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Sunderland AFC Football Tours, Youth Football Tournaments

Experience a top flight British football tour to Sunderland, one of the country’s most successful clubs, having won six first division titles and two FA Cups.

With training sessions conducted by professional club coaches at Sunderland’s acclaimed Academy of Light, pupils will get a first class Premiership experience. Matches against local opposition and a behind the scenes tour of the Stadium of Light will complete your football adventure in this northern footballing hotspot.

This is an not-to-miss opportunity for any school or club, so book now and make your next football tour a development experience to Sunderland.

Sunderland are one of the most successful clubs in English football, having won six First Division titles and two FA Cups. They moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997 after 99 years at Roker Park. In October 2007 Sunderland fans were voted the loudest supporters in the Premier League following a survey which was carried out at every ground in the league.

The club have a long-standing rivalry with local team Newcastle United. The Tyne-Wear derby has been contested since 1898. Sunderland made 68 consecutive seasons spent in the English top league, still the second highest total in English football.

The club recently returned to England’s top flight under the leadership of manager Roy Keane.

Full Name: Sunderland Association Football Club
Nickname: The Black Cats, The Mackems
Founded: 1879 (as Sunderland District Teachers)
Chairman: Niall Quinn
Manager: Steve Bruce
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Stadium Capacity: 49,000
League: Premier League
Shirt Sponsor: Tombola
Sports brand sponsor: Umbro
Website: http://www.safc.com/

We work in partnership with our partner clubs, tournament organisers and multi-sport venues to offer a range of quality accommodation options sutable for groups of young sports people. Our accommodation is renowned for being in great locations, either in close proximity to the training grounds or at a resort style complex with many sport or leisure options for the group.

We believe our chosen accommodation options are of a significantly higher standard than the industry norm, and unless specifically requested your group will be placed in high quality 3 or 4* accommodation.

Premier Inn Sunderland
Ideally located just off the A19, within easy reach of the A1(M), A1231 and A690. For shops and local amenities Sunderland city centre is 2 miles away. Newcastle and Durham are a short drive away.

Local attractions include Sunderland Stadium of Light, the newly built Olympic Swimming Pool, the National Glass Centre and Empire Theatre.

Sunderland’s Academy of Light opened its doors in March 2003 and was immediately received with considerable acclaim. The site houses 12-18 well manicured grass pitches including a replica of the Stadium of light pitch.

From the initial concept of the Academy of Light it was always the intention (excluding the day before a game) to allow fans to watch the first team players train.

A typical football tour package includes:

Pre-departure information service
Full transportation provided for scheduled activities
x nights in the Premier Travel Lodge (based on 2-3 sharing)
All meals typically including breakfast, lunch and a two course evening meal (1^st meal dinner on day 1 and last meal lunch last day)
Minimum of 4 x 2hr training sessions with Sunderland AFC on all aspects of play from their full-time coaching staff
Use of the state of the art facilities at the Academy of Light
Watch Sunderland AFC youth team training session (subject to schedules)
Minimum of 1 pre-arranged match per team against similar standard local opposition (additional matches may be subject to a small supplement)
Complimentary inspiresport branded football kit (shirt, shorts and socks)
Behind the scenes Stadium of Light tour & visit to official club shop
Medals and Certificates
Scheduled on-site evening activities
Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
Teacher coach education opportunities for Sports Trip Organisers
Services of a resident inspiresport tour coordinator throughout stay
Printed itineraries and information guide

Optional Extras

Tickets and transport to Barclays Premier League fixture
Afternoon Paintball
Evening Bowling
Go-Karting
Single room supplements
Additional charges for rooms or meals
Additional sightseeing tours

What Is Not Included

Personal Expenditure
Refundable deposits requested on arrival by some accommodation providers
Cost of passport and visas
Additional paying adults and single room supplements

Sunderland is a borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.

The rapidly improving city centre has an enviable location, next to a beautiful coastline and surrounded by easily accessible countryside. Add to that a range of outstanding heritage, cultural and sporting attractions and you’ll find that this Northern city has something going to suit all tastes.

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