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AAU TOUR 2015 July 1 – July 23

Indiana, Chicago, Milwaukee

La Lumiere School

AAU Tour July 2014 Itinerary

Overview About AUSA Hoops

AUSA Hoops is a basketball services company based in Sydney that facilitates Australian basketball players’ desire to play college basketball in the US. AUSA Hoops offers a range of services including scouting and development camps, AAU Tours to the US, a news service and personal basketball training services. AUSA Hoops is focused on creating real opportunities for Australian basketballers to play college basketball in the US. On this tour, we do not guarantee anything other than the opportunity to play in front of hundreds of coaches to earn a scholarship, which can be worth up to $200,000.

AAU Tour July 2014 Itinerary Why the AUSA Hoops AAU Tour? AAU is without question the best time and place to play in front of college coaches to compete for a college scholarship. College coaches use the July AAU season as the time of year that is specifically designated for recruiting players. From August to April, college coaches are busy coaching their own team, then in the American summer, college coaches travel the country attending AAU events as they search for members of their next team. The height of the AAU season is in July, which is the best time to compete for a college scholarship.

AUSA Hoops is providing a 22-‐day tour from Australia to the US that is designed specifically

for Australian high school basketball players who want to play college basketball. The goal of the tour is to give players the best opportunity to play in front of college coaches at AAU basketball tournaments. The players on the tour will play against some of America’s best young basketball talent while being coached by a current American prep school coach.

AAU Tour July 2014 Itinerary What is offered? The tour begins with a 9-‐day training camp led by elite American coaches. Players will go through intense skill development sessions along with team practices to prepare for the AAU tournaments. Players will be housed on the La Lumiere on-‐campus dorm facilities during the training camp.

At the end of the training camp, the teams will play in multiple NCAA Certified AAU tournaments. In 2014, the AUSA Hoops team played in the Elite Academic Showcase, the Chicago Hoops Summer Spring, and NY2LA’s Summer Jam. These tournaments are attended by HUNDREDS of college coaches from all levels of college. The 2015 Tour team will play in a minimum of 3 NCAA certified events, which will likely be the same three events as the 2014 Tour.

We are aware that many of the players on our tour will be entering their HSC Trials soon after they return from this tour. If players are in Year 12, they will attend daily study sessions that will be supervised in the La Lumiere school library.

Who is the AUSA Hoops AAU Tour for? In 2015, AUSA Hoops is planning to take over multiple teams. AAU tournaments offer divisions for multiple age groups, and our teams will be divided by age.

Year 11 students will compete in the junior age group, while year 12 and recently graduated students will compete in the senior age group. Year 10 students interested in participating in the AAU Tour will be assessed on a case-‐by-‐case basis. We plan to take a girl’s team on the 2015 tour. The AAU Tour is ideal for players in year 11 or year 12, or those who have just graduated. Players in year 12 should confirm with their school that the AAU Tour would not interfere with their school requirements. To tryout for this tour, players must attend an AUSA Hoops Scouting & Development camp. This selection process is important to ensure that players are sorted into teams based on age and skill level.


Proposed Itinerary*

Day Date Details Location Overnight

1 Wednesday July 1

Depart Australia, Arrive in Chicago and drive to La Porte. Welcome Dinner and move into dorm rooms. Practice at night.

La Porte

2 Thursday July 2

Morning: Team practice session Noon: Outlet shopping at Michigan city. Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

3 Friday July 3

Morning: Warren Sand Dunes workout. Noon: Lake Michigan beach day. Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

4 Saturday July 4

Morning: Team practice session. Noon: Visit Notre Dame Campus Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

5 Sunday July 5

Morning: Team practice session. Noon: Free time Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

6 Monday July 6 Day trip to Chicago. Visit Navy Pier and Michigan Mile. La Porte

7 Tuesday July 7

Morning: Team practice session. Noon: Visit Valparaiso Campus Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

8 Wednesday July 8

Morning: Team practice session. Noon: Free time Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

9 Thursday July 9

Morning: Team practice session. Noon: Outlet shopping at Michigan city. Night: Individual skills practice & study session.

La Porte

* Please note that due to the nature of the tour, this is a tentative itinerary and all activities are subject to change.


10 Friday July 10

Morning: Drive to Illinois for Elite Academic Showcase (Waukegan, IL).

La Porte

11 Saturday July 11 Chicago Hoops AAU Tournament La Porte

12 Sunday July 12 Chicago Hoops AAU Tournament La Porte

13 Monday July 13 Chicago Hoops AAU Tournament La Porte

14 Tuesday July 14

Chicago Hoops AAU Tournament

Drive back to La Porte. Stop in Chicago for Dinner. La Porte

15 Wednesday July 15

Day off – Beach recovery session; shopping; film review session; study session

La Porte

16 Thursday July 16

Morning: Light Team Practice. Evening: Study sessions, optional activities.

La Porte

17 Friday July 17 Summer Jam Tournament (Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee

18 Saturday July 18 Summer Jam Tournament (Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee

19 Sunday July 19 Summer Jam Tournament (Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee

20 Monday July 20 Summer Jam Tournament (Milwaukee, WI)

Milwaukee

21 Tuesday July 21

Morning: Drive to Chicago. Tour finale luncheon. Night: Fly Milwaukee to LAX to SYD.

In transit

22 Wednesday July 22

In transit.

In transit

23 Thursday July 23

Land in Sydney at approximately 6am

AAU Tour July 2014 Tour Details

Tour Details What is included?

1. Airfares from Sydney to Chicago. You are responsible for any additional travel within Australia to get to and from Sydney airport.

2. Accommodation for the duration of the tour. Total of 16 nights at La Lumiere Prep School and 4 nights in hotels.

3. Food for three meals each day during training camp will be provided. If a player plans to eat more, he will be responsible for the further costs.

4. Tournament passes to all three of the AAU tournaments that we will play in.

5. Ground transportation to all tour destinations for the tour.

6. Experienced coaching by American coaches and former college basketball players.

7. Tour gear and clothing including uniform, t-‐shirts, socks, etc.

AAU Tour July 2014 Tour Details

What is not included?

1. Airline taxes, surcharges and levies are not included in the tour cost. These costs will not be confirmed until tickets are issued approximately 6 weeks before departure, the amount will be added to your invoice at this time. (2014 charges were approx. $890p/p)

2. Passport and Visa requirements (approximately $20 for ESTA Visa Waiver)

3. Travel insurance (approximately $200 for good cover).

4. Snacks and extra meals.

5. Immunizations and other medical requirements.

6. Spending money and other incidental costs.

Other information:

1. Strength of competition:

We will be playing against some extremely good competition. It is difficult to forecast which teams will be placed in our tournament draw, but the players will range from NBL quality players to good youth league players.

2. Accommodation arrangements:

Players will be living 2 per room in the dorm rooms and 3 per room in hotel rooms. Wifi will be available at both the hotels and dorm rooms to ensure that players can stay in contact with their parents back in Australia.

AAU Tour July 2014 Price and Payment Options

Price and Payment Plan Options Option 1:

Payment Plan

October 31st – Deposit due $1,500

January 30th – First installment due $3,350

April 15th – Final installment due $3,350

Total $8,200

Option 2:

Late registration for those who missed the deposit date

Initial deposit $5,000

April 30th – Final installment due $4,500

Total $9,500

Please note that there will be a $150 late fee assessed to any late deposits or late installments. This late fee is non-‐negotiable and will be assessed in all situations that a payment is late. An additional $150 late fee will be added for each additional week the payment is late. A deposit is considered late if it is has not cleared into the AUSA Hoops bank account by 11:59pm on the due date.

AUSA Hoops reserves the right to deny access to the tour to players who have not completed their payments, or who have outstanding late fees before tour departure.

By paying the initial deposit, you are agreeing to the AUSA Hoops Tour Rules and Terms and Conditions.

AAU Tour July 2014 Tour Rules

Tour Rules AUSA Hoops aims to provide a professional and enjoyable experience for every individual while also providing an opportunity for participants to play in front of college basketball coaches. To be able to successfully provide these opportunities, we need to enforce our tour rules. General

• Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at any stage during the tour.

• Tour managers will treat all players with respect, but if behavioral problems arise, the disciplinary guide will be followed.

Tour Managers

• Tour managers are responsible for the best interests and safety of the entire group. All decisions by the tour manager are final and inability to follow these decisions could result in disciplinary action.

• Tour management is responsible for the role call of the tour party upon leaving any tour destination.

Games

• The tour managers and coaches are responsible for all basketball related decisions including starting lineups and minutes played. There will be a focus on fair playing time, which will be determined by the coaches.

• Players are required to participate in a sportsmanlike manner. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

• All players are required to wear AUSA Hoops gear at all of the competition venues.

Legal Issues (inc. alcohol, drugs, etc.)

• No alcohol is to be consumed on the tour. US law requires people to be over the age of 21 to consume alcohol. Players who consume alcohol on the tour will be sent home immediately at their own expense.

• If a player is found to be in possession of illicit drugs, the police will be notified and the player will be sent home immediately at their own expense.

• If players sneak out of the dormitory or hotel rooms during the night, it will be treated as an initial breach of player behavior expectations. If it happens again, players will be sent home immediately at their own expense.

AAU Tour July 2014 Tour Rules

AUSA Hoops Disciplinary Guide

• At the first breach of player behavior expectations, the player will be required to meet with the tour managers to discuss the events, and the player’s parents will be notified by phone.

• The second breach of player behavior expectations will result in the player being sent home immediately at the expense of the player.

• Tour managers reserve the right to take other measures of disciplinary action such as game suspensions or other courses of action.

• If a player is sent home at their own expense, the parents of that player will be required to purchase the next available ticket. If parents are unable to purchase the ticket, AUSA Hoops will invoice them the cost of the ticket plus an $800 booking fee.

AAU Tour July 2014 Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

• Package Prices

The quoted amounts outlined in the package are in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise and remain unchanged regardless of changes in currency exchange rates, fuel prices and taxes prior to the tour commencing.

• Tour Cancellations

Cancellations made by members of the touring party must be in writing to AUSA Hoops prior to the tour commencement. Cancellations will be in effect from the day AUSA Hoops acknowledges receipt of your cancellation notice. Initial deposits are non-‐refundable under any circumstances other than if AUSA cancels the tour. Prior to 150 days before tour commencement, a 50% refund will be issued for any additional installments that have been paid up to the point of cancellation. 150-‐60 days prior to the tour, a 25% refund of additional installments will be issued. Within 60 days of tour commencement, a 10% refund of additional installments will be issued.

a. Cancellation conditions i. Upon tour commencement, no refunds will be provided for any reason. ii. All cancellations will take a minimum of 12 weeks to be processed. iii. The cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to in all circumstances. iv. If the reason for your tour cancellation is covered under your insurance policy,

you may be able to recover these charges from your insurance company. b. Cancellation by AUSA Hoops

AUSA Hoops reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of required participants is not met. In the event that AUSA Hoops cancels a tour, all deposits and installments will be fully refunded.

• AUSA Hoops Responsibility

AUSA Hoops takes all reasonable steps and accepts reasonable responsibility for ensuring the tour is supplied as described in the proposed itinerary prior to the commencement of the tour. If unforeseeable circumstances arise, AUSA Hoops reserves the right to amend itineraries and substitute the best available alternative. AUSA Hoops shall not be deemed liable for death or injury to any person or loss or damage to any property arising from any service that AUSA Hoops provides. AUSA Hoops is not liable for circumstances beyond AUSA Hoops’ control and amounting to ‘force majeure’ including but not limited to war or the threat of war, riot, epidemic, strikes, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster and adverse weather conditions.


• Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all tour participants and is the individual responsibility of all tour members. It is recommended that any policy be taken out as soon as possible to cover any unlikely events such as injury or other unforeseen events. All tour members or their guardians are responsible for ensuring that AUSA Hoops has their Travel Insurance Provider details and policy number prior to tour commencement. AUSA Hoops will have no liability for injuries or illnesses that Tour Participants may attain on the tour. The tour participant is required to have the travel insurance to cover these particular circumstances.

• Passports & Visas

All tour members or their guardians are responsible for ensuring the participant(s) have the appropriate travel documentation including passports, visas (if required) and any insurance documentation. Please allow at least 12 weeks to obtain this documentation. All tour participants agree to provide AUSA Hoops with one photocopy of the identification page of their passport. If the copy of the passport is not provided, or if the information provided is incorrect, the tour participant will be responsible for all airfare change fees. AUSA Hoops takes no responsibility for Tour participants who fail to pass through US or Australian customs. If this circumstance arises, no refund will be offered, and the tour participant will be responsible for purchasing their own return flight to Australia, for which AUSA Hoops will have no liability.

• Conduct

Damages or losses incurred by a traveler will be the sole responsibility of the individual member. No refunds will be made and no expenses will be incurred by AUSA Hoops should a tour manager decide to terminate a participant’s involvement in the tour for misdemeanor or misconduct.

• Tour Participant Responsibility

As a tour participant, it is your responsibility to: a. Complete and sign the acceptance and deposit form and ensure that all information

you give to AUSA Hoops and have received from AUSA Hoops is accurate. b. Inform AUSA Hoops of any changes to your booking immediately. c. Ensure that your passport, travel insurance and all Visa requirements are met. d. Ensure that you behave in a responsible and reasonable manner and adhere to local

laws and regulations.


• General

a. Special Requirements i. Please notify AUSA Hoops prior to payment of your deposit if you have any special needs or requirements including physical, dietary or any other requirements.

• Destination Participant Information

AUSA Hoops makes no representation as to the safety, the conditions or other issues that may exist at a destination. International travel advice can be obtained from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.smarttraveller.gov.au)

• Complaints

If you desire to make a complaint in relation to a tour, please: a. Notify the tour manager so action can be taken immediately. b. If the problem(s) cannot be resolved please submit a letter of complaint to

[email protected] within 28 days of your return to Australia. c. AUSA Hoops will thoroughly investigate any complaints and report back to the

correspondent.


Payment Information There are two options for payment of installments and deposits. Please ensure that all payments are made early so that late fees are not assessed. A payment is considered complete when it has cleared into the AUSA Hoops account. Please allow a minimum of 10 days for cheques to be processed after delivery to AUSA Hoops. Direct Deposit

Account Name: AUSA Hoops Bank: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 06 2264 Account #: 1027 9982

Cheque

Address to: AUSA Hoops – 2014 AAU Tour Send to: PO Box 473, Beecroft, NSW, 2119

AAU Tour July 2014 Forms

Acceptance & Deposit Form Please send this form to [email protected] before you submit your deposit.

Player’s Full Name: Date of Birth: . Address: . . Parent’s Name: . Phone: Parent: Player: . Email: Parent: Player: . Shoe Size: Tshirt Size: Shorts Size:

Payment Option: Please check one option.

� Option 1: Payment Plan $1,500 deposit before October 31st $3,350 payment due before January 31st $3,350 payment due before April 15th $8,200

� Option 2: Late registration for those who missed the deposit date $5,000 initial deposit

$4,500 due prior to May 30th $9,500

Payment Method:

� Direct Deposit Account Name: AUSA Hoops Bank: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 06 2264 Account #: 1027 9982 *Please put player’s name in the transfer description.

� Cheque Address to: AUSA Hoops – 2014 AAU Tour Send to: PO Box 473, Beecroft, NSW, 2119

Payment Details:

Date of Payment: . Total Amount: $ .

Please note that your tour position will not be reserved until your payment has been received. You will receive proof of purchase via email within 48 hours of your payment being received. Please attach a photocopy of the player’s passport. It is necessary to reserve airline tickets.

Rhys Murphy Founder and President Phone: (02) 8005-‐7585 Email: [email protected] Brad Johnstin Co-Founder Phone: +1 (815) 790-‐4089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ausahoops.com

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