Thursday, March 20, 2008

Check List

PARENTS & SWIMMERS:  Below is a checklist of items that need attention and our known itinerary for the trip.

• PASSPORT:  Please provide Peter with a copy of the first two pages of your passport by Monday, March 24.

• TRAVEL WALLETS for swimmers traveling alone:  Travel wallets can be purchased at AAA for $6.40.

• CODE OF CONDUCT: Please sign (by swimmer) and returned to Peter by March 24.

• MEDICAL RELEASE: Parents, please sign and return to Peter by March 24.

• HOSTING:  Please make sure you contact your host family in Dublin as soon as possible.

• BAGGAGE WEIGHT LIMIT:  50 lbs. per bag is maximum.  The airlines will apply surcharges for bags over the weight limit.  

• BAG LIMIT:  There are not baggage handlers on this trip.  Please try and limit your baggage to ONE carry on and ONE checked piece of luggage.  You are responsible for carrying your own bags.

• CLOTHES:  Temps will be between 40 and 60 degrees. Bring WARM clothes, sweaters, etc.  Shoes, no flip-flops (flip-flops acceptable on pool deck). Blue Wave gear. 

• CELL PHONES:  It is expensive, but ATT and T-Mobile will work in Ireland.

• MONEY:  Remember, Ireland uses Euros.  Your child will need about 25-30 Euros a day (about $37.50 to $40 per day). Dollars can be exchanged into Euros at your bank, at customs at the airport in Dublin, or by using a debit card at most ATM's throughout Ireland. For younger swimmers, Peter can hold excess money for you, and provide your child with per diem money.

• CONTACT IN IRELAND:  For emergencies while in Ireland, please call Peter at 813-760-0226

1 comment:

Unknown said...

The checked-bag limit is two and when weighed TOGETHER they cannot exceed 80 lbs. 40lbs/each . . . not 50, or you'll need alot of extra money. Check Aerlingus.com