Yes, you will need a valid passport that expires no earlier than 6 months before the trip return date. This is the airlines’ and government’s requirement, not ours. If you are consider one of our trips, you should check your passports NOW. This process can be unpredictable and usually takes longer than you think.
Currently, no VISA is required, but there is an entry document you will complete online before traveling.
Tentative travel dates for 2027 middle school program will likely include one of the following:
1. Red-eye flight departing San Francisco Thursday March 18, 2027, arriving Friday March 19, 2027, returning. Wednesday March 24, 2027.
2. Red-eye flight departing San Francisco Thursday March 25, 2027, arriving Friday March 26, 2027, returning. Wednesday March 31, 2027.
This corresponds with Easter and Passover when many schools are on spring break holiday. Actual travel dates will be midweek to midweek to maximize savings and will be announced by the end of September 2026.
Tentative travel dates for the 2027 high school program will likely include one of the following:
1. Depart San Francisco Monday June 14, 2027, arriving Tuesday June 15, 2027, returning. Thursday June 24, 2027.
2. Depart San Francisco Monday June 21, 2027, arriving Tuesday June 22, 2027, returning. Thursday July 1, 2027.
The middle school trip will is 6 days / 5 nights. The high school trip will be 10 days / 9 nights.
We work with a travel partner whose business is organizing international trips for college and high school sports teams. They have extensive local experience and maintain local contacts.
Hotel, bus transportation, daily breakfast, most lunches, visas, tour guides, and some cultural activities. The middle school program does not include airfare, , but the high school program likely will.
We use an all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic so we can ensure all players have a good meal to start the day. We use Emotions by Hodelpa Juan Dolio.
The Japan hotel is TBD.
September 2026 – $500 Deposit (Refundable until December 1st)
Early December 2026 – 50% balance due
mid January 2027 – FINAL Remaining Payment
No payments are refundable after December 1st. We encourage you to purchase travel insurance. Many policies require purchase within a few weeks of the initial deposit to obtain the “cancel for any reason” benefit”.
Each team will play 3 – 4 games.
– Cultural Zone
–Cuevas de las Maravillas
–Isla Saona Excursion
-San Pedro City Tour and Guloyas Presentation
Here is a sample itinerary.
Bus transportation via an air-conditioned coach is provided for all scheduled activities. Taxis are available for non-scheduled activities.
Yes. You will want to alert your credit card companies that you will be traveling to the DR.
Most vendors will also accept U.S. Dollars and Euros.
Absolutely, we will provide our suggested packing list prior to the trip.
Yes, tour guides speak English
1. Group airfare is more expensive. The airline charges a premium to hold a block of seats that can later be canceled. You will get a better price this way.
2. Many families want to extend their trip either on the front or back end. It is difficult to unwind the group airfare out of the package.
3. People want to use miles & points.
4. Some people want a higher class of service offered in group airfare.
5. Timing- families can pay for the airfare on their own schedule.
Every middle school player must be accompanied with at least 1 responsible adult.
We are still considering this requirement for high school players.