Special event for home game against Borussia Dortmund
The Bayer 04 Soccer School is again organising a special event for the top game against Borussia Dortmund for children born between 2002 to 2009.
Football-mad players, born between 2002 and 2009, can take part in a WERKSELF FOR A DAY on Saturday 1 October 2016. The offer includes two training sessions at the Soccer CenTor just a short distance from the BayerArena, a communal lunch followed by a BayArena tour, a Bayer 04 T-shirt and a drinks bottle.
The day is rounded off with all participants, together with their parents, watching the top game between the Werkself and Borussia Dortmund. Priced at 125 euros, this will be an unforgettable football experience.
Parents and carers will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the BayArena on a guided tour between 13.00 and 14.00 CET at the special price of five euros. Enter the optional offer in the comments field on the online application.
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Timetable:
10.30 CET
Meet at Soccer CenTor
11.00 - 13.00 CET
First training session
13.00 - 14.00 CET
Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 CET
BayArena tour
15.30 - 17.00 CET
Second training session
18.30 CET
Bayer 04 v Borussia Dortmund kick-off
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