Through its partnership with AJAX Amsterdam, generation adidas international is proud to offer you an exclusive soccer experience in Holland.

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1 AJAX SELECT 2016

2 THE PROGRAM Through its partnership with AJAX Amsterdam, generation adidas international is proud to offer you an exclusive soccer experience in Holland. AJAX Amsterdam is opening its doors to qualified youth players (01's and 02's). This program offers elite training and competition, and provides unique exposure to the youth development approach of one of the world s most famous soccer clubs. AJAX is the most successful club in the Netherlands and has always played in the highest league, the Eredivisie, since its foundation in They have won 33 Eredivisie League titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. Highly qualified and experienced professional AJAX Amsterdam coaches will provide you with specialized soccer training and individual evaluations. This experience of a lifetime takes place at AJAX Amsterdam s state of the art training facility and provides an experience of the daily life of an AJAX Amsterdam Academy player. This training program is by invitation only and you must be nominated by a premier adidas club and submit a soccer resume for consideration. It will take place from August 14-21, 2016, and only the best 32 soccer players will be admitted. In addition, during your stay you will have the unique opportunity to tour the inside of AJAX Amsterdam s stadium Amsterdam ArenA and do some sightseeing in the city of Amsterdam.

3 Selection Process KEY DATES 2016 will feature two squads composed of 16 players. This year, Ajax Select will be hosting players born in 2001 or In conjunction with adidas America, for the first time in 2016 the landed package will be at no cost for the players (directors, please discuss for further details with your adidas representative or generation adidas international). As a premier aspect of the generation adidas platform, the top adidas club nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players for the Ajax Select and other Select programs. The process for this is as follows: Premier adidas clubs will have the opportunity to nominate one player in either the 01 or 02 age group for the Ajax Select Program Nominees will be selected based on positional needs and qualification. 1. Nominations must be presented to generation adidas international by February 1 st, 2016 generation adidas exclusive Squads will be selected by March 1st. generation adidas players will have until April 1 st to register, at which point their spot will be offered to another player on the list. 2. Nominees for the at large Select pool must be in by April 14th. Upon arrival, players will be split in to two teams for competition (some players will flex between the two squads), but will train together. All players selected will receive their training kit (footwear included) and will only have to cover the cost of their flight and match tickets.

4 the program This program is designed for top level youth soccer players who are ready to develop their potential and who want a unique experience with AJAX Amsterdam. This program is a unique chance to live Voetbal in one of the world s most passionate soccer countries with some of the world s most enthusiastic supporters. This program is by invitation only.

5 the program includes All required ground transportation throughout the program (airport transfers included) Professional coaching sessions with AJAX Amsterdam Academy coaches at their state of the art training facilities Accommodation at a 3* or 4* hotel Water during all practices Full board during your stay(breakfast, lunch and dinner) Guided tour of AJAX Amsterdam s stadium, museum and training facilities Canal boat ride in Amsterdam Friendly games vs. AJAX and AZ Alkmaar (playing time is not guaranteed and will be based on the coaches' technical decisions) The opportunity to watch the AJAX Amsterdam first team train (subject to head coach s discretion) Attend a professional Eredivisie game (subject to availability & additional cost) Bilingual chaperone in attendance 24/7 Full adidas kit including footwear Landed package free

6 DAILY SCHEDULE August 14: Arrive in Amsterdam (Netherlands). Transfer to accommodations. Welcome presentation. Preparations for AJAX SELECT training program. August 19: Guided visit of the city of Amsterdam. Canal boat ride. AJAX SELECT Training Program afternoon session. August 15: August 16: AJAX SELECT Training Program. Morning and afternoon sessions. AJAX SELECT Training Program. Morning and afternoon sessions. August 20: AJAX SELECT competitive friendly game vs. AZ Alkmaar. Attend Professional Eredivisie game (subject to additional cost and schedule). August 17: Guided visit of AJAX Amsterdam s stadium Amsterdam ArenA. AJAX SELECT Training Program afternoon session. August 21: Depart from Amsterdam airport. August 18: Attend an AJAX Amsterdam first team training session (subject to head coach s discretion). AJAX SELECT competitive friendly game vs. AJAX Amsterdam Academy.

7 ajax training complex The Ajax Academy is named DE TOEKOMST, which means future, and boasts everything a young player may need in order to develop: 7 football fields, brand new facilities, a physiotherapy center, and a cafeteria. It is considered by many to be the best academy in the world. In fact, most of the current Ajax starters have developed their skills in this academy. The coaches are just as impressive. Among them you can find former footballstars Dennis Bergkamp and Frank de Boer.

8 AMSTERDAM HOLLAND There are endless things to see and do in this exciting city: Central Station Dam Square Museum Quarter Jewish History Museum Canals Space is limited, so apply early.

9 terms and conditions Dates: August 14-21, 2016 Price per person: Flight and Tickets Only Payments: The following is the payment outline: Deposit payment (date TBD) $ only if you book flight with GAI. Progress payment (May 14th) 40% of balance payment due 3 months before departure. Final balance (July 14th) Remainder of Balance payment due. Cancellations: Individual Cancellations Deposits are non-refundable for this program. From 6 to 3 months prior to departure, 50% is refundable. Full cost of program applies as of 3 months prior to departure. IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not nor do we aspire to be an agency. We avoid representation and hold our commitment to players and their clubs alike in high esteem. Our programs are designed not only to help a player's development, but also their ambition. STATEMENT OF LIABILITY generation adidas international acts only as an agent to any owners, suppliers and contractors providing transportation, accommodations and any other services related to this program. The player's legal guardian agrees that generation adidas international shall not become liable or responsible for additional expenses, injury, or damage to a person or property in connection with any transportation, accommodations, excursions, or any other services resulting directly or indirectly from Acts of God, terrorism, damages incidental to flight, fire, acts of government or other causes beyond the direct control of generation adidas international and AJAX. * Exchange rates can fluctuate. We reserve the right to confirm the exchange rate at time of proposal acceptance.

10 Where will you play? Suite Krog Street Atlanta, GA Phone: (404) Lisboa# 3, Suite 207 Madrid,Spain Phone: Queens Quay, Unit 511. Toronto, Ontario, M5V3M8 Canada Phone: +001 (416) Program Director John Parker Website: