{"id":167,"date":"2021-09-17T14:40:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T13:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bsc-holidayprograms.mancity.com\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:20:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:20:54","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bsc-holidayprograms.mancity.com\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Got a burning question about our\u00a0football programmes<\/a>,\u00a0accommodation<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0facilities<\/a>? Find what you\u2019re looking for in our FAQs for parents and caretakers below.<\/p>\n

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[vc_column_text]We do request a 20% deposit for our programmes. You can pay via bank transfer, PayPal or Flywire. The company’s Bank details will be provided at the time of booking.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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Yes, players will be picked up every morning from the residence by a private coach, which will take them to the City Football Academy. At the end of each day, the coach will take them back to the residence.<\/p>\n

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On our\u00a0Football Development<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Football Performance Programmes<\/a>, players will have 15 hours of practical football training sessions and 15 hours of interactive workshops over 5 nights. There will be regular breaks and lunch hours every day. Similarly, our\u00a0Football Language Programmes<\/a>\u00a0consist of 15 hours of practical football training sessions and 15 hours of English lessons per week.<\/p>\n

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While our programmes take place at the City Football Academy, where the Club\u2019s professional teams train, we cannot guarantee that our players will meet any professionals or be scouted for professional teams.<\/p>\n

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A checklist will be provided on confirmation of the programme.<\/p>\n

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Players will train in groups of sixteen or less to ensure players benefit from personalised and hands-on learning.<\/p>\n

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Click the following links to download an example timetable for our\u00a0Football Language Programme<\/a>,\u00a0Football Development Programme<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Football Performance Programme<\/a>.
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All players should arrive at our\u00a0residence<\/a>\u00a0on a Sunday by 16:00, ready to start the programme on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

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Yes, the majority of players attend without friends and family. Your child will be placed in groups with players of the same age who are also on their own. The first session of every programme is designed to help everyone integrate to form a team and make new friends.<\/p>\n

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We do not offer compensation for late arrivals and\/or lessons, activities and excursions missed as a result of not arriving on time.<\/p>\n

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Each evening, players from our\u00a0Football Language<\/a>,\u00a0Football Development<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Football Performance<\/a>\u00a0Programmes will team up for fun activities at the residence. Activities typically include movie nights, sports nights and a BBQ.<\/p>\n

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Valuables such as passports, cash and mobile phones can be safely locked away at the residence by the Centre Manager. Should players wish to access their valuables at any point, the Centre Manager will be able to assist.<\/p>\n

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[vc_column_text]Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are catered for during your child’s stay.\u00a0<\/strong>Breakfast includes continental breakfast and hot options. A healthy, balanced lunch and two-course dinner are also provided. Dietary needs, vegetarian and Halal options are available on request. Please note, specific dietary requirements may incur a supplementary charge.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]It is not a requirement that your child plays for a football club or school football team in order to join our programmes. However, the\u00a0Football Performance Programme<\/a>\u00a0is intensive and designed for players who are looking to take their game to the next level. With that in mind, we recommend that players attending this programme are committed to improving and are prepared to work hard.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]Recognising signs of homesickness and offering support is part of our staff\u2019s comprehensive training. We also have a dedicated Welfare Manager who is on hand to talk to and reassure your child.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]Depending on the programme, we might be able to extend your child\u2019s stay – but this will be at an additional cost. Players can stay at the residence on the final Friday night for \u00a395 or \u00a3330 per person for extra weekend Friday night\/Saturday night including full day excursion on Saturday. Please\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0for further details.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]All of our programmes are residential for a fully immersive experience. Day camp options are not available.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]The safety of our staff and players is paramount. If Covid-related restrictions imposed by the UK Government impacts your attendance at the programme, we will refund you any booking fees.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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[vc_column_text]All of our programmes are taught in English. For many years, we\u2019ve welcomed players from all over the world and many of them do not speak English but are typically able to acclimatise very well to the camp.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>

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Registration fee:<\/strong>\u00a0There is a \u00a355 registration fee to cover administration costs.<\/p>\n

Airport transfer:\u00a0<\/strong>There is an airport transfer service to and from Manchester airport, Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, or Leeds Bradford Airport. Note that the airport transfer is not included in the programme cost. Please check fees at time of booking. If you are arriving at\/leaving from a different airport please let us know and we will provide a transfer quote.<\/p>\n

Unaccompanied minors:<\/strong>\u00a0For players travelling as an unaccompanied minor (UM) with airlines, there will be a charge of \u00a3120. This will ensure there is a named person to meet, greet and sign for UM players. Please note, this \u00a3120 charge is separate from any UM charges by the airline.<\/p>\n

Damage deposit:<\/strong>\u00a0Please note, a damage deposit of \u00a360 will be required to cover any damage costs if necessary, to be handed to staff in cash on arrival. The deposit will be returned to your child on their last day providing no damage has been made to Manchester City Football School property.<\/p>\n

Additional Friday night accommodation:\u00a0<\/strong>Players can stay at the residence on the final Friday night for \u00a395, including full-board meals.<\/p>\n

Extra nights (additional weekend):\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3330 per person for extra weekend Friday night\/Saturday night including full day excursion on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Laundry:\u00a0<\/strong>Kits are washed daily. Included. For extra washing:\u00a0App-operated machines are available for players to wash their own personal clothes, costing \u00a32.60 per wash and \u00a31.30 per dry.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Pocket money:\u00a0<\/strong>You may wish to provide your child with pocket money to spend during excursions. Following the Etihad Stadium Tour, players will have the opportunity to visit the Manchester City Store, which has a wide range of official Manchester City merchandise. An exclusive 10% discount is available to our students.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”269″][vc_column el_class=”text-center”]

Do you have a question we haven\u2019t answered above? Get in touch via our contact page and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/h3><\/div>
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