Tour Dates:

June 1 - 10, 2027

July 21 - 30, 2027

Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

Take your softball experience across the Atlantic for an unforgettable European adventure! Compete in the Netherlands, explore Amsterdam’s iconic canals and charming streets, discover Belgium’s historic cities, and indulge in its world-famous chocolate. From Dutch windmills and meaningful cultural experiences to international softball, new friendships, and exploring two incredible countries with your team, this trip is the perfect mix of competition, culture, and adventure. Get ready to take your game international and make memories that last long after the final out!

Trip Highlights

• Compete in the BSC Quick Amersfoort international softball tournament

• Explore Amsterdam on a sightseeing bike tour

• Discover the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans

• Visit the Simonehoeve Cheese Farm and experience Dutch traditions

• Visit the Anne Frank House, if available, or take a guided tour about Anne Frank

• Discover Antwerp on a guided city tour

• Indulge your sweet tooth at Belgium’s famous Chocolate Museum

• Play a friendly game against a local team in Belgium

Important Things to Know

Walking & Accessibility

This tour includes sightseeing at historic and archaeological sites where travelers may encounter stairs, hills, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces. The itinerary also includes hotel changes, possible ferry travel, and transportation between destinations.

Travelers with mobility concerns should contact ABSA before registering to discuss the itinerary and scheduled activities.

Travel Expectations

International travel is part of the adventure!

When traveling outside the United States, you will experience different customs, traditions, foods, accommodations, sporting facilities, transportation systems, and ways of life. Things may not always operate or look exactly as they do at home—and that's part of experiencing another country.

Gyms, fields, facilities, equipment, competition levels, match formats, and game-day experiences may differ from what athletes are accustomed to in the United States.

Some games may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of softball with athletes from another country.

Regardless of the opponent or facility, ABSA athletes are representing their team, their families, the United States, and ABSA. We expect athletes and travelers to approach every experience with respect, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure.

We encourage you to research your destination to enhance your experience. Tools like Google Street View are a great way to explore the area in advance.

Traveling With Children

All travelers under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved by ABSA.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for the supervision of their minor traveler throughout the tour.

Protect Your Trip

Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for all ABSA travelers.

ABSA does not provide individual or group travel insurance. Travelers may purchase coverage from the provider of their choice.

ABSA partners with InsureMyTrip, a travel insurance comparison platform that allows travelers to compare plans from multiple insurance providers and select coverage appropriate for their individual needs.

When comparing policies, travelers may want to consider coverage for:

• Trip cancellation

• Trip interruption

• Airline delays or cancellations

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Illness or injury

• Medical treatment while traveling internationally

• Emergency medical transportation or evacuation

• Other unexpected circumstances that could affect travel

Coverage varies significantly between policies. Travelers should carefully review the policy's terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and eligibility requirements before purchasing.

We recommend speaking directly with a licensed travel insurance representative if you have questions about the coverage appropriate for your circumstances.

Purchasing travel insurance is the individual traveler's responsibility.

International Travel Documents

A valid passport is required for international travel.

To travel to The Netherlands and Belgium, you must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside the United States are required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.

Each traveler is responsible for ensuring they have all documentation necessary to enter the Netherlands, transit through any connecting country, and return to the United States.

Requirements may include:

• A valid passport

• Required passport validity

• Visa or travel authorization, when applicable

• Transit documentation

• Entry or exit forms

• Documentation required when traveling with minors

• Any additional requirements established by the destination or transit country

The name on your airline reservation must match your travel documents.

Entry and transit requirements can change. Travelers should verify the current requirements applicable to their citizenship, itinerary, and connecting countries well before departure.

U.S. citizens should review current international travel and destination information through the State Department website at https://travel.state.gov

Travelers who are citizens of another country should verify requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Failure to obtain required documentation may result in denied boarding or denied entry and does not qualify a traveler for a refund from ABSA.

Travel and entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers are responsible for verifying current requirements before departure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All trip deposits and balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure a place on the tour.

Because unexpected circumstances can prevent travel, ABSA strongly encourages travelers to consider appropriate travel insurance.

Payments

ABSA offers several options to make international travel more manageable:

• Payment Plan: Remaining payments are divided according to the payment schedule provided during registration.

• Automatic Payments: Scheduled payments may automatically draft from the payment method provided during registration.

• Affirm Financing: Financing may be available for eligible travelers.

• Fundraising: Travelers are welcome to utilize fundraising opportunities to help offset their individual trip costs.

All balances must be paid according to the established payment schedule to maintain your reservation.

Please Do Not Book Flights Yet

Airfare is not included in the tour price.

ABSA will provide the official arrival airport, departure airport, travel dates, and required arrival/departure time windows once flight parameters are finalized.

⚠️ Warning⚠️:

Do not book a roundtrip

The trip starts and ends in different locations.

• This trip starts and ends in different cities.

• When booking your flights, do not select a round-trip flight. Instead, search for a Multi-City itinerary so you can enter a different airport for your arrival and departure.

• A Multi-City booking allows you to fly into your starting city and depart from your ending city, rather than returning to the original airport. Multi-City flights are also often less expensive than purchasing two separate one-way tickets.

Travelers who arrive before the official tour begins or remain after the tour are responsible for any transportation or accommodations outside the official ABSA itinerary unless otherwise stated.

📍 Arrival:  Amsterdam, Netherlands.
📍 Departure: Brussels, Belgium.

Please wait for official ABSA flight parameters before purchasing non-refundable airfare.

Take your softball game international with an unforgettable adventure through the Netherlands and Belgium! Compete in an international tournament, explore charming European cities, discover local culture, and experience everything from iconic Dutch windmills to Belgium’s famous chocolate. It’s the perfect mix of softball, sightseeing, and memories with your team.

Compete internationally. Experience the Netherlands with your family. Build friendships with athletes from across the United States and abroad. ABSA tours combine sport, culture, connection, and adventure to create experiences that go far beyond the field.

Sample itinerary. Activities, competition schedules, accommodations, transportation, and order of events are subject to change.

Get ready for an unforgettable European adventure! Board your international overnight flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands, where your softball journey begins.

Arrive in Amsterdam

Welcome to the Netherlands! Arrive in Amsterdam and begin your journey with a taste of Dutch culture and countryside charm.

• Arrive in Amsterdam.

• Explore the charming Zaanse Schans Windmill Park.

• Visit the Cheese Farm Simonehoeve for a delightful Dutch experience.

• Celebrate the start of your trip with a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.

• Settle in and enjoy your first night in the Netherlands.

Discover Amsterdam by bike and experience the city’s iconic landmarks while exploring its rich history and culture.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Embark on a sightseeing bike tour to explore Amsterdam’s iconic landmarks.

• Visit the Anne Frank House (if available) or take a guided tour focused on Anne Frank’s legacy.

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Overnight stay in Amsterdam

Leave Amsterdam behind and travel to Utrecht for lunch before continuing to Amersfoort, where the tournament adventure begins to take shape. After checking in at the hotel, head to the venue for practice and a welcome gathering. It’s the perfect chance to get comfortable, connect with the team, and prepare for the competition ahead.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to Utrecht for lunch

• Transfer to Amersfoort and hotel check-in

• Practice and welcome at the Amersfoort venue

• Dinner at the field

• Overnight stay in Amersfoort

It’s game time! Get ready for the first day of the BSC Quick Amersfoort Tournament. Represent your team, bring your energy to the field, and experience the excitement of international softball competition. After a full day of games, enjoy dinner at the field before heading back to the hotel.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to the tournament location

• Day 1 of the BSC Quick Amersfoort Tournament

• Lunch at the field, on your own

• Dinner at the field

• Transfer back to the hotel

• Overnight stay in Amersfoort

The competition continues in Amersfoort with another day of international softball. Get ready to take the field, bring your team energy, and make the most of every opportunity to compete. After a full day of tournament action, enjoy dinner together before returning to the hotel to recharge.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to the tournament location

• Day 2 of the BSC Quick Amersfoort Tournament

• Lunch at the field, on your own

• Dinner at the field

• Transfer back to the hotel

• Overnight stay in Amersfoort

It’s time to head to Belgium! Travel from Amersfoort to Antwerp, with free time to enjoy lunch and explore at your own pace. Then satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the famous Chocolate Museum before checking into your hotel and enjoying dinner in the city.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to Antwerp, Belgium

• Free time for lunch

• Visit the famous Chocolate Museum

• Check in to your hotel

• Dinner in the city

Discover Antwerp on a guided city tour and experience the charm of one of Belgium’s most distinctive cities. Enjoy free time to explore before heading into a friendly game against a local team. It’s another opportunity to connect through softball, experience international competition, and make memories beyond the tournament.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Guided city tour of Antwerp

• Free time to explore on your own

• Friendly game against a local team

• Dinner in the city

• Overnight stay in Antwerp or Brussels

Enjoy a relaxed final day with time to explore Brussels or visit nearby Ghent. Discover the atmosphere of Belgium at your own pace, enjoy the sights, and soak up those last moments abroad before gathering for a farewell dinner with the team.

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Free time to explore Brussels or Ghent

• Farewell dinner in the city

• Overnight stay in Brussels

After breakfast, prepare for your journey home as your European softball adventure comes to an end.

• Transfer to the Brussels Airport after breakfast.

• Depart Brussels for the United States.