Road to Tokyo

Up to 30 players across elementary, middle and high school will travel to Tokyo, Japan, June 28 to July 10, 2028. From January through December 2027, players can earn up to three shares of the fundraising pool every month.

3Age Divisions

10Players Per Team

12Fundraisers

36Possible Shares

The 36-share system

3 ways to earn, every month

Each completed monthly commitment earns one share. Complete all three actions for all 12 months and finish with 36 out of 36.

Stay paid up

Make your $100 contribution for the month and earn one share. If your family declines its final trip offer in December 2027, your monthly contributions are refunded.

Help at the fundraiser

Show up and do your part at that month's fundraiser. Participation earns one share, because the work matters as much as the dollars.

Create a donation

Personally contribute fundraising money or recruit at least one outside donor that month. Either route earns the third monthly share.

January to December 2027

One event every month

Events may be adjusted as opportunities change. Participation and contribution credit will still be tracked monthly.

Japan 2028 raised so far $0

Fundraisers completed 0 / 12

Spain 2026$32,633

Taiwan 2025$14,500

Live effort board

3 teams, 10 players each

All 30 spots start open. Each player’s effort score is based on the number of shares they earn out of 36.

December Awards Ceremony

Calculate, choose, recalculate

At the December 2027 Awards Ceremony, families will see the proposed Tokyo rosters, the amount raised, and their remaining cost before making a final commitment.

Price the trip

We total the international trip costs for the confirmed players, teams, coaches, and approved travel needs.

Value every share

Eligible fundraising revenue is divided by all earned shares. Each player receives credit based on their personal share total.

Families choose

Each family sees its remaining balance and decides whether to commit. Grade level, final teammates, cost, and changing plans can all factor into the choice.

Repeat if needed

If anyone backs out, we remove that player, return every $100 monthly payment they made, and calculate a new, larger share for everyone remaining.

Share value: Eligible fundraising revenue ÷ all earned shares. Final family balance: Trip cost allocated to the player, minus the value of that player's earned shares. We repeat the offer until every remaining family says yes. Flights and hotels are purchased immediately after the teams are finalized, for the 2028 Tokyo trip.

Program rules

Simple enough to explain, firm enough to trust

Travel follows the fundraising year.Fundraising runs January through December 2027. The Tokyo trip runs June 28 to July 10, 2028.

There are no purchasable roster spots.Players build their standing through monthly commitment, fundraiser work, and direct or recruited donations.

Payment alone does not equal full effort.The $100 monthly payment earns one of three possible shares for that month. A player must also work and create a donation to earn all three.

Your family's monthly payments are protected.If a family declines its December offer, or if the trip cannot proceed, every $100 monthly payment that family made is refunded. Fundraiser proceeds, outside donations, and other program-raised funds remain with the Globe Squad for current or future international travel.

Final travel credit depends on earned shares.More completed monthly actions create a larger portion of eligible fundraising revenue. Joining late does not create retroactive shares.

The trip requires a fully committed group.After each withdrawal and recalculation, every remaining family is asked again. If a viable Japan group cannot reach full commitment, the trip does not proceed. Monthly family payments are refunded, while all other funds stay with the program and strengthen the next international opportunity.

Finalization happens at the December Awards Ceremony.Once every remaining family accepts, we announce the teams and immediately purchase flights and hotels.

Fundraising is administered through our registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 50 All Stars. EIN #46-3770431. Year-end receipts will be provided for eligible contributions. Families should consult a tax professional regarding deductibility.

Earn your spot. Earn your share. Change the game.