U16 UK/US INBOUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TOUR 2023
Overview:
The US will be hosting U16 UK players August 7-14 in Round Hill, VA. All players will participate in the Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament, August 12-13, and play a Test Match during the tournament on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Sunday at noon. Over the course of the week, players will participate in coaching sessions with US Coach, Summer Weldon, and UK Coach, Lizzie Shearing, and enjoy a variety of activities including: tour of the Equine Medical Center, flat water tubing, bowling, and a day trip to Washington D.C.
A detailed itinerary can be found here: U16 UK_US Inbound 2023 Tour Schedule
Costs: ± $320.00/player
- The fee for the tour will be $200/player. This fee includes a tour shirt, meals on site (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners,) swimming, tubing, & bowling
- Players will need to enter the Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament as individuals. The tournament entry fee is $120
- A Team Manager and Chaperones will be named to assist and facilitate activities.
- There are various personal expenses that are not included in the tour fee
- A detailed breakdown of expectations and expenses can be found here: US Info Sheet U16 Inbound Tour 2023
Requirements:
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- Ages: 12-17 (must be 16 or younger as of 01/01/2023)
- Travel for you and your horse to Round Hill, VA
- Stay onsite, camp and pen tournament style, with UK team in onsite accommodations, August 7-14, 2023
- Horses: Must have access to at least two reliable mounts
- Deadline to Apply: May 28, 2023
- Be a member of the 2023 Youth Development Program. Apply at this link: https://www.americanpolocrosse.org/player-development-program-player-application/
Teams will be announced June 1, 2023.