Where does all this basketball training lead up to? A roster spot on the High School Varsity? A scholarship at an NCAA University? How about the opportunity to represent the United States in International Tournament Competition!
365 Sports is a North Carolina based athletic tour organization that has partnered with Hoops City U to offer North Carolina youth basketball players a unique and educational based athletic experience. Throughout the United States, 365 Sports will offer tryout opportunities to athletes in middle school and high school age groups which will represent the United States in foreign tournament competition. In 2007 and 2008, sixteen (16) states will hold tryout opportunities in assembling elite American teams for international competition. 365 Sports has the exclusive agreement for United States teams with the respective Basketball Federations of six countries.
A special tryout will be held in October for those athletes from the North Carolina area interested in participating in either Belgium or Ireland in 2008! For the student athletes and their parents, it is a “once in a lifetime experience.” Although the primary focus of all our international tours is the actual competitive experience, every tour organized by 365 Sports places a strong emphasis on the educational experience of visiting another culture and country. With this as the foundation, we believe the future and sanctity of our country lies with the young people of today. There is no textbook or class that can teach an understanding between two people of different cultures, languages and customs than what will be experienced firsthand on a Sports Tours USA Program.
Ireland Tour
The Emerald Cup
Limerick, Ireland
Your Trip Includes
- Round-Trip Air
- 6 Nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodations
- Breakfast Daily
- Minimum 5 games International Tournament Competition
- Opening Ceremony
- Sightseeing Tours
- Blarney Castle
- Bunratty Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- City Tours of Limerick, Cork and Killarney
- 3 Day Mini-Camp in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Professional Instruction by Collegiate Coaches
Daily Itinerary
Day One
Depart United States
Day Two
Upon your arrival into Shannon, you will be met by Mr. Paul Ferguson from Shannon, Ireland, the Tour Organizer, and escorted to our awaiting motorcoach. The group will transfer to the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park for a historic 16th Century sightseeing tour. Here, you will have the opportunity to tour the castle and the village surrounding Bunratty. Following our tour, the group will transfer to our bed and breakfast accommodations. The group will have the opportunity to relax and catch up on much needed rest. That afternoon, you will have the opportunity to walk around the town of Shannon and Limerick.
· Meals on Plane Provided
www.shannonheritage.com/bunrattycastle
Day Three
After Breakfast, the group will have the opportunity to visit the famous Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s famous attractions. This will be a great opportunity for shopping and also a chance to interact with the Irish people, who are the friendliest people on earth. After our tour, teams will have an opportunity for a shoot-a-round to prepare for the tournament. The evening will consist of a Welcome Ceremony by the Mayor of Limerick followed by the Emerald Cup Opening Ceremony. The Ceremony will include the parade of teams followed by the National Anthem’s of each respected country participating.
· Breakfast Only Provided
Day Four
Each team will begin play in The Emerald Cup. Teams will play a total of five games in the event. Once again, the evening will consist of a tournament social event and interaction with our Irish friends.
· Breakfast Only Provided
Day Five
After breakfast, the group will depart for Dromoland Castle and Golf Club, one of Ireland’s most elder and famous castles. Be sure to bring your camera as there will be ample opportunity for outstanding photographs. Games will continue in the afternoon. Teams will play at least two additional games this day.
· Breakfast Only Provided
Day Six
The Tournament will conclude today with the Semi-Finals and Finals of the Cup. An awards ceremony will conclude the event. The evening will be free for you to enjoy Ireland with your team.
· Breakfast Only Provided
Day Seven
The day is set aside for a great sightseeing tour. Your first destination is Blarney, home to Blarney Castle and the world famous Blarney Stone. Climb to the top of the castle and kiss the stone, if you dare, and come away with the "Gift of Eloquence". It is here that you will also visit the Woolen Mills Shopping Plaza and have an opportunity to purchase traditional Irish Crystal, Waterford Crystal, China, Tartans, Knits and Hand-loomed Woolens, all at wholesale prices. From Blarney you travel to Cork, Ireland's third largest city. Cork is a beguiling city with an indolent river flowing throughout and the hustle and bustle of a city on the move.
· Breakfast Only Provided
Day Eight
After breakfast, the group will depart for the airport and return to the United States.
Breakfast Only Provided
Belgium Tour
The European Community Tournament
Brussels, Belgium
Your Trip Includes
- Round-Trip Air
- 6 Nights Four Star Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast Daily
- Minimum 5 Games International Tournament Competition
- Opening Ceremony
- Sightseeing Tours
- Brugge City Tour
- Canal Boat Ride
- Brussels City Tour
- Napoleon’s Battlefield
- Breendonk Concentration Camp
- 3 Day Mini-Camp in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Professional Instruction by Collegiate Coaches
Daily Itinerary