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The Wisconsin volleyball team heads to Europe from June 5-17, competing and sightseeing in Prague, Vienna, Slovenia and Italy. The Badgers will play six matches against teams from the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Italy, including the Italian Junior National team.

The Badgers began practicing for their first foreign trip since 2007 on May 20. All 19 players on the 2019 UW roster will be traveling with the team, including six newcomers.

Only four current Wisconsin players have been to Europe while only eight athletes have been outside of North America. Several of the things that the Badgers are looking forward to on the trip are experiencing different cultures, the high-level of competition, trying new foods, and bonding with the new players.


Prague - June 6

Arrive in Prague and check into the hotel for two nights. Sightseeng at Charles Bridge and Old Town Square.

 
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Prague Castle - June 7

Prague Castle Tour and match vs. Olymp Praha Senior Club Team.

 
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Badgers down Olymp Praha

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Vienna, Austria - June 8

Lunch in Vienna, Austria, shopping and sightseeing before leaving for Maribor.

 
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Maribor, Slovenia - June 9

Ride the ski lift up to Marjan's for lunch and ride the alpine slide down. Afternoon match vs. Poland U20 Team and Dinner at Mirc's Hut on the top of the mountain.

 
Watch: Maribor: Day One
 
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Maribor, Slovenia - June 10

Bike to downtown Maribor for sightseeing and shopping. Match vs. Polish U20 team. Dinner at Doppler Winery.

 
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Badgers edge Polish U20 Team

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Bled, Slovenia - June 11

Day trip to Bled, Slovenia and then onwards to the hotel in Galzignano Terme PD, Italy.

 
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Venice, Italy - June 12

Enjoy the thermal pools in the morning after breakfast and then a full afternoon of sightseeing in Venice.

 
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Milan, Italy - June 13

Bus to Milan for match vs. Italy JNT and then dinner at the Olympic Training Center. Potential trip into the city center to visit the Duomo at night.

 
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Badgers fall to Italian Junior National Team

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Milan, Italy - June 14

Sightseeing around Milan and an afternoon match vs. Italy JNT. Dinner at the Olympic Training Center after the match.

 
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Wisconsin pushes Italian JNT to five sets

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Rome, Italy - June 15

Travel to Rome. Visiting the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica before dinner at the historic center.

 
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Rome, Italy - June 16

Visit the Coliseum & Forum. Dinner will be near the hotel to wrap up the tour.

 
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