Derek Rucker's Dream USA Sports Getaway

Derek Rucker’s Dream USA Sports Getaway

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This week on the podcast we spoke with Derek Rucker and he told us about a new tour he is starting and we thought it sounded great so thought we would pass on the details for you.

D-Ruck’s Dream USA Sports getaway tour was created by Derek Rucker to provide sports and entertainment enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience outstanding events in an exclusive tour environment. Derek Rucker is a former professional basketball player in Australia and was one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the history of the National Basketball League (NBL). Derek Rucker won the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1990 with the Brisbane Bullets and went on to work as an executive director with the Sydney Kings and also become a regular in Australian media.

Since relocating to the United States in 2008 Derek Rucker has established strong sporting connections in the USA and as a result, decided to create D-Ruck’s Dream Getaway to allow clients the ability to capitalise on this network and have exceptional lifelong memories. By providing high quality accommodation, transportation and service; all guests will know that this sports and entertainment experience is first class.

The trip includes flying into LA, seeing several NBA games, an NFL game and plenty of sightseeing and activities. All this is experienced first class with exclusive opportunities using Derek’s connections to make it the trip of a lifetime that not many people get to experience.

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D-Ruck’s Dream USA Sports Getaway Tour

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Dan Boyce (795 Posts)

Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.


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