Since 1998, WorldStrides Sports has helped sports teams from across North America travel all over the world to challenge new opponents and make new friends. From youth clubs to Olympic Development Program to NCAA programs, WorldStrides unites athletes of all ages in the spirit of camaraderie and international competition.
Our experts have the connections, experience, and passion to get your team on the field with access to top-quality facilities, facing hand-picked competitors and learning from professional coaches in the exciting destination of your choice.
Dedicated support, start to finish
From the time you book to the day your team returns home, our dedicated account managers are here to support you every step of the way. We help you during planning and pre-departure with finalizing the logistics, lodging, athlete-friendly team meals, practice facilities, and immersive cultural experiences that best suit your team’s needs.
When it comes to game time, you can rest assured knowing the matches we organize for your team meet the rules of local governing bodies – so your team can get the full experience of international play.
The power of international travel
Embarking on an international tour means that you are not just a representative of the game, you are an ambassador of your club, your town, your community, and your country. What could be more exciting for any player, at any age or skill level?
The reasons for traveling abroad are abundant: building team chemistry, individual growth, quality play, getting to know players from another part of the world, picking up new skills and insights along the way, and more.
The UK is one of our most popular destinations for soccer teams. The home of the Premier League, UK tours offer your players the chance to feel the excitement in the stands and on the pitch.
Something for everyone
With specialized experts in nearly every popular sport, our team can create a customized itinerary to bring your team’s vision to life. Explore highlights of some of our favorite programs below, or reach out to us to learn more about what we can build for you.
SOCCER
Fans and players of the world’s most popular game can be found in every corner of the world. Your tour could introduce your squad to the Brazilian philosophy of joga bonito or take them behind the scenes of Serie A clubs.
Popular destinations: UK, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Germany
VOLLEYBALL
Your volleyball team will bump, set, spike their way through practice and games against local teams, with plenty of time to explore their host country.
Popular destinations: Italy, Spain and Greece
BASKETBALL
International clubs long to face off with North American hoopers as the global stage for this American-born phenomenon only continues to grow.
Popular destinations: Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, and Greece
GOLF
Give your team the chance to learn from local golf professionals while playing some of the most famous and picturesque fairways in the world.
Popular destinations: Scotland, Ireland,and England
LACROSSE
Long dominated by U.S. and Canadian-based players, the international lacrosse scene is bursting with fresh energy.
Popular destinations: England, Ireland, and Australia
Tours for the following sports can also be customized:
Rugby
Tennis
Field Hockey
Track & Field Football
An exercise in culture
Whether you’re tasting the local cuisine, touring national landmarks, taking in museums, or simply enjoying a walkabout, the exposure to a new culture on a person at any age, and any stage in life, leaves an indelible mark—and our tours include plenty of opportunities to expand and inspire the global perspectives of both players and coaches.
WorldStrides Sports programs are hand-crafted to deliver the most well-rounded experience for your team. And you won’t find an international sports tour with higher quality or higher impact anywhere else.
We couldn’t have been happier with the assistance that WorldStrides provided our basketball team on our recent tour. The company and our representatives were totally committed to providing our student-athletes a great experience on the trip. They had great communication with us and were attentive to our requests. We look forward to continuing a partnership with WorldStrides for our next tour.
Travis Ford, Former Head Coach, Saint Louis Men’s Basketball
An all-inclusive experience
Our seasoned team of former players, coaches, and trainers works with you to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. We’ll make sure your itinerary meets your needs, answer all of your questions, and facilitate life-changing moments for your players every step of the way.
All of our inclusive itineraries include:
Round-trip airfare
Hotel accommodations
Ground transportation to and from all activities
Admissions and fees for scheduled activities
Expert (and local!) Tour Director
Two meals a day
24-hour emergency support
To see complete itineraries for trips like these and to learn more, visit worldstrides.com/sports
FRANCE & ITALY
Experience the wonder of France and Italy with your team on this 10-day immersive tour. Discover what it’s like to play with international teams in incredible games against Kameet Basketball, Orange 1 Bassano, and Italy All Stars. Enjoy sightseeing in Nice, Venice, Monaco, Murano Island, Milan, Lake Como, and historic Venice.
IRELAND
Discover rolling hills, cobbled squares, beautiful architecture, and more as you take your team to Ireland on an 11-day adventure. Practice and play some rounds at incredible places like Cregboy Golf Academy, Bearna Golf Club, The Island Gold Club, and The European Club. There’s tons of opportunity to explore between playing and sight-seeing.
COSTA RICA
Take your team abroad for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in beautiful Costa Rica, as they visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, enjoy a guided jungle safari boat tour, play matches with Escazu, and so much more with their teammates over 8 memorable days.
PARIS & LONDON
Spend 12 unforgettable days with your team playing against talented teams and enjoying the culture of Paris and London. Soak up the sights on a river cruise along the Seine, take a trip to the Eiffel Tower, and check out Buckingham palace. Experience the French Open at Roland Garros, Wimbledon Tennis grounds, and matches against As de la Tresorerie Tennis Club and Oxford University Tennis Club.
Why WorldStrides Sports?
We’ve got you covered with well-rounded itineraries, seamless planning, extensive health and safety infrastructure, and financial assistance. So that you and your student athletes can get back to the game.
Health, Safety, and Protection
$50 million in liability coverage for all sports programs - coaches, organizations, and schools are covered on tour under our policy
$1 million consumer protection program through our USTOA membership
Comprehensive Travel Protection Plans available to protect your investment, including an upgraded plan with a Cancel For Any Reason benefit that provides travelers with a cash refund up to 2 days before departure worldstrides.com/travel-protection-plans
24/7 access to Doctors On-Call program with George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine and AXA Behavioral Health
WorldClass Group Flexibility that gives your Program Leader the ability to work with us to change your tour dates or destination for any reason with no change fees
Primary medical insurance coverage provided on all international sports tours
Verified by the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) as a Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO)
Crisis management team & strategic partnerships with Crisis 24 and International SOS, leading worldwide risk management organizations, who provide 24/7 access to the most thorough and up to date information on security analysis
A price guarantee at the time of registration, which protects families from currency or fuel surcharges
Licensed to sell travel in all 50 United States and Canada worldstrides.com/legal-policy
Financial Assistance
Monthly payment plans allow our travelers to spread out payments and set up auto-deductions to save time and money
Advantage Payment Plan (APP) is available to our groups, which allows for equal payments as low as $199 per month for up to 6 months after the group has returned from the trip
Financial assistance program through the Future Leaders of American Government (FLAG) Foundation fundraising.worldstrides.com/flag-financial-assistance
Gift of Sport fundraising program provides letters and social media links to help travelers solicit donations from friends and family, and 100% of the money raised goes directly toward the tour fee
Educational Excellence
With successful completion of online coursework, student-athletes in grades 6-12 can earn academic credit at no additional cost worldstrides.com/academic-credit
