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The 13th annual European Global\u00a0Challenge will return to Pula, Croatia on July 11th \u2013 14th, 2017 to host u17 and u22 divisions\u00a0from around the world. \u00a0The mission of the European Global Challenge is to give American players experience playing international teams with FIVB rules. The tournament is designed to match up teams from North\u00a0America with teams from Europe<\/p>\n

Last year’s Global Challenge proved to be a volleyball showdown between youth and junior national teams from Russia, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Czech\u00a0Republic, Austria, Hungary and Denmark. \u00a0Past tournaments have hosted a mix of club and country federation teams from Romania, Germany, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Puerto Rico, plus USA regional HP, youth\u00a0national, junior national, and collegiate national teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Competitive international volleyball\u00a0is what you get at the European Global Challenge year after year. \u00a0All teams, regardless of their nationality, stay in\u00a0close quarters at the beach front Hotel Pula to encourage a cultural exchange between players and coaches. \u00a0The hotel is perfectly positioned\u00a0within walking distance to both the competition arena and the crystal <\/span>teal water of the Adriatic Sea. The town of Pula Croatia is marked by 3,000 year old Roman ruins including one of the last remaining fully intact\u00a0Roman Colosseums in the world dating back to 68 AD – which is where the tournament’s opening ceremony will take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a volleyball player, coach or fan\u00a0who loves to travel, there\u2019s no better place in the world to be in July than Pula, Croatia. Pre-tours for American and Chinese teams will take place throughout Europe\u00a0the week prior to the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The global challenge provides a great overseas volleyball experience. The level of competition combined with the cultural experience and location make it well worth the trip. I have great memories on and off the court.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

<\/span>Michael Sealy <\/strong>, <\/span>Head Coach - UCLA Women's Volleyball<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The Global Challenge is one of my favorite events for many reasons.\u00a0 The competition is excellent and yet the environment of friendliness and sportsmanship makes the event challenging but fun.\u00a0 The fact that players and coaches all stay in the same hotel and have a chance to meet and learn about each other\u2019s cultures makes it even more special. Any player considering it should definitely take advantage of this amazing opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

<\/span>Beth Launiere <\/strong>, <\/span> Head Coach - University of Utah Women's Volleyball<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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