NBC Volleyball Travel Team Tour to Italy

PLAY VOLLEYBALL, EXPLORE ITALY AND IMPROVE AS A LEADER AND ATHLETE!

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NBC Camps Volleyball Travel Team will travel from Seattle, WA to Italy for a once in a lifetime volleyball travel team experience. Have the time of your life and see the world playing the sport you love! NBC Camps is excited to send a volleyball tour to Italy this season!

Athlete highlights on this tour often include exploring the famous sites of Italy, such as The Colosseum, The Vatican, Trevi Fountain, and the canals of Venice, as well as competing against local teams in cities around Rome and Venice!

Travel on this team is by application only and is based on athlete's talent and character. If you would like to apply for this tour, you can complete the 2024 NBC Travel Team Application Packet below.

2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET

Highlights Include

Exhibition games and tournaments against local club teams
Experience Italian cities such as Rome and Venice
Intensive and fun Training Camp at the beginning of tour
Compete alongside amazing teammates from around the USA and Canada
Improve on the court and grow in your leadership skills
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Italy Girls Volleyball Tour Information

Volleyball Travel Team to Italy
Dates: July 7-18, 2024
Age Group: Girls ages 14-18
Total Cost: $6,500 USD

2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET

TRAVEL TEAM SELECTION

Every year NBC selects athletes who demonstrate exceptional skill and outstanding character to represent NBC Camps playing volleyball on an NBC Travel Team. Athletes that are nominated by their NBC coaches at a camp will be invited to apply for tour. High school coaches and club team coaches may also submit a nomination for an athlete based on ability and attitude. You must be 14 years or older by June 1, 2024 to participate in 2024 Travel Teams.

In order to apply, athletes must complete the 2024 Travel Team Application Packet which includes: Athlete Application form, 2 completed Confidential Reference forms, Parent/Guardian Recommendation form, and schedule/complete a phone interview with the NBC Travel Team Director. The $1,500 non-refundable deposit is due once an athlete is accepted onto an NBC Travel Team.

2024 NBC TRAVEL TEAM APPLICATION PACKET

This packet contains all forms needed to apply for a 2024 NBC Travel Team.

QUESTIONS?? 800-406-3926 ext 135 or email travelteams@nbccamps.com

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TOUR DETAILS

The tour begins with training camp which is held before the team leaves for Italy. Training camp is located near Seattle, WA and is required for all travel team athletes as it is an important time for teammates to get to know each other and prepare to compete overseas. Included in the cost for tour is all lodging, two meals per day, sightseeing, local guide/coordinator, ground transportation, uniforms, and a travel bag with athlete journal. You will have the opportunity to meet peers from around the world and to grow as a person and athlete. This is a great opportunity to study history first hand and gain a global perspective while playing the sport you love.

NBC TRAVEL TEAMS MISSION

NBC Travel Teams have been sending out teams from our camps for over forty years, in over 20 countries. NBC Travel Teams aim to give athletes a transformative experience with good mentorship and friendships, new cultural experiences, and international competition. Travel teams strive to:

Provide an environment for athletes to grow in life, faith, and leadership skills
Improve athletic skills through a broad level of competition
Promote international goodwill and perspective

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00 am Breakfast and Team Meeting at the hotel
9:00 am Vatican Visit- Museums and St. Peter's
12:30pm Team lunch, Rome sightseeing
4:00 pm Travel to the gym for evening game
5:00 pm Game against local club team
8:00 pm Dinner and then gelato at the Trevi Fountain
10:00 pm Return to hotel, check in with family, downtime and then lights out

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF TOURS?

The tuition for an NBC Travel Team includes: Training Camp, team transportation to the airport, team international flights, all lodging and international transportation, 2 meals/day, sightseeing activities, a local guide, game/tournament fee’s, and an athlete gear pack which includes a uniform, sweats, a sweatshirt, t-shirts and NBC Travel Team leadership workbook. Not included in tuition: transportation to/from Seattle, WA for tour, passport application fee’s, travel insurance. NBC has lot’s of fundraising ideas, please email the director at travelteams@nbccamps.com for ideas and more information if finances are a concern for your athlete to participate on a travel team.

WHAT IS TRAINING CAMP?

Training camp takes place at the start of tour and is most often hosted at Black Diamond Camps in Auburn, WA. Training camp is an opportunity for the team to practice and prepare for their time playing together overseas. The team will be challenged through high ropes elements, group development activities, and around 4 practices during camp. Think summer camp meets NBC - campfires, high ropes course, team games, and volleyball. NBC staff and travel team coaches will provide travel safety training and leadership training as well. Training camp starts on the first day of the listed tour dates and is an intensive 2-3 day experience before the team departs for the trip!

Because athletes are from all over the U.S. and Canada, there are no tryouts or practices leading up to tour. Athletes should arrive in shape and ready to play at training camp so the team can be prepared to play together overseas.