Imagine this: the chance to represent the USA on the global stage at the United World Games – a monumental honor, the ultimate aspiration for any dedicated player! Picture yourself stepping onto European courts as a USA Gold Student Athlete, not just playing basketball, but experiencing the world firsthand. This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a thrilling opportunity to test your mettle against international competition alongside over 10,000 passionate athletes from over 40 nations. You will be competing against talented athletes while promoting peace & healthy competition through basketball. Under the guidance of seasoned coaches, you’ll unlock new levels of skill and strategic brilliance. Beyond the game, you’ll forge lifelong friendships with players from every corner of the globe, creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is your chance to see the world, elevate your game, and become part of something truly extraordinary!
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The tour is highlighted by competing in The United World Games. The Games are counted among Europe’s finest and most popular youth sports events, attracting thousands of young people from all across the globe year after year.
The United World Games are an annual major event under the patronage of the UNESCO, which has been growing and developing ever since its inaugural edition in the year of 2005. Over the years however, the United World Games have transcended the event and turned into a global movement and community on top of it. UWG is emblematic for the many positive values and dimensions attached to sport: respect, fairplay, responsibility, cooperation, teamwork, exchange and friendship, exercise and health.
To learn more about the United World Games please visit www.unitedworldgames.com
The experience of a lifetime awaits!
Tour the Heart of Europe
The excitement of the United World Games is played in Klagenfurt, Austria.
The ultimate tour package is a journey through three incredible countries—Germany, Italy, and Austria
On this tour, you will possibly experience:
The Bavarian charm of Munich
The romantic canals of Venice
The fashion capital of Milan
The stunning scenery of Bellagio
YOU will be representing the best of the best from America. As you can imagine, it will be an incredible experience to travel to Europe and compete against the best athletes from around the world. It would be a extraordinary opportunity to learn and grow as a student-athlete, and to make memories that will last a lifetime.
It’s a huge honor to be chosen to represent the USA in such a prestigious competition.
An unforgettable experience you will remember for a lifetime!
Submit your application today!
The United World Games are also a great way to learn about different cultures and make new friends. You will have the chance to meet athletes from all over the world, and you will be able to share your love of basketball and your country.
Enjoy the sights, culture enrichment and food of Europe.
I am confident that this experience will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. You will learn a lot about yourself, about basketball, and about the world!
The heart of the UWG are international friendship and cultural exchange through sports. Each and every one of our participants – be it former or future, be it as a player, a coach, a volunteer or a referee – is part of the UWG family.
The unique atmosphere of the UWG creates unforgettable moments for our participants, while at the same time the Games provide a platform to meet and get to know people from different parts of the world, making new friends and building contacts and networks for exchange. The enjoyment of sport and the open-minded encounter of cultures are the core of the Games.
Besides the tournaments an extensive side program provides fun and entertainment for all participants. The combination of great state-of-the-art venues such as Klagenfurt’s EURO 2008 Stadium (as so called “Players Town” the center of the Games), the gorgeous location in the midst of Carinthia’s stunningly beautiful lakeland scenery and the international character of the major event adds up to a unique flair and offers our participants the perfect mix of sports, exchange, adventure and vacation.
If chosen by the USA Gold Student Athlete Selection Committee, the athlete will go on a unique journey that will experience the culture and basketball of Europe.
From the beginning, the event has embodied the core values of UNESCO: cultural exchange, respect, fair play and teamwork. The UWG competitions bring people together to encourage sustainable development of a peaceful and integrative society.
This option allows you to secure your spot with a deposit and pay the remaining balance over time.
Players: $4,990.00
Parents/Guests: $4,890.00
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance will be due according to the payment schedule.
Choose this option to pay the entire balance at once and receive a discount.
Players: $4,797.00
Parents/Guests: $4,697.00
The full payment is due immediately.
Round-Trip Airfare: This covers the cost of a round-trip ticket from the team's designated departure city to the event destination.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast: Daily at the hotel.
Lunch: Provided on-site or during scheduled activities.
Sightseeing & Excursions: This covers all pre-planned and included sightseeing tours, group activities, and entrance fees for specified attractions.
United World Entry Fee: This is the official registration or entry fee for the United World event.
Professional Tour Guide Services: This includes the cost for a professional, local tour guide for all scheduled tours and excursions.
Team Uniforms: This covers the cost of two full team uniforms.
Hotel & Room Accommodations:
Accommodations will be at a 3-4 star hotel, based on European standards.
Room Occupancy: The base price is for shared occupancy, with 2-3 people per room.
Single Room Supplement: Single rooms are available for an additional fee. This covers the cost for a single person per room. (add cost)
The adventure is taking shape! This is a preliminary itinerary to give you a sense of our journey. The final schedule will be confirmed and sent to you 3-5 weeks prior to departure. We will do our best to follow this schedule, but please note that some details may change as we finalize arrangements.
UWG Shuttle System throughout tournament
Day 1 : Depart from North America
Day 2 : Arrive in Germany – Welcome Meeting and Practice
Day 3 : Tour of Germany and Practice
Day 4 : Exhibition Game!
Day 5 : Start of World Games
Day 6 : World Games Medal Games
Day 7 : Travel to Italy
Day 8 : Tour Venice, Gondola Ride, and More!
Day 9 : Depart for North America
A dedicated 24-hour Tour Director will accompany your students throughout the entire trip, guiding them through each incredible destination included in the program.
USA Gold Student Athlete branded lanyards provide clear identification and easy access to our USAGoldAssist phone number, should your student need help.
Staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help.
For added protection, all travelers have the option to purchase Travel Insurance in the case of any emergency.
Passports are required for all USA Gold Student Athlete trips traveling abroad. You are responsible for obtaining your passport, so please don’t delay! For an application form, visit your post office or a local federal government office. Note that some countries require that passports be valid for six months after you return to the United States. Please be sure that yours is up-to-date. For more information about obtaining a passport and processing times, visit the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Starting on January 8, 2025, travelers of specific nationalities whose tour visits any country in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) or who transit through an airport in the United Kingdom will be required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Please check your Visa and Entry Requirements Tool and the UK’s website for updates. The European Union will require a similar authorization (ETIAS) in early 2025. Please refer to the European Union's official ETIAS website for more information. Please visit travel.state.gov for the most up-to-date requirements.
All athletes traveling need to have either their original birth certificate or a certified copy with them. In addition, students should bring a government-issued photo ID (if available) to prove they are the person whose birth certificate they are presenting.
