BAUER RUSSIA INVITE ~ MOSCOW, RUSSIA
The Bauer Russia Invite
is an
international youth hockey tournament organized by
the same directors of the Bauer International Invite
(the largest AAA hockey tournament in the world held
annually every November in Chicago, Illinois, USA).
This will be our 2nd year in Russia (2011 was in St.
Petersburg). The tournament is now accepting team
applications for August 9-12, 2012 in
Moscow, Russia.
The Bauer Russia Invite
gives young people from all over the world an
opportunity through the greatest sport - Hockey to
experience Russia with much more than just the game
itself. Playing games against teams from worldwide,
attending cultural tours & events will together give
your team a great experience in the summer of 2012.
Who may participate (97, 98, 99, 00 and 01 age
groups)
Primarily AA/AAA level with association teams, all
star teams and or select clubs welcome to
participate in the Bauer Russia Invite. Last year
we had teams competing in St. Petersburg from all
over Russia, Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Sweden
and the USA.
Tournament Format
The tournament format is based on 2 Pools of 4 teams
each. Each team crosses over and plays the other
teams once (4 round robin games). The first and
second teams in each group qualify for the semi
final round, The third and fourth place finishers in
the group will also play a final seeding game for
ranking. All teams will play at least 5 games, and
as many as 6 games. Exhibition/Friendly Games can
be arranged for all teams arriving early to either
location. Playing periods (3 x 15
minutes)
Welcome Party, Opening Night Reception, Bauer Demo,
Awards
Opening Night Reception with Bauer Demo and Skills
Competitions. Welcome Gifts for every single player,
Team Leader Duffle Bags, Bauer MVP Skates and Bauer
MVP Sticks, Championship/Runner Up Trophies and
Medallions.
North American teams
from either Canada or the USA must work directly on
team registration and logistics arrangements through
our main office. We promise to organize an event
that will expose athletes to not only hockey, but
the rich history of Moscow.
European Teams
You can register via our web site link @
www.invitebauer.com.
There will be a fee assigned by theTretyak Academy
for tournament, housing, meals, buses and tours.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
FOR NORTH AMERICAN PLAYERS ATTENDING UNDER OUR
PROGRAM.
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The Bauer Euro Invite in
Moscow
- 2012 Sample Itinerary
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Sun., August 5 |
Teams depart from home location |
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Mon., August 6 |
Teams arrive at Moscow’s International Airport. Teams will be
picked up at the airport and transferred
to the hotel for check in and
registration. Dinner will be served this
day. Training session can be arranged.
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Tues., August 7 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Bus Departs for Sightseeing and Cultural Tour
of Kremlin (Cathedral Square), Red
Square, St. Bazil’s Cathedral. Practice
Game late afternoon or early evening.
Dinner at Hotel. |
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Wed., August 8 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Bus Departs for Sightseeing and Cultural Tour
of Chris the Savior Cathedral and River
Boat Tour. Practice Game late afternoon
and then attend the famous Moscow
Circus. Dinner at Hotel. |
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Thurs., August 9 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Practice game around 10:00am. Shopping in
and around famous G.U.M Mall. Bauer
Russia Opening Night at the Arena at
4:00pm with Bauer skills/demo plus Beer
Gardens for Parents/Coaches/Staff. Late
Dinner at Hotel. |
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Fri., August 10 |
Breakfast at Hotel. First round games at 11:00am. 2nd round
games at 4:20pm. Between games bus will
be available to transport group to
either hotel (rest) or Flea Market
(shop). Dinner at Hotel. Potential Tour
after dinner. |
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Sat., August 11 |
3rd round games at 11:00am. 4th round games at 4:20pm. Between
games bus will be available to transport
group to either hotel (rest) or city
center (shop). Dinner at Hotel.
Potential Tour after Dinner. |
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Sun, August 12 |
Semi Finals @ 9:10am and Finals @ 2:10pm. Consolation Games in
between. Closing Ceremonies at Ice
Rinks. |
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Mon, August 13 |
Teams depart for home. |
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* Approximate costs |
$2,900 pp – includes round trip air, hotel, meals (except lunch),
full time bus, 2 tours, interpreters and
all associated ice costs. * There is an
additional Russian Visa Fee paid
separate for all travelers. |
