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St. Petersburg, Russia & Helsinki, Finland

Upper and Lower Park in St. Petersburg
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Trip Information: April 15 - 25, 2011
- 3 days in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Guided tour of St. Petersburg
- Team practice
- Exhibition game
- 6 days in Helsinki, Finland
- Guided Tour of Helsinki
- World Selects Invitational hosted by Selects Hockey
- 5 (2 x 20 Min) games minimum
- WSI Opening Ceremony
- Awards Presentation for all tournament selections
- Meals included
- Two per day for players
- Breakfast and Opening Ceremony Banquet Dinner for everyone
Payment Schedule Per Traveler:
- $500 due on Sign Up
- $500 additional due by November 15th
- $500 additional due by December 15th
- $500 additional due by January 15th
- Balance due by March 1st
Price Includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from North America (1 group departure will be chosen)
- All hockey exhibitions and practices
- Tournament fees: including 5 game minimum
- Hotel accommodations-triple occupancy for players, double for guests
- Transportation to and from all events
- All Breakfasts
- 1 additional meal per day (Players Only)
- Organized tours
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HOTELS

Radisson SAS Royal
49/2 Nevskij, Prospect 191025
St. Petersburg, Russia
+7 812 322 5000

Scandic Grand Marina
Katajanokanlaituri 7, 00160
Helsinki, Finland
+358 (0)9 1666
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Helsinki from the Waterfront
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Player Benefits:
Compete on an international stage at a young age
Terrific preparation for players who aspire to compete in international events such 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 and 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.
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Sample Tour Itinerary:
April 15
- Depart from North America for St. Petersburg, Russia
- Dinner served on flight
- Get some sleep! It will be morning when you arrive
April 16
- Breakfast aboard flight
- Arrival in St. Petersburg
- Transfer and check in to hotel
- Team Meeting – Rules & Orientation
April 17
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour of St. Petersburg
- Free time downtown, lunch on own
- Team practice
- Team dinner
April 18
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Free time
- Lunch on own
- Exhibition game: TBA
- Team dinner
April 19
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Charter bus to Helsinki, Finland (6 hours)
- Lunch on own on way
- Check in to Scandic Grand Marina Hotel
- Guided tour of Helsinki
- Team dinner
April 20
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Opening rounds of the World Selects Invitational
- Opening Ceremony and banquet dinner
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April 21

- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- World Selects Invitational
- Team lunch
- World Selects Invitational
- Dinner on own
April 22
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- World Selects Invitational
- Team lunch
- World Selects Invitational
- All teams pizza party
- All Star game
- Dinner on own
April 23
- Buffet breakfast at hotel

- Final game
- Team lunch
- Playoffs
- Dinner on own
April 24
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Playoffs
- Team lunch
- Championship
- Awards presentation and all tournament teams announcements
- Dinner on own
- Pack for return trip home
April 25
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport
- Flight back to North America
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