AUSTRALIA'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL AND HOOPS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
OREGON AND WASHINGTON
The Pacific Northwest is rugged landscape with snowy mountain ranges and fascinating attractions. Oregon and Washington high school’s have competition suitable for club and school teams from domestic level through to high-end representative teams. Many of these school’s welcome homestays and classroom experiences with Aussie teams - sure to be a highlight!
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Seattle is home to the iconic SpaceNeedle, the focal point of the city’s skyline, while next door is the Chihuly Glass Museum with magnificent blown glass exhibits, and the Museum of Pop Culture with legendary artifacts from the world of music and television.
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At Pike Place Market enjoy a coffee from the original Starbucks and watch fish thrown daily at the market. Tour the Boeing factory where jumbo jets are made, and in Portland teams can get their NBA fix when Damien Lillard and the Trailblazers are in town. Visit college programs such as Nike’s flagship school, the Oregon Ducks, and the ever successful Gonzaga Bulldogs, while Seattle’s NFL and MLB teams both offer excellent stadium tours.
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The Pacific Northwest is a great destination to experience a snow in a winter wonderland with welcoming homestays and quality basketball.
LOCAL INFORMATION
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GAME AVAILABILITY
Club & School Teams: WIAA can play against club or school teams from Australia. Wide range of single games and holiday tournaments options available
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay/Billeting: Yes, for all tour teams
Hotels: Budget through to luxury hotels available throughout
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WEATHER
Avg high of 6C to 10C during the days, avg low of -1C to 3C overnight, avg 60% days with rain/snow in Dec/Jan. Snow fall is likely in January
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TRANSPORT
Public Transport: Poor, not recommended
Charter/Self Drive: Self Drive recommended for December groups, charter coach recommended for January groups due to snow
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PRO SPORTS TEAMS
NBA:Trailblazers
NFL: Seahawks
WHL (Ice-Hockey):Silvertips, Winterhawks, Thunderbirds
MLB (Baseball): Mariners (not in season)
WHAT TO DO IN NORTHWEST USA ...
Museum of Pop Culture
Ballard Locks - OUR REVIEW
Pike Street Market
Fremont Troll
University of Oregon
Columbia River Gorge
Multnomah Falls
Pionner Courthouse Square
Museum of Science & Industry