BAUER LATVIA INVITE ~ RIGA, LATVIA
The Bauer Latvia 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 1st year in Latvia. The tournament
is now accepting team applications for August 2-5,
2012 in
Riga, Latvia.
The Bauer Latvia Invite
gives young people from all over the world an
opportunity through the greatest sport - Hockey to
experience Latvia 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 (96, 97, 98, 99, 00 and 01 age
groups)
Primarily Elite AAA level with all star teams and or
select clubs welcome to participate in the Bauer
Latvia Invite. Much like St. Petersburg, Russia was
in 2011 the goal is to only accept the very top end
teams from Russia, Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia,
Sweden, USA and Canada.
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 Latvia.
European Teams
You can register via our web site link @
www.invitebauer.com.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
FOR NORTH AMERICAN PLAYERS ATTENDING UNDER OUR
PROGRAM.
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The Bauer Euro Invite in
Riga, Latvia
- 2012 Sample Itinerary
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Sun., July 29 |
Teams depart from home location |
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Mon., July 30 |
Teams arrive at Latvia’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., July 31 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Bus Departs for Sightseeing and Cultural Tour
of Riga (Old Town) and Cruise of the
Daugava River to the Gulf of Riga.
Practice Game late afternoon or early
evening. Dinner at Hotel. |
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Wed., August 1 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Bus Departs for Sightseeing and Cultural Tour
of Waterpark Livu Aquapark (Jurmula),
and the Riga Zoo. Dinner at Hotel. |
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Thurs., August 2 |
Breakfast at Hotel. Practice game around 10:00am. Shopping in
and around Old Town and the Lido Theme
Park/Entertainment. Bauer Latvia
Opening Night at the Arena at 5:00pm
with Bauer skills/demo. Dinner at Hotel. |
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Fri., August 3 |
Breakfast at Hotel. First round games between 10-11:00am. 2nd
round games around 4-5:00pm. Between
games bus will be available to transport
group to either hotel (rest) or city
center (shop). Dinner at Hotel.
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Sat., August 4 |
3rd round games between 10-11:00am. 4th round games at 4-5:00pm.
Between games bus will be available to
transport group to either hotel (rest)
or city center (shop). Dinner at Hotel.
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Sun, August 5 |
Semi Finals around 9:00am and Finals around 2-3:00pm. Consolation
Games in between. Closing Ceremonies at
Ice Rinks. |
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Mon, August 6 |
Teams depart for home. |
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* Approximate costs |
$2,950 pp – includes round trip air, hotel, meals (except lunch),
full time bus, 2 tours, interpreters and
all associated ice costs. |
