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The Opportunity of a Lifetime!
Imagine playing the sport you love (fastpitch softball) against some of Europe’s most talented fastpitch players while representing the United States for "The Cup"!
Our goal each year is to assemble the best teams of women to represent our country while also experiencing the beautiful sights of The Netherlands and Paris. Selected athletes and their families join our seasoned staff on an eight-day adventure, creating memories they will keep forever.
You will gain friendships across the United States and Europe with fellow passionate fastpitch players with great attitudes. You will also learn new skills and tips from our skilled coaches and staff and have a blast doing it all.
Are you ready?
If you have the heart to give it your all, the desire to play and travel internationally, and the ability to grow relationships with others who share your same passion, then this trip is for YOU!
And check out this great video too!
The type of athletes we are looking for…
We are looking for athletes who love the game! We want passionate players who are looking for a new opportunity and are open to new experiences. You have to be willing to make new friends and memories.
Attitude Matters
Being a talented player is great—but having a positive attitude is key. We seek high energy individuals with an optimistic outlook.
Created for:
High school/club athletes and their parents
College athletes
Athletes looking for opportunity
Travelers
Attitude required:
Love to travel
Open to other cultures
Ready to play the game a little differently
Excited to compete and make friends
Personality needed::
Friendly
Positive
Hard Working
Team player
Passion wanted:
Motivated to improve your game
Eager to learn and work with others
Excited to compete on an international field
Bill Grannis
Coach
Born and raised in New Castle, PA. Married 23 years to my wife Trish. We have one daughter Brittany 23. We have one miniature schnauzer Tucker 17. We currently live in Cape Coral, FL.
I have been involved with softball since 1999. I am a cofounder of Silver Creek Fastpitch in 2004 in New Castle, PA. I coached at the HS level for two years. I've been coaching in the QDS events since 2010 and the indoor Cup since 2013. I'm very enthusiastic when I coach. Win or lose our team will have a blast! We will represent the United States with class. Hearing our National Anthem at opening and closing ceremonies is amazing! The Thursday night clinic with approximately 75 Dutch youth is so neat!
My daughter is a two time participant in the indoor Cup 2012/2016. She has made friends that will last a lifetime during the trip. She is planning on going for a visit to the Netherlands this summer to stay with one of the athletes she met in 2012. She has come to visit us several times in Florida. The trip is not only softball oriented but seeing the different cultures and meeting softball coaches/players that you would never have met in your life. You play against world class athletes from different countries. The trip is very educational as you get to see several different cultures in the week that we are gone.
8 Great Days Abroad!
DAY 1: See Ya Later, USA!
Embark on your first destination: Amsterdam.
Flights from your nearest airport are scheduled on your behalf. Make sure to bring snacks for the plane – it’s quite a journey crossing the pond!
DAY 3: Explore Amsterdam (and opening Ceremonies!)
7:15 am – Optional Tour departs by motor coach from the hotel lobby (this time may change) for a guided tour of Amsterdam.
Opening Ceremonies are tonight, which is streamed around the world! Games begin too.
DAY 2: Amsterdam Experience
Arrive and be greeted by our team at the airport. We’ll be there to escort you to the hotel by motor coach.
Tour Rotterdam and enjoy lunch in the city.
2 pm – Receive your room key and complimentary tram pass.
2 pm – Meet the Team gathering at the hotel.
3 pm – Enjoy the rest of the day with your family exploring Rotterdam.
DAY 4: Tournament Time!
10 am – 6 pm is game time. Schedules will be provided, as well as transportation to and from the field.
6 pm – Go back to hotel, free to do as you please and take in final views of Rotterdam.
DAY 5: Knockout rounds
8 am – Check out of hotel, bring all luggage with you to motor coach.
9 am – 2:30 pm Tournament games – schedule will be provided.
2:30 pm – Awards Ceremony.
4 pm – Motor coach ride across the beautiful landscapes of The Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
DAY 7: Paris Sightseeing
8 am – 9 am Breakfast in the hotel with team and staff.
9 am – Take in the views of Paris. (There are more than 4,000 attractions!) Travel with your family or teammates.
DAY 6: Paris Sightseeing and Team Pictures
8 am – 9 am – Breakfast in the hotel with team and staff.
9 am – 7 pm – Enjoy sightseeing in Paris, France.
7 pm – Team photo session of the Eiffel Tower at the “Trocadero metro stop” (line 9 toward Pont de Sevres).
8 pm – Enjoy Paris at night, a nice dinner near the Eiffel Tower perhaps?
DAY 8: Departure Back Home
Morning – Motor coaches will continue departing families to the airport based on flight times. We will have the flight numbers with pick-up times posted in the hotel lobby.
Return to the USA with stories, pictures, friends and tournament memories that last a lifetime!
The Cup Trip Includes:
Roundtrip Airfare
Includes airfare from your closest airport to Amsterdam and return from Paris
Clothing
Shorts, T-Shorts, Jersey and Jacket Provided for All Players
Food
Daily Hotel Breakfast & Snacks Included
Hotel
Includes Four Star Hotel Accommodations in Rotterdam & Paris
Fees
Includes all Federation’s fees and taxes
and Sponsorship Raffle Tickets
Transportation
Includes 3-Day Rotterdam Tram Pass
2-Day Paris Metro Pass
Motor Coach from Amsterdam to Paris Airport/hotel transportation coinciding with itinerary
Well, okay. So how much does this trip cost? The price per traveler for 2024 is $4250
Our exclusive White Glove Travel Arrangements are provided by The NAST for you at this price as we always strive to make this experience as easy, turnkey, and accessible as possible!
However, please understand that with the numerous fundraising opportunities we have developed over the past 25+ years that we can quickly show you how many athletes and families make this trip with ZERO out-of-pocket families!
We have found over and over again that these fundraising opportunities reduce your stress and will allow ANYONE with a little drive and motivation the opportunity to join us for the Cup!
*Please note that we do require all athletes under the age of 18 to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. More family members are always welcome to come.
