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The 14th annual Global\u00a0Challenge returned to Pula, Croatia hosting under 17 and under 23 divisions\u00a0from around the world. The opening ceremonies took place on July 9th and competition took place on July 10, 11, 12 & 13th.<\/p>\n

Year after year, the mission of the Global Challenge is to provide teams international playing experience and exposure.\u00a0Past tournaments participants have included club and country federation teams from Slovenia, Russia, Romania, Germany, Bosnia, Montenegro, China,\u00a0Czech\u00a0Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Denmark and Puerto Rico, plus USA regional HP, youth\u00a0national, junior national, and collegiate national teams.<\/p>\n

The 2017 U17 division Global Challenge proved to be a volleyball showdown between\u00a0Croatia\u2019s Youth National Team<\/span>\u00a0and Slovenia\u2019s\u00a0Nova KBM Branik<\/span>. In the U23 final match the\u00a0USA College National Team<\/span>\u00a0toppled the\u00a0Mountain West Conference All-Star Team<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>To gain insights from players and coaches in attendance the tournament, be sure to watch these video interviews on our live blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In preparation for tournament play teams took\u00a0Pre-tours<\/a>\u00a0throughout Europe\u00a0between July 5th-8th. Opening ceremonies took place on July 9th in\u00a0<\/span>Pula, Croatia, a town marked by 3,000 year old Roman ruins including\u00a0one of the last remaining fully intact\u00a0Roman Colosseums in the world dating back to 68 AD. All teams, regardless of their nationality, stayed in\u00a0close quarters at the beach front Hotel Pula<\/a> to encourage a cultural exchange between players and coaches. \u00a0The hotel was perfectly positioned\u00a0within walking distance to both the competition arena and the crystal\u00a0teal water of the Adriatic Sea.<\/p>\n

Competitive international volleyball\u00a0is what you get at the Global Challenge year after year. \u00a0If 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a015th\u00a0Annual\u00a0Global\u00a0Challenge\u00a0will\u00a0take\u00a0place\u00a0in\u00a0Pula,\u00a0Croatia\u00a0on\u00a0July\u00a016\u00a0through\u00a0July\u00a019,\u00a02019\u00a0for\u00a0u18\u00a0and\u00a0u23\u00a0teams\u00a0from\u00a0around\u00a0the\u00a0world. Pre tours will start July 10th.<\/span><\/strong><\/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><\/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.<\/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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Traveling to Europe is an amazing opportunity for our student-athletes. BIP provides a unique way\u00a0to educate our athletes while playing high level volleyball around the world; a first class operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

<\/span>Jeritt Elliott<\/strong>, <\/span> Head Coach - University of Texas Women's Volleyball<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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