Included Features

Competitive Teams / 3 Divisions - Travel Players Only
   PEEWEE - 1998/99
   BANTAM - 1996/97
   MIDGET -  1994/95

Yes

Tournament Games - Planet Hockey Cup
   Organized by Swedish Host Hockey Club 
   Medals to all participants
   Trophy to winning team at each level

5

Practices

1-2

Training On Ice (hrs)
   With European players & coaches

8+

Friendly (Mixed Bench) Games
   Play with European players on a European Team

Yes

Skills Competition
   Represent your team and country: fastest skater, hardest shot, top goalie, team relay, shootout.

Yes

Extensive Ice Time
   14+ hours on ice, plus off ice training.

Yes

Dryland Training
   Work out off the ice with European players and coaches and learn some of the Swedish hockey training secrets.

Yes

Pre-game warm-ups with European Teams

Yes

Classroom (with European Teams/Coaches)

Yes

ICEP (International Coaches Education Program)
   All coaches from all teams/countries will participate in the annual ICEP, consisting of classroom sessions, meetings, socials, training materials exchange, off ice training and on ice training sessions.  more>>

Yes

Player Package
   Each player receives a custom sublimated team jersey (name and number on back) & socks and team hat.  more>>

Yes

Accommodations
   Players stay with Swedish hockey host families (2-3 PH players per house).  Players may stay with family in hotel ($375USD upcharge).  Family members stay in very comfortable Swedish hotels with Planet Hockey coaches and managers. 

Yes

Meals
   Players & Family members:  All breakfasts & dinners and some lunches included. 

Yes

Host Family Dinner
   You will be the guest of your child's host family, in their home, for an amazing evening of Swedish food, spirits and hockey conversation.  A tour highlight.

Yes

Xtreme Games 
   Players will compete on small teams, in a FUN, competitive, friendship-building environment against other countries in the following events:  Floorball, Team Handball, Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball and Dodgeball.  more>>

Yes

Banquet Dinner

Yes

Social time with European players

Yes

Transportation
   Luxury Touring Bus, includes airport transfers from Gothenburg Airport.

Yes

Guided City Tours
   Tour Gothenburg, Sweden.

Yes

Adult Activities - may include golf, wine tours, country tours, museumsm, social events & more...

Yes

Castle Tours
   Visit area castles.  more>>

Yes

Tour Outline

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DAY 1 

Depart USA/Canada

DAY 2 

Arrive Gothenburg Airport (by 11am), meet team, transfers to housing/hotels

DAY 3 

Practice, Friendly Game, Training, Tour of Gothenburg

DAY 4 

Practice, Training, Castle Tour, Friendly Games

DAY 5 

Training, Games, Touring

DAY 6 

Tournament, Friendly Game

DAY 7 

DAY 8 

Tournament, Skills Competition, Tournament Dinner

DAY 9 

Departure from GOT Landvetter Airport (Gothenburg, Sweden)

The times below are times to arrive into the GOT Landvetter Airport (Gothenburg, Sweden) and to depart on the final day.  This applies to all tour participants. 

 July 18-26, 2010
  - Depart USA 7/18, AR GOT Landvetter Airport (Gothenburg) 7/19 by 11am.
  - Depart GOT Landvetter Airport 7/26 (late morning or later is best).

*Note - many tour families will travel in Europe on their own before and/or after the tour.  Make sure to book your travel plans accordingly.

Tour Information 
Planet Hockey is currently recruiting skilled teams, players and hockey families to represent TEAM Planet Hockey at all levels (Peewee, Bantam, Midget) of the Planet Hockey International Cup & Camp in Gothenburg, Sweden July 18-26, 2010.  All teams will be comprised of skilled players recruited by Planet Hockey or a Planet Hockey Representative.  Roster spots are limited and will be filled on a first committed, first served basis.

Tour Objectives
To expose skilled North American players to European Hockey through Competition (Games) and Skills training (Camp) both on the ice and off the ice.  Also, to provide quality European competition, training, cultural exchanges, touring and a memorable international experience for both players and family members.

Player Requirements - Youth Players

Players who fulfill the following player requirements will be eligible to participate:

• Recruited and/or invited by Planet Hockey.
• Birthyears according to Division requirements (Peewee, Bantam, Midget).
• Each team is allowed two 'overage' players (by one birthyear)
• Currently play at the travel/competitive level.
• Strong individual and team skills, including character, leadership, sportsmanship and maturity.
• (1) Letter of recommendation (unless waived by Planet Hockey).  Not needed for returning players.
• At least one parent must accompany each player.  This is a first rate family hockey tour.  There will be a $395 non-accompanied fee for players not accompanied by a parent.
• Must be 'recruited' (invited) or 'cleared' by Planet Hockey. 
• To register - Call Shawn Killian at 720-304-3880 or fill out an Online Registration Form

Player Information

• Players Package - Players receive a TEAM Planet Hockey Custom Jersey (name & number on back), Socks and team hat. 
• Team Size - Maximum 17 players per team.  Maximum total team size - 52.
• Tour Cost (USD) - Players: $2,395.  Family members (Adults): $2,295.  Family members under 8: $1,095.  Tour cost does not include air, lunch, drinks at dinner. 
• All Tour components subject to change.  Tour schedule to be provided prior to departure.
• Booking Airline Tickets - click here for complete information.  Each player/family is responsible for planning and booking their airline tickets.
• Sponsorship (Supporter) Letter - to download, click here.
• Frequently Asked Questions - coming soon...

Deposits/Payments/Time-line

• Deposit #1 – Non-refundable $500 deposit per person due upon registration.  Spots are not reserved until deposit is received.
• Payment #2 - $500 per person due January 1, 2010.
• Payment #3 - $500 per person due March 31, 2010.
• Payment #4 - Final Payment due June 1st.  All tour members must be paid in full.
• Refunds/Cancellations:  up to 50% of payments #2-4 may be refunded.  Cancellation date dictates refund amount.  No refunds after May 15, 2010.

Tour Notes