Join us in London, June 1-12, 2024!
PROGRAM INSIGHT:
The International Sport Business Program is a business school, international travel experience, and global work opportunity with networking, packaged together in a 10-day program. The program has gained notoriety by colleges and universities around the world supporting our mission to utilize sport as a catalyst to experience the world and to inspire personal and professional growth.
In addition to gaining knowledge through business workshops, stadium tours, and networking with business executives, students of the program will receive hands-on experience at prestigious sports events around the world. This opportunity serves as a springboard toward a future career and greatly enhances the pursuit of gaining unique and relevant business experience through sport.
As a part of the London 2024 program, we will offer two program tracks that will take place simultaneously. Admission to both tracks are competitive and placement in a specific track will be based upon the submitted application essay, interview performance, and relevant experience.
Both of the offered tracks will include business workshops, executive presentations, networking, and tours. The anchor activity of each program provides two different options (tracks).
Track A includes a hands-on, resume building work experience at a London sporting event. Students will join the staff of the Royal Windsor Triathlon and will be assigned an event supervisor to instruct on production and execution of this event.
Track B includes two (2) tickets to the weekend London Series baseball games, where the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the New York Mets at London Stadium, as part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to grow America's pastime into a global game.
Qualified students will be given the option to select either track. Some students may be offered admission into only one track. Students are only able to participate in one track, not both. Highest priority will be given to past program alumni. All individuals must be 18 years or older to apply.
Tracks A & B are explained in detail below.
PROGRAM TRACKS:
WORK INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE & GAMEDAY FAN EXPERIENCE
For our London 2024 program we will have two different tracks. Each track will include sport business workshops, local sport executive talks and presentations along with tours of some of the most popular stadiums in London. Tracks A & B are described below.
Track A offers a WORK INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE.
Sport Business Workshops
Sport Executive Presentations
Stadium Tours
Three (3) Day Professional Work Experience
Get ready to dive into sport business! The anchor event is a 3-day work experience with the Royal Windsor Triathlon, London’s prestigious event that is 31-years in the making!. A partner since 2018, the Royal Windsor Triathlon offers a true international work experience with a staff that thoroughly enjoys the Living Sport team assisting with the event. This event will provide a real-world experience working with an international staff of sport business professionals that manage events around the world. The experience will welcome in 2,500 athletes from around the world as they compete in this swim, bike, run event. You will leave the Royal Windsor Triathlon with an experience, a network, and stories to impress any hiring manager. Not many can say they truly have international sport business experience! Did we mention the event takes place on the grounds in between the Windsor Castle and the River Thames?
2023 London Series recap
Track B offers a CULTURAL GAMEDAY FAN EXPERIENCE.
Sport Business Workshops
Sport Executive Presentations
Stadium Tours
Attend two (2) MLB London Series Games
What happens when America’s pastime heads over the pond? How is an English Football stadium converted into a baseball diamond? What British foods will be served in the concessions? We will find out with this international sports experience!
The anchor event as part of Track B of our London 2024 program is the MLB London Series! On Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9, 2024 Living Sport participants will attend both of MLB’s London Series Games where the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the New York Mets. Ticket to both games are included in program costs.
ABOUT LONDON:
The cosmopolitan city of London is the capital and most populous city of England in the United Kingdom. It is the premier city in Europe in terms of size, population and per-capita wealth. What strikes visitors more than anything about London is the sheer size of this city, spreading across a huge area from its core on the River Thames, which meanders through the city centre, dividing it into northern and southern halves.
London is the leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, tourism etc. and is often referred to as a world cultural capital. Those without local roots will find this gigantic metropolis surprisingly diverse, and besides English, around 200 different languages are spoken within its confines. At times, London can seem more like a country than a city.
In 2012, London became the first city to have hosted the modern Summer Olympic Games three times. London's most popular sport is football (soccer) and it has 12 Football League clubs including five in the Premier League: Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
The climate of London is temperate with modest daily high temperatures during summer, and winter lows that seldom fall below freezing. Rainfall is fairly regular, occurring throughout the year. Snow occurs sometimes in winter but rarely settles more than a few inches.
STADIUM TOURS (PRELIMINARY):
Stamford Bridge
HOME TO CHELSEA FC SOCCER TEAM
With a capacity of 40,834, it is the ninth largest venue of the 2022–23 Premier League season.
Opened in 1877, the stadium was used by the London Athletic Club until 1905, when new owner Gus Mears founded Chelsea Football Club to occupy the ground; Chelsea have played their home games there ever since. It has undergone major changes over the years, most recently in the 1990s when it was renovated into a modern, all-seater stadium.
Stamford Bridge has been a venue for England international matches, FA Cup Finals, FA Cup semi-finals and Charity Shield games. It has also hosted numerous other sports, such as cricket, rugby union, rugby league, speedway, greyhound racing, baseball and American football.
Queen Elizabeth OLYMPIC PARK
MAIN SITE FOR 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London is a sporting complex built for the 2012 Summer Olympic and Summer Paralympic Games and is situated to the east of the city. It contains the athletes' Olympic Village and several of the sporting venue including the London Stadium and London Aquatics Centre.
The park is overlooked by the ArcelorMittal Orbit, an observation tower and Britain's largest piece of public art. It was simply called Olympic Park during the Games but was later renamed to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
Additional London Excursions:
London Program Video:
The program video shows our London 2022 Work Intensive Program working alongside the Royal Windsor Triathlon (Track A). Additional excursions such as stadium tours, and classroom sessions are included in both Track A and Track B London programs.
LONDON PROGRAM Information
This program is a sport business school, international travel experience, and global work opportunity with networking, all rolled into one. Think of it as an investment in your future career and life. Space is limited. Apply early to secure your spot.
PROGRAM DATES:
VIP Level Package Participants ONLY:
May 31, 2024: Overnight flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
June 1, 2024: Land in London by 10:00AM local London time to board a 12:00PM shuttle. Shuttle will escort VIP participants to accommodations. VIP group activity and VIP dinner will begin at 3:00PM local time.
June 2, 2024: Breakfast with VIPs followed by free time to explore with teammates until full team activities begin at 4:00PM local time.
June 3 - 11, 2024: Full program itinerary continues! Business workshops, executive meet & greets, stadium tours, and cultural activities. Track A’s work experience will take place June 7, 8, and 9. Track B’s MLB London Series games are on June 8 and 9.
June 12, 2024: Depart London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The scheduled shuttled transferring students from the group accommodation to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will be at 6:00AM local time.
Executive and general Package Participants:
June 1, 2024: Overnight flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
June 2, 2024: Land in London by 11:00AM local London time. Two scheduled shuttles will transfer students to accommodations. The first shuttle will depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 10:00AM local time. The second shuttle will depart at 1:30PM local time. Upon arrival, students will check-in at lodging. Program welcome activities will begin at 4:00PM.
June 3 - 11, 2024: Full program itinerary continues! Business workshops, executive meet & greets, stadium tours, and cultural activities. Track A’s work experience will take place June 7-9. Track B’s MLB London Series game’s are on June 8 and 9.
June 12, 2024: Depart London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The scheduled shuttled transferring students from the group accommodation to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will be at 6:00AM local time.
WHAT’S INCLUDED in ITINERARY (TRACK A & B):
All lodging accommodations
Private coach bus services to and from airport
Breakfast every morning. Opening session dinner and three (3) additional group meals are included. Track A will receive lunch by race staff during work experience.
One full-day tour of top London attractions with a certified tour guide on private coach bus
Sport-related tours & activities
Track A: Placement on the staff of the Royal Windsor Triathlon, UK's favorite Olympic-style triathlon OR Track B: Two (2) tickets for MLB’s London Series.
Career building workshop sessions with industry professionals
Tip for tour guides/bus drivers
Complete itinerary is shared once accepted into the program
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED (TRACK A & B):
Flight costs. Living Sport does not book or include program flights as part of the package. Flights must be booked on your own. Directions are provided on what time to land in destination. Shuttle buses are available at select times to transfer to/from the accommodation.
If airport shuttle is missed due to flight delays, it is the responsibility of student to utilize public or private transit to the accommodation.
Meals outside of the scope listed above (in what’s included) are not included. During excursions when free time is given for meals, the group will be given recommendations on where to purchase food nearby. Students will have the flexibility to select their meal of choice. Local food markets and food delivery apps suggestions will also be provided.
Extra activities during leisure time will be at each students’ expense. When the program breaks for free time including for lunch and /or for the evening, students will be responsible for all food, transportation, admission prices, purchases, etc.
Please note, our Track B option does not include a work experience. Instead the Track B includes hard-to-get London Series tickets for the weekend series of Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets.
PROGRAM COSTS:
Through our worldwide partners we are able to provide this incredible experience at a great cost. Contact us to learn more information.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
A deposit of $700 is needed to reserve your spot in the program. This deposit goes toward full program costs. You will then be setup on a payment plan consisting of two (2) additional payments. The third and final payment is due 1 month prior to departure. Apply now!
FUNDRAISING:
We will provide you with a platform that will allow you to collect funds from sponsors/donors. All payments will go directly to your account balance. More details provided during booking process.
Read our fundraising page for additional information and contact us for more information.