$3250 (deposit required, see notes below)
TBD, for those making own transportation arrangements not originating in San Francisco

Curitiba
Rio de Janeiro

Optional: Iguazu Falls (separate fee; one day trip for non-players (e.g.., adult) during training week)

Thur June 19 Depart San Francisco Airport for Curitiba, Brazil
Fri June 20 -Arrive Curitiba, rest/light training
Sat June 21 nearby village tour
Sun June 22 play game/ afternoon Curitiba sightseeing
Mon-Fri June 23-27 Coritiba Club Training/games; attend outdoor Professional Games
Sat June 28 Rio de Janiero, beaches, shopping, attend game at Maracana stadium
Sun June 29 Rio de Janiero, morning play game, later sightseeing (bus tour Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Carnaval staging, churrascaria)
Mon June 30 Rio de Janiero, local activity, late Depart to San Francisco
Tues Jul 1Arrive San Francisco Airport

Note: Contact information at Coritiba Futebol Club, will be posted
Meals: All meals are included in the fee.
Equipment/Uniforms: Training gear, such as uniforms, may be provided TBD. Uniforms should be cleaned daily by the club.
Fee/Deposits : A deposit of $140 is due with the application (this reserves the airline ticket usually in January or February); half the fee is due April 20 (which purchases the airline tickets and reserves hotel and training); final payment of half fee minus $140 deposit is due by June 1.
Passport: A passport is required for International travel.
Brazilian Visa: A Brazilian Visa is required. The following documents are required for the visa and were originated from the general details found at www.brazilsf.org.

• Brazil Visa checklist
• Brazil 2008 Visa Application (sample filled out: click here)
• Parent Authorization Letter for traveler under age 18
• Visa Processing Dropoff/Pickup Authorization

Laundry: Personal laundry is a drop-off service (paid by individual), typically in by 1PM, ready next day 11AM
Soccer Equipment/Prep: outdoor cleats, shin guards, warmups
Internet: Hotel access TBD
Traveling Tips:
- currency conversion of American Dollars to to Brazilian Real may be done after getting to Brazil; Vava will have enough Brazilian Real beforehand
- consider $100-$200 extra spending money (i.e., beyond regular meals and lodging): think about whatever is desired for snacks, souveneirs, clothes, jerseys,.....; keep less than $100 at any one time, get additional funds at an ATM
- weather and clothing: Curitiba is like spring in Northern California without the rain, Rio is like Miami Beach in winter
- phones: cell phones different than United States (therefore players should consider NOT bringing your cell phone); need to determine 'renting' local cell phone for group, Internet phone (e.g., Skype) may be good alternative
- electricity adapters/hair dryers
- medical facilities: club provides medical facilities, trainer, etc
- telephone: '55' is Brazil country code, '41' is area code for Curitiba and '21' is area code for Rio de Janeiro; e.g., from a United States residential phone dial 011-55-41- 3017-1050 to reach the Hotel Slaviero Slim (although I would suggest to use an International calling card which offer rates to Brazil ~12 cents/min)
- do not use laptop computer, DVD or any expensive electronic equip in airport to avoid attracting attention