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Lobo Volleyball To Tour China In 2008
The Lobos will play five games between May 27 - June 7
June 5, 2007
China Trip Application & Itinerary in PDF Format New Mexico volleyball head coach Jeff Nelson announced this afternoon that the Lobos will take a spring training trip to China in 2008. The tour is slated for May 27 through June 7, 2008 and all family, friends and Lobo faithful are welcome to come along. "This is so exciting for everyone in our program," Nelson exclaimed! "I am grateful to the University and our administration for helping us to make this opportunity happen. The volleyball in China is outstanding, the level of discipline and work is so high. It will be great for our program to see that and learn from such an outstanding opportunity." The Lobos have five games set in place, playing on May 31, June 1, 2, 5 and 6. The opponents have yet to be named. "It looks like we will be playing five matches in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai," Nelson said. "The trip is open to all boosters, parents and friends of the program and we welcome everyone who wants to share this great opportunity with us." The itinerary for the trip is as follows:
May 27 - Depart May 28 - China Arrival May 29 - Forbidden City May 30 - Great Wall May 31 - Hutong District June 1 - Quing Dynasty Quarters June 2 - Free Day and Game June 3 - Shanghai June 4 - Pudong Area June 5 - Free Day and Match June 6 - Jade Budda Temple June 7 - Return to the U.S. "I never thought athletics would open such doors for me," sophomore outside hitter Rose Morris said. "I realize this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I have, and I am going to take full advantage of it. Submersing in a culture so different from ours is a true learning experience I am eager to have. I know it is something that my teammates and I will never forget and always have in common. I am so excited to play and compete. I am truly grateful for the opportunity." The trip costs $3,199 per person. Included in the package are round-trip airfare, English speaking local guides, hotel accommodations, private coach, all meals, all tours and entrance fees, admission to Chinese acrobat show. "It is a great opportunity for our team to experience a different culture and an International level of volleyball," Steve Hendricks, assistant coach, said. For more information on the trip or to sign up, click here.
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