Why is Zag Argentina Different?

• Hockey tours by hockey people. We know hockey around the world and understand how to
maximize the playing assets of Argentina for our teams traveling there. No other organization in
the USA can say they are a majority owned and operated by current high level hockey people.
This attention to hockey detail is reflected in our hockey programs and why hockey teams from
around the world use our services.
• Programs are all inclusive.
• Our long time tour manager and Zag South America manager is a big part of our organization.
As we progress you will work with her to find your optimal itinerary. A few thoughts on our Zag
South America Director:
• She will be with you for much of your trip taking care of every need. We also have
an assistant Zag manager who stays with you overnight.
• She was also a long time Argentine National Team member and played in numer-
ous World Cup’s, CT’s, Olympics. An amazing asset for you while on tour and also
a great contact for future recruiting.
• She is a director of one of Argentina’s top hockey clubs.
• She was a part of our coaching community for a number of years. She coached D1
hockey for a number of years which provides her with invaluable insight and under-
standing for what our U.S. girls need on and off the field.
• She has a strong network within Argentina’s elite b/c of her affiliation with the Na-
tional team for many years, her close ties to one of Argentina most important prep
schools, and as director of one of its better hockey clubs...all important over the
years to us when arranging unique activities like our “homestay program”, tickets to
the most important soccer games, and other unique, exclusive activities.
• Most importantly she is Argentine and in Argentina the people are very proud and
when push comes to shove...being Argentine is critical to getting things done on the
field and off.
• Sil, is also instrumental in coordinating special competitions with Argentine National
teams(our last 2 teams visiting Argentina played their U18 and U16 National
teams.) No other organization has the reach and potential to provide such opportu-
nities.

• Many of our team members have lived and played in Argentina. Our founding partner’s family is
also Argentine, so sharing the culture and hockey she has always known is a passion of hers.
• We are pioneers and the first sports touring organization to make community service a manda-
tory component of what we do. We have developed some fantastic service programs which work
to give back to those in need.
• We strive to create unique activities which expose the girls to the culture on a more personal
level..whether it be our optional homestay program, tango lessons, cooking lessons, community
service...our experiences work to shape and transform people.

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Why Zag?

Zag, Noun: “Zag” by most definitions is defined as a sudden change of direction. In familiarizing oneself with
Zag Sports it is important to understand the culture of Zag. We at Zag Sports hope our international sports
experiences and adventures provide our teams, youth, and their families a change of direction or a “Zag” in
their life. Travel is a wonderful educational tool and our experiences are carefully designed to allow
our athletes to stretch themselves, whether it is on the field of play, through adventure activities, through cul-
tural interaction, or through volunteer experiences. Our sincere hope is to provide international experiences
which will positively impact the lives of those participating.

Why are so many great international, college, high school, and club hockey teams turning to Zag to
develop their international touring experience? Here’s why we are different?

Hockey tours by hockey people.

We are leaders in that we are the only team touring organization whose majority ownership, operating staff
abroad, and other critical staff are current high level hockey people. Many are D1 coaches or former D1
coaches who understand the needs of our U.S. teams on the field and more importantly have a passion game
and for the athletes they work to develop.

Changing lives and giving back.

We are pioneers in a new breed of hockey tour we have coined “Philanthropic Hockey Tours”. We feel a re-
sponsibility to develop international hockey experiences which also serve as vehicles to serve a greater good.
Every Zag experience has a required element of international community service. It may be working with
Habitat for Humanity for ½ day, giving hope to Argentine orphans, working with Aboriginal children in Austra-
lia, or working with villagers in South Africa. International service has been a part of our fabric since our in-
ception. Not only do we work to give back on tour we also give a portion of proceeds to our not for profit part-
ners at World Vision and others. Whatever the hockey playing country we visit…there is opportunity…
opportunity to make a difference.

Interactive cultural and adventure experiences.

We strive to develop creative activities which work to expose the athletes to the culture from the inside out.
Seeing history and culture is important, but experiencing it is what we do at Zag! Whether it be “homestay”
with an Argentine family, a pizza making lesson with an Italian Pizza chef, surfing like an Aussie, or taking on
the rapids of the Swiss Alps, we hope that our experiences challenge our athletes to grow in ways they have
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 off the field and the elite athlete and team on the field.

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 Tour Description:

Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to one of the world’s most culturally rich coun-
tries and a premier women’s hockey nation. Ranked 1, 2 or 3 over much of the past decade, Argen-
tina provides an ideal training ground for our U.S. teams. An Argentina has also won World Player of
the Year 4 of the last 8 years. Participating teams will be exposed to a unique blend of intense
hockey training and cultural activities. Check out some of the tour highlights below.

• Clinics coached by Argentine Olympians and National team coaches(D1 teams cannot take part
if they are fully staffed due to NCAA restrictions)
• Experience international competition when you compete in a series of friendly matches vs. Ar-
gentine teams.
• Buenos Aires, often referred to as the Paris of the Americas, and its many historical and cultural
opportunities (Tango, Argentine Ranch Life)
• Attend premier league hockey matches and see some of the highest level men’s and wome’ns
hockey in the world.
• Enjoy a day trip to Uruguay and experience life as it was in Spanish Colonial times
• Give back with Zag Humanitarian
• Enjoy and come to understand Argentine culture on a more personal level when you take part in
our optional homestay program.
• Join Zag and experience training and competing in the finest women’s hockey nation in the world

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 Zag Argentina/Uruguay (Sample)
(Subject to change)

August 10th, 2009

9:30pm Meet in Boston for your flight to Buenos Aires
12:30pm Depart for BA via Newark

August 11th, 2009

9:20am Arrive Buenos Aires
10:45am Depart for hotel
12:00am Arrive at your 4 star hotel
Recoleta: Recoleta is considered the most chic neighborhood in the country. Enjoy the con-
venience of being located near the finest shops, entertainment, and dining Argentina has to
offer.
1:00pm Lunch @ Pizza Cerro in Recoleta (walking distance).
3:30pm Depart for your guided City Tour Buenos Aires and become familiar with what many consider
the Paris of South America.
7:00pm Dinner: Experience your first taste of Argentine food at Bahia Madero in the up and coming
port neighborhood of Puerto Madero
9:30aprox Arrive at hotel. To Bed.

August 12th, 2009

9:30am Breakfast
11:30am Depart to Ranch Visit
12:30pm Arrive at your estancia: Enjoy an education in
traditional Argentine “Gaucho(cowboy life)”, dancing,
horseback riding, and a traditional Argentine Asado
(barbecue..one of many you will enjoy.)
4pm Return to hotel.
6pm Transfer to your Game #1 vs. Local Club
7:30pm Game #1 vs. Local CLub
8:45pm Tailgate with opposing team.
10pm Return to the hotel for dinner.

August 13th, 2009

7:30am Breakfast
10am Transfer to professional soccer match(optional)
12-2pm Soccer Match
3pm Transfer to watch premier league hockey match
6pm Tercer Tiempo(Tailgate) with all teams involved
7pm Meet up with your homestay club family if you are taking part in
Zag Homestay(optional)
9pm Overnight with family
11pm Visit discoteque with teammates and homestay families. Enjoy
Argentine night life in the city that never sleeps!

August 14th, 2009

9am Breakfast
10am Depart for clinic
11pm Clinic with Argentine Coaches
3pm Visit the open market near the hotel 3
8pm Dinner at Hard Rock Café Buenos Aires
August 15th, 2009
9am Breakfast
10am Transfer to Zag Adopt and Orphanage Program
11-2pm Zag Community Service
3-5pm Game #2 vs. SCMC
7:00pm Tailgate with opposing team.
9pm Return to hotel

August 16th, 2009

7:00am Depart for your high speed ferry to historic Colonia,
Uruguay
8:30am Depart by Ferry for Uruguay
9:30am Arrive in Colonia: Bus tour and ranch visit
11am Guided walked tour of historic Colonia, one of the oldest cities in South America.
12:30pm Lunch
2pm-3:30pm Shopping and free time..
3:30pm . Return by bus to ferry terminal
4:30pm Return by ferry
5:30pm Arrive at hotel
7pm Transfer to your team Tango lesson
7:30-8:30pm Tango Lesson
8:30-10pm Dinner
10-12pm Tango Show

August 17th, 2009

9:30-12pm Breakfast and free time.
11pm-3pm Relax and Experience BA Style and Elite Shopping
5pm Depart for Game #3
7pm Game #3
8pm Tercer Tiempo with opposing team

August 18th, 2009

9:30am Breakfast
9am-12pm Free morning.
12pm Check out and lunch
1pm-5pm Last minute shopping for souvenirs, etc.
5pm Depart to Ezeiza.
9:15pm Depart Argentina

August 19th, 2009

9:30am Arrive in the USA

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 Zag Argentina
Tour Inclusions:
-Round-trip airfare to Argentina from Detroit
CO1177 10AUG Boston to Newark 1230P 218P
CO 51 10AUG Newark to Buenos Aires 435P 920A#1
CO 52 18AUG Buenos Aires to Houston 950P 620A#1
CO1082 19AUG Houston to Boston 840A 136P
-Tour price includes fuel surcharges and taxes at the
time of booking—330 fuel and 70 in taxes.
-All 4 star Accommodations(3 beds per room)
-All Meals
-All ground transportation and transfers
-A full time live in tour manager
-4 Arg Games, Socials, and Clinics
-Coordination of Zag Homestay program(optional)
-Coordination of Zag Adopt an Orphanage
-Argentine ranch day
-Tango show
-Colonia Uruguay day trip and transfers
-Tango lessons
-City tour
-Full service pre-tour management of your team, offi-
cials, and parents, including: pre tour preparation
guide, all flight management, itinerary management,
parent questions and answers, and much more.
-Cell phone for coach to use while in Arg
-24 hour Zag office assistance

Tour Exclusions:
-Passport
-Travel and Cancellation Insurance
-soccer match
-Fuel surcharges which increase above those at the
time of booking.
-Baggage limitations and changes
-Currency surcharges
-Exit Airport tax (roughly 20usd)
-Athletic Trainer
-Optional Activities
-Items not mentioned in inclusions.

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 Zag Argentina

Pricing:
For Following Flight
CO1177 10AUG Boston to Newark 1230P 218P Payment Details:
CO 51 10AUG Newark to Buenos Aires 435P 920A#1 • Deposit of 300 USD due October 25th.
CO 52 18AUG Buenos Aires to Houston 950P 620A#1 • 1st payment of 800usd due February 1st
CO1082 19AUG Houston to Boston 840A 136P • Final Payment plus any changes in fuel/airline
taxes/currency due June 1st.
Price:
-25 or more paying: $2319USD Based on 3 per *Deposit less 50usd is refundable until 91days prior to
room: 2325 departure
-24 paying: 2339 *Cancellation after 90 days will incur penalties based
-23 paying: 2359 on airline/hotel contracts.
-22 paying: 2379 *Cancellation after 60 days prior to the trip will result in
full forfeiture of tour balance.

*1 coach free in a single room. If coach has a room- *Please send payments to:
mate that participant will have a discount. Zag Sports
800 Denow Road
Suite C # 373
*Twin room(2 per room) requires single supple- Pennington, NJ 08534
ment of 85usd per person USA
*Single room(1 per room) requires single supple-
ment of 450usd per person.
*Based on rate of peso on October 13th, 2008 found
on xe.com at 3.20 pesos to the dollar. Changes in the
currency will require price adjustments.
*Airline has the right to add fuel taxes and surcharges
until paid in full. Tour price includes current fuel sur-
charge 330usd and 72usd in taxes. Any increase
above that will be paid by the team.
*Airlines can limit number of bags and weight of bags
*Itinerary is suggested and based on the past Zag pro-
grams. It is subject to change to accommodate games,
and other activities.

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 Tour Checklist
◊ Receive updated pricing, timeline, action list, etc.

◊ Immediately: Make sure you have your passport. If you have one please make sure your passport does not expire
before November 20th, 2009 If it does you will need to renew it. Once you have it make sure you copy one for
yourself while on tour and give one to coach. Because of an influx of passport applications nation wide pass-
ports are taking much longer than normal to process. Please plan accordingly.

◊ As soon as possible: Deposit of 300usd and initial name list due. Refundable less 50usd until February 1st.

◊ December: Submit all necessary compliance and tour info to conference and NCAA.

◊ January: We recommend travel/cancel/med insurance. Email or call

Kim Smit at kims@tvladv.com or 1-800-657-4323 for options or look online for various policies. The basic policy is
always recommended(usually around 25usd).

◊ January: Check with your physician regarding immunizations, etc or consult http://www.mdtravelhealth.com. Hepa-
titis A is sometimes considered and recommended for travel to South American , Central American, and the Carib-
bean. Most don’t get this, but one should consult a physician.

◊ February 1st: 2nd Payment of 800usd due. Any cancellations after February 15th will result in loss of 250usd de-
posit.

◊ April: Last day to reduce number of seats, currently 25 seats.

◊ April 1st: Names are due as they appear on the passports. No changes to names after this date. Note: The airline
charges 250usd for each name change or incorrect spelling.

◊ May: Meet with group and families for trip preparation(in person or phone). Review trip preparation details includ-
ing: To Pack, Tour Facts, Trip Prep, and other materials

◊ May: Updated room list due.

◊ June 1st: Last day to cancel without loss of entire balance

◊ June 1st: Final Payment Due. + and changes in taxes/fuel charges+plus single room supplement or double room
supplement.

◊ July 1st:: It is customary to exchange small gifts before games(pins, etc.) Make plans for what you might ex-
change.

◊ Week of August 1st: Review flight itineraries and names. Verify all is correct.

◊ August 1st: Last chance to consider travel/cancel/med insurance. Email or call

Kim Smit at kims@tvladv.com or 1-800-657-4323 for options.

◊ Week of August 1st: Make sure your trainer or you have all proper materials in your training kit.

◊ Week of August 1st: Bring balls, sticks, etc. for school/orphanage children.

◊ Week of August 1st: Review all Prep Materials again and ask any questions as needed. Make copies of important
documents and a color copy of your passport to carry with you at all times.

◊ Week of August 7th: Make sure your bag is under 50lbs or as allowed by the airline. Check your airline web-
site. 7

◊ August 10th: Departure—Make sure you have passport and tickets! Enjoy Arg!