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A tradition of excellence with
numerous championships while enjoying a sporting and cultural opportunity
of a lifetime
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Canada Polar Bears Hockey, Ringette
and Soccer Tours
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The Team Canada Polar Bears have been taking athletes and their families
to Europe since 1994 for a unique cultural and sporting experience of a lifetime.
Team management selects the best players available to ensure that
each team is competitive. In the past Polar Bear teams in hockey, soccer
and ringette
have achieved tournament championships in Europe along with many
silver and bronze medals. Our experience in Europe ensures a great experience
for all.
Everyone is welcome to apply from throughout North America for
a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in international competition
while enjoying Europe.
Applicants will be sent
all the tour information including a detailed itinerary by e-mail and information
on the selection process.
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Check back often for new opportunities to join teams
going to Europe
Testimonials on our official
tour operators website
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Hockey Tours - August
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18th Annual European Hockey
Tours
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Players can now apply to join our 2012 European Tours. Some teams will
be going to the Czech Hockey Challenge Cup in Prague, some will be going
to Scandinavia to play in tournaments in Finland or Sweden and some will
be playing in tournaments in France, Italy or Austria.
Apply below and we will forward your information to all teams in your age
category that are looking for players. They will
be in touch with you and will send you a complete itinerary and tour package
if they still have open spots.
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Soccer Tours
- Spring Break
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Soccer
Tours To Europe Since 1994
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Athletes on both our spring break tours will enjoy six training sessions
with Italian coaches, see two live pro games and tour of the famous San Siro stadium
in Milan for an unforgettable soccer experience. The tour destinations include Milan, Lake Como, Verona, Venice, San Marino, Bologna, Florence and Pisa.
Male and female athletes of all skill levels are welcome to join the tours.
One tour will be for Junior High aged players (grades 7-9) and the other
tour is for high school players (grades 10-12).
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Boys and Girls From Alberta Welcome To
Register
High School and Junior High School Tours
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Click below to go to the tour webpage
and to register
for the tour and reserve your spot.
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2012 Spring Break ITALY High School
Tour Webpage
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2012 Spring Break ITALY Junior High
School Tour Webpage
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Ringette Tour - July
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Ringette
Tour Specialists Since 1999
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The Polar Bears ringette team is accepting applications from players throughout
Canada to join them in late July for a two week tour of Scandinavia and central
Europe. Players should be 16 years of age or older. They will
be in touch with you and will send you a complete itinerary and tour package
if they still have open spots.
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Scandinavia & Central Europe
Late July for two weeks in 2012
Teams in Western and Eastern Canada
Girls
16 years and older - two week tour
Departures from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
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Canada
Polar Bears - Hockey, Soccer & Ringette History
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Thousands of athletes and family
members have enjoyed our tours since 1994
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A
tradition of competing at a high level with numerous championships in hockey,
soccer and ringette
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The Polar Bears have been taking boys, girls and oldtimers hockey teams
to Europe since 1994 and have played in games or tournaments in Sweden, Finland,
Russia, Latvia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
and the Czech Republic. Many athletes and their families have enjoyed these
tours as a great sporting and cultural opportunity of a lifetime.
Our teams have won tournaments in Europe many times over the years
and collected silver or bronze medals many other times. Our teams have
a reputation for being competitive and exhibiting good sportsmanship.
It is always on the minds of our athletes and coaches that they are representing
Canada throughout the tour.
Many players and coaches over the years have moved on to play junior
A in the AJHL, BCHL, SJHL and MJHL. Others have played in the WHL or received
scholarships to U.S. colleges.
A great number have also played college hockey in the ACAC and University
hockey in the CIS.
We are now seeing many past players returning as coaches to provide
the same great opportunity to players in their community.
Many families have been on our tours year after year as it provides
a great hockey experience combined with sightseeing and events that the
whole family can enjoy.
Our uniforms are unique and instantly recognizable. They are also a
great souvenir for athletes to cherish for many years.
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The FC Polar Bears have played in games or tournaments in Brazil, Denmark,
Sweden, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, San Marino,
Spain and Portugal.
The Polar Bears were the first Canadian team to win the Dana Cup No.
1 in Denmark and have also medaled at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Some teams
have participated in the Como Cup, Brazil Cup and the Czech Soccer Cup
amongst many tournament options we have.
Teams have visited famous stadiums and clubs including Bayern Munich,
Inter Milan, AC MIlan, Santos FC, Fluminese FC, S.L. Benfica, Sporting C.P.,
Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In addition to tours for teams we also provide tours for groups of
boys or girls who want to train with European professional or club coaches. Our groups have trained with youth and professional coaches
at some great facilities including at Coveciano, Italy's national team
training center, with legendary Italian Serie A coach, Renzo Ulivieri.
Other notable trainers we have worked with include former Brazilian national
team members Elzo (also formerly of S.L. Benfica), Edmar and Careca. In
addition we have have many current or former club and national team coaches
work with our athletes.
Groups have been treated to seeing a live professional match on many
occasions including World Cup qualifiers, top league games and champions
league games.
The tours provide a great soccer experience for the athlete while sightseeing
and special events allow all members of the family to enjoy the trip.
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The Ringette Polar Bears have been going to Europe for over 10 years now
and have been instrumental in spreading the sport in Central Europe. The
team is credited with the start of the Czech Ringette Challenge Cup in Prague
and assisting with the start of a ringette program in Slovakia.
The Polar Bears have played in games or tournaments in Finland, Sweden
and the Czech Republic over the years and have won numerous medals and
awards during that time. Athletes, coaches and family members have also
enjoyed sightseeing in Germany, Austria, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and the
Czech Republic during the tours.
Teams have had participants from throughout Canada over the years and
on many occasions have had a team from Western Canada and a team from
Eastern Canada on the tours.
The tours have provided a great opportunity for athletes to compete
on an international stage, make friends from other countries, enjoy the
sightseeing and cultural events available on tour and to be great ambassadors
for ther sport.
No one in many cities and countries throughout Europe would have heard
about ringette or even seen the game live without the work of the Polar
Bears.
Due in large part to their work over the years spreading the game in
Central Europe, the Polar Bears were instrumental in the International
Ringette Federation awarding Prague as the host of the 2009 IRF World U19
Ringette Championships.
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Azorcan's Role In Player Selection
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Azorcan Blog
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Azorcan, at the request of
teams registered on our tours, list any teams that will accept applications
from individuals. Azorcan will pass along your information to
the team staff and they will contact you should positions remain open
about tryouts or the selection process.
All teams are independent from
Azorcan so we have no input over team rosters, pre-departure programs
or team staff decisions. We are although, always available to answer
your questions about a specific team's tour.
This web page is an extension of the Azorcan official website and
is presented as an information tool for players looking for opportunities
to join a tour registered with Azorcan.
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Azorcan has a new
blog
with opinions and information on
- Tour Destinations
- Upcoming Tours
- New Tour Announcements
- Opportunities to join teams
- Partnership Opportunities
Be sure to bookmark it and check it regularly for updates.
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