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TRAVEL TIPS

Passports

Some countries do not allow entry to passengers with a passport expiration date less than six months away. Please click here to check the requirements of your destination country.

Emergency Contact

For Canadian Embassy contact information, please click here. For U.S. Embassy contact information, please click here.
In case of emergency while in the European Union,their 911 equivalent is 112. This applies to Russia as well.

Luggage

Baggage fees are not included in tour cost, and will be each traveler's responsibility. Each airline has different baggage restrictions. Typically, but certainly not in all cases, you may check one piece of luggage, with a weight limit of 50lbs. and linear dimensions no more than 62", for free. Additional checked bags are usually around $50 each way. Most airlines allow a carry on piece as well.

A team stick bag will be available to accommodate all players’ sticks on the flights. Players should bring their sticks to the airport taped together to facilitate this process.

Weather

Springtime in Western Europe is very similar to the weather you have in upper parts of Canada for this time of year. Temperatures on past trips this time of year ranged from highs of 65 F during the day to lows of 32 F at night.

Families should be prepared to dress for cold arena conditions.

Dress Code

Dress code shall be dictated by your team manager. Try to remember that in addition to representing yourself, you also represent your team, your family and your country. As people in Europe may have limited exposure to North American people, your dress and behavior may shape peoples opinion of Americans and Canadians.

Hockey Equipment & Supplies

Pro shops in Western European rinks are not as well equipped as the rinks we are used to in the US and Canada. Equipment and stick selections are often limited and prices can be high. Each player should bring 3 sticks overseas with them.

Players should also have enough tape to last them the duration of the trip. Spare sets of laces, helmet hardware, etc. are advised.

Airline Tickets

As most flights are issued with 'E-tickets' you will not receive a physical ticket. You passport is all you will need for check in. You will also be provided with a confirmation number for your ticketed itinerary.

All participants are expected to be at the Airline check-in counter a minimum of 4 hours prior to your scheduled flight. International check in can take much longer than traditional domestic check-ins. Players that will not be able to make this timeframe should contact their team leader immediately.

With the new security measures taking place, I would urge all people to make sure they arrive plenty early in advance. And to check with their local airport for any recommendations. ESPECIALLY Canadian passengers who must clear customs

Travel Insurance

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Player Rooming lists

Player rooming lists are at the discretion of the coaching staff. Players will be roomed in groups of 2 or 3 while overseas.

Room assignments will be given out upon arrival at the European city and at the cruise terminal. Rooming changes will not be honored except in extenuating circumstances.

Communication

The most cost effective way to keep in touch with family and friends in North America is through Skype. Using Skype from your laptop is free when calling others on Skype. Calling a phone via Skype is USD 0.024 per minute to the US and 0.028 Canadian Dollars per minute to Canada.

Currency & Exchange

Please click HERE to access a universal currency converter.

It is recommended that you bring travelers checks, some US or CDN money and an ATM card. Currency exchange will be available at the arrival airport.

There are ATM machines and currency exchange places throughout Europe and there is also a currency exchange on the cruise ship heading to Helsinki. Money can be withdrawn at ATM machines in local currency with reasonable fees. This is the safest and easiest method of obtaining local currency.

We recommend that travelers use these means for currency exchange.

VERY IMPORTANT – Due to fraud controls in place at most banks, travelers should notify their bank or credit card companies of their intention to travel to Europe. In most cases they can temporarily lift these security controls.

Hotel Safe Use

There will be a safe at the hotel to store all plane tickets and passports as a group to ensure the safety and security of any valuable item. Please contact your team manager to facilitate safe storage of your travel documents.

Electric Converters

Normal electric devices like blow-dryers, radios, curling irons, laptop power cords, etc will not fit into any of the Western Euopean cities' electric outlets. You will need to purchase the following international adaptors. You can find them on the internet at http://international-electrical-supplies.com/electricguide.html or at local electronics stores. For laptops, you can purchase special plugs that will enable your existing power source to work and charge your batteries.

Below are the adapters that will be needed to use any of the Western European cities' electric outlets:

plug adapters: the grounded plug adapter WA-9 and the ungrounded plug adapters #1 & #6.

These are the recommended wall outlet plug adapters for all European cities we will be visitng.

Hotel Website and Contact Information

See the hotel link on your team page for hotel information.

Overnight Flight

For those of you that have never flown on a flight to Europe or overseas, the flights are long and at some times uncomfortable. We recommend that you wear the most comfortable clothes possible and pack a package for the morning (toothbrush, comb, etc). Meals are usually served on the planes and lights are turned out to facilitate sleeping although it is hard to do. The flight times are approximately 8 hours to Sweden and 9 hours back. The time differences between the East Coast of the US and the countries to be visited are as follows: