PICTURES
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Various pictures and info on Facebook from Hawai'i tours - December 2018
O'ahu 2013     O'ahu 2012-13     O'ahu 2011-12      O'ahu 2010-11     
O'ahu 2009-10      O'ahu 2008-09      O'ahu - 2007-08      O'ahu - 2004

TESTIMONIALS

"I coached a number of high school sports in Victoria BC Canada. My basketball teams travelled a lot with long trips planned for almost every second year. My teams have travelled to Alberta in Canada and Arizona, Alaska, California, Florida, Hawai'i and Texas in the US. Our first big trip was to Hawai'i in 1979. Organization for the early trips was done by a Seattle Company or by myself.

As travel got more expensive, demanded more paperwork and far more time I turned to Lyle Dhur of Sportvictoria to oversee all arrangements. A brilliant move on my part as I will explain. I stopped coaching the Senior/Varisty boys' team in 2008 and that year (Dec 2007) we travelled to Hawai'i. In all, Lyle organized that trip as well as four previous trips to Hawai'i.

Dealing with the team trips Lyle has the contacts for games or tournaments, arranges flights, ground transportation including to and from the airport, to and from games, practices or non-sport activities, accommodations, and rentals if I required. My philosophy, and the parents really supported this, was that their child may never get to travel to this place again so we always included historical, cultural, recreational, etc. activities. Lyle organized everything above as well as passports, medical, emergency contacts, itineraries, signed consent and rules forms, maps, places to visit, restaurant information, luggage tags and I am sure I am missing more.

I found Lyle's services to be above and beyond what you would expect. He does a tremendous job and I would claim he saves money, definitely saves time and provides a travelling group with a feel safe atmosphere because of his preparation and commitment to making sure the trip is a positive experience.

Lyle also organized our 3-team (varsity boys', varsity girls' and junior varsity girls') trip to San Diego as well as a Nike Coaches' Clinic trip to Portland and countless trips to the Nike clinics in Las Vegas.

Without question a great move on my part to have Lyle take over my trip organization. If anyone is considering a trip I strongly recommend Lyle for your trip needs.

Thank you Lyle and Sportvictoria."
Coach Muzz Bryant (Belmont 1978-2008)

“Lyle does a great job running a trip. He works hard to find good rates and my teams have had excellent experiences in Hawai'i.”
Coach Blake Gage (Brentwood College)

"Lyle really helped make our 2018 Hawai'i trip a memorable one from the very beginning. His planning and advice throughout the entire process was instrumental. Spending 10 days on O'ahu was something that the student-athletes and I will never forget. Some of the things that stood for us include the great competition we faced, the numerous team activities that were planned out to finest detail, as well as the down time we all had to explore beautiful Waikiki. Claremont will be doing this trip again and I would highly recommend it to any team who wants both a competitive basketball experience as well as a very impactful team building venture."
Coach Brandon Dunlop (Claremont)

"Lyle has organized several trips for my teams and for my family on their own. He’s consistently done an excellent job getting us the best prices to help keep our costs down. He’s organized all the transportation, games, events and even team dinners. Lyle made things so easy on my end as he took care of all the little details so all I had to do was concentrate on my team. I would strongly recommend Lyle and Sportvictoria if you’re looking at planning a team trip."
Coach Rick Hart (John Barsby [Cedar ’08, ‘10 & Dover Bay ‘15])

"Lyle was my first choice to organize a Hawai'i trip for my high school girls’ basketball team. I was not disappointed. The attention to detail for flights, accommodations, events, and exhibition games was superb. Having him in Hawai'i at the time was further assurance that last-minute planning took place without fail. The best accolade I could state was that I was so pleased and impressed by Lyle’s trip organization ithat I used his services a second time for a repeat visit with another year’s team. I highly recommend Lyle if you are planning a trip for your team."
Coach Rick Griffin (Mount Douglas)

"We had the opportunity to work with Lyle for a basketball trip to Hawaii with my Overlake high school basketball team in December '16. It was an amazing experience for our basketball program, and something that many of our players still talk about to this day. A big reason why many of the players still talk about this amazing experience, was because Lyle set up an amazing trip. It wasn’t just about basketball, Lyle made it educational for the players and fun for everyone involved. We visited Pearl Harbor, went snorkeling with sea turtles, a catamaran boat ride, and much more. Again, this was truly an amazing experience, and something many of the players will remember as a highlight of not only their basketball season, but their high school experience. With that said, Lyle made my job as the coach extremely easy. As anyone can imagine, setting up a trip and itinerary for 20-30 individuals can become a little overwhelming. Not for us on this trip! Everything was nicely organized, communicated, and set-up for us by Lyle. It was a very professional experience, and whenever we needed something or had a question, Lyle was there to answer and help us. I also appreciated the way Lyle tried to keep our costs down by continually trying to find us the best deals. I would highly recommend Lyle and his company to any coach, team, or program at any level. It was a pleasure working with Lyle, and we will be working with him again in the near future."
Coach Justin Prohn (Overlake)

"I have traveled with Sportvictoria's assistance several teams - we have taken senior, junior, boys' and/or girls' teams. We have gone to Hawai'i, San Diego and Los Angeles. Lyle makes the trip easy and affordable. He is there every step of the way (if you need him) and connects you with the people you need to be connected with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to do a big trip and I have had several people come back from trips saying how easy the trip was and how looked after they felt."
Coach Kevin Harrington (Royal Bay [Belmont '97, '99, 02', 05'])

"Lyle organized a couple incredible Hawai'i trips for my senior boys’ basketball. He booked the games against teams at our level, handled the flights and van rentals, and arranged fabulous accommodations. He even connected us with local restaurants and day trips. Lyle was easy to deal with and consistently communicated with us throughout the planning process. He even provided us with some team bags for the trip. I’ve dealt with several team travel companies in the past and Lyle exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Sportvictoria for all your team travel plans."
Coach James Johnston (Seaquam)

"From the start of the tour organization, Lyle was regularly in contact discussing trip options for our team and he was always open to any requests that we had. While at Hawaii, he was nearby to support us with our tour outings. The team had a wonderful experience and it was certainly a highlight for many of our players basketball careers. Lyle made the tour easy and hassle free for us."
Coach Darrin Austin (Shawnigan Lake)

"South Kamloops had a fantastic time in Hawai'i and a big reason for that was the planning that Lyle did for us. Lyle's experience led him to build exceptional value into our package that exceeded our expectations and made our trip go very smoothly from a logistical perspective. Our trip gave my team memories that a high school basketball experience can hope to provide. I'll be travelling to Hawai'i again with another team and when I do... Lyle will be given the task of organizing the endeavour for us."
Coach Del Komarniski (South Kamloops)

"South Kamloops traveled to Hawai'i to play exhibition games on the island of O'ahu. We went with Lyle at Sportvictoria as he came highly recommended by another coach at our school. Our team's experience in Hawai'i was an amazing one, filled with memories that will last a lifetime. From the games, to the activities, Lyle had everything extremely well organized. We had activities every day that enhanced the experience and allowed the team to bond and immerse themselves in the culture of the Hawaiian people. The games were great and the hospitality we received from each team was incredible. From the food to the conversations, the team was thrilled to get to know other students from a different country. Lyle's communication, organization and "bang for the buck" are reasons why we will definitely be using Lyle for our next trip. "
Coach Corey Yamaoka (South Kamloops)

"Lyle organized our trip to Hawai'i and what a difference it made. Not only was he able to get us low rates on all airfares and hotels, but his knowledge of all available activities, pricing and connections allowed me to enjoy my time with my team. All I had to do was tell Lyle our dates and our needs and he did the rest. While in Hawai'i if anything was required or we decided to add to our activities Lyle did all the leg work and we simply played, practiced and had fun. When we go back to Hawai'i, Lyle will be my first call."
Coach Scott Clark (Thompson Rivers University [Simon Fraser University '09])

"Lyle did amazing work organizing our 2013 senior boys' basketball Hawai'i Tour. Our flights, hotel, and on-island transportation were all arranged and went without a hitch. All the games were competitive at our level and, afterward, we had wonderful social/cultural interactions with opposing players and their families. We also got to see a university game. We really enjoyed the tours of the North Shore, Pearl Harbour, Hawaiian Cultural Center (luau and live on-stage performances), snorkelling at Hanama Bay, catamaran sail from Waikiki Beach, dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, the list goes on! Throughout the tour, Lyle was always close by, ready to help us out if needed. We all had a great time and recommend that you contact Lyle should your team want to a basketball tour organized."
Coach Bob Dodds (West Point Grey Academy)

SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Hawai'i before Christmas
Hawai'i after Christmas
California after Christmas