HIGH PERFORMANCE
SUMMER EXPERIENCE If your child’s passion is tennis, make this summer a memorable one Tennis, language courses, activities and much more.
Welcome to Academia Sánchez-Casal One of the most prestigious high-performance tennis centers. Academia Sánchez-Casal is a high-performance training center located in the wonderful city of Barcelona. The Academia is internationally known thanks to a unique training system that combines tennis and education, and that is implemented by world renowned coaches.
The Academy was founded in 1998 and today is one of the most prestigious tennis centers. Each year students come from all over the world, including players of the ATP/WTA professional circuit.
Academia Sanchez-Casal aims to offer opportunities for children and youngsters in their personal development through education and tennis.
This summer your child will be in very good hands Emilio Sánchez Vicario
Sergio Casal Emilio Sánchez Vicario
sergio casal CoFounder and Director of Academia Sánchez-Casal · Former No. 1 ATP in doubles and No. 31 in singles · 14 years Davis Cup player · 1998 Olympic Silver Medalist in doubles · Master Professional Diploma USPTA and RPT
Founder and Director of Academia Sánchez-Casal · Former No. 1 ATP in doubles and No. 7 in singles · 12 years Davis Cup player · 1998 Olympic Silver Medalist in doubles · 2008 Davis Cup Champion - Captain of the Spanish team · 2008 Olympic Medalist - Captain of the Spanish team · Master Professional Diploma USPTA and RPT
An enriching Tennis Summer Camp in Barcelona Whatever the level of your child, the SanchezCasal system allows him or her to enjoy an unforgettable summer, no matter if a basic or a high-performance level of training is aimed. Our Summer Camp is designed for students from around the world, 8 to 25 years of age. It highlights a high-level of training in the fantastic facilities of the Academy, while also providing the option of practicing a variety of sports, perfecting other languages and interacting with children from around the world.
A great experience that makes many of our students return year after year!
· High-performance sports · Exclusive Sánchez-Casal system · Leisure activities · An education based on values · Personal development · International atmosphere · Foreign language courses
More than 3.500 students have placed their trust on us
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100.000 m of up-to-date facilities 27 tennis courts (all Grand Slam surface) 6 paddle courts 3 mini-tennis courts 1 gym 2 tennis walls 3 football fields 1 basketball court & 1 mini-basket court 2 beach volleyball courts 1 swimming pool
PRIVILEDGED SURROUNDINGS
TOP LEVEL facilities
Varied ACCOMMODATION
HEALTHY NUTRITION
Academia Sรกnchez-Casal is located in Barcelona, in a superb setting that combines nature with proximity to the center of one of the most attractive cities in Europe. It is just 5 minutes away from the airport of El Prat de Llobregat.
Students learn in one of the most prestigious academies in the world, with the best services and sports installations: tennis courts, paddle, basketball, beach volleyball, as well as football, swimming pool, gym, physiotherapy center, and much more.
There are three types of accommodation: dormitory hall, bungalows and apartments. There is also the option of living with a host family outside the Academy.
Thanks to our expert dietitians and nutritionists, our students enjoy a healthy and well-balanced meal plan that is adapted to their specific energy and health needs. All meals are based on the Mediterranean diet and are prepared onsite with fresh products.
• Located in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona • First-class facilities with all the necessary comfort • Accommodation adapted to your needs • Mediterranean nutrition and a personalized diet • An international experience • A safe location with high security • A premium health insurance with the best specialists • Daily Energy Point
Training, fellowship, teamwork and fun INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE
TRANQUILITY AND SAFETY
A GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE
The Summer Camp at the Academia Sánchez-Casal is a great personal experience and a great opportunity to interact with students from all over the world. Each year more than 50 nationalities are represented at the Academy.
We strive to offer a safe and peaceful setting. For that reason, the Academy is located within a gated facility. Its own security personnel offers 24-hour supervision assisted by surveillance cameras.
The Summer Camp registration includes the Premium Health Insurance of Mapfre, one of the leading companies in Spain. This policy includes coverage for illness, as well as for injuries, and provides access to the best medical specialists in the world.
A typ ical day
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Summer Program: Learning with the successful training system of the Academy The Academy provides a high-performance training system that is unique in the world. This system has proven to be highly successful, while allowing students to reach the best tennis level.
This successful method has been used to train great ATP and WTA professional players, such as: Andy Murray, Grigor Dimitrov, Juan M贸naco, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Daniela Hantuchova, among others.
18 hours of tennis per week 10 hours of physical training per week 6 hours of language course per week and a variety of leisure activities
The weekly summer program combines high-performance tennis training, including technical exercises, tactical strategy and competition, with specific physical preparation, daily language classes in the school within the Academy, and recreational activities inside and outside its facilities.
30 top 100 have trained at Academia Sánchez-Casal
Each coach trains 2 to 4 players per court
The Sanchez-Casal training method facilitates and achieves a player’s objectives thanks to its versatility. It fits perfectly with every level and allows working on technique, tactics and strategy, while offering students a feeling of continuous improvement.
Sergio Casal
To accomplish this, we rely on the Sports Science Department, which offers the following services:
Stefan Ortega
1. Physical training 2. Nutritional advice 3. Sports psychology 4. Physiotherapy 5. Injury prevention
Ángel Giménez
Our training system is implemented by a highly qualified technical team that includes former ATP players, Davis Cup players, Olympic medalists and world-renowned coaches. Our coaches are also certified by the PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) and the USPTA (U.S. Professional Tennis Association).
Pep Plasin
Lorenzo Fargas
What better than being in the good care of Mr. Stefan Ortega, Academy Director, Mr. Angel Giménez, Men’s Head Coach, Mr. Pep Plasin, Women’s Head Coach, and Mr. Lorenzo Fargas, Minors’ Head Coach. These professionals, with the invaluable assistance of their experienced staff, supervise the students’ training every summer. Furthermore, Mr. Sergio Casal, Cofounder of the Academy, is on court keeping direct contact with the staff and players to guarantee a highly satisfactory experience for all.
Grand Slam champions, such as Kuznetsova (US Open, Roland Garros), Murray (Wimbledon), Dimitrov, Hantuchova, Ivanovic, Mónaco, Bovina, and many others, have trained at the Academy.
A sucessful method for all levels and ages SUMMER WEEKLY PROGRAM (2 weeks)
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Available June 21 until August 30.
• Adapted to all ages and levels • Designed to train and improve any game pattern • Applicable to all types of surfaces and conditions
• Improves technical, tactical and physical abilities • Average coach-player ratio: 1:2 / 1:4
Language Program
Spanish, English or French? During the Summer Camp, students attend our International School to improve their preferred foreign language: Spanish, English or French. With a duration of 1.5 hr/day, for a total of 6 hours per week, these classes are offered by carefully selected teachers of ES International School. They will help students gain the most out of their classes in order to improve their communicative skills.
• Fully equipped classrooms • 3 languages to choose from: Spanish, English or French • 1,5 hr. class per day, four days per week • Qualified teachers from ES International School • Learning while having fun
Our goal: Help youngsters reach success in life through tennis
A private school in the American system of education ES International School, a private school located within our facilities, functions throughout the year and offers students the opportunity to study in the best American universities while playing tennis at a high level, often with athletic scholarships. At present, 95% of our school graduates pursue university studies, while the remaining 5% dedicate themselves to professional tennis. Thanks to our system, our students have two options: proceed to university or join the professional circuit with a sound educational and athletic training.
Sports, language learning and leisure! After hard work, comes a reward. Various activities are organized during the afternoons to allow for relaxation and full enjoyment of our natural surroundings.
Other activities: Paddle Tennis wall Football Basketball Ping-pong Beach Volleyball Swimming pool
The Camp Nou experience Wednesdays are special thanks to the external activities that are supervised by the Academy staff. A favorite one is the guided tour of the Camp Nou facilities of the FC Barcelona. This is a unique opportunity to access one of the world’s most emblematic stadiums and take many photographs of great football stars’ memorabilia.
Weekend excursions SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
The perfect day to enjoy Barcelona, a cosmopolitan, modern and inventive city. Shopping lovers will fully enjoy buying clothes, accessories, souvenirs and typical local products.
Students staying for more than one week will enjoy a Sunday excursion full of excitement. Among the various favorite attractions is the Port Aventura amusement park (in Salou, Tarragona), as well as a day at the beach or visiting local places of interest.
Accommodation adapted to your needs Dormitory Hall
Bungalow
Double or quadruple rooms with air conditioning and heating, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.
Double or quadruple rooms with air conditioning and heating, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.
Apartments Intended for parents accompanying players enrolled in a sports program, these beautiful six apartments located on the second floor of the bungalow zone offer an idyllic view of the greenery around the pool. Each apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room with TV, a refrigerator, a bathroom with shower, and free Wi-Fi.
A team of supervisors caring for our students During the Camp we have a team of supervisors who takes care of the students, as well as a head supervisor for each accommodation area. They are responsible for the safety and welfare of students living in the Academy.
Other advantages of the Camp BANKING SERVICE Each student has an account at the Academy, where parents or a guardian may deposit money in cash, by bank transfer or credit card. Students may withdraw money from their accounts at the Reception Desk. We also have an ATM in our facilities.
PRO-SHOP In our specialized shop you can buy everything you need for playing tennis. From a wide range of top brand products to specialized sports services, such as racket stringing, our customers will always find professional advice.
LAUNDRY A laundry service is available for students residing on-campus for more than a week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are the days of collection and delivery of laundry bags. The bags are returned with clean, dried and folded clothes one day after pickup / delivery.
PHYSIOTHERAPY Our Physiotherapy Department works with the latest technologies for the treatment of sports injuries. It also offers sports and therapeutic massage as extra services.
Throughout the year and in summer, players have the opportunity to play national tournaments that are held within the facilities of the Academy or in a radius of 20 km. To register, a minimum stay of two weeks is required.
1 tournament each week
HEALTH CARE To ensure optimal health and improved performance, Academia Sรกnchez-Casal offers medical care with the best tennis specialists. The team of doctors specialize in injury prevention, rehabilitation, medical assessment, and first aid.
TOURNAMENTS
What should your child bring? • Rackets • Tennis shoes specific for clay and hard surface courts • Running shoes • Sports clothes • String and grips • Notebook and pen • Bathrobe, hand and shower towels • Vanity case • Alarm clock • Swimsuit and beach towel • Beach sandals • Sunscreen • Head cap or visor • Insect repellent • Casual clothing for field trips
What do we provide? Bed sheets, Blankets, Clothing hangers and Refrigerator
Travel assistance and logistics Airport arrival and departure The Academy staff will pick-up and dropoff at El Prat de Llobregat Airport those students registered in the tennis program with accommodation.
UM Service
Every Sunday at 6 pm.: Tennis level test for all new students
Upon completion of the Camp, students who have contracted a UM service with an airline (unaccompanied minor service), are accompanied until an airline staff member assumes the task of escorting them to the departure gate.
Check-in and Check-out Arrival
Departure
On the day of arrival (Sunday), check-in takes place at the Academy from 12:00 pm. to 4:00 pm. Students receive the following: - Welcome pack - Academy Identification Card - Schedule - Information about the facilities and services - Room key (if living on-campus)
Sunday is the day of departure for students living on-campus. Room checkout is at 9:00h but student may stay in the Academy installations until their departure time.
Students should provide the Academy with: - Passport - Return flight ticket - Money for personal expenses A supervisor will accompany the students to their rooms and, once settled, they may contact their parents to inform of their safe arrival.
The last day for students who do not live within the Academy installations is Saturday and will finish at approximately 12:00 pm.
How do I enroll my child? It’s easy!
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Contact us and confirm availability. You may do this by using the system of your choice:
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Once availability is confirmed, we will provide you with an enrollment form that you should complete and return signed by a parent or legal tutor (if the child is under 18).
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+34 93 479 16 16 From 9:00 am. to 7:00 pm. (Spanish local time)
+34 93 479 16 17
Pay a reservation deposit of one week’s fee. For enrollments of more than a week, the remaining balance must be paid one month prior the start date of the program. Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer (commissions paid by the payee).
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With the enrollment form, please provide a copy of the child’s passport or identity card.
info@sanchez-casal.com
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Upon receipt of the reservation deposit, we will send you an enrollment confirmation with full details about the program.
Reserve now. Limited spaces Choose the preferred weeks, from June 21 until August 30, 2015 Enrollment cancellation policy Enrollment cancellation policy If the cancellation is made before the start of the program and the first week deposit has been paid, the deposit is non-refundable. If the cancellation is made before the start of the program and has been paid in full, the amount corresponding to the
first week is non-refundable. The remaining amount will be refunded or can be used for future programs. If due to force majeure the student must leave the Academy without completing the entire requested program, the Academy will determine the refund of the unused part of the program based on the following criteria:
· Refund of 75% of the period paid and not used. · The payment of the first week, corresponding to the reservation deposit, is non-refundable. · There shall be no refund of the payment corresponding to a week already started.
Barcelona A city that captivates
Barcelona is a magical city that seduces through its art, architecture, creative spirit, gastronomy, and Mediterranean climate. It is dynamic, multicultural, stunning, and offers fabulous promenades by the sea and
attractive beaches, flower-lined boulevards and wide avenues with exclusive boutiques. One of the most attractive cities in the world.
The best summer for your child
For contact and information Tel. + 34 93 479 16 16 Email. info@sanchez-casal.com
www.sanchez-casal.com
GPS Location: 41.31480º N 2.06466º E
Academia Sánchez-Casal Autovía de Castelldefels (C-31), km 191 08820 El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona)
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