FAQ

Questions and answers

For clubs planning a tour, and for parents and players on a booked tour.

Planning

Timing, group sizes, fixtures and the level of opposition.

How far ahead should we plan?

Ideally 8–10 months before you want to travel.

How many players and staff can travel?

Up to 60 people per group, including parents and supporters.

How long is a typical tour?

Short-haul clubs often come for five days and four nights. Longer tours run for up to 8–10 days, built around your dates.

Which ages and levels do you work with?

Professional and non-professional clubs, academies, colleges and universities. Past tours include Elle Academy’s U10, U11 and U12 teams and UC Berkeley’s women’s soccer programme.

Is every tour built around our club?

Yes. Every tour is bespoke: we listen to your goals and your team’s needs, then build the football and cultural schedule around them.

What level of opposition will we play?

We work closely with your coaches and staff so that every match is the right challenge for your players.

How are fixtures arranged?

Through our network of clubs in England, from Category One Premier League academies to local grassroots clubs.

Can several teams from one club come?

Yes. Several teams from one club can travel together.

Can you enter our teams in a tournament?

Yes. We select the right tournament in England for your club. Elle Academy from Sydney entered the Pro Academy Tournaments at U10, U11 and U12, and each team played 12 matches during the eight-day trip.

Costs & payments

How a tour is priced and paid for.

Booking conditions
How is a tour priced?

Every tour is tailored to your club and priced per person per day, from $200. That covers half-board accommodation, ground transport, matches, training and football experiences. Premier League and EFL match tickets are extra.

How do deposits and instalments work?

The deposit is usually 10–20% of the tour fee, due no later than six months before the tour. After that you pay in monthly instalments.

What is included, and what is not?

Accommodation, meals (usually breakfast and dinner), local transport, training sessions, matches and stadium tours. Flights, travel insurance and match tickets are not included.

Are flights included?

No. Your club books the flights; we take care of everything in England.

Do coaches and organisers travel free?

We offer one free staff place per 20 travellers or per 12 players.

What happens if we need to cancel?

Tours can be rescheduled if you tell us at least three months before you travel.

Travel & documents

Passports, permissions and getting to England.

Do we need permission to play from our home association?

We always work within the guidelines of your club’s local and national football association and of the English FA.

Which travel documents do players need?

A valid passport and, depending on nationality, a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a visa.

Do players need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?

Yes, visitors from most countries, including the USA and Australia, need an ETA before they travel to the UK.

Which airport should we fly into?

London Heathrow (LHR).

How do we get around in England?

Local transport by coach is included in every tour.

Do we need travel insurance?

Travel insurance is not included, so your club or each traveller arranges their own cover.

On tour

Where you stay, who looks after the players and how the days run.

Safety & welfare
Where do we stay, and what do we eat?

We arrange hotel accommodation and meals, usually breakfast and dinner.

Who looks after the players?

An on-site tour manager is with the group 24/7.

How do you handle medical and dietary needs?

After registration, families fill in a form with medical, allergy and dietary needs. We pass it to the hotel and restaurants.

Can parents and family travel with the team?

Yes. We offer family packages for parents and supporters.

For parents & players

On a booked tour, your coach has your club’s tour page with the itinerary, prices and payment plan.

Safety & welfare
How do players register for a booked tour?

Through your club coach. Your coach shares your club’s private tour page with the itinerary, prices and payment plan, and registers the players.

Can families pay in instalments?

Yes, with a payment plan in monthly instalments.

What should players pack?

Boots, shin guards, kit (shirts, shorts and socks) and clothes for the English weather.

How do we reach you during the tour?

Through your tour manager, or on the contact number you receive before the tour.

Jacksonville FC with an English girls’ side

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