Cruzin Classic
Many years ago, Trip Sports was asked to come up with a trip that was more exotic than going to central-Florida, but yet cheaper than a trip to Hawaii. The answer was...and remains...the Cruzin Classic.
Participants of the Cruzin Classic travel to beautiful Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) the week before Christmas for all the exciting action. While this fabulous Florida trip contains many wonderful facets, the most unique is the ability to add a Carnival Cruise to the end of the trip!
Although you are not required to take the cruise, it does offer an element of exotic appeal to many athletes, parents, and fans. This appeal often leads to a higher level of interest in your schedule, as well as a larger fan‐following on your trip.
Perhaps the best part about the cruise is that it is virtually all-inclusive. Numerous coaches have told us not having to worry about feeding their players, entertaining them, or worrying about them going somewhere is priceless.
The outdoor area of a Carnival ship features decks and decks of space to enjoy the warm Caribbean sunshine. In addition to the sun, the ship also offers many other features, including extravagant dining and lavish Vegas‐style revues—just to name a few. For more information on the cruise, please read Carnival Cruise.
For those teams that opt out of the cruise, Fort Lauderdale and the Cruzin Classic remains an attractive travel destination. The Embassy Suites is our “official hotel” and is located just south of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Within a short stroll of the hotel you can find all sorts of restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and much more.
Individuals looking for fun in the sun can take advantage of Lauderdale Beach, located just over a mile away. Optional evening activities may include a trip to the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, South Beach, and more.
The primary competition site for the Cruzin Classic is the University Arena at Nova Southeastern University. The arena was opened in August of 2006 and seats up to 4,500 spectators. However, for the Cruzin Classic, the arena is configured for only 1,000 chair-back seats around the main arena floor. This allows the upper levels to be configured to provide two additional basketball courts that are used for practices and pre-game warmups.
When you add it all up, the Cruzin Classic offers warm weather, a beach, beautiful hotel accommodations, and an impressive competition facility. Your players, fans, and parents will certainly be excited to travel to the Cruzin Classic!
