Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/20/26
From Press Release
Global Sports Academy is inviting a limited number of top Under-17 boys’ lacrosse players from the Delaware Valley to be considered for a select team competing in Montreal this July.
This is a high-level international experience featuring games against Canadian competition, full team travel, and a professionally run program led by Head Coach Chad Rafferty (Unionville High School and Fusion Lacrosse Club).
Highlights:
• 5 games vs. Canadian teams
• Full travel experience (hotel, meals, transportation)
• Team training + structured coaching
• Sightseeing and team activities
A detailed itinerary is at bottom.
If interested, reply with: Player Name | Grad Year | Position | Current Team
Spots are limited and will be filled quickly. Price $2750 Per person. Contact Chad Rafferty at chadrafferty30@gmail.com for mofe informaton.
Global Sports Academy website
610-742-5000
GLOBAL SPORTS ACADEMY LACROSSE TEAM TOUR July 19-25
July 19 DAY 1 – Travel Day (Philadelphia to Montreal)
– Early morning charter bus departure
– Travel time approximately 8–9 hours with stops
– Border crossing into Canada (passports required)
– Arrival and hotel check-in
– Welcome team dinner
– Team meeting and curfew
July 20 DAY 2 – Old Montreal + Game #1
– Breakfast
– Guided tour of Old Montreal (including Notre
Dame Basilica)
– Game #1
– Dinner
– Team meeting / recovery
July 21 DAY 3 – Jet Boat Excursion + Sightseeing
– Breakfast
– Jet boat ride on the Lachine Rapids
– Visit Mount Royal (team photos)
– Free time / recovery
– Dinner
July 22 DAY 4 – Olympic Stadium + Game #2 & #3
– Breakfast
– Visit Olympic Stadium and surrounding area – Game #2 #3
– Dinner
July 23 DAY 5 – Market Visit + Free Time
– Breakfast
– Visit Jean-Talon Market
– Underground City / shopping time
– Dinner
– Team bonding activities
July 24 DAY 6 – Game #4 & #5 + Team
Celebration
– Breakfast
– Game
– Farewell team dinner with awards and
speeches
July 25 DAY 7 – Return to Philadelphia
– Breakfast
– Charter bus departure
– Travel with scheduled stops
– Evening arrival back in Philadelphia
Important Notes:
– All players and staff must carry valid passports
– Team supervision and tour guide support provided at all times – Daily structure includes meals, games, and organized activities Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown Travel: Charter Bus from Philadelphia ( Bus will be with the team the entire trip)
Tour Includes:
• Bus
• 6 Buffet Breakfasts
• 6 Team Dinners
• 5 Lacrosse Games
• Jet Boat Ride Excursion • Guided Sightseeing
• Full-Time Tour Guide • Hotel Rooms
• Uniforms
