit – Liaise with faculty to provide pre-tour lectures
Student Loans – Loans could be available to fund academic credit
Fundraising letter to family, friends and home community
Raffle off a free place on tour at your Homecoming game
Collaborate with Boosters and Alumni
Golf Outing / Lift-a-Thon / Concession stands / Sponsored Dinners
ESPN The Magazine Coaches Fundraising Program
Talk with coaches who have traveled previously for advice/guidance
Ask us for our informative Global Football fundraising guide


Academic Credit

Collaborate with faculty who are friends of the football program
Offer classes pertinent to the destinations visited
History of Art / World History / Global Economics
Invite faculty to participate on tour and give daily lectures
Student- athletes can receive academic credit for classes and project
Allows students to apply for academic stipends / student loans
Liaise with your schools study abroad programs
Please ask about previous schools that have done this successfully


Payment Timeline

Initial Registration & $100 Deposit – June 1st, 2013 / at time of booking
First Instalment ($500) – September 1st, 2013
Price Guarantee Deadline* – September 1st, 2013
Second Instalment ($1000) – December 1st, 2013
Final Payment Balance – March 1st, 2014
Departure Date – After 2014 Commencement

*participants registering after this date may be subject to an increased tour cost


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