Here are some useful tips regarding the Planning timelines Global Team Travel recommends you follow as well as some suggestions on what you should pack.

Useful Planning Timelines:

8 months before departure: 
Passport pictures
Passport applications if needed

6 months before departure: 
Immunization procedures (if needed)
Check payment schedule
Start fundraising
Start collecting ‘trading paraphernalia’ – pins, hats, shirts are all popular overseas
      
3 months before departure: 
Order a telephone calling card
Decide on the best 'cash option' for your trip - Visa Buxx Card, ATM debit, Travelers Checks, etc

2 months before departure: 
Purchase any necessary clothing, sports equipment, camera, electrical adaptors / convertors, luggage tags

Prior to Departure:  
Finalize your packing list…remember you have to carry everything yourself. Don’t pack anything you don’t need.

Packing Tips – remember You have to carry it! We recommend bags with wheels!
    
Bag 1: Personal Items:

• Jeans, pants & dress shorts
• laundry bag,
• shirts, tops, sweater
• underwear, socks, pyjamas
• comfortable shoes
• towels
• toiletries (soap, deodorant, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, contact lenses)
• Plug adaptors / voltage convertor
• CD/MP3 player with recharger / batteries
• digital camera
• travel alarm clock
• water bottle
• sunscreen & hat
• wallet

Bag 2: Soccer Equipment:

• Cleats (molded & long studs)
• shin guards
• sandals/flip flops
• uniform shirts, shorts, socks
• warm up suit
• practice kit
• waterproof jacket

Bag 3: Carry On Items:

• Money / wallet including phone card, Visa Buxx card / ATM debit card / Travelers checks
• small toilet bag (toothbrush, toothpaste, contact lenses)
• important documents (passport, medical items)
• reading material, pen and notebook
• Remember - No sharp objects or lighters are allowed.

• Do Not Bring laptops, game systems, VCR / DVD players, pocket knives