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Who is WorldStrides Excel?

• Founded in 1998, formerly Excel

International Sports.

• Acquired by WorldStrides in January 2015.
• Industry leader in organizing international

travel for North American sports teams.

• Headquartered in Glenwood, MD, suburb of

Baltimore and Washington, D.C. with 15 full time employees.

• 18 years of experience in arranging

international soccer and sports travel.

• We have a worldwide soccer network at all

levels from professional to recreational.

• Offices and partners throughout Europe and

the world.

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WorldStrides Excel

• ODP: Excel began working with state Olympic

Development Programs in 1999 when we organized Maryland’s first international trip. Additional partners include: Eastern Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas, Pennsylvania West, Kansas, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Region I ODP, and South Texas.

• NCAA: Work directly with Men's and Women's
• programs. Past clients include Stanford, USC,

University of Maryland, Yale University, University

• f Virginia, and Georgetown University.
• CLUB: Work with clubs on all levels. Work

exclusively Potomac Soccer Association, McLean Youth Soccer, Maryland United FC, Virginia Soccer Association, Loudoun Soccer Club, DC Stoddert Soccer, and North Carolina FC Youth.

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Global Office Presence

With our international offices we can provide clients with brick and mortar office support for sales, marketing, inquiries and payments in similar time zones, local language & currency.

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Safety & Security

Financial and Medical Security

• $50 Million Liability Insurance and $1 Million USTOA Travelers Assistance Program
• Participants provided accident, illness and accident-related dental insurance

Tour Central Offices

• Staffed 24/7 by full-time WorldStrides employees
• Arrange alternate transportation, additional lodging, meals and activities in real-time
• We quickly move programs when local events or government directives dictate

Emergency Network

• Exclusive partnership with George Washington University Medical Center physicians
• On-call doctor oversees medical response planning and case management

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Trip Fundraiser Manchester United

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FLAG Financial Assistance Scholarship

• WorldStrides provides a financial assistance

program to all travelers.

• The FLAG Scholarship offers $2 million in travel

assistance to thousands of families each year.

• Families that qualify can earn a scholarship of

$100 - $600 to apply against the trip cost.

Free College Credits for High School Students

• WorldStrides is an accredited school and can
• ffer all high school age students the option to

earn 3 college credits as part of the experience.

• This is gratis and each participant may opt to

sign up for credit.

• Post trip coursework is required.
• Upon completion, receive an official transcript.

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What is Included on a Tour?

• Round trip airfare with major carrier
• n scheduled flights
• All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
• Accommodation in three or four star

hotels

• 2 meals per day
• Full-time (24/7) WorldStrides Excel

Tour Director

• All sporting arrangements, including

matches, training sessions or clinics

• 2 Women’s World Cup Matches
• Transportation by private coach

STX Women’s World Cup Tour

Program Overview

• Soccer tour to the 2019 Women’s

World Cup!

• Saturday June 8th – Sunday, June

16th, 2019 (9 days, 7 nights)

• Paris, France
• 3 international friendly matches vs.

French teams

• Attend 2 WWC matches
• Professional Coaching Clinic
• Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, the

Louvre, and more!

Payment

Trip cost: $4399* per person REGISTER BY 10/16 FOR A $150 DISCOUNT!!

Initial Deposit at registration: $300

Deadline for initial deposits: October 31, 2018 1) WorldStrides Payment Schedule 2) EZ PAY 3) Advanced Payment Plan

WorldStrides Excel is also offering a sibling discount to those 17 years and younger with both a parent and player traveling. To see if you qualify for the discount, please email excel@worldstrides.com with your Trip ID.

*Pricing is based on 16-19 full paying participants.

Registration Details

To register your player and your family to travel internationally, visit

• ur registration website and enter your team’s TRIP ID number.

www.WorldStrides.com/Register

South Texas ODP Age Destination TRIP ID Girls U14 – U19 Paris - WWC 169160

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Thank You!

Jamie K. Meshew

jamiemes@worldstrides.org Office: (512) 600 - 9265 Mobile: (615) 482-7733 www.worldstrides.com/excel-sports-programs www.excelsoccertours.com WorldStrides Excel Sports – Texas Office 1112 W Ben White Blvd Austin, Texas 78704 Follow us on Twitter @WSExcelSports Follow us on Instagram @WSExcelSports Like us on Facebook: WorldStrides ExcelSports Subscribe on YouTube: WorldStrides Excel Programs