AZ SWIMSTARS USA TRAINING TOUR 2026

AZ Sport Scholarships, in collaboration with Olympian Jacob Pebley and the prestigious Yale University, offers swimmers the ultimate international training experience through the AZ Swimstars USA Training Tour 2026 New Haven, Connecticut.

Yale University, one of the most historic and renowned institutions in the United States and a proud member of the Ivy League, provides an elite academic and athletic environment. This program gives athletes the unique opportunity to train and live within a world-class university campus, gaining valuable experiences that go far beyond competitive swimming.

The training program will take place in Yale’s swimming facilities under the guidance of Jacob Pebley, an Olympian and highly accomplished swim coach with extensive experience at the highest level of American and international swimming. During his athletic career, he achieved:

• 5th place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (200m backstroke)
• 12-time NCAA All-American with the University of California
• 9-time member of the USA National Team
• 4-time medalist at World Championships
• 3-time U.S. National Champion

The program concludes with a stay in New York City, offering athletes the opportunity to experience the energy, pace, and unique atmosphere of one of the world’s most iconic cities.

This mission has been carefully designed to provide participating swimmers with a complete, high-level experience, ensuring safety, organization, and meaningful athletic development.

The participation package includes:

• Round-trip airfare with direct Emirates flights from Athens to New York
• All necessary airport transfers
• Transportation between New York and Connecticut (Yale University location)
• Accommodation at Courtyard Marriott New Haven at Yale (approximately 5 minutes walking distance from the campus and pool facilities)
• Daily swim training sessions and workshops at Yale facilities
• Interaction with Yale athletes, students, and faculty, and exposure to campus life
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Stay in New York City at Hyatt Place New York City / Times Square (Manhattan)
• Travel health insurance

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