Frequently Asked Questions

What destinations do you recommend for our tour?
Many U.S. teams travel to Europe or South America, because of the rich soccer culture in these continents. South America experiences summer time during the months of December through March. Soccer is in full swing during these months and if your availability can accommodate it, this is a great time to visit. In Europe, the weather turns comfortable around March, and many professional soccer games and leagues are in session during March, April and May. Many practice games, exciting exhibitions and tournaments are played in August. Due to our extensive connections in Brazil and Western Europe, we can provide unique and top class tours to these destinations.

What is the typical length of a tour?
Most teams travel between 7 and 10 days. However, we will accommodate any length tour depending on your needs.

What is the cost of a typical tour?
The cost will vary depending on the time of the year, the airline fares, and the customized events included in your tour. On average, a ten day tour to Western Europe will cost approximately $2200 - $2600 per person. A ten day tour to Brazil will cost approximately $2500 - $3000 per person.

How many individuals do we need to book a tour?
Most groups travel with at least 20 persons. However, we will be happy to accommodate smaller groups. For every 20 persons travelling with the group, we will include one free tour. If your group is smaller, we will still be able to provide a substantial discount to your group leader. Groups include club soccer teams, ODP, select, high schools, colleges, groups of coaches, and groups of friends interested in experiencing the soccer, culture and history of the foreign country.

How far in advance should we book?
Proper planning for your tour is an important component in the success of your experience, and the more time we have to prepare, the better. Some teams sit down with us 15 months ahead of time. However, 9to 12 months of planning is a comfortable time period.

How do we know that we are getting the most cost effective and successful tour?
Our tour directors have extensive experience with the availability and pricing of travel, accommodations and attractions. If you travel during low season, the airline fares and accommodations will be lower, and we will be able to pass this on to your group. The cost of your accommodations will depend upon your preferences. Accommodations range from youth hostels to school facilities to bed and breakfast rooms to five star hotels.

What is your cancellation policy and are we insured?
We will purchase a flight cancellation waiver, so that in the event that you have to cancel your tour for medical reasons (this requires documentation and a doctor's note), the airline company will refund the cost of your flight. You are responsible for your own health insurance in the event of a medical need during the tour. We recommend that you check your homeowner's insurance or any insurance your credit card company may offer you with respect to travel and/or health insurance. If you need additional coverage, we recommend that you contact your insurance agent to discuss your supplemental needs. If in the unlikely event that due to circumstances beyond yours and our control the entire tour has to be cancelled, JB Soccer Tours will refund you the full amount of any refundable expenses we have incurred, as long as this amount is not already covered by your trip cancellation insurance. If you choose to cancel for personal reasons, we will refund any expenses that have not already been committed by JB Soccer Tours and are refundable by the vendors, as long as the refund is not already covered by your trip cancellation insurance, and as long as the cancellation takes place more than 30 days from the departure date.

What documentation do we need to participate in the tour?
U.S. Citizens will need a passport to travel. Non U.S. citizens will also need a green card for entry back into the U.S. and may need a visa to enter certain countries, depending on their country of origin.
If you are a member of a club team or high school, please receive the necessary information from your club or school regarding their specific requirements.

How and when do we make payments for our tour?
Payment will be made by check or money order, payable to JB Soccer Academy. If you are interested in paying in installments, we will be happy to accept three separate payments, with the first payment due shortly after your group's full committment to the tour (usually approximately 4 - 6 months before departure), and the last payment due three weeks before departure.

Are family members, friends and guest players allowed on the tour?
Yes. Your group leader or coach will have the final decision regarding which participants will join your tour. If you are traveling with a youth club or school team, we recommend at least one adult chaperone for every four players.

Will we be able to play against teams of our caliber?
Yes. We will discuss your team's needs with your coach or group leader. We have extensive contacts with a large variety of professional and amateur boys and girls teams to coordinate at least three challenging matches. Depending on the timing of your tour, many tournaments also provide ideal opportunities to play against teams from around the world.

If you have a question that is not covered by the above answers, please contact Robert or John at rob@jbsoccer.net or john@jbsoccer.net.

Thank you for your interest in JB Soccer Tours.