International ice hockey camp with accommodation – Autumn holidays, 2nd turnus, 24. – 28.10.2016, Pilsen

Description

International Ice Hockey Camp with accommodation - Autumn holidays with program, 2nd turnus

Improve your ice hockey skills with players from all over the world yearly. Training sessions take place on and off the ice under the guidance of professional ice hockey and fitness coaches. Part of the ice hockey camp is the accompanying program that will bring the participants many funny experiences during the ice hockey camp. Besides the high quality of the program the players can therefore afford a pleasant holiday relaxation. The Ice hockey camp takes place in the picturesque city of Pilsen, situated in the western part of the Czech Republic, a country in the heart of Europe. It has a rich history and tradition, and because of its location it is easily accessible from all parts of the world.

We specialize in defenders, attackers and goaltenders of all age categories from 6 to 21 years. The principle of the International ice hockey camp is to lead the player in the right way on and off the ice. With us, the player is guided comprehensively both in the field of playing skills and skating technique - powerskating, and especially in the field of health exercises.

Ice hockey is a physically demanding sport and it is important to pay particular attention to medical and compensation exercises. Each player has from an early age its habits which are hard to remove later on. Since the young age, health problems caused by poor posture, back, groin and joints pain are emerging in players. Ice hockey training sessions from the Surpass agency are focused on this issue. It strictly focuses on health and compensatory exercises.

Thanks to many years of the Surpass ice hockey training sessions, we have a significant experience with the guidance of training sessions - always under the supervision of experienced coaches with international experience.

Program

International ice hockey camp is under the supervision of professional ice hockey and fitness coaches, physiotherapists, coaches focusing on corrective exercises and athletics coaches. Ice hockey training sessions are followed by an entertaining accompanying program full of games and also interesting excursions and cultural activities are in plan. During the camp is one day devoted to sightseeing trip.

Language communication:

The main language of instruction on the ice is English, partly German and Russian. During the ice hockey camp off the ice, a person for communication in English, German, Russian and French is assigned.

Training sessions program:

Comprehensive ice hockey camp is evenly divided in the skating and stick handling. During the day, food and accompanying program for players under the supervision of experienced coaches and pedagogical surveillance is secured. In total for the week, they undergo 10 hours of training on the ice and 10 hours of training off the ice.

Bonus program for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009

In cooperation with the Hockey Club Pilsen Wolves, we organize a bonus program for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 in the form of friendly matches and skill competitions for prizes. With the youth club Pilsen Wolves, every year will play at the time outside the training process of the ice hockey camp two friendly matches and competitions of the All - Star Game type (speed skating for one lap, shooting, penalty shooting and slalom with puck) in confrontation with the club Pilsen Wolves. At the end of the camp, players will be officially announced and awarded prizes.

Options of accompanying program:

• Visit Techmania
• Pilsen Zoo and DinoPark
• Pilsner Urquell Brewery
• Pilsen Underground

* Accompanying program is compiled depending on the weather and capacity of facilities.

Sightseeing trip to Carlsbad:

Carlsbad is located in the western part of the Czech Republic at the confluence of Teplá and Ohře, about 120 km from Prague. They are the largest and most famous spa town in Central Europe, with the highest concentration of healing springs in the world. The city was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. According to legend, the emperor had built the Carlsbad soon after the accidental discovery of thermal healing springs by his hunting company. The spa enjoyed the favor of many aristocratic houses and rich burghers as early as in the 16th century.

The world-famous Carlsbad

The international fame of the spa city was contributed to the spa and the International Film Festival and also some Carlsbad products. When speaking the words Becherovka, Moser or Thun, many people first think of Carlsbad. Traditional spa wafers are no less renowned and popular.

Accommodation

HOTEL PANORAMA

HOTEL PANORAMA **** is also in the Košutka city district near the ice stadium (approximately 300 meters). The hotel is situated in a quiet resident neighborhood, just beside a small lake and Košutka park. BEST WESTERN HOTEL PANORAMA **** offers comfortable accommodation in 1-2 bed rooms. The hotel has a total capacity of 50 persons. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, private bathroom with shower or bath, Internet (free wifi access), safe deposit box and other accessories for your pleasant stay. The hotel is surrounded by a park and sports facilities (beach volleyball, football, basketball, etc.). The camp participants will have a good background for the regeneration and an accompanying program full of games.

More information about the hotel is at: www.panorama-pm.cz

Venue

PILSEN ICE STADIUM - KOŠUTKA (KOOPERATIVA ARENA) MULTI-FUNCTION SPORTS HALL

Košutka Ice stadium is a multi-function sports hall with two ice rinks, fitness center and a gym. The Ice stadium also has an area with artificial turf, where the accompanying program full of games throughout the day will be held. In the place of the ice stadium is food provision secured. The Ice stadium is located in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Pilsen, surrounded by nature.

ICE STADIUM SURROUNDING

Košutka city district is located in Pilsen, Bolevec, in the area of Bolevec lakes and forests.

Bolevec lakes (or Bolevec pond system) is a large ecosystem of ten ponds in the alluvium Bolevec stream and its small tributaries on the northern outskirts of the city. The pond system is in the basin is 6.5 km long Bolevecký stream. They spread out at initially elongated valley with wetlands and peat bogs at an altitude of 310-355 m on the northern edge of Pilsen basin on the southeastern slope of the Krkavec hill. Surrounding area of ponds is serving the Pilseners as a place of rest and recreation suitable for sporting activities and it is covered with dense forests, full of hiking trails and nature trails.

About the Pilsen

The royal city of Pilsen was founded in 1295 by Wenceslas II at the confluence of four rivers – the Úhlava, Úslava, Radbuza and Mže. Its advantageous location at the crossroads of major trade routes contributed to the rapid economic development of the city, which soon became a centre of cultural and humanistic traditions. The high cultural and social level of the city is reflected in its unique building development. Valuable monuments include the Gothic St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, the Renaissance town hall, a Franciscan monastery and a Jewish synagogue. During the age of industrialization in the 19th century, industrial giants, including the Skoda engineering complex and world-famous Pilsner Urquell brewery, were founded in the city. The founding of the University of West Bohemia and a bishopric added further cultural and spiritual dimensions to the city.

Today, Pilsen is the dynamic and modern metropolis of western Bohemia. It is home to many major firms and industrial companies, universities and medical schools. It has an extensive network of hotels and restaurants, as well as a rich cultural and sports programme and well-developed tourist infrastructure. Its exceptional quality was confirmed when it earned the title European Capital of Culture for 2015.

Pilsen covers 138 km2, and with nearly 170 thousand inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic.

Transport and connection to Pilsen

By air

If you arrive at the Prague Václav Havel airport, we can arrange the transport to Pilsen. The travel to Pilsen takes about 60 minutes, 90 km away.
If required the use of the transport, please inform us via the form in the order. Indicate the number of people and amount of luggage. Or you can additionally inform us by email at office@iihas.com then we will contact you with the specification of the travel price and the date of picking up.

By car, by bus, by train

Pilsen is located in the western part of the Czech Republic, with the motorway and railway corridor connecting Western and Eastern Europe.

Czech Republic:

Czech Republic is a country situated in the heart of Europe and has a rich history and tradition. Due to its location, it is easily accessible from all parts of the world. Many Czech monuments, but also the whole towns are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Despite the small size, the Czech landscape is very diverse. Its mountain ranges forms a natural boundaries in all directions. Czech Republic has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold and snowy winters.

Many Czech personalities become known worldwide. Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV played an important role in European history. Music lovers will appreciate the masterpieces by composers Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák and Leoš Janáček that are still being played around the world. Also the voice of opera singer Emma Destinová is able to arouse an unique impression in the audience. Novels of mysterious Franz Kafka and innovative Karel Čapek - especially for its timelessness are popular among the supporters of literature. Czech Republic is also famous for producing world famous athletes. These include e.g. footballer Petr Čech, ice hockey player Jaromír Jágr, Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitová, the Olympic, speedskater Martina Sáblíková and more.

Useful travel information:

Travel documents

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Czech Republic foreign visitors must have a passport valid for at least 90 days after the end of their planned stay in the Czech Republic. Immigration officials may require the foreign visitor in the Czech Republic to submit a proof of travel health insurance for the intended duration of the stay.

Visas

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Health insurance and health care for foreign visitors in the Czech Republic

Visitors to the Czech Republic are recommended to ensure the health and travel insurance.