This Spring, CRYSC International is offering an extraordinary 9-day tour that blends soccer with Spain’s rich culture and history! 2011 (14U) Boys & Girls Elite & Competitive Program Players and Families and players can register TODAY! The boys will travel from March 7-15, 2025, while the girls will follow from March 14-22, 2025.
This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for CRYSC athletes to strengthen their love for the sport while being inspired by the world’s best.
Over 220 CRYSC players, families, and staff have seized the opportunity to join the Spain tour for the last two years. These participants have come from all five of our Rapids regions, allowing players to showcase our “One Club” mentality as they build relationships with their traveling peers on and off the field. Some signed up with a friend or teammate, some registered not knowing anyone else in the group, but all left with a shared incredible experience!
Previous year’s testimonials include:
- “Tying in soccer (futbol) with a Spanish cultural experience was amazing and our family would highly recommend it. Getting to connect with others via the universal language of soccer is such a great growth opportunity for the players and families.” – 2024 Participant
- ”This was a first trip to Europe for both my daughter and myself. Amazing culture and football experiences merged into one was perfect for us!” – 2023 Participant
“This was a trip of a lifetime. The coaches and tour directors were amazing people. We had the best luck with the soccer games, the Atletico Madrid game is something I will never forget.” – 2024 Participant
Kicking off the tour in Barcelona, travelers will spend several days taking in all of “Barça” before transferring to the Spanish capital of Madrid. While on tour, participants will attend a professional La Liga match (teams TBD), tour Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (home to one of the most successful clubs in soccer history – Real Madrid), play in three international friendly matches against local teams, train in CRYSC-led training sessions, and have one professional training clinic with a guest coach from a professional Spanish club academy! Travelers will also take guided Barcelona & Madrid city tours to visit La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, and Las Ramblas and spend some free time exploring areas of interest!
This tour is an excellent chance for the players to improve their skills, make new friends, and strengthen bonds with teammates while enjoying the ‘beautiful game’. Families are always welcome and encouraged to join, making it the perfect way to create lasting memories together! From the lively streets of Barcelona to the historic sights of Madrid, this trip promises the ideal mix of soccer, adventure, and cultural exploration.
- Space on this tour is limited to the first 36 boys and 36 girls players who register, ensuring a high-quality experience both on and off the field. There is no limit to the number of families that can accompany the players.
- Follow this LINK for registration details and instructions, including available payment plans.
- CRYSC Scholarships are available, but limited, for players. If you’re interested, please reach out directly to CRYSC Director of International Travel Jeff Oleck, [email protected]
Registration will close on November 17 (BOYS) and Nov 24 (GIRLS) – so sign up soon!
There are two ways to register:
- Go to sportsportal.worldstrides.com with the Tour Center ID:
- BOYS: RapidsSpainB-2025
- GIRLS: RapidsSpainG-2025
- Call 410-489-2287 with your Tour Center ID, listed above.
The Costa Rica trip cost is $4449 per traveler for the full package, including flights. OR, you can book your own flights for the Land-Only cost of $3085. Options are available through the registration process.
Hope to see you in Spain!
-Jeff
