Tour Highlights
Lacrosse Development
Strengthen your lacrosse skills alongside fellow standout US athletes and collegiate coaches. This tour includes a mix of international competition and training.
Leadership Development
Through three leadership workshops, learn what it takes to succeed as a team leader and gather insight on playing at the collegiate level.
Global Adventure
Experience the value of international travel! Return home with enhanced confidence, greater cultural awareness, and lifelong memories.
Lacrosse Tour Details
Location: Australia
Dates: Jul. 31st - Aug. 10th, 2023
Total: $4995
INCLUDED
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Round-trip airfare to Australia from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and one checked bag
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Eight nights hotel accommodations (five nights in Melbourne and three nights in Sydney)
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Three meals, daily
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All transportation while in Australia, including domestic flight and private charter bus for all tour activities
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International health insurance
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Seven lacrosse training sessions––this includes training sessions with U.S. college coaches, mixed training sessions with local club teams, mixed games with local club teams (U.S. and Aus. athletes combined together), friendly games against local club teams (U.S. v Aus.)
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Three leadership development workshops
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At least one community service activity
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All excursions outlined in the trip itinerary
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Beyond Sports t-shirt and uniform top
NOT INCLUDED
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Transportation to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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Personal expenses (i.e. souvenirs and snacks)
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Australia visa application fee
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Passport and additional baggage fees, if applicable
PAYMENT
A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot for the tour. The remaining balance is paid in a series of installments.
The deposit deadline is April 15th, 2023.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All hotel stays are in 4-star hotels. Participants will share a room with another traveler, however, every participant will have their own bed.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
Departure day! Depart from LAX Airport in Los Angeles with tour coaches and Beyond Sports staff on international flight to Australia.
DAY 2
Travel day! (We lose one day crossing the International Date Line.)
DAY 3
Arrival at Melbourne Airport. Melbourne has been ranked one of the world's most livable cities for the last 8 years! Students and staff are shuttled to the hotel for check-in followed by a health and safety orientation, our first team practice, and a welcome dinner. Overnight in Melbourne.
DAY 4
Mixed practice with a local high-school club team in the morning. Spend the afternoon exploring the famous Queen Victoria Market––the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere! Game in the evening vs. local club team. Overnight in Melbourne.
DAY 5
Day trip along the Great Ocean Road! This Australian National Heritage offers breathtaking views along a rugged coastline. We'll go as far as Port Campbell National Park for an amazing photo op at the 12 Apostles. Evening leadership development workshop. Overnight in Melbourne.
DAY 6
We'll load the bus to visit some of the iconic areas of Melbourne. Stops include the vibrant beach scene of St. Kilda and the charming coastal town of Brighton. Afternoon community service activity running a lacrosse clinic for local youth before a mixed game (U.S. and Aus. athletes mixed on the same teams) in the evening with a local club team. Overnight in Melbourne.
DAY 7
Morning trip to Healesville Sanctuary Zoo to experience local Australia wildlife including koalas! Game in the evening vs. local club team. Overnight in Melbourne.
DAY 8
Morning flight from Melbourne to Sydney. After checking into our hotel, we will go on a walking tour of Sydney to explore Darling Harbour before dinner. Evening leadership development workshop to reflect on the cross-cultural experience of traveling to another country through sport. Overnight in Sydney.
DAY 9
As a group, we'll tour the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Afternoon community service activity running a lacrosse clinic for local youth. Evening leadership development workshop before our last mixed practice with a local club team. Overnight in Sydney.
DAY 10
Enjoy the famous Bondi to Coogee Beach walk. Keep your eyes on the water, this is peak whale season! We'll enjoy a special farewell dinner in the evening recounting our favorite memories from the trip. Overnight in Sydney.
DAY 11
Say our goodbyes as we head to Sydney International Airport for a full day of travel back to the U.S.A.
Please understand that the final itinerary may change slightly based on the confirmed game schedule. We will do our best to follow this exact itinerary.
Leadership Curriculum
The leadership workshops in our high school lacrosse itinerary are adapted from our sports leadership program, the Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport (GLASS).
Hosted in Costa Rica, this 10-day leadership intensive program is designed for high school female athletes from all sports.
Our Team
You can learn more about our program coordinators and tour coaches on our team page. Additional coaches are added pending tour roster sizes.
Ashlee Guay
Tour Coordinator
Ashlee is a Beyond Sports tour coordinator. She's assists with tour planning and preparations.
Molly Devilbiss
Tour Coach
Molly is the current head coach for Simmons University women's lacrosse. She'll be one of our high school lacrosse tour coaches.
Kelsey Howard
Tour Coach
Kelsey is a current assistant coach for Colby University women's lacrosse. She'll be one of our high school lacrosse tour coaches.
Next Steps
Our staff is available to answer any questions you or your family may have regarding the tour. Feel free to contact us at any point in the process.
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Accept Your Invitation
If you received an invitation via email you can accept your invite to begin registration. If you did not receive an invite, but you are interested in joining the tour, please complete our program application.
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Register & Deposit
When you are ready to commit to the tour, submit your $250 deposit to reserve your spot. The full cost of the tour is not due immediately. Payment deadlines are outlined in registration.
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Begin Travel Prep
Once deposited, your tour coordinator will connect with you to share pre-departure information. We encourage all students who do not have a valid passport to apply for a passport as soon as possible!
Gabrielle O.
Australia Lacrosse
Not many people can say they traveled to Australia let alone play a sport that they love! I was able to meet so many amazing girls during this trip which made it that much more enjoyable and I had the chance to play lacrosse in Australia which many people would never do! I was so nervous and afraid but when I thought about it, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have some of the best memories from this trip and I would do it all over again if I could.
Australia Tour FAQ
How was I selected for this tour?
We reach out to high school and club coaches across the country in search of the top performers and leaders in high school girl's lacrosse.
Can a family member or teammate travel with me?
Yes! We encourage our student-athletes to have friends and family join them for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Fill out the form below to receive more information.
How many students-athletes will travel with me?
Our lacrosse tour roster sizes typically range from 12-24 students.
How will I travel to Australia?
Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) where we will travel as a group to Australia. International airfare is arranged by Beyond. Final travel itineraries are shared with tour participants 6-8 weeks before departure.
Though international airfare is included in your tour cost, you have the option to opt out and arrange your own airfare to and from Australia. If you choose to arrange your own travel, we will apply a $800 discount to your program total.
