Queens University of Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte is proud to announce that head women’s lacrosse coach Meghan Dennehy has been invited to coach a select American International SportsTours lacrosse team traveling abroad in the summer of 2009. Coach Dennehy will be coaching athletes from all levels of college in the USA as well as international club and university selected players on the Ireland and England tour from the 15th of July to the 24th.

This opportunity is allowing Coach Dennehy to coach lacrosse against great competition while exploring the countries of Ireland and England. AIST provides educational guided tours through the cities for sightseeing as well as providing tough competition for the athletes to play against and improve their game.

“I think this is an awesome experience that AIST offers to players in college and even post college players. I was lucky enough to be part of a team that traveled to Prague to represent the USA a year after I graduated in 2005. It is something I will never forget. I’m very excited that I now get to coach women that will experience the same things that I did. It’s an honor to coach and represent the USA with pride.”

AIST has been doing international sports tours for teams and individuals since 2002 and has enjoyed expanding into more than 22 different countries around the world. They have established partnerships with major tour companies all over the world that allows them to offer this cost effective experience to athletes all over the world.

Below is Coach Dennehy’s iteneray:

Day 1 - Depart from the USA on your overnight flight to London
Day 2 - On arriving in the UK, you will be met by an AIST representative and transferred by coach to your University accommodation in the London area, where you will be accommodated for the next 3 nights on a B&B basis. Depending on your flight timings, as you will not be able to check in to your hotel until late afternoon, you will have a guided panoramic coach tour of England’s Capital, including a pre-paid entrance to the Tower of London.  A welcome dinner is provided by AIST.
Day 3 - Today, after breakfast transfer to The London Tournament begins (Men ONLY today).  The Women’s group will have the opportunity of further sightseeing in London.
Day 4 – Today, after breakfast, transfer to The London Tournament (Men and Women).
Day 5 – Today, after breakfast, transfer to The London Tournament (Men and Women). After the tournament, you will depart for the North of England and the City of Manchester. On arrival, you will be accommodated in a local Youth Hostel for 2 nights on a B&B basis.
Day 6 - After breakfast, enjoy a free morning exploring the city of Chester before transferring in the afternoon to your game -vs- Local Opposition. Postmatch refreshments will follow the game and afterwards, you will be returned to your accommodation.
Day 7 - This morning check out of your accommodation, transfer towards Holyhead where you will board your ferry to Ireland. On arrival in Ireland, transfer by coach to Dublin where you will be accommodated in a city centre hostel, for the next 3 nights on a B&B basis.
Day 8 – After breakfast, enjoy a guided morning tour of Dublin before transferring in the afternoon to your game -v- Local Opposition (Irish Lacrosse). Postmatch refreshments will follow the game and afterwards, you will be returned to your accommodation.
Day 9 - After breakfast, today is free day so enjoy a visit to Trinity College and the “Book of Kells” with a possible visit to the Guinness Brewery*, should your taste buds fancy it. Tonight is your last on tour.
Day 10 – After breakfast, transfer to your Dublin airport for the return flight to the USA which will arrive later today.