Further Information

What to bring with you:

Try to bring enough kit to last you for your stay. Kit can include t-shirts or football shirts, shorts, socks, boots, trainers, shinpads and a drinks bottle. Please try and wear-in your boots before visiting the school. Some new boots can often give you very sore feet. Moulded studs are probably more suitable for our summer time courses. Casual clothes for the evenings and toiletries. A laundry service is available for £10. Please ensure that all belongings are named including boots and shinpads, many children will possess the same replica shirts and boots and this will help if they get lost.

Accommodation:

BCSSA students will be accommodated in The Manchester Didsbury Travelodge Hotel which is a comfortable, modern hotel in South Manchester, conveniently situated adjacent to our Parrswood Campus. BCSSA will be taking over the entire hotel.

It is ideally located 4.9 miles from Manchester International Airport and just 6 miles south of Manchester City centre.

The Manchester Didsbury Travelodge Hotel is a 4-storey modern building

The players will be allocated twin or triple rooms with modern facilities. Every room has its own en-suite bathroom housing a bath and showering facilities. There is a remote controlled TV in every room Also for older players there will be complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Towels will be provided throughout the stay.

The double and triple rooms are Travelodge family rooms which consist of a double bed, a bed settee and a pull out bed on a base. These beds are superior to the student accommodation that we have used in the past but we cannot guarantee any player that they will necessarily be allocated the double bed.

The double beds are made up, while the sofa bed and pull out bed linen is available for players to make on arrival.

Meals:

Meal times are approximately:

Breakfast	8.00
Lunch	12.30
Dinner	17.30

Breakfast is continental style but also with hot option. Lunch is a two-course meal and Dinner is also two courses with a choice of at least two hot dishes including a vegetarian option. A salad bar is provided and there is a dessert.

Should you have any special dietary requirements please let us know prior to your arrival.

Course Start / Finish time:

5 day Residential courses run from 4.00pm Sunday to 5.00pm Friday
7 day or longer courses run from 4.00pm on Sunday to 10.00am on Sunday.
Participants should be dropped off at 4.00pm on the Sunday of each week. A welcome meeting will take place at approximately 6.30pm and an evening meal will be served at 8.30pm. Participants should be collected on the finish day at 4.00pm. or if staying till Sunday at 10.00am.

Presentation:

There will be a presentation each Friday at 4pm, parents, friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

Evening Activities:

Our evening activities vary and include on site football based activities, where possible weekly fixtures against local opposition or for an additional surcharge the option on one evening to visit the nearby Parrswood Entertainment Centre which includes; Multiplex Cinema, Tenpin Bowling, Lazer Quest and Pool Tables. We also attend European Qualifying matches, at an additional cost, where possible.

Laundry

We operate a Laundry service for participants at a cost of £10.

Cleaning

The cleaning of communal areas will be carried out daily. Bedrooms are cleaned daily. But students will be responsible for keeping their rooms tidy and clean. Bed linen and towels are provided (and changed weekly)

BCSSA Bank

All money, passports and travel documents may be left in the BCSSA Bank which can be accessed daily.

Pocket Money

Parents and Guardians always ask us how much pocket money is required. The amount that players bring varies widely. The following is a guide only. A small amount of pocket money is all that is required for the tuck shop The cost of evening visit to Parrswood Entertainment Complex is generally under £10. Many players like to purchase football merchandise on the days that we visit a Premiership Club.

We recommend that all residents deposit their money and any valuables in our Soccer Schools bank for security. The bank is open daily to withdraw funds.

Mobile Phones

Traditionally most players like to bring their mobile phones with them to our Summer Camps. However, these remain at all times the responsibility of the players and BCSSA can not be held responsible for any loss or damage.

Telephoning home:

We advise all students to call home on their arrival to ensure that their parents do not worry about them. International calls are cheaper at weekends or between 18.00 and 08.00 Monday – Friday.

A 24-hour telephone number will be given to all Parents and Guardians prior to the camp. Arrangements can be made to talk to players on this number.

Parents can also ring the BCSSA office number and leave a message However, students cannot speak to their parents on the office line.

Fire drills

As and when arranged by the Hotel.

Towels

Towels are provided at the hotel.

Toiletries

Toiletries are not provided, all students should bring their own toothbrush, toothpaste, washing products etc.

Damages

All rooms and common areas are regularly checked for damages, and individuals who cause damage to any property on the site will be liable for the cost of repairs.

Transfers

Transfers can be arranged from Manchester Airport. There is a surcharge for this service. You will need to inform us in writing of the arrival and departure time and flight details.

There is an additional surcharge if you are arriving as an unaccompanied minor. Transfer information click here

Insurance

BCSSA in conjunction with Endsleigh Insurance offer a very affordable comprehensive Insurance which we advise every player to take out.