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of Netball at Disneyland International Junior Festival

Paris - Extended Tour

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Essentials

Tour Highlights

11DAYS

LONDON

PARIS

Participation in the International Junior Netball FestivalFixtures against International Youth TeamsTournament Style MatchesJunior Netball FestivalInternational Player MasterclassesTraining with Qualified Coaches3 Day Hopper Pass to Disneyland ParisGuided Tour of Wembley StadiumBlue Badge Tour of London

Accommodation24-Hour Tour ManagerSports RepresentativeDaily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)Transfers

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of Netball at Disneyland ParisInternational Junior Festival

This 11 day Netball tour is the ultimate trip for netball clubs and school teams wanting to compete against international teams. The tour includes participation in the International Junior Netball Festival at Disneyland Paris which is quickly becoming the premier European event in the junior netball calendar with over 140 teams taking part in 2014. The extended tour also gives teams the opportunity to spend time either side of the festival exploring London and Paris, visiting historic sporting landmarks and playing local teams. The festival is suitable for a range of junior age groups and abilities from Under 12's to Under 16's in either a Showdown Tournament or Challenger Tournament. Participants will also benefit from exclusive coaching clinics and International players Masterclasses, delivered by England Netball's team of experienced coaches and international players. Outside of the time devoted to netball, everyone can enjoy a fun-packed itinerary including a 3 day hopper pass to Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris.

Go Ape Outdoor AdventureGuided Tour of Stade de FranceGuided Tour of Paris

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Arrival in LondonArrive at your London Airport and be met by your ECE Sports Representative and start with an introduction to your 11 day

London OrientationEnjoy a short orientation walk around the city of London before checking in to your hotel.

Guided Tour of LondonThis morning take part in a guided sightseeing tour of London. Your guide will take you on a journey through the city taking in the most famous sites including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square amongst many others!

Touring Match 1It's time for your first touring match against local opposition.

Day 3

Guided Visit of Wembley StadiumRelive some of the worlds greatest sporting moments as you take a guided visit to Wembley Stadium. Go behind the scenes of the most famous stadium in the world, explore the England changing rooms, experience the tension of the players tunnel, take the hot-seat in the Press Room before climbing the 107 sacred Trophy Winner's steps and get your hands on the FA Cup. A must

Go Ape Outdoor Adventure ActivityTake part in the ultimate outdoor activity - Go Ape! Navigate through the treetops using high ropes, tunnels, bridges and zipwires.

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Netball Tour.

Day 4

Training Session with a Qualified CoachIn preparation for the International Festival, take part in a netball training session taken by a qualified local coach. Work through a variety of skills and techniques to improve your team performance and put you in good stead for the Festival ahead.

Visit the Tower of LondonAfter being put through your paces, enjoy a leisurly visit to the iconic Tower of London.

see for any sports fan.

Day 5

Day 6

Journey to Disneyland ParisToday you journey to Paris, France to register for the International Junior Netball Festival at Disneyland Paris. You will depart

Davy Crockett Ranch Disneyland ParisOn arrival at Disneyland Paris, the Festival managers will check you into The Davy Crockett Ranch where you will then have

Tournament Qualification MatchesTournament qualification matches commence. At this pool stage of the Tournament, teams compete to determine their place in either The International Cup or Shield Competition Play- Offs and Finals.

Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios EntranceThe remainder of the afternoon and evening are then free to enjoy Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. Your

Day 7

Coaching Clinics & International MasterclassesToday players and coaches will take part in exclusive Coaching Clinics and International Player Masterclasses, delivered by Engaland Netball's team of experiencec coaches and international players. By spending time with each team individually it is possible to deliver tailored innovative sessions to build on the teams ability levels.

The remainder of the afternoon and evening are then free to enjoy Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. Your

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London by coach to board a ferry for your Channel crossing to Calais then onward to Disneyland Paris.

the remainder of the evening free to settle in.

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three-day Hopper ticket will provide you with unlimited access to both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the tournament.

three-day Hopper ticket will provide you with unlimited access to both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® on Thursday,

Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Entrance®® ®®

Friday and Saturday of the tournament.

Day 8

Day 9

International Cup & Shield Competition Play Offs and FinalsThe International Cup and Shield Competition Play-Offs and Finals will be played today, taking place during the morning and

Disneyland Paris Parks & Celebratory Dinner in Disney VillageThe remainder of the afternoon and evening is then free to enjoy the Disney Parks.

Guided Tour of ParisAfter breakfast, you will depart the Davey Crockett Ranch to travel to the centre of Paris. You will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the magnificent city taking in the Champs Elysees, Place du Concorde and a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Guided Tour of the Stade de FranceFollow in the footsteps of your sporting heroes and succumb to the magic of the Stade de France, the largest stadium in France

Day 10

Visit the Stade de Roland Garros Le Stade Roland Garros plays host to the French Open and contains twenty courts and 3 large capacity stadiums. Experience the unique atmosphere and discover everything the stadium has to offer - from the stands where the fans flock to enjoy the finest clay-court tennis to the zones where only players are allowed. Spend the afternoon doing some last minute souvenir

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early afternoon. Sure to be competitive and featuring a high standard of netball, they also enable players to put into practise the

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Departure Day

knowledge and skills picked up during the Coaching Clinics and International Players Masterclasses. The International players will

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All teams will be able to use their Hopper Ticket to enjoy a third day unlimited access to both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Furthermore, to round off the Festival, teams will come together again for a Celebration Dinner in Disney Village, provided free of charge with the compliments of Sport Experiences, which will also include some special award presentations.

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and the stadium. Wander through the changing rooms, stroll alongside the pitch, experience the VIP stands and players tunnel. There is also a museum dedicated to the construction of the stadium and the events that have been held over the years. Lastly, before you leave, walk along Stadefrance Boulevard.

shopping or visiting one of the great museums the amazing city has to offer while you make the most of some free time before you depart in the morning.

rejoin us at the courts to mentor and support the teams in their Finals matches. The Festival will conclude in the evening with the Awards Ceremony, held in Disney® Village, with dinner included. The international player celebrities will present the tournament winners with their trophies.

The 2015 InternationalJunior Netball Tournament

Tournament Age Groups

Under 16s – 7-a-side



Previous Tournament

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Ages as at 1st September 2015(for March and April 2016 Festivals)

Winners

Under 16 – Showdown International Cup•


Under 14 – Challenger Cup•







Under 16 – International Cup•

Under 16 – Shield Competition•


Under 14 – Shield Competition•



2014

9th - 13th April Festival

Brentwood Bobcats Netball Club

Trinity Oxford Netball Club

Wilmslow Lightning Netball Club

Cheadle Hulme High School

St Catherine’s School

13th - 17th April Festival

Mount St Benedict College

Blundell’s School

Ribble Valley Netball Club

Sutton Valence School

2013

Kent County Netball Club

Dyffryn School

Ribble Valley Netball Club

Trinity Netball Club

2012

Lesan Netball Club

Burnt Mill School

The Tournament will undoubtedly be thehighlight of the Festival and has been organisedto be suitable for a range of junior age groupsand abilities. You can choose to enter eitherthe Showdown Tournament or ChallengerTournament at each age group, ensuringteams are closely matched and to provide acompetitive, safe and enjoyable experience forall involved.Working with the direct support and inputof England Netball, we will be pleased torecommend in which tournament you shouldenter your teams. The Showdown Tournamentis for strong teams playing regularly in countytournaments and regional leagues. TheChallenger Tournament is therefore for teamsthat play less regularly, but who still wish toplay in a competitive tournament.Furthermore, as a professionally organisedtournament, the International Junior NetballTournament will allow young players to enjoyand benefit from their matches being officiatedby England Netball qualified umpires.

Every team will play Tournament matcheson Days Two and Four of the Five-DayFestival. On Day Two, teams will participatein the Pool matches of either the ShowdownTournament or the Challenger Tournament,which will then determine the teams'participation in either the International Cup,Shield, Plate or Bowl Competition of theirchosen tournament on Day Four. The Play-Offs and Finals in each age group will then beplayed on Day Four.Our Festival courts are all indoors and havebeen reserved for our exclusive use for theduration of the Festival.The Tournament is open to all school and clubteams at Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16age groups. Please note that the Tournament isonly open to girls teams.All matches are played in accordance withage-group laws. A full copy of the Tournamentrules will be distributed to all teams prior tothe Festival.

Tournament Awards DinnerOn the final evening of the Festival, we hostthe Awards Ceremony in Disney® Village, withcomplimentary dinner included for all players,coaches, teachers and official supporters.The England international player celebritiesattend the dinner, that is sure to be highlyenjoyable for both the young players andaccompanying adults. The celebrities willthen present the tournament winners withtheir trophies, as well as making a number ofindividual player awards.

The Home of The International JuniorFestival of Netball

Disneyland Paris is the home of The International Youth Festival of Football. It is the idea venue as it is a destination that appeals to visitors of all ages so participants, coaches and supporters alike will enjoy their time outside of the tournament. Disneyland Paris offers a good standard of accommodation and outside of the time devoted to football you will be able to enjoy non-stop fun and entertainment in Disneyland Disneyland® Park, Walt Disney Studios® Park and Disney® Village! The price includes three days admission to both parks.

In a magical kingdom not so far away, classic Disney heroes and heroines live once upon a time in fairytales that are, happily, never ending. The story begins in the good ol' days of the early 1900s in Main Street, U.S.A®. Then, turn the page and saddle up for some serious fun in Frontierland -Yee Ha! Set sail for an Adventureland of swashbuckling thrills. Take flight into Fantasyland where Disney princes and princesses are real. Or charter a course into the past and live extraordinary visions of the future in Discoveryland! Welcome to the storybook world of Disneyland® Park. Where enchantment lives.

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Walt Disney Studios Park Walt Disney Studios® Park Where it's Lights! Camera! 360° Magic! Everywhere! All the time!Step through the Studio Gates and let your imagination soar. Time to immerse yourself in the never-ending, always-fascinating world of movies, animation and television.Four Zones. One single focus: ENTERTAINMENT!

Your Tournament Accommodation - Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch

Just a short drive from both Disneyland Parks, the Davy Crockett Ranch is ideal for junior sports teams. These spacious dwellings, harmonised within the tranquil woodlands of their natural surroundings, have become a firm favourite for groups with wagonloads of outdoor activities, sports and leisure facilities including the Ranch's large indoor swimming pool which is available for use by guests free of charge. The cabins also have plenty of home-away-from-home amenities, like your own fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, television and telephone. Breakfast is provided each morning which

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you eat in your cabin.

Additional Terms and Conditions

For full details of ECE Terms and Conditions please visit: http://www.ecetravel.com/terms-and-conditions.The following information is supporting material relating to the International Junior Netball Festival

Complimentary Celebration DinnerOn the final evening of your stay at Disney you will be taking part in a complimentary Celebration Dinner for all the teams at one of Disney Village's restaurants.

Festival ScheduleIn the likely event of high demand for the Festival, we will also need to schedule matches during the late afternoon and evening. In the event of this, teams would then have the morning and early afternoon free to enjoy the Disney Parks. You will be notified of your match times with your travel documentation.

Netball CourtsPlease note that the courts used are hired from local netball clubs.

Guest ConductThe Disneyland Paris security department requires that each group leader signs a declaration of 'Responsibility and Accountability' form for their group. By signing the Booking Form, you confirm your acceptance of the booking conditions on conduct.

Disneyland Paris Accommodation Damage PolicyThe International Youth Festival of Football is intended to be an enjoyable event for everyone involved. We would like to emphasise the importance of your group being properly briefed prior to the event and re-emphasise the importance of your role as Group Leader in supervising your group during your stay at Disneyland Paris.

On your day of departure all cabins occupied by your group will be inspected for damage. Any damage found in the cabins will be charged for and any payment due will need to be settled before your group is allowed to leave (unless the damage was reported by the Group Leader upon arrival). Further details, including a price list with examples of the costs incurred in replacing damaged items, are available on request.

Kit Preparation and Laundry FacilitiesDue to the large number of teams that participate in the Festival, it is not possible to provide laundry facilities. We therefore recommend that teams bring at least two playing strips.

Channel CrossingsThe Channel crossing for groups booking our travel-inclusive tour will be by ferry from Dover to Calais or by Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais, at our discretion. We will advise you of your method of crossing with your travel documentation, which will be sent approximately three weeks prior to departure.

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Tour Learning Objectives

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• Encourage bonding and social interaction amongst your squad members

• To provide healthy competition in an international touring environment

• Encourage squad members to develop leadership skills and nurture qualities of co-operation, tolerance and trust on tour

• Learn the value of teamwork

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• Build self-confidence, self-esteem and independence through sporting experiences

• To develop an ability to observe, analyse and judge the performance of self and peers in sporting situations

• To develop an appreciation of the concepts of fair play, honest competition and good sportsmanship

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." Michael Jordan

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