AIST
August 29, 2024
Quality | Value | Honesty | Trustworthiness | Support
We help your team travel with customized itineraries, competition to match your level of play, quality accommodations, airfare bookings, tour preparations, and much more. Enjoy the tour while our staff makes sure the group is taken care of from start to finish.
AIST select teams for individuals gives athletes the opportunity to represent the USA while competing against international competition. There is no better way to see the world and combing the aspect of sport to fully immerse yourself into another culture. The friendships and experiences you will have will last you a lifetime.
This exciting experience will give athletes a chance to really look at sports from a different perspective, and learn more about a particular country's history, culture, language and current events.
We are recruiting the nation for athletes to join our teams for all destinations and levels of play. If you have interest in joining a team please contact us for more details.
Our select teams represent the USA in many different locations. In addition we have opportunities at all levels of play including youth, high school , college and adult tours.
Traveling with AIST means having at your disposal a team of experts that understand your sport and travel needs. We can organize your tour in the best way to balance your touring with playing games. We will match your teams level of play to find competitive games for any level. Opportunities to play national teams as well as professional level teams for quality division I experiences.
Team tours gives your athletes a chance to really look at sports from a different perspective, expand their experiences, and learn more about a particular country's history, culture, language and current events.
AIST will arrange all of the details for your tour including flights, accommodations, sightseeing, transportation, meals, games and guides. To top it all off we will include an experience of a lifetime for you and your group with a dedicated staff member!
If you would like to request a custom tour package from AIST please go to Trip Request Form. The form will give us an opportunity to give you an accurate quote and customize the tour to your budget and estimated group size.
AIST SELECT TEAMS (INDIVIDUAL TOURS)
Incorporated in 2001, American International Sports Tours (AIST) was born out of the vision of Chad Wilkinson and Gary Haarmann. Recognizing the demand for an honest, loyal, and reliable international sports tour provider, they aimed to open up the world of sports to others. In the early days of AIST, communication relied on phone calls and traditional mail invitations to handpicked players.
Today, we have harnessed the power of social media, online statistics, and other recruiting resources to locate the finest athletes for our select teams. We conduct nationwide tryouts, some of which are graced by professional athletes, and offer online tryouts for those unable to attend in person.
Our relentless search spans the entire country to find exceptional athletes who will proudly represent the USA in international competitions.
We actively encourage friends and family to partake in these remarkable experiences alongside the athletes. Each year, we take immense pride in assembling high-quality teams, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who seize this extraordinary opportunity.
TEAM AND GROUP TRAVEL
Beyond our individual tours, AIST also specializes in tailored group or team travel opportunities. Embarking on an international journey with your team fosters unity and creates lifelong memories. Teams are presented with the chance to compete against formidable opponents, experiencing their sport on a global scale. Often, the host teams enjoy socializing post-game, allowing your team to immerse themselves in the local culture and connect with residents.
Opting for a sports tour not only grants your team more time on the field or court but also offers the chance to delve into other cultures while exploring some of the world's most breathtaking destinations. The unique fusion of sports and travel creates an incredible experience that transcends that of a typical tourist.
Sports provide the opportunity to engage and connect with like-minded individuals from diverse cultures—a fantastic way to witness your team's growth and foster deep bonds. We spare no effort in ensuring a professional experience, delivering top-tier service, and upholding the highest standards of quality throughout our tours.
Established in the year of 2001, AIST has built a reliable network of partnerships around the world to bring you the best value and services for international sports travel.
AIST has undergone a remarkable journey of growth and expertise development over the past two decades. We have dedicated ourselves to perfecting the art of providing exceptional international sport tour experiences. Through our extensive knowledge and extensive network of contacts worldwide, we possess the ability to support teams at all levels of play, ranging from professional clubs and NCAA Div I to youth divisions.
Our highly sought-after individual select team program has garnered significant popularity among athletes who are unable to travel with their respective teams or schools. At AIST, we extend a warm invitation to talented players from across the nation to join our select teams, proudly representing the USA in prestigious international tournaments and exhilarating exhibition games.
If you would like to request a custom tour package from AIST please go to Team Trip Request tab and fill out the form. The form will give us an opportunity to give you an accurate quote and customize the tour to your budget and estimated group size.
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It's all around an amazing tour! We got to travel to a lot of places, experience an incredible culture and then finish with an Italy Lax Cup Championship! The people on tour and the culture were phenomenal. I would highly recommend these opportunities to any athlete considering the opportunity. I'm very grateful for the invitation I received to represent the USA with AIST!
We had an excellent experience. It was very organized and well-planned with a great balance of planned/guided touring, free time and sports time. I was struck by the way AIST was able to seamlessly balance three different sports all traveling on the same bus, but with different play schedules and locations. Well done!
Take a break from all the showcase craziness and travel abroad with AIST. What a great opportunity to put the fun back in softball and explore the world! I highly recommend that you take advantage of these opportunities to travel with AIST to represent the USA!.
“Traveling with AIST for our program’s first foreign tour in over 10 years was the best decision we made. From day one of planning out the details to the day we got back, their guidance, help, and amazing attitudes made the trip go as smoothly as possible. I can’t wait to start planning with them again in a couple of years!”
Our trip was awesome - a 10! Our local guides and bus driver were just fabulous! We scheduled a lot of sightseeing, practice, and games on a 10-day tour, it all happened and all went well. Everything was great from the organization, food, transportation, and accommodation. It was truly a top-notch experience!
Just wanted to reach out and thank you for all of your help setting up our tour in Brazil. Your staff did a wonderful job hosting us and making our group feel safe and comfortable the entire trip. We would highly recommend Brazil to anyone asking for a destination to go to. Thanks again, looking forward to working with you again in the future!
"AIST put together the perfect tour for our lacrosse team from start to finish. My players will have memories of London and Paris to last a lifetime! AIST takes the stress out of the travel, so we got to truly enjoy the moment with our group."
"Such an incredible and unforgettable experience. I'm thankful to AIST for this amazing opportunity to be invited to travel the beautiful country of Italy while also being able to compete in the sport I love. This trip was such an eye-opening experience and one I'll never forget. I'm so grateful for will cherish the friendships I made along the way while representing the USA!" - Taylor Cotie - Greensboro College - Italy Volleyball Tour 2023
“Our international trip with AIST to Italy was a trip of a lifetime, and will be a lasting memory for all of us for years to come. We were able to truly immerse ourselves in Italian culture by touring a wide range of cities and getting a first-hand experience of the history, beauty, and culinary excellence Italy has to offer. In addition to that, we were also able to play two professional teams, one of which plays in Serie A, the top professional league in Italy. I know this was a bonding experience that none of us will forget or take for granted. As a coach, that is the most rewarding part for me.”
“AIST provided our team with a first-class experience that took our team chemistry to a whole new level. Their mission to go above and beyond for our team allowed our women to feel safe to embrace a different culture and see the world from a new perspective. This is hands down their favorite experience from their entire academic and athletic career.”
It's all around an amazing tour! We got to travel to a lot of places, experience an incredible culture and then finish with an Italy Lax Cup Championship! The people on tour and the culture were phenomenal. I would highly recommend these opportunities to any athlete considering the opportunity. I'm very grateful for the invitation I received to represent the USA with AIST!
Our coaches and travel experts come from across the US with deep knowledge of their respective sports, a history of successful collegiate coaching, and a firm foundation in helping athletes grow both athletically and morally.
Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering your dream athletic tour.
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February 15, 2024
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