2011 Itinerary - Ohio Elite Soccer Academy

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
International Training Program
Inaugural Trip to Argentina
February 17-27, 2011
Prepared by:
Marc Sabin, Assistant Director of
Coaching
Table of Contents
I.
Trip Preparations
page 3
II.
Flights
page 4
III.
Argentina
page 5
IV.
La Plata
page 6
V.
Buenos Aries
page 7
VI.
Puerto Madero
page 8
VII.
La Boca
page 9
VIII.
Professional Clubs
page 10
IX.
Estudiantes de La Plata
page 11
X.
Itinerary
page 12
XI.
Hotel
page 16
XII.
Culture
page 17
XIII.
Contacts
page 18
XIV.
Roster
page 19
Trip Preparations
Checklist
Passport
Permission To Travel
2 Color Copies of Your Passport (1 left at home and 1 in your bag)
Copy if Itinerary
Luggage Tags
Electronics Need Adaptors
Medical Information if Needed
Prescription Medications
Personal Medicines
Spending Money
Toiletries
Sunscreen
32oz. Water Bottle
Running Shoes
Soccer Shoes (cleated)
Indoor Soccer Shoes
Shinguards
Ohio Elite Warm - Up
Ohio Elite Pre - Game Training Top
Ohio Elite Training Tee
Rain Jacket
Jeans / Pants
Shorts, Socks, T-Shirts
Polo / Dress Shirt
School Work
Swim Suit
Vitamin C
Flights
American Airlines
SERVICE
DATE
FROM
TO
DEPART
ARRIVE
AMERICAN AIRLINES
17FEB
AA 3698
THURSDAY
Q ECONOMY
NON SMOKING
CINCINNATI OH MIAMI FL
720P
955P
NTH KENTUCKY
MIAMI INTL
TERMINAL 2
FOOD FOR PURCHASE
NON STOP
RESERVATION CONFIRMED
2:35 DURATION
FLIGHT OPERATED BY AMERICAN EAGLE
AIRCRAFT: EMBRAER RJ145
AMERICAN AIRLINES
17FEB MIAMI FL
BUENOS AIRE BA 1115P
1020A
AA 943
THURSDAY MIAMI INTL
PISTARINI
18FEB
Q ECONOMY
NON SMOKING
DINNER/BREAKFAST
NON STOP
RESERVATION CONFIRMED
9:05 DURATION
AIRCRAFT: BOEING 777-200/300
AMERICAN AIRLINES
26FEB BUENOS AIRE BA DALLAS TX
1025P
620A
AA 996
SATURDAY PISTARINI
DALLAS FT WORT
27FEB
Q ECONOMY
TERMINAL D
NON SMOKING
DINNER/BREAKFAST
NON STOP
RESERVATION CONFIRMED
10:55 DURATION
AIRCRAFT: BOEING 777-200/300
Argentina
Currency:
Argentine Peso
$1 USD is = to 4.02 Argentine Pesos
Argentina is the second
largest country in South
America.
Capital = Buenos Aires
Language = Spanish
Ethnic = 86% European
President: Cristina
Fernández de Kirchner
Population: 40,091,359
Calling Code: +54
La Plata
La Plata translates “The Silver” and is the capital city
of the Province of Buenos Aires. The population is
574,369. La Plata was once call Eva Perón City from
1952-1955. The city is home to two soccer team that
play in the first division: Estudiantes and Gimnasia.
La Plata host one of the most renowned universities
in Argentina, the National University of La Plata.
Culture plays a major role in La Plata and is
represented with a large amount of cultural center,
theaters, museums, cinemas and libraries. Plaza
Moreno is the most important tourist area located in
the heart of the city, between streets 51 and 53.
Buenos Aires
Capital City of Argentina
Paris of the South
2nd Largest City in South America
17th Largest City in the World
The city is divided into 48 barrios or
districts
Birth Place of the Copa Libertadores
Buenos Aires translates Good Air
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is in Buenos Aires,
occupying a large portion of the Rio de la
Plata riverbank and representing the latest
architectural trends in the city. Puerto
Maderoʼs historic red brick port structures
are transformed into modern residential and
business lofts. The area also has thriving
restaurants, yachts and modern high-rise
buildings.
La Boca
La Boca is a neighborhood of Buenos Aries with strong
european flavor derived from itʼs Italian settlers from Genoa.
La Boca is famous for itʼs bright colored buildings,
pedestrian street, the Caminito where tango artists perform.
More importantly La Boca is home of the famed club Boca
Juniors and the stadium where they play, La Bombonera.
Professional Clubs
All Boys
Argentinos Juniors
Arsenal
Banfield
Boca Juniors
Colón
Estudiantes
Gimnasia
Godoy Cruz
Huracán
Independiente
Lanus
Newellʼs Old Boys
Olimpo
Quilmes
Racing
River Plate
San Lorenzo
Tigre
Vélez Sársfield
Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata simply referred to as Estudiantes. The club is amongst
the most successful teams in Argentina and is current league champions. They
have won six international titles: 4 Copa Libertadores (including 3 straight from
1968-70), an Intercontinental Cup (beating Manchester United) and an
Interamerican Cup. The club was founded on August 4, 1905 when the fans
decided to break away from Gimnasia. Matches between the two clubs are
referred to as the Clásico Platense. The club has over 40,000 members and
their home stadium is Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. Estudiantes is nicknamed Los
Pincharratas (The Rat Stabbers), El León (The Lion). Estudiantes is the current
home of Jaun Sebastián Veron. Veron began his career at EDLP before
heading off to Boca, Lazio, Man Utd and Chelsea. Juanʼs father, Jaun Ramón
(The witch) is considered one of the greatest players of Estudiantes and scored
in the game vs. Man Utd. in the Intercontinental Cup. Carlos Bilardo, 1986
World Cup winning manager of Argentina was a former player and manager at
EDLP. To name a few.
Itinerary
February 17, 2011
Day1
5:00 p.m. Meet at Airport (Cincinnati
CVG- Wear OESA Warm
- ups and Training T)
7:20 p.m. Depart for Miami
10:00 p.m. Arrive Miami
11:20 p.m. Depart for Buenos Aires,
Argentina (EZE)
February 18, 2011
Day 2
10:10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Arrive EZE
Airport Pickup
Check in EDLP Complex
Lunch
Orientation meeting
Training
Dinner
February 19, 2011
Day 3
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Locker rooms
Training
Lunch
Training with EDLP age
group
6:00 p.m. City tour La Plata
9:00 p.m. Dinner
Itinerary
February 20, 2011
Day 4
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Locker rooms
Training
Lunch
Swimming pool
1st. Div. game EDLP vs.
Quilmes
9:00 p.m. Pizza night - down town La
Plata
February 21, 2011
Day 5
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Locker rooms
Light Training
Lunch
Game vs. EDLP
(FIFA Friendly rules)
6:00 p.m. City Tour
9:00 p.m. Dinner
February 22, 2011
Day 6
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Uruguay (1st Class Boat trip
full day)
10:00 p.m. Return to Argentina
Itinerary
February 23, 2011
Day 7
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 pm.
4:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Locker room
Training
Lunch
Indoor soccer games
EDLP Friendly Tournament
8:00 p.m. Dinner
February 24, 2011
Day 8
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m Game vs. TBD
(FIFA Friendly rules)
1:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Buenos Aires City Tour
(La Bombonera - Boca Jrs.)
9:00 p.m. Dinner
February 25, 2011
Day 9
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Training
Lunch
TBD
Dinner
Itinerary
February 26, 2011
Day 10
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Breakfast
La Plata City tour
Lunch
Airport transfer (Wear OESA
Warm-up and T)
10:20 p.m. Depart for Dallas
February 27, 2011
Day 11
6:05 a.m. Arrive Dallas
9:35 a.m. Depart for Cincinnati
12:45 p.m. Arrive Cincinnati
Included
• 4 star hotel (chaperones and youth
players)
• Guest House at EDLP with
interpreter, security, TV and
internet.
• 3 meals per day
• Light meals - snacks
• All transfers
• Soccer laundry
• Translator
• 3 matches (Players will play with
Estudiantes de La Plata players)
• 7 Training Sessions with
Professional Youth Staff Coaches.
• 2 Argentine First Division Games
• Stadium tour La Bombonera
• First Class Boat Trip to Uruguay
with sight seeing tour.
• City Tour of Buenos Aires • Florida
Street walking tour (shopping)
• City Tour of La Plata
Not included
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Extra meals
Snacks
Souvenirs
Food at the airport
El Hotel
Corregidor Hotel
Calle 6 N° 1026 entre 53 y 54
La Plate. Buenos Aires
Argentina
0054 0221 425 6800
www.hotelcorregidor.com.ar/thehotel.html
Culture
Most Argentines are primarily of European descent, which separates them from other Latin American countries
where European and Indian cultures are more mixed. Culturally and emotionally, Argentines often seem more
European than Latin American.
Argentinean Family Values
The family is the centre of Argentine life with extended families still having prominence. The heads of powerful
families command widespread respect, but with this comes a responsibility to care for others in terms of security,
jobs, etc and to maintain personal and family honor. Honor is in all respects the be all and end all and it routinely
affects day-to-day life at home, in the community and in business.
Religion in Argentina
The Argentine constitution guarantees religious freedom. Roman Catholicism acts as the official state religion.
Other world religions, notably Islam, are gaining a foothold within the country during the last ten to fifteen years.
Expressive Communication Style
Argentines are on the whole open, blunt, and direct, yet are able to remain tactful and diplomatic. Argentines are a
warm peoples and their unreservedness brings to the fore their passion and sentimentality. In addition they are
close communicators physically so will often touch each other when speaking and maintain little physical distance
between speakers.
Cuisine
Argentines are famous for their high protein diet, particularly beef. Grilled meat from the asado is a staple, with
steak and beef ribs especially common. Chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), chinchulines (chitterlings), mollejas
(sweetbread), and other parts of the animal are enjoyed.
Contacts
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Argentina - Ministry of Tourism
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www.turismo.gov.ar/eng/menu.htm
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U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection
1-877-207-8667
www.cbp.gov
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U.S. Department of State
1-202-647-4000
www.state.gov
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TSA
1-866-289-9673
www.tsa.gov
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Embassy of the United States Buenos Aries •
Argentina
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Av. Colombia 4300
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(C1425GMN) - Buenos Aries
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Argentina
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Email: BuenosAries-GSO@state.gov
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(54-11) 5777-4533
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argentina.usembassy.gov
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Marc Sabin
513-325-7425
Roster
1. Kevin Barbour
2. Marty Bixler
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Ryan Hall
Brandon Hart
Joey Kunkel
Trey Lonneman
Will Lonneman
8. Matthew Lustig
9. Nick Neuhaus
10. David Noble
11. Caley Sabin
12. C.J. Seig
13. Katy Lonneman
14. Terri Lustig
15. Chuck Noble
16. Kathy Noble
17. Marc Sabin