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www.zagtours.com 800 Denow Rd, Suite C #373 Phone: 1-800-530-7924 ext. 2 Pennington, NJ 08534 Fax: 1800-520-7924 USA Email: [email protected] 1 Why Zag? Our aspiration with every tour is to inspire a change in direction among those traveling with us. Our international tours are carefully designed with a growth mindset to enable our athletes to stretch themselves. We combine the best training on the field with impactful cultural, educational, and volunteer experiences off the field. We don’t just see local people from afar, we engage them, learn from them, and give back to them. We believe in using travel as a tool for making a difference in your team and the countries we visit. Sports Tours by Sports People. We are the only large team touring organization whose majority ownership, operating staff abroad, and other staff are high level hockey and sport people. We understand the needs of our U.S. teams on the field. More importantly, we have a passion for the game and the athletes we work to develop. Changing Lives & Giving Back. We are pioneers in service-based sports tours which we have coined our Travel. Play. Give Back. experience. We feel a responsibility to create international tours that are also vehicles to serving the greater good. Service has been part of our fabric since Zag’s inception. We hope these experiences enlighten and inspire athletes to remain aware of global interdependence and continue to serve others as they progress through life. Interactive Cultural & Adventure Experiences. We strive to include creative activities which expose the athletes to countries and cultures from the inside out. Seeing history and culture is important but experiencing is our specialty. Whether it be pizza making with an Italian chef, surfing like an Aussie, taking on the rapids of the Swiss Alps or shark cage diving in Cape Town, we hope our experiences challenge our travelers to grow in ways they never thought possible Passion. We do this because we have a passion for what we do. A passion to make a difference in some small way. A passion to develop the whole person, on and off the field.

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Page 1: Why Zag? Sports Tours by Sports People. Changing Lives ... · Sports Tours by Sports People. We are the only large team touring organization whose majority ownership, operating staff

www.zagtours.com 800 Denow Rd, Suite C #373 Phone: 1-800-530-7924 ext. 2

Pennington, NJ 08534 Fax: 1800-520-7924 USA Email: [email protected]

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Why Zag? Our aspiration with every tour is to inspire a change in direction among those traveling with us. Our international tours are carefully designed with a growth mindset to enable our athletes to stretch themselves. We combine the best training on the field with impactful cultural, educational, and volunteer experiences off the field. We don’t just see local people from afar, we engage them, learn from them, and give back to them. We believe in using travel as a tool for making a difference in your team and the countries we visit. Sports Tours by Sports People. We are the only large team touring organization whose majority ownership, operating staff abroad, and other staff are high level hockey and sport people. We understand the needs of our U.S. teams on the field. More importantly, we have a passion for the game and the athletes we work to develop. Changing Lives & Giving Back. We are pioneers in service-based sports tours which we have coined our Travel. Play. Give Back. experience. We feel a responsibility to create international tours that are also vehicles to serving the greater good. Service has been part of our fabric since Zag’s inception. We hope these experiences enlighten and inspire athletes to remain aware of global interdependence and continue to serve others as they progress through life. Interactive Cultural & Adventure Experiences. We strive to include creative activities which expose the athletes to countries and cultures from the inside out. Seeing history and culture is important but experiencing is our specialty. Whether it be pizza making with an Italian chef, surfing like an Aussie, taking on the rapids of the Swiss Alps or shark cage diving in Cape Town, we hope our experiences challenge our travelers to grow in ways they never thought possible Passion. We do this because we have a passion for what we do. A passion to make a difference in some small way. A passion to develop the whole person, on and off the field.

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Spain-Portugal Itinerary Day 1, Monday, July 22nd 03:00pm Arrive at EWR 06:00pm Depart on Flight TP #202 – Air Portugal Day 2, Tuesday July 23rd Breakfast & Lunch on the flight 05:35am Arrive in Lisbon 07:50am Depart for Seville on TP #1106 10:05am Arrive and Meet Tour Guide Manager, Miguel

Machado - +351 935 321 623 Transfer to Alcazar of Seville for guided tour

(tour plus audio guides included) 03:00pm Transfer to your hotel & Check in Hotel Exe Sevilla Macarena – 3 nights 04:00pm Zag Culture: Walking Guided Tour of Seville

v Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It's famous for flamenco dancing, particularly in its Triana neighborhood. Major landmarks include the ornate Alcázar castle complex, built during the Moorish Almohad dynasty, and the 18th-century Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza bullring. The Gothic Seville Cathedral is the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb and a minaret turned bell tower, the Girald.

08:00pm Dinner in Seville @ Restaurant Meson del Serranito set menu (included) 09:30pm Return to hotel Day 3, Wednesday July 24th 08:00am Breakfast in hotel (included) 09:00am Transfer to Cadiz -EVERYONE (1.25 hours) 11:00am Training Session #1 with Master Coach, Manuel Alconchel - Spanish u21 coach 01:30pm Zag Culture: Free time to explore historic city of Cadiz

**Lunch on your own in small groups v If you’re into history, this is the city for you! Founded by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago, Cadiz is

one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. The Romans also settled there, building an impressive city (some of which is still in existence today!) Over the years it was one of Europe’s most important ports, with trading links to America. There are several beautiful beaches, including La Caleta right in the centre. There are wiggly narrow streets, beautiful tree-lined plazas, fountains, museums, great restaurants and sensational views.

06:15pm Transfer to hockey club 06:45pm Arrive at the club & warm up 07:30pm Match #1 vs. Oak Knoll vs. San Fernando HC u18 (orange shirts, marine blue shorts/socks) 08:45pm Zag Culture: Post-game social and dinner with team 11:00pm Return to Seville Zagging Tip: Take this awesome opportunity to ask questions & learn more about what life is like for these

hockey players.

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Day 4, Thursday, July 25th 09:00am Breakfast in hotel (included) 10:00am Free morning for shopping/exploring in Seville Lunch on your own 01:00pm Transfer to Malaga (2.5 hours) 04:00pm Zag Culture: Arrive and have time to explore historic Malaga the heart of the Costa Del Sol.

With over 300 sunny days a year and offers plenty in the way of art, culture and beauty. It’s got that beautiful marriage of ancient and modern. Trendy restaurants and food markets sit next to Gothic cathedrals and Roman ruins.

06:15pm Depart for Match #2 arrive at 6:45pm and warm up 07:30pm Match #2 vs. CD Malaga 91HC Girls u18 (red shirt-black shorts/socks) 09:00pm Dinner at local restaurant, Meson Martinete (included) 10:30pm Return to hotel (2.5 hours)

Day 5, Friday, July 26th 08:00am Breakfast in hotel (included) 08:45am Check out of hotel and transfer to Portugal 11:00am Stop at Zero Limit Zipline (1 hour 45 minutes)

Zag Adventure: Experience the Zero Limit Zipline from Spain to Portugal v Travel between Spain & Portugal on the world’s only zipline between countries!

Free time for lunch (not included) 02:00pm Transfer to hotel-check in (1 hour30 min) 04:00pm Arrive at hotel and check in

Hotel Pestana Gramacho (2 nights) 07:30pm Dinner at hotel (included) Day 6, Saturday, July 27th 07:30am Breakfast at the hotel (included) 08:20am Transfer to Lagos (30 minutes) 09:30am Zag Adventure & Team Building: Team

Kayaking in Lagos v Enjoy the famous scenic caves in

Lagos while refining your kayaking skills J. Halfway through the trip, you will stop at a small beach and get to rest and swim!

Lunch on your own and time to explore in Lagos 04:00pm Transfer back to hotel 07:30pm Dinner at the hotel (included)

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Day 7, Sunday, July 28th 08:00am Breakfast at the hotel (included) 09:15am Check out and transfer to Quarteira 10:00am Transfer to Quarteira (40 minutes) 11:00am Zag Give Back: Time at Association Akredita em Ti. An organization committed to orphans,

kids and families with difficulties. You will be running a FH clinic for 13-15 boys and doing activities with the girls (ages 13-18years old). Please be flexible though…this may change.

01:00pm Lunch on your own (not included) 02:00pm Transfer to Lisbon (2.5 hours) 05:00pm Check in to hotel Hotel Real Oeiras 07:30pm Group dinner at hotel (included) Day 8, Monday, July 29th 08:00am Breakfast at the hotel 09:00am Transfer to Master Clinic #2 (EVERYONE) **Bring your game gear, nice clothes to change into for dinner and toiletries/towel for shower after game 9:30-11:30am Zag Culture: Master Clinic #2 with Joana Gonçalves 12:00pm Transfer to Belem Free time and lunch (on your own) 02:00pm Zag Culture – Explore Belem - taste and learn about the famous pasteis de nata. Sink

your teeth into the real deal, made using the original 187-year-old recipe. 02:30pm Continue on to the Eco Tuk Tuk Tour

Zag Culture – Take a tour on the Eco-friendly Tuk Tuk trams in historic Lisbon. The driver and tram will to take you along Lisbon’s oldest quarters, the most picturesque and colorful neighborhoods characterized by its narrow streets, winding alleyways, steep flights of steps and old ladies at the windows. Fall in love with the old districts such as Mouraria, Graça, Alfama and much much more!

05:30pm Transfer to Match #3 06:15pm Arrive and warm up 07:00pm Match #3 vs. local club 08:30pm Shower, change and transfer to dinner 10:00pm Zag Culture and Dinner: Fado Cultural evening and dinner with dancing and music (included)

Day 9, Tuesday, July 30th 08:20am Breakfast at the hotel 09:20am Check out of hotel and transfer to airport 10:00am Arrive at airport/Check in to flight

*Lunch on your own at airport 01:20pm Depart on flight TP # 201 04:15pm Arrive at EWR

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Rooming List: **Donahue (Jack, William, Nathaniel) arrive on July 27th-July 30th . 2 Rooms for family (July 28-30th) **Rogers (Mother-in-law) – (July 23-July 27th – single). Arranging own transportation to airport

1 Double Good Ali -Coach Good Michael

2 Double Hampton, Melissa Hampton Mark

3 Twin Accardo Kim Accardo Alex

4 Twin Albano Michele Albano Mia

5 Twin Castagna Michele Castagna Juila

6 Twin Monti Joanne Monti Brooke

7 Twin Petrucco Wana Samantha Wana

8 Twin=-Player Ramsey, Lily Volpe

9 Twin=-Player Ramsey, Emma Good

10 Twin=-Player Donahue Brodeur

11 Twin=-Player Porto Murphy

12 Twin=-Player Clow Rogers

13 Triple-Player Matthews Hampton Sykes

14 Single Ramsey

15 Single Murphy

16 Single Donahue (23-28)

17 Single Clow

18 Single Dubois

19 Single Volpe (July 24-30)

20 Single Rogers

21 Single Rogers (July 23-27)

22 Single-Manager

Miguel Machado