HOMESTAY PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY
The Homestay program is available at no charge for international teams outside of North America.

GENERAL INFORMATION
International soccer teams (excluding North American – Canadian / Mexican teams) are eligible to participate in the Homestay Program with families from local Dallas teams who are also competing in the tournament. The Homestay Program covers a maximum of 18 players for a maximum stay of 7 nights. International soccer teams that are approved for the Home Stay program are required to arrive in Dallas on Monday, April 14th, before the tournament begins and depart from Dallas on Monday, April 21st.

The Homestay Program, at no cost to the international teams, includes sleeping arrangements, two (2) meals per day and transportation to/from the airport and tournament fields for the players. In some cases the local Dallas families may drop the players off at the tournament headquarter hotel where a tournament shuttle is provided to/from the fields. The international team is responsible for the cost of the meals, transportation, and hotel rooms for all adults, supporters, etc. (this is a stay to play tournament so they will be required to stay at one of the International Girls Cup designated hotels). The international team is also responsible for any additional meals for the players and all entertainment costs for the entire delegation.

The Homestay Program will not exceed 7 nights. If travel plans call for arrival or departure dates other than those mentioned, the international team is responsible for all additional expenses related to the players’ accommodations and meals prior to the Homestay Program beginning or after the date of conclusion of the program. International teams requesting the Homestay Program must indicate this request on their application form in the “Additional Comments” section of the application.  International teams must also indicate if they will still participate if the Homestay Program is not available.