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Players Apply Here
How To Join A 2012 Sports Tour
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
by e-mail and information on the selection process.
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Tours To Central Europe or Scandinavia
First
two weeks of August 2012
Players from Western Canada welcome
Boys Categories AAA & AA Players
2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Girls Categories AAA & AA
Players
U14, U16, Open Age (16 and older)
Alberta Spring Break
Tours To Italy 2012
Junior High Tour and a High School Tour
Two
tours open to male and female players of all skill levels. The tour
includes six training sessions with Italian coaches, tickets to two professional
games, a tour of the famous San Siro Stadium and sightseeing throughout Italy.
Click below to go to the tour webpage.
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
About
Joining A Team
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 always available to answer
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Consumer
Advisory
Make sure that your tour is an Azorcan
tour
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WARNING - CONSUMER ADVISORY
Beware of impostors who
use our past tours or our materials to give themselves credibility and beware
of companies noted for making promises they can’t keep.
This unfortunate situation
has been brought to our attention so we want to be sure that
our past and future customers are not being misled in any way.
Over the past few years we have been contacted by
groups or individuals looking for assistance because they have
been misled by out of country tour operators.
If you have any doubt
about a tour being offered to you call 780.906.7110 immediately.
We will verify that your group is securely registered with Azorcan
Global.
We are a 100% Canadian owned company with a proven track
record since 1994 of delivering quality tours, on budget
and always as promised.
Some companies in the
end reduce services or add numerous amounts for allowances,
extras, or fees. If they have done it once they will do it again.
Our price after the
initial deposit is 100% guaranteed and services will be provided
as promised.
Never since our founding
in 1994 have we gone back to our customers for more money
or have reduced services that were promised. Don't be one of the
ever growing number of individuals or groups that contact
us after the fact looking for assistance. Call us first!
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TESTIMONIALS - a sample of
what our customers have to say
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Hockey Testimonials
Many references are available on request
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"Our
players and their families had the trip of a lifetime. For some, this was
the first trip with Azorcan and for others, the third. From all of us, thanks
to you for a wonderful hockey and cultural experience."
Louise O. - NWT Hockey Tour
"Not only did this trip afford the players
an opportunity to play against some of the most talented hockey players from
around the world, but also the opportunity to experience the cultural trip
of a lifetime. "
Jason S. - Polar Bears Hockey Tour
"Memorable for more than just the hockey. The cultural experiences and friendships
will last a lifetime."
James A. - Polar Bears Hockey Tour
"Everyone enjoyed the competitive hockey, the spectacular sightseeing and
the awesome shopping! "
Glenn G. - Polar Bears Hockey Tour
"Guaranteed the most positive experience
that both players and parents will have in hockey."
Don & Kathy S. - Team Pacific Hockey
"We came home with lots of stories, great
memories, new friends and everyone saying I want to do this again"
Linda R. - 2007 Oldtimers Hockey Tour
"For all of us who had the privilege of
participating in this trip, both hockey players and parents alike, it was
truly a trip of a lifetime"
David R. - Polar Bears Hockey Tour
"I can not imagine a better opportunity
for young hockey players and their families."
Bernie L. - Hockey Polar Bears
"Wow 5 countries in 21 days! Great job, Paul and thank you, Azorcan. It
really was the trip of a lifetime (and we can't wait to go back)."
Players and parents - YUAC and GSUC Hockey Tours
"Thanks for the opportunity for a group
of rural Alberta boys to experience a trip to Europe and represent Canada
in an international tournament. What a fantastic tour."
Lorri H. - Central Alberta Boys Europe Hockey Tour
"The tour was designed to be fun for everyone
and it accomplished just that. It has left me with many special memories that
I will reflect upon fondly. We won gold in the tournament and that was great
too."
Josie W. - 2006 Calgary Polar Bears Hockey Tour
"The tournament and the tour of Europe
was the experience of a lifetime for the girls and the family members who
joined the team."
Sue G. - 2006 Rocky Mountain Storm
"Ask anyone in our group of 37 and they
will tell you, the trip was spectacular, the hotels, the food, tours, tournament,
the tour guide and our bus driver were all fantastic."
Jeanette I. - 2006 Female Hockey Polar Bears
"A great success, a fantastic tour with
super weather, awesome tours, great team spirit, it was pretty much summed
up as one of the best tours of Europe bar none"
William M. - Saskatchewan Boys Hockey Tour
“Azorcan put together a great package for
Europe that is tough to beat. The attention to detail and the assistance we
got every step of the way is outstanding. Our two teams and families absolutely
had an amazing trip."
Tim F. - Minnesota USA Eagles
"Not only the tournament but also the touring
left all the players, coaches and fans with nothing to say at the airport
on arrival in Canada but WOW!"
2004 Regina Boys Hockey Tour
"We hope that all other participants in
the tournament have as many cherished memories of their experience as we do.
Azorcan, thanks for giving a group of ladies from Montana a hockey experience
we will never forget."
Sidney W. - Montana Rocky Mountain Rapids Women
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Soccer Testimonials
Many references are available on request
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"It
was an amazing trip to Italy. Everything was great and we look forward to
going again"
Fran G. – Ardrossan Girls 2010 Europe Tour
"Azorcan delivers a no brainer
operation for coaches and managers wanting to take a team to Europe. Everything
you need from forms, support, a parent meeting and attention to detail is
evident throughout the process. When we get to Europe all we have to do is
make sure we meet the bus on time."
Rudy O. – Ardrossan Girls 2010 Europe Tour
"Italy
was awesome. The soccer training was great. Seeing a live professional game
was a great experience. Venice, Lake Como, Verona, San Marino, Florence, Pisa,
and Portofino were all amazing."
Tasha D. – Spring Break Italy 2011 Soccer Tour
"Europe was a great experience for the players,
coaches and families of the JP Wolves women's soccer team. When we look back
on our trip we all realized that the best part was having Azorcan look after
our trip. Paul and his staff worked hard to make our trip the special event
it was."
Blair W. - JP Wolves Soccer Tour
"Obrigado to Paul Almeida for his international travel expertise, fluent
Portuguese and sense of humour throughout the trip. What an unforgettable
sporting and cultural experience for everyone."
Players and parents - Red Deer Soccer Brazil Tour
"Thanks Azorcan for organizing a great tour of
Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Great memories for everyone"
Jo-Ann G. - U18 Red Deer Europe Tour
"What a great time for everyone. Players and
parents had a trip the will remember for the rest of their lives "
Wil A. - U16 CASA Boys Europe Tour
"This was our second tour with Azorcan. The tour
was a huge success for the girls. Two of the biggest tournaments in the world.
A great experience for the girls who won gold in the consolation."
Vic M. - CASA U15 Girls Scandinavian Tour
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School
Tour Testimonials
Many references are available on request
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"All the tour arrangements
were great. The hotels, meals, bus and tours. We will be going again."
Sergio T. - JP High School Soccer
"Thanks
Azorcan for a great experience. The soccer was awesome and Italy was amazing"
John M. - JP High School Soccer Player
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Sightseeing
Testimonials
Many references are available on request
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"Wow what a trip! An unbelievable
treasure trove of experiences, sights, food and culture."
Terry H. - Grand Europe Sightseeing Tour
"Everything
was absolutely amazing and without question an absolute trip of a lifetime.
The trip was well organized and carefree for all the passengers."
Fran S. - Grand Europe Sightseeing Tour
"So
many highlights to mention. Bravo for a great tour that left us all with many
great memories."
Jan S. - Grand Europe Sightseeing Tour
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Ringette Testimonials
Many
references are available on request
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"What an experience with many new friendships and memories
that will last a lifetime"
Tanis H. - Ringette Polar Bears
"With the complete program and experience provided by Azorcan why would
you go any other way"
Ian F. - Ringette Tour
"It turned out to be a trip of a lifetime. The
tour was exceptional! We were catered to in every sense of the word. The tours
to the various sites were exceptional and the girls learned so much history,
culture and life skills."
Darline R. - 2008 Fort McMurray Ringette
"On behalf of the team and all the passengers on this trip I would like
to congratulate and thank Paul Almeida, as well as the tour guides and bus
drivers associated with Azorcan Global for a phenomenal tour and overall
extremely successful European ringette experience."
Shaunna B. - Canada Spirit Ringette Tour 2006
"What an AWESOME experience"
2007 Ringette Polar Bears
"Thank you Paul for all your help with Team USA
and our trip to World’s in Sweden. "
LuAnn P. - Team USA - 2005 World Championships in Sweden
"I will forever be talking about the countless
highlights and amazing experiences I was able to share with a great group
of ringette players"
Andrea C. - Ringette Polar Bears Captain 1997
"The breath taking scenery, interesting history,
shopping and playing ringette - I do not think that anyone could have asked
for a more enjoyable trip than this!"
Player - 2006 Ringette Polar Bears
"We hope that we speak for all our teammates when we say that the tour was
an amazing experience for all involved"
Jen L. and Melissa K. - 2004 Ringette Polar Bears
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Passenger
quotes about our tours
from the ringette Polar Bears website
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"To me, the opportunity to compete against
peers from other nations is the ultimate challenge for any athlete."
"It’s an opportunity of a lifetime, I will look back on this for years to
come and remember it. As well I get to play Ringette, I will take any opportunity
to play, wherever it may be."
"I thought this would be a life experience for me with ringette and an awesome
thing to do with great people and people who love the sport as much as I do."
"I played last year and enjoyed it and I was excited about the opportunity
to play in Finland, a real ringette nation. I also like the fact we are exposing
the sport to other countries."
"This is the second year I will be going on the tour because I thought that
it was such a great experience last year. Anytime that we get to showcase
our sport I think every ringette player should take advantage of it."
"Not only is the Polar Bear Ringette program a great opportunity, it also
gives the sport exposure to countries who do not know the sport well. In Prague,
many hockey teams are there from all around the world so it is very likely
that they will see ringette being played."
"The thought of being a part of something that could be critical to the
development of ringette on a global scale makes me very proud and I consider
it to be a chance for me to give back to the sport that has been a significant
part of my life since I was nine years old. I also hope that with the success
of this program that the door will be opened to provide more opportunities
of this kind for other ringette players in the future. This is certain to
be the experience of a lifetime for me and I am ecstatic that I have been
given the chance to partake in such a thrilling ringette opportunity."
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