August 2023

Manager Tomasz Baldys

Recruiter: Lauren Barr

Coach: Neil Liston

The Poland Tour begins and is centered in Krakow. The cultural center of Europe is also the central point where players participating in the tour can reach Katowice, Tychy, Sosnowiec, and Nowy Targ. A four game minimum guarantee in Poland while tours of World War II monuments and historical sights are also included.

All games are against Poland’s First League teams which is the highest development league in Poland. Scouts from the PHL are in attendance and will be signing players to professional and junior contracts on site.

With hotel accommodations right in the heart of the “old town”, team meals at one of Krakows premium restaraunts, Poland has been the host of four tour groups.

The Details:

The Poland Tour is nine days excluding the travel day to get to Poland. Lodging at Hotel Wyspyanski. Games against Krakow, Katowice, Tychy, Sosnowiec, and Nowy Targ. Transportation by 2020 coach bus. Cost includes hotel, two meals per day, coaching, practice ice, skate sharpening, jersey, socks and one team apparel item. All team meals will be healthy and balanced for athletes. Meals will be provided in a traditional North American style by the team and players will be able to experience other culturaly different foods while on their free time.

Arrive in Krakow Monday August 21. Coach pickup at Krakow airpiort, with group transportation to hotel. Welcome team dinner at Prime New York Steakhouse. Tuesday August 22 team breakfast 8:00 am. Practice in Krakow 10:30 am, late team lunch 1:30 pm, free time and curfew at 10:00 pm. Wednesday August 23 team breakfast 9:00 am, 12:00 coach departure for game 1, team post game dinner 7:00 pm. Thursday August 24, team breakfast 9:00 am, tour Schindlers Factory 12:00, free time until 7:00 pm team dinner. Friday, August 25, team breakfast 9:00 am, 12:00 coach departure for game 2, team post game dinner 7:00 pm. Saturday August 26 team breakfast 9:00 am, 12:00 coach departure for game 3, team post game dinner 7:00 pm. Sunday August 27 breakfast 9:00 am, free day/optional tour to Auschwitz, team dinner 6:00 pm. Monday August 28 team breakfast 9:00 am, 12:00 coach departure for game 4, team post game dinner 7:00 pm. Tuesday August 29, team breakfast and departure.

Cost: $1800 USD