2nd Annual Ditsala International Cup
BIP has formed a partnership with the Botswana Volleyball Federation to help improve the overall level of the National Team and develop players within Botswana. Our first big step is to bring more American Players, University and club coaches to work with their players. In addition, we are inviting players to Botswana to work with their young players and play friendly matches against their teams. This will allow our USA players to further work with the young players from Botswana.
This trip will revolve around the 2nd Annual Ditsala International Cup in Gaborone, Botswana. The cup was created to help improve the level of volleyball in both Botswana and Southern Africa. In addition to improving volleyball, USA athletes get the opportunity to visit local schools and promote volleyball as a sport for young athletes in Botswana. Clinics will held in Gaborone, Franistown and Kasane.
Itinerary- May 28-June 8, 2025
May 28: Leave the USA for Gaborone, Botswana
May 29: Arrive Gaborone, Botswana. Late afternoon practice with the Botswana National Team
May 30: Morning clinic designed for young athletes in Botswana. Afternoon Opening Ceremonies. First round of matches in the 2nd Annual Ditsala International Cup
May 31: Morning US Embassy Visit and clinic for young Botswana athletes. Second round of matches that evening.
June 1: Visit Mokolodi Game Reserve. Final round of matches. Evening Closing Ceremonies and party.
June 2: Visit Khama Rhino Reserve. After the visit leave for Francistown, Botswana
June 3: Morning clinic designed for young athletes in Francistown. Leave for Kasane with a stop at Nato Lodge for lunch.
June 4: Morning clinic designed for young athletes in Kasane. Afternoon Chobe River Safari
June 5: Early morning Chobe Safari drive. Afternoon free time to explore Kasane
June 6: Leave for Livingston, Zambia. Afternoon volleyball clinic in Livingston, Zambia
June 7: Sightseeing in Victoria, Falls Zimbabwe with a visit to the world famous Victoria Falls.
June 8: Leave for the USA from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
