1996 EUROPEAN HOCKEY TOUR
ICELAND/SWEDEN
Participants in the 2008 Reykjavik Invitational ('95 ECS O, ECS Q, WCS, Europe Selects and U15 Iceland)
Trip Information:
Reykjavik, Iceland/Stockholm, Sweden
April 17-27, 2009
4 Days In Reykjavik, Iceland
Selects Hockey Training Camp
Morning Practices
Evening Games
Team Building Activities
Sightseeing at the Golden Circle (see Photo Gallery below)
Day Trip to the Blue Lagoon (see Photo Gallery below)
4 Days in Stockholm
1891 World Hockey Cup hosted by Djurgardens IF
Sightseeing tours of Stockholm City
Meals Included
Player Benefits:
Compete on an “International Stage” at a Young Age
Terrific preparation for players who aspire to compete international events such as World U-18 Challenge
Cultural Learning Environment
Players practice, compete against, and participate in fun activities with players from many different countries. Participants also tour their destination cities, taking in area attractions including museums, historic sites and natural wonders.
Memories & Friendships to Last a Lifetime
We continually hear from players sharing stories from a past trip, even after years have passed. Families will forge friendships and truly have an experience of a lifetime.
Package Costs:
$2,500 per player
Costs per additional traveler:
Double occupancy room (standard) - $2,500
Single occupancy room - $3,100
Triple occupancy room (third traveler only) - $2,250
*Fundraising is available, email info@selectshockey.com for details
Prices Include:
» Roundtrip airfare from USA
» All Hockey Activities
» Tournament Fees including 7 (2 x 20 Min) games minimum
» Hotel accommodations
» Transportation to and from all events
» All Breakfasts
» All Dinners (Players Only)
» Organized tours
Iceland Tourism Video:
'95 ECS Q Team at the Golden Circle
Downtown Reykjavik, Iceland
'95 Families at the Blue Lagoon - Iceland
Gamla Stan - "Old Town Stockholm"
Vasa Museum - Stockholm
Sample Itinerary:
Friday, April 17
Depart USA for Reykjavik, Iceland
Dinner served on flight
Movies, video games at passenger seat provided throughout entire flight
Saturday, April 18
Breakfast aboard flight
Arrival in Reykjavik, Iceland
Team Meeting: Orientation/Team Rules/Selects Hockey Mission
Practice @ Egilshöllin Ice Arena
Selects Hockey Dinner Banquet and Social
Sunday, April 19
Buffet Team Breakfast
Team Meeting: System Play
Morning Skate with International Players and Russian Coach Sergei Zak
Team Activity: Bowling @ Egilshöllin
Team Building Activity: Players and Coaches Only
Team Dinner with Europe Selects and Bjorninn Hockey Club
Exhibition Matches
Monday, April 20
Tuesday, April 21
Buffet Team Breakfast
Selects Training Camp Mini Tournament
4 Games Round Robin (1 x 20 min each)
Playoffs
Team Lunch
Team Dinner
Wednesday, April 22
Buffet Team Breakfast
Transfer to Airport for Flights to Stockholm
Flight to Stockholm
Check in to Stockholm Hotel
Team Meeting Stockholm Orientation
Exhibition Matches vs. Stockholm Club Teams
Thursday, April 23
Buffet Team Breakfast
Bus/Boat Tour of Stockholm
Afternoon Skate
Opening ceremony of the 1891 Hockey Cup
Team Dinner
Friday -Sunday, April 24 - 26
Team Breakfast Buffet Daily
Preliminary/Championship Rounds of the 1891 Tourney
Lunch Daily with International Teams
Team Dinner daily in Stockholm
Evening Social Activities
Monday, April 27
Team Breakfast Buffet Flight to USA
2008 Trip Photo Gallery (Iceland):
Golden Circle Waterfall Panoramic View - Iceland
Golden Circle Waterfall
'95 Parents and Players visit the Blue Lagoon - Iceland
Full View of Blue Lagoon - Iceland
'95 Selects Hockey teams visit the
Laugardalur Valley Outdoor Heated Pool - Iceland
(Temperatures were 45 °F at the time)
'95 Selects playing basketball in the Laurgardalur
95 Selects Hockey families watch
Strokkur Geysir perform in Iceland