Our 10th Annual January European Exposure Tour kicked off on January 8, 2009. The following is the 2009 itinerary:

The January Tour has proved year after year to be the best way to find a team in Europe for the 2nd half of the season: January to March/April/May. Typically, players who come on tour to stay and play find teams and this was another great year for placements. It is important to note that we also send players directly from this tour to the shorter duration Pro Leagues in Indonesia (~February to ~April), Argentina (~January to ~March) and Puerto Rico (January to April). The following placements were made on this years tour:

• Emily Brown signed in Doprastav Bratislava, Slovakia
• Katie Weidner signed in OK Vinkovci, Croatia
• Christina Perkins signed in Gislaved VK, Sweden
• Liesl Tesch signed in Gislaved VK, Sweden
• Ashley Genslak signed in PSvG Salzburg, Austria
• Stefanie Alde signed in CV Cide Mallorca, Spain
• Rene Ibekwe signed in VC Tirol, Austria
• Kelley Wernert signed in Popsivo, Indonesia
• Bethany Johansen signed in VT Bellinzona, Switzerland
• Robin Miramontes signed in CV Torrelavega, Spain
• Brynn Maurer signed in TV Villingen, Germany
• Kim Fletcher signed in ATSC Klagenfurt, Austria
• Whitney Evers turned down an offer to play in Klagenfurt (to finish school)
• Amy Palash turned down offers to play in Salzburg and Indonesia

Congrats to everyone that found a team! Others were able to see what playing in Europe is all about and will be ready to return in the Fall for the 2009-2010 season.