2027 USA Girls Tour – Parent Information
Flights, payments, passports, tour essentials and NCAA eligibility for families of athletes on the BNE Royals USA tours.
Trip dates: 19 – 27 April 2027 (home in Brisbane 28 April).
Tournament: 23 – 25 April – Indianapolis, Indiana – Session 1 NCAA Live Period, Lucas Oil Stadium.
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
Group contract FJAU 35221 · via Nadi (NAN) · local times
Girls · EX3IWX · 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
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. US domestic flights will be added once confirmed.
This payment is for the international flights only. USA domestic flight payment (American Airlines) is coming soon.
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.
The Process
USA College Breakdown
There are seven main college levels in the USA. these are outlined below. When we evaluate your child we make sure you are aware of what level we think they are at and what level we will be targeting for recruitment.
NCAA Division 1
This is the pinnacle of college basketball. The majority of athletes here in Australia will find it extremely difficult to go straight into this division. Div 1 offer 15 full scholarship places. Most of the time this is reserved for state or national level Australian Athletes. Div 1 also requires an acceptable level of academic achievement.
Juco Division 1
Junior colleges or 'Jucos' as they are often referred to, are mostly 2 year colleges. These are perfect for athletes who are coming from overseas or are not at the level academically to attend NCAA universities. Div 1 Jucos have the ability to give full scholarships for students and can get athletes into NCAA Div 1/2 if they are good enough.
NCAA Division 2
Similar to NCAA Div 1, Division 2 is a lower level but still extremely hard to crack as an Australian athlete. Mostly state level athletes from Australia end up here or in Division 1 Juco colleges.
Div 2 also have less scholarship spots than Div 1 and generally don't include boarding and meals. Academic requirements are similar to Division 1.
Juco Division 2 & 3
As per the Div 1 Jucos these are for athletes from overseas where it's more difficult for NCAA programs to bring in athletes they don't know a lot about, and academically challenged athletes. Div 2 programs can offer part scholarships and Div 3 Jucos don't offer scholarships. However, Jucos are much cheaper to attend than NCAA 4 year universities.
NCAA Division 3
NCAA Division 3 programs are predominantly academic based programs. There are no athletic scholarships available and they generally recruit athletes who are more interested in their degrees than basketball. This isn't a division we focus on.
NAIA
NAIA are 4 year universities where athletes can attend and get a great degree on academic part / full scholarships but the basketball isn't of a high level. Most NAIA Universities don't offer athletic scholarships but as mentioned can offer assistance to talented academically inclined athletes.
The Team App
All athletes need to download our team app from the App Store. We will send you a code which will allow you to join the BNE Royals team app. This is where we promote our athletes to mostly Junior colleges and NCAA D1 and D2 programs if they are at an elite level. As mentioned above, we don't recommend you send any messages to programs that end up following your child. We request that you just keep us informed of any contact and we will tell you how to respond.
We will build the profiles and promote your child. We understand when athletes need to be promoted and how. If you send messages yourself you are just doubling up on messages we have already sent and programs can become annoyed at us and your child.
What you need to do.
Register
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
SAT/ACT scores are no longer required for NCAA Division I or II eligibility (since January 2023), but some colleges still ask for them for admission.
The below only needs to be done if we let you know.
For NAIA University Applications
And here to send NAIA Documents
Getting a certified GPA
Register for Tournament Lists
Most universities and colleges have their own department which will work out your GPA. We can also help with this.
We will let you know where you need to register for any USA Tour tournaments.
Film games
You MUST film as many games a possible. The easiest way to do this is to purchase a camera stand with a smart phone connection (Ebay or camera shop). Sit on the sideline in the middle of the court and lrecord. Then that night upload the videos to youtube from your phone. We will then chose the best videos to link directly to your child's profile and share with coaches. Video below.
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 can affect eligibility; obtain compliance advice before a gap year, transfer or college enrollment, particularly for fall 2027 and later entrants.
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
USA Trip Information
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For trips - please put the below information into your visa 'travel section' application.
U.S. Point of Contact Information
Details on where we will be staying
Address While in the U.S.
Details on the first place of accommodation. If more than one just mention this.