Caliendo Sports Italy Softball Team August 7-17, 2024
Caliendo Sports International USA Softball Team will be competing as they travel throughout the beautiful countryside of Italy from August 7 - August 17, 2024. Departure from the USA will be on August 7 to arrive in Rome August 8th (always arrive the day after when going to Europe) and depart Rome for back to USA August 17t, arrive USA same day.. background
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it is made even more memorable when it is shared with family and friends!
Cities to visit
The towns Caliendo Sports USA Team will visit and/or play in are: Rome, Rovigo, Luca, Florence, Venice, Siena or Grossetto (Beach area), Verona and Pisa.
My Partner for Over 20 years Angelo Spighi Corzano Tours
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Historical Sites
Historical sites we visit:
Roman Coliseum
Roman Ruins
St. Peter's Church
Ride on Gondolas in Venice (optional)
Boat Ride to Venice
Bridge of Italian Gold in Florence
Boat ride to Island of Murano Glass Blowing exhibition
Town of Pisa
Shopping in Verona
Grossetto Beach
Experience Italian culture while visiting numerous small towns
Softball Experience
Softball Experience
Games daily (except for one travel day)
Veteran, experienced coaches on staff, very important to our program12-16 players on team (playing time never an issue)
Everyone plays every game
Excellent playing/training facilities
Good competition
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Cost Includes
Cost Includes:
Lodging
Departure dinner party
Breakfast
Dinners 5 included
Uniforms
Coaches Fees
Caliendo Sports staff traveling with team
Private bus service with driver full time
Fields
Umpires
Softballs for Games
Italy Club Fees
Sightseeing tours with guides
Team parties
Town Fiestas
City entrance fees
Local staff fees
Tips, except the driver and we will let you know mandatory 40 euro a person for the trip.
Tips at hotels, etc.
And much more
❖ Dollar to Euro exchange may vary slightly
Benefits of the Trip
Benefits of the trip:
Experience a great culture.
Visit many great cities.
Experience the cuisine.
Enjoy the wine.
Gelato is the best.
Highly experienced coaching.
Be evaluated by our coaches
Receive Exposure as aour coaches know hundreds of college coaches.
Nightly or on bus team meetings to review game situations, educational details (best way to learn).
Competitive games vs Italian teams.
Instruction/coaching throughout games, practices and classroom meetings.
Experience playing with players throughout the USA (awesome experience).
Traveling and creating lifelong relationships with people across the USA and Italy.
Learn how to adjust fast, communicate and work as a team with new teammates from around the country is an incredible experience.
Italian cultural experience is amazing for all players, families, friends, etc.
Coaching staff
Our History
Ashlyn Kersch
- 2020 graduate of SUNY Geneseo
- SUNYAC Championships (2018)
- NCAA Regionals (2018) - First ever
- NCAA Super-Regionals appearance (2019)
- 2021-Current Head Coach: JV Softball at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
- Pitching Instructor at Hayner's Sports Barn since
Our Team
Rory Ogden
-Shaker Varsity head coach 2023-present
-Shaker Varsity assistant coach 2020-2022 -Infinity Shock travel softball coach 2014-2018. Finished 4th at USSSA World Series, recipient of Sportmanship award at World Series. Many athletes went on to major softball college programs -Private lessons/clinics given to athletes with emphasis on pitching catching and slapping -played D1 softball at The College of the Holy Cross from 2004-2008. Recipient of Patriot League Academic Honor roll during tenure
-profession: Dental Director/Dentist at local community health center
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Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Web site: https://mercureromeleonardodavinciairport.it/
Just 5 minutes' drive from Fiumicino Airport, Leonardo Da Vinci Rome Airport Hotel offers free WiFi throughout, on-site parking, a summer outdoor pool and a padel court. An airport shuttle service is available. Air-conditioned rooms are spacious and come with a large private bathro
Web site: https://mercureromeleonardodavinciairport.it/
Just 5 minutes' drive from Fiumicino Airport, Leonardo Da Vinci Rome Airport Hotel offers free WiFi throughout, on-site parking, a summer outdoor pool and a padel court. An airport shuttle service is available. Air-conditioned rooms are spacious and come with a large private bathroom and satellite flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a balcony, while others overlook the pool. Guests can also enjoy the on-site bar, à la carte restaurant and pizzeria. The Fiera di Roma exhibition center is also within easy reach thanks to the shuttle service. Shops, restaurants, cafés and a large shopping center with a cinema are all close by. Friendly staff will assist you at the Leonardo Da Vinci Rome Airport Hotel, which also has a 24-hour reception. The hotel also has meeting rooms and a shared gym.
Villa Mercede Hotel in Frascati
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Web site: https://www.villamercede.com/
The new Hotel Villa Mercede is a 4 star hotel completely restored in 2015.
From elegant, warm and sober design.
With its 60 rooms, it meets the most modern hospitality criteria and is able to offer its customers a pleasant, welcoming and equipped with all comforts.
Villa Mercede is a place rich in inviting environments:
Hotel Europa in Padova
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Borgo Santippolito hotel Florence
Web site: https://hoteleuropapd.it/
Hotel Europa in Padua boasts a decades-long tradition spent in the most attentive culture of hospitality. The quality of the service and the refinement of the location of the 4-star hotel are the strong points of our structure.
The hotel is located in the historic center of the city, near the station and
Web site: https://hoteleuropapd.it/
Hotel Europa in Padua boasts a decades-long tradition spent in the most attentive culture of hospitality. The quality of the service and the refinement of the location of the 4-star hotel are the strong points of our structure.
The hotel is located in the historic center of the city, near the station and the Scrovegni Chapel.
Among the hotels in Padua, especially among the 4-star hotels in Padua, the Europa hotel is certainly the most central with the adjoining “Appartamenti Europa” Residence, equipped with the “Antica Trattoria Zaramella” restaurant (since 1856) and garage in agreement , for a fee, for customers.
Hotel Europa in Padua (the real hotel in Padua centre): it is a hotel recommended by the Michelin Guide
Borgo Santippolito hotel Florence
Hotel Rome Leonardo DaVinci Airport
Borgo Santippolito hotel Florence
Web site: http://www.borgosantippolito.it/it/index.html
Renovated from an old convent, Borgo Sant'Ippolito Country Hotel is situated just 18 km from Florence, immersed in the Tuscan countryside.
Situated next to an historic Roman church, Borgo Sant'Ippolito offers 27 comfortable rooms, some have four-poster beds.
Enjoy drink at the charmi
Web site: http://www.borgosantippolito.it/it/index.html
Renovated from an old convent, Borgo Sant'Ippolito Country Hotel is situated just 18 km from Florence, immersed in the Tuscan countryside.
Situated next to an historic Roman church, Borgo Sant'Ippolito offers 27 comfortable rooms, some have four-poster beds.
Enjoy drink at the charming bar overlooking the old cloister. In summer you can have a drink outside.
A wellness centre provides relaxing moments and a host of treatment, including body and face massages and a modern sauna.
The outdoor swimming with Jacuzzi is surrounded by a large park with gazebo.
The hotel also offers a meeting room with a capacity of up to 45 people and an ample private parking. Because of Covid 19, the capacity is 20 people.
Enjoy the flavours of Tuscan cuisine at the Restaurant "Vecchio Convento" located in front of the Hotel.
Lock in your spot
How to lock in sports on the trip for players, family members, realtives and friends
After being selected for the Caliendo Sports International USA Softball team 2024 Italy Trip, how to reserve a roster spot:
Mail a check payable to: Caliendo Sports for $500 (non-refundable unless there is a major medical emergency with a documented doctor’s note). We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances.
If for some reason Caliendo Sports International must cancel the trip due to an international event, all monies will be refunded in full.
Check written:
Caliendo Sports
Mail to:
5101 Sapp Circle
Clover, South Carolina, 29710
You may use a credit card and we will send you a link to pay. Please note that there is a 3.5% surcharge for this convenience and service. We are a very small company that cannot take on the credit card fee.
Once we receive your deposit we will immediately send you more information on your next steps in the process, travel insurance, plus much more information on the trip expectancies.
Caliendo Sports is not responsible for the fluctuation of the Euro/Dollar, which can change the final cost slightly. We are very careful with this and do our best to keep it low.
We hope that you can join us on this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime international baseball and Italian cultural trip.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours for Better Baseball & Softball
Peter M. Caliendo
President, GM Caliendo Sports International
International Sports Trips Around The World
Web site: www.caliendosportsinternational.com
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