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Welcome!

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Who is WorldStrides ExcelWho is WorldStrides ExcelWho is WorldStrides ExcelWho 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 ExcelWorldStrides ExcelWorldStrides ExcelWorldStrides Excel• ODPODPODPODP: 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, South Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Region I ODP.

• NCAANCAANCAANCAA: Work directly with Men's and Women's programs. Past clients include University of Maryland, Yale University, University of Virginia, and Georgetown University.

• CLUBCLUBCLUBCLUB: 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 Global Office Global Office Global Office PresencePresencePresencePresence

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 Safety Safety Safety & Security & Security & Security & Security

Financial and Medical SecurityFinancial and Medical SecurityFinancial and Medical SecurityFinancial 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 OfficesTour Central OfficesTour Central OfficesTour 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 NetworkEmergency NetworkEmergency NetworkEmergency 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 Trip Trip Trip FundraiserFundraiserFundraiserFundraiser

ManchesterUnited

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FLAG Financial FLAG Financial FLAG Financial FLAG Financial

Assistance ScholarshipAssistance ScholarshipAssistance ScholarshipAssistance 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 Free College Credits for Free College Credits for Free College Credits for

High School StudentsHigh School StudentsHigh School StudentsHigh School Students• WorldStrides is an accredited school and can offer 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?What is Included on a Tour?What is Included on a Tour?What is Included on a Tour?

• Round trip airfare with major carrier on scheduled flights

• All airport taxes and fuel surcharges

• Accommodation in three or four star hotels

• Breakfast daily

• Full-time (24/7) WorldStrides Excel Tour Director

• All sporting arrangements, including matches, training sessions or clinics

• World Cup match ticket (pending time of year)

• Transportation by private coach

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Program Overview

• Soccer tour to France for 2019, WWC

• Sunday, June 30th to Monday, July 8th

• Paris and Lyon

• 3 international friendly matches vs. French opposition

• WWC semi final and final tickets.

• Professional Coaching Clinic

• Stadium Tour

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Questions?

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Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Steven MacdonaldSteven MacdonaldSteven MacdonaldSteven Macdonald

stevenm@worldstrides.org

Office: (410) 489–2287

Mobile: (240) 581-3564

3060 Washington Rd, Route 97,Glenwood Office park, Suite 240

Glenwood, MD 21738

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