2027 USA Tour – Parent Information

2027 USA Tour – Parent InformationFlights, payments, passports, tour essentials and NCAA eligibility for families of athletes on the BNE Royals USA tours. One payment per athlete. Payment reference: athlete surname + DOB. Upload the athlete's passport photo page on the same form. This payment is for the international flights only. USA domestic flight payment (American Airlines) is coming soon.

International Flights – Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways group flights · via Nadi (NAN) · all times local; schedules subject to airline change
Girls · 19–28 April 2027

FJ920 Mon 19 Apr BNE→NAN 11:50–17:00
FJ810 Mon 19 Apr NAN→LAX 21:40–13:05
FJ811 Mon 26 Apr LAX→NAN 23:55–06:00 (+2 days)
FJ921 Wed 28 Apr NAN→BNE 08:15–10:35
Boys · 27 April – 20 May 2027
FJ920 Tue 27 Apr BNE→NAN 11:35–17:10
FJ810 Tue 27 Apr NAN→LAX 21:40–13:05
FJ811 Tue 18 May LAX→NAN 23:55–06:00 (+2 days)
FJ921 Thu 20 May NAN→BNE 08:20–10:25
Staff: fly out with the girls (19 Apr) and home with the boys (18–20 May).
Flight cost: A$1,146 per athlete, return economy. USA domestic flights will be added once confirmed.
This payment is for the international flights only. USA domestic flight payment (American Airlines) is coming soon.

The Process

Profile Building

We help build athlete profiles and coordinate recruiting outreach through the platform used for the program. Profile visibility and updates depend on the platform’s available features.

College Connection

We help coordinate recruiting outreach over the program period. Please keep us informed of direct college contact so we can avoid duplicate messages. Continue to meet admissions, eligibility-body and school deadlines. Recruitment and offers are not guaranteed.

Offers

We help families assess offers for academic, basketball and financial fit. Offers depend on the school’s needs, available roster places and funding, admissions and eligibility decisions. Review every written offer and the full remaining family cost; no scholarship is guaranteed.

USA Trips

Tours aim to provide competitive games and useful game footage. Schedules and event arrangements are subject to confirmation. College-coach attendance, viewing of footage, recruitment and scholarships are not guaranteed.

USA College Breakdown

These are common USA college basketball pathways, not a strict ranking. Playing standards, admissions, costs and aid vary by institution and team. Recruitment, admission, eligibility and scholarships are separate decisions.

NCAA Division 1

NCAA Division I includes highly competitive four-year college basketball programs. At schools participating in the House-settlement rules, men's and women's basketball normally have a 15-player roster limit, with specified exceptions, and schools may offer athletics aid to rostered players. This does not guarantee 15 full scholarships or an offer to any athlete. Confirm the school's current rules, available funding and written offer. Students must meet NCAA eligibility requirements and the university's admission requirements.

NCAA Division 2

NCAA Division II offers competitive four-year college basketball and athletics scholarships. Men's and women's basketball each have a maximum of 10 scholarship equivalencies, which programs can divide among multiple players; some schools fund less. Aid may cover some or all permitted educational expenses, including tuition, housing, meals and books. Check the written offer and remaining family cost. NCAA Division II academic requirements differ from Division I.

NCAA Division 3

NCAA Division III schools do not offer athletics scholarships. Academic, merit or need-based aid may be available under each institution’s rules. Programs combine competitive basketball with university study. International athletes must meet NCAA athletics-certification and university admissions requirements.

Juco Division 1

Junior colleges generally offer two-year study pathways. NJCAA Division I may offer athletics scholarships covering permitted educational and living expenses. Individual funding varies. Admission and later transfer depend on academic, eligibility and recruiting requirements; neither transfer nor a scholarship is guaranteed. Compare the full net cost of each offer.

Juco Division 2 & 3

Under NJCAA rules, Division II athletics scholarships cover limited permitted educational expenses, not room and board. Division III does not offer athletics scholarships, although other financial aid may be available. Entry and transfer requirements still apply. Costs vary; compare full net costs rather than assuming every junior college is cheaper.

NAIA

NAIA colleges and universities offer competitive basketball and may award athletics scholarships, academic aid and other financial assistance. Award amounts and funding vary by institution. Check the written offer, full cost and NAIA eligibility requirements through PlayNAIA. International credential evaluation may also be required.

The Team App

All athletes need to download our team app from the App Store. We will send you a code to join the BNE Royals team app. We help build athlete profiles and coordinate recruiting outreach through the platform used for the program. Please keep us informed of direct college contact so we can coordinate responses and avoid duplicate messages. Continue to meet any school, admissions or eligibility-body deadlines. App access, profile visibility and updates depend on the platform's available features.

What you need to do.

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Register https://www.ncaa.org/eligibility-center/initial-eligibility-requirements/international-student-athletes/ Submitting school reports https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/5/15/submitting-international-documents.aspx Registering with NCAA https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/10/24/how-to-register.aspx Getting a certified GPA Register for Tournament Lists A university’s admissions GPA or credential evaluation is different from an NCAA core-course GPA. The NCAA Eligibility Center determines NCAA certification from approved courses and official records. BNE Royals can help explain the process but cannot certify eligibility. We will let you know where you need to register for any USA Tour tournaments. Film games Where venue and event rules permit and appropriate permissions are obtained, record games from an approved spectator position without obstructing play or access. Follow privacy and platform rules, especially when filming minors. Share footage through the process advised by BNE Royals; public uploading is not always necessary. https://youtu.be/MwDe0-voeZ0?si=JKRL5EnbYWBTYMf_

COLLEGE PATHWAY & NCAA ELIGIBILITY

NCAA Division I and II athletes need academic, athletics and period-of-eligibility certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center. The academic minimums are the same for boys and girls; recruiting rules and individual circumstances can differ. University admission and scholarships are separate decisions. KEY FACTS Division I: 16 approved core-course credits and a minimum 2.3 core-course GPA. Division II: 16 approved core-course credits and a minimum 2.2 core-course GPA. Required subject-category totals differ by division. SAT/ACT scores are not required for NCAA initial eligibility, but colleges may have separate admission, scholarship and English-proficiency requirements. Meeting academic minimums alone does not guarantee eligibility. AUSTRALIAN SUBJECT PLANNING Plan from Year 9 onwards. English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign languages can contribute, subject to NCAA course-title, credit and grade rules. The examples below are planning guidance—not a requirement to take every subject or a guarantee that a particular transcript will qualify. Confirm exact titles and levels with your school and the Eligibility Center before choosing subjects. QUEENSLAND — QCE Examples include English; General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics; Biology, Chemistry and Physics; History, Geography and Languages. NCAA's Queensland profile specifically approves Essential Mathematics. Numeracy, Maths A, Science 21 and Marine Aquatic Practices are not approved. Do not assume Legal Studies counts without confirming the exact transcript title. NEW SOUTH WALES — HSC Discuss English Standard/Advanced, Mathematics Standard/Advanced/Extension, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Languages with your school. NCAA's NSW profile specifically lists Mathematics, General Mathematics, Math Extension 1 and 2, Investigating Science, Science Extension and Studies of Religion among accepted titles. Commerce, Health and Movement Science, Physical Education and PDHPE are not approved. VICTORIA — VCE Discuss English, Literature, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Languages with your school. NCAA specifically lists General Mathematics taken in Years 10–12, Math Methods, Specialist Math and Further Math among accepted titles. Commerce, Foundations of Math, Health and Human Development and Physical Education are not approved. Do not assume vocational units count as core courses. SOUTH AUSTRALIA — SACE Discuss English, English Literary Studies, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Languages with your school. NCAA specifically lists General Maths, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics in Years 11–12, Nutrition at Stages 1–2, Ancient Studies in Years 11–12, and Society and Culture at Stages 1–2 among accepted titles. Essential English at Stage 1 or 2, Essential Mathematics, Commerce, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Personal Learning Project are not approved. GPA IS NOT ATAR An ATAR is not a U.S. GPA. NCAA calculates the core-course GPA using the applicable state-specific grading and credit rules; universities may calculate a different admissions GPA. Do not apply one letter-grade conversion to all states. BNE Royals can help explain the process but cannot certify NCAA eligibility. SCHOOL RECORDS & GRADUATION Keep official school reports from Year 9 onwards and arrange official submission through your school or the permitted issuing body. Typical graduation documents are QCE plus Senior Statement (Queensland); HSC plus Record of Achievement (NSW); VCE plus Statement of Results (Victoria); SACE plus Record of Achievement (South Australia). ATAR alone is not accepted as proof of graduation. Alternative qualifications and additional records may apply; check the NCAA state profile. ACCOUNTS & TIMING Use an Academic and Athletics Certification Account for Division I/II; international Division III athletes need an Athletics Certification Account. A Profile Page is available while exploring options. Check current fees at registration. Age and first full-time college enrollment affect the Division I/II period of eligibility. Prospects who first enroll full time in fall 2027 or later use the age-based rules only. Delaying enrollment after age 19 may reduce available eligibility—get compliance advice before a gap year, transfer or college enrollment. SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER PATHS At Division I schools participating in the House-settlement rules, basketball normally has a 15-player roster limit for men and women, with specified exceptions. Schools may award athletics aid to rostered players; this does not guarantee 15 full scholarships. NCAA Division III does not offer athletics scholarships. NAIA and NJCAA/JUCO have their own eligibility and financial-aid rules. OFFICIAL SOURCES NCAA registration and account types: https://www.ncaa.org/eligibility-center/register/ NCAA international requirements and state profiles: https://www.ncaa.org/eligibility-center/initial-eligibility-requirements/international-student-athletes/ NCAA age/enrollment guidance: https://www.ncaa.org/eligibility-center/division-i-and-division-ii-age-based-eligibility-rules/ NAIA: https://www.playnaia.org NJCAA: https://www.njcaa.org NCAA Eligibility Center

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Before completing travel authorisation or visa applications, use the official U.S. Government application and the confirmed itinerary/contact details supplied for your specific tour. A visa and an ESTA are different. Give truthful answers relevant to the exact form; do not use placeholder addresses or invent a U.S. contact. Contact BNE Royals if accommodation or contact details have not yet been confirmed.

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