Tour Overview

We are pleased to present you with the information page for the Pro Skills Basketball tour to London, England in June 2023.

The tour will offer the players high-level games against UK opposition and the opportunity to take part in team practice sessions.

Cultural and leisure activities will educate and build unity between teammates and coaches, delicious food throughout the tour will add to creating an experience of a lifetime and the hotel accommodation will be located near the city center with direct transport links into central London.

"Parker truly enjoyed this experience. Getting to experience a different culture was awesome but to experience it while playing basketball was a whole new level. Parker came back with new friends and learned from the amazing coaches."

"Matthew said it was a life changing experience for him, one that he will never forget. Playing in a new country, experiencing a different culture, new friendships, etc."

PLEASE NOTE: Every player must have at least one guardian joining them on the London tour. Players are unable to participate in the tour by themselves.

This tour package includes:

• management of all pre-tour administration and communications
• airport transfers and in-tour transport in London
• 8 days / 7 nights in a London hotel
• all breakfast, lunch and dinners
• 3 team practices and 4 games against high-level junior opposition
• sightseeing experiences at London's iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye and more
• a Premier League football (soccer) stadium tour
• a London street art tour, featuring the works of Banksy and other famous street artists
• a day excursion to Brighton on the South Coast of England
• shopping time in the city
• a BTM rep with you throughout the tour to ensure the tour runs smoothly and your experience is maximised

This tour package does NOT include:

• flights from the US to the UK
• individual travel insurance
• any COVID testing costs

On this page you will find more detailed information on the elements of the tour, as well as a slideshow of images and location video that can give you a vision of what to expect from your BTM Basketball tour to London.

Flight Details

You will need to organise your own flights. PSB will advise on what flights to purchase in order to coordinate arrival around the same time in the UK to ensure efficient hotel transfers.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is provided by:

• A London hotel with close access to key landmarks and transport links

The price is based on shared accommodation in double occupancy or family rooms (which have a double bed and sofa bed, sleeping three people). Room upgrades can be requested at additional cost.

Payment Plan

The tour payment plan is as follows:

• $1049.10 (Players), $874.10 (1st Guardian), $699.10 (Additional Family) due by Feb 1st '23
• $1049.10 (Players), $874.10 (1st Guardian), $699.10 (Additional Family) due by March 25th '23
• $899.23 (Players), $749.23 (1st Guardian), $599.23 (Additional Family) due by April 25th '23

Itinerary

The prospective itinerary includes 3 team practices and 4 games against high-level UK junior opposition.

Our tour offers several sightseeing experiences, including a private open top bus tour that visits world famous city sights such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye, a street art tour featuring artwork by world-famous artists such as Banksy, and a cable car that takes in views from across the city.

We will also spend half a day on a Premier League Football (Soccer) stadium tour, enjoying the sights, sounds and culture of Europe's biggest and most prolific sport.

Our hotel location near the center of London allows for easily accessible opportunities on the London Underground to spend time in the city.

We will also spend time in Brighton, one of the UK's most culturally diverse cities based on the South Coast.

"The trip was amazing. My son only knew two other kids going into the trip and has never traveled Internationally. It was so cool to see him experience a new culture, form new friendships, and get to play his favorite sport. I think the experience far surpassed our expectations."

"My family (wife, daughter, and mother in-law) came along for the trip. I can say that we all had a great experience while learning about some of the cultural customs in London and the surrounding areas."

Health & Safety

We ensure the tour is safe and secure by providing:

• location specific risk assessments
• health & safety processes including traveling, hydration, heat, excursions, accommodation and basketball
• tour operator public and employee liability insurance

We have tour operator public and employee liability insurance which ensures your peace of mind with BTM as an organiser.