What does my child need to bring?

Students will need to wear clothing suitable for performing in their chosen sport as well as general sports clothing. In their free time, especially in the evenings, students are free to wear what they like. It is advisable to bring waterproof clothing and something warm as well as summer clothes. All clothes should be machine washable and suitable for tumble dryers. Please note: All bed linen is provided. Please ensure that all clothing is clearly labelled with your child's name.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Hand-held computers, game boys, pen knives, cigarettes, lighters or matches.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR: DVD players, cameras, mobile phones, MP3 players

or IPODS.

General:

Socks (sport and casual)

Underwear

Outdoor Trainers

Indoor Trainers

Warm clothes

Tracksuit

T-shirts/Polo shirts

Shorts

Long socks

Waterproof jacket (recommended)

Evening clothes

Nightwear

Swimming trunks/costume/towel

Towels

Wash bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush,

shampoo, face cloth.

Backpack

WATER BOTTLE (MUST HAVE)

English Language:

English dictionary

Writing pad

Pens/pencils

For Specific Sports:

Tennis:

Tennis shirt

Tennis socks

Tennis racquet (recommended)

Tennis shoes

Golf:

Collared Polo shirt

Tailored trousers or shorts

Sweatshirts

Golf shoes (Academy Golf must have)

Golf clubs (Academy Golf must have)

Wet weather golf gear

Hockey:

Astroturf shoes

Mouth guard (must have)

Shin pads (must have)

Hockey stick

Football:

Stud boots (must have)

Shin pads (must have)

Indoor trainers (recommended)

Horse Riding:

Jodhpurs or stretch trousers (i.e joging/track pants) (must have)

Riding boots or shoe with small heel (not trainers) (must have)

Riding hat (recommended)

Rugby:

Studded boots (must have)

Mouth guard (must have)

Swimming:

Swimming hat (must have)

Swimming goggles (must have)

Floats & flippers (recommended)

Basketball:

Indoor trainers (must have)

What about valuables?

We do not recommend that your child brings any valuables to the centre (e.g. mobile phones, IPODs, MP3 players, cameras, stereos, and electronic games). However, if your child(ren) insist on bringing these items they must hand them in to the Centre Manager for safe keeping. The Centre Manager will also collect tickets, passports and pocket money upon your child(ren)'s arrival. Your child(ren) will have access to their personal items from the centre office at allotted times during their stay. Exsportise cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen property

Pocket Money - How much money should my child bring?

This is a difficult question to answer. If your child is going to be staying at the centre and not going on any weekend excursions, then £50.00 would be sufficient to cover various items such as sweets, drinks and phonecards. Please bring sterling cash in £5 or £10 notes. If your child wants to go on a trip they may require money for entrance fees so therefore a maximum £15.00 per trip should be sufficient. There are two trips per week. No doubt they will also want some money for shopping! This is at your discretion. There is also an additional cost for off site evening entertainment for 15 and 16 year old students and this is £50 paid in advance for evening entertainment three times per week. Please note we cannot take money from your credit card in order to top up your child's pocket money during their stay.

Should I name my child's clothing?

Please do! It is crucial in identifying any lost or forgotten belongings. Please also ensure that all other items that your child(ren) bring, such as sports equipment, are clearly and easily identifiable.

Laundry?

If your child(ren) are staying with us for one week then please send them with about 10 days worth of clothing. If they are staying longer then we offer a free laundry service every Wednesday. Clothes will be collected and returned after approximately 2 days as long as they are identifiable. (see above)

Hygiene?

Personal hygiene is very important and it is vital that each student has at least one daily shower at the end of the day. We will tactfully encourage those who we think require a little more persuasion in this area.

Does my child(ren) need to bring their own sports equipment?

We always advise that they do, particularly if they are doing a Sport Academy course. If not, or if they are just trying a sport for the first time, then we do have a limited supply at the camps that students can use.