Finland Lions Cup
August 2-12, 2024
Helsinki, Finland
The RMHS Selects will travel to Helsinki, Finland, to participate in a 5-day European Training Camp, featuring 2.5 hours on-ice per day with European Professional coaches, followed by the 3-day Finland Lions Cup, featuring top teams from Sweden, Finland, Russia, Canada and more.
European Development Camp - August 4-7-, 2024:
The EDC is a 4-day elite, European-style development camp from August 4-7 that will take place in the Vierumaki Olympic Training Center (home of the Finish Olympic Hockey Team). The team will participate in two (2), 75-minute on-ice sessions each day and a 90-minute off-ice dryland training session. The RMHS will run all on-ice training sessions, Selects Coaching staff, and special European professional coach guests.
Finland Lions Cup - August 9-11, 2024:
Run by the Espoo Blues Hockey Club, the Finland Lions Cup will occur in rinks in and around the Helsinki City Centre and feature teams from Finland, Sweden, Russia, Canada, and more. Beginning on Friday, August 9, with the Opening Ceremonies, the tournament will feature 4 round-robin style games on Friday and Saturday, commencing with a 2-game playoff and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 11. The tournament website can be found here: http://www.lionscup.fi/hockey-summer
Age Groups:
Boys Tour -
The RMHS Selects will take one team of 12 FW, 8 D, and 2 Goaltenders max, comprised of birth years 2009 & 2010. ALL players must have competed at the AA, AAA, or level or received a personal invite from our staff during the 2023-2024 season.
Team #1 - 2009 & 2010
Tour Directors/Coaching Staff:
Tour Director - Bryan Smith
Boys Teams -
Team #1 - 2009 & 2010
Associate Head Coach - Drew Akins
Associate Head Coach - Bryan Smith
Accommodations
All players and family members will stay on campus at the Vierumaki Olympic Training Center during the European Training Camp before transferring to the Scandic Grand Marina Helsinki in the historic Helsinki City Centre for the Finland Lions Cup. All players will be housed in team rooms at both locations, and each must have at least one parent/family member accompany them on this trip.
Sightseeing:
See attached program PDF for all details and sightseeing events.
Selection Process
All interested players must submit the online RMHS Selects Tour Application Form by clicking the link below! Upon receipt of the completed application form, the RMHS staff will send you a confirmation email within 48-72 hours. The RMHS staff will contact each player’s coach for an in-depth recommendation and evaluation!
The 2024 Finland Lions Cup Tour Itinerary
Please download the Official 2023 Finland Lions Cup Info Packet above to review the tour itinerary!
Tour Fees*:
Players: $2725
Family Member (single occupancy): $2495
Family Member (double occupancy): $2225
Family Member (triple occupancy): $2025
Fundraising Page:
We have again set up a fundraising page for any players who want to raise money to help cover the cost of their tour. For more information Bryan Smith.
* PLAYERS:
This ALL-INCLUSIVE package includes transportation to and from the airport, all outlined training camp sessions and tournament games, all in-country transportation, accommodations, certain daily meals as outlined in the Official Info Packet, tournament entry fees, stated off-day tours, and transfer fees. RMHS Selects custom team jerseys, practice jerseys, socks, hats, shirts, and hoodies/jackets. Players, parents, and family members traveling with the team are responsible for their flights to and from Finland and must meet the Team Bus at the Helsinki Vantaa Airport on August 3 by 3 pm. Please schedule a return flight anytime after 12 noon on August 8th, 2024. It is highly advised not to purchase any flights until instructed by the RMHS Select Staff. Flights are NOT included.
* PARENTS:
Each player must have one parent/family member accompany them on this tour. The family member package includes transportation to and from the airport, all in-country transportation, stated off-day tours, accommodations, certain daily meals as outlined in the Official Info Packet above, and transfer fees. Flights are NOT included.