Our mission Our goal is to use such trips and events to promote international awareness and appreciation for various cultures while building our team and competitive level. Our objectives §Travel to Eastern Europe in July, 2008. §Our main objective is training and international competition. §A secondary objective is learning about the history and culture of the countries visited. §It is our goal to develop as water polo players, learn as individuals but also to help build our team. §Offer team the exposure to competition that is not readily available in the US today. §Gain appreciation towards other cultures and develop friendships with local teams and coaches.
PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 0: July 7, Monday DEPART Day 1: July 8, Tuesday Day 2: July 9 Wednesday BUDAPEST §Morning practice §Sightseeing tour: Hero Square, Andrassy Street, St. Stephens Basilica, Parliament, Castle §Afternoon scrimmage Day 3: July 10, Thursday- BUDAPEST §Morning practice/scrimmage, Margaret Island Day 4: July 11, Friday EGER §Morning practice §Sightseeing: Dobo Square, Market, Bank, Minorita Church, Basilica §Evening scrimmage Day 5: July 12, Saturday EGER §Morning practice & afternoon scrimmage Day 6: July 13, Sunday EGER §Morning practice & evening scrimmage §Sightseeing: Castle, Underground tunnels, Torture chamber Day 7: July 14, Monday SLOVAKIA? Day 8: July 15, Tuesday Day 9: July 16, Wednesday- Day 10: July 17, Thursday §Morning practice & evening scrimmage Day 11: July 18, Friday Day 12 July 19, Saturday Return to USA
PROPOSED BUDGET
The all-inclusive budget for the trip is approximately $3100 which includes the following:
¨Flights (base fare guaranteed fuel surcharges/taxes depend on day of booking)
¨Local transportation via private buses and public transport
¨Hotel Accommodations
¨Arrangements for 3-course team meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
¨Day trips for scrimmages/games/tournaments
¨Sightseeing
¨Daily updates and pictures to parents via email & website.
¨Coverage for 2 coaches to go on the trip
¨Special gear
These approximate amounts will be charged to your account on below dates.
In three Installments:
1.$500 per athlete due January 15, 2007 (non-refundable)
2.$1733.00. per athlete due March 11, 2008
3.$867.00. due June, 2008
*cost dependent on the dollar
FLIGHT INFORMATION
British Airways Flight 048 Departing Seattle July 7th 6:45 pm Arrives London July 8th 11:45 am
British Airways Flight 868 Departing London July 8th 2:00 pm Arrives Budapest 5:35 pm
RETURN
British Airways Flight 867 Departing Budapest July 19th 12:35 pm Arrives London 2:15 pm
British Airways Flight 053 Departing London 6:20 pm Arrives Seatttle 7:55 pm
PACKING CHECKLIST
§The following is a suggested list of items topack for the trip.Players must be able to transport their own bags.Its recommended to pack a travel bag and one small backpack only.
§Please label everything, especially shirts, t-shirts, swimsuits and jackets.
§You are representing our club, your country and United States Water Polo. Please think about this when you are choosing how you will be seen on this trip.
Category
Suggested quantities and types of clothing
Check
Pants
(1) tan dockers style pair to wear on the plane.
(2) pair of blue jeans.
(1) sweatpants
Shirts
(1)Team shirts
(2)collared shirts
(5-7) T-shirts
(1) sweatshirt
Socks
(4) pairs
Shoes
(1) pair Cross Training shoes
(1) pair of sandals for the pool deck
Underwear
(6) pairs
Towels
(1)Regular
(1) robe
Swimsuit
(3) pairs including team suit
Goggles
(2) pairs
Jacket/Coat
(1) Team warm-up
Kit
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Comb
Soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toilet paper (2 rolls, take out the cardboard tube and smash)
Woollite packets (Laundry facilities are not easily accessible. You may clean your clothes in the hotel room.)
Small towel
Misc.
Wristwatch
Camera
Water bottle
Snacks
Nuts, candy, granola bars, peanut butter, powdered drinks like Gatorade and Crystal Light (Water can be very mineralized.)
Entertainment
Computerized games (share Games), iPod), etc., Books, adapter to 220V, Cell phone: needs to be tri-band. Phone cards may be a better option.
HUNGARY TRAVEL TIPS
CONTACT INFORMATION IN HUNGARY
Budapest Hotel - TBD
DO
1.Carry your emergency contact card* and a copy of your passport with you at all times
2.Watch your valuables, especially in Budapest. (Lock up your passport in the coaches hotel safe)
3.Order tap water at restaurants, otherwise theyll charge you for bottled water. Tap water in Hungarian is csapviz (pronounced tschup veez). Ask for ice. Ice in Hungarian is jeg (pronounce yaehg)
DONT
1.Dont put your valuables in your back pocket or in your backpack. Hungarian pickpockets are especially skilled, particularly on public transportation
2.Dont carry your original passport with you. US passports are hot commodities
3.Dont use phone booths that operate with coins. They tend to swallow the coin and not connect. Instead buy a phone card and use that with a card-operated booth
4.Dont swear. Its not nice and also Hungarian referees, players and coaches recognize those words even if they dont speak any English otherwise.
5.Dont expect public bathrooms to have toilet paper. Carry your own with you instead
6.Dont use the phone at your hotel. Even if you use an international phone card, the hotel will charge you.
7.Dont use the minibar at the hotel. If youd like to use the fridge for your own items while putting the contents aside, make sure to inform the front desk prior. This way theyll know not to charge you for the items youve removed. (Well communicate this to the hotel on your behalf, but it doesnt hurt to repeat.)
*Emergency Contact card will be provided at the Pre-trip orientation meeting
CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT
You will have to sign and abide by the Code of Conduct Agreement while training, traveling, or competing as a member of the team.
WE AGREE THAT:
1.On the trip, a nightly curfew will be established and observed.
2.All meetings, training sessions, etc., will be attended and athletes are expected to be on time.
3.There will be no possession or use of any illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products.
4.Any physical damage occurring in a hotel room shall be paid for by the registered occupant(s).
5.There will be no unacceptable behavior.This includes, but is not limited to:
a.Committing an act, which would be considered an offense under the laws of the United States, the host countries or United States Water Polo.
b.Gross misbehavior and unsportsmanlike conduct.
c.Disrespect to coaching staff
Persons present while any of these prohibited activities occur must leave immediately or will be considered a participant by choice.Any person observing or having knowledge of any activity, which may result in serious bodily harm, must repose such activity to the team staff immediately.
Violations of the preceding may entail, depending upon the circumstances, the following:
1.Full or partial restriction of movement or participation in activities on the trip.
2.Removal from theteam and sent home at parent's expense.
3.Assessment of fine to cover any damage caused by the player.
4.Any combination of the above.
Turning People into Athletes, Athletes into Players and Players into Champions