Europe Experience · Summer 2027

Finland Lions Cup

July 30 – August 9, 2027 · Latvia training camp → Tallinn, Estonia → Helsinki tournament

Jul 30 – Aug 9, 2027 Min. 5 Games Guaranteed Training Camp + Tournament
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The Tour

One Trip. Three Countries.

The trip starts in Riga, Latvia with a four-day European training camp: two-a-day skates plus video sessions and off-ice training, an exhibition game against a Latvian team, and a day at the world-famous Jūrmala beach, 26 kilometers of Baltic shoreline. Then it's on to Tallinn, Estonia for a guided tour of the medieval Old Town and an overnight stay before an early breakfast and the two-hour ferry across to Helsinki. The tour ends in Finland's vibrant capital, where the team competes against clubs from Europe and North America in the Finland Lions Cup, part of Europe's largest international tournament series: three action-packed days at the modern 5-rink Ilmatar Arena, every game in one venue, minimum five games guaranteed. Train in Latvia. Explore Estonia. Compete in Finland.

Tour Package Includes

  • Hotels: 9 nights in ★★★★ hotels across Riga, Tallinn & Helsinki
  • Training camp: four-day European training camp in Riga with two-a-day skates, video sessions & off-ice training
  • Hockey: exhibition game vs. a Latvian team + Finland Lions Cup, minimum 5 games guaranteed, all tournament fees included
  • Meals: daily buffet breakfast; players get daily lunch & dinner per the itinerary
  • Transportation: airport transfers, private team bus & the Tallinn–Helsinki ferry
  • Support: multilingual tour escort & 24/7 local support
  • Excursions: guided Riga, Tallinn & Helsinki sightseeing tours, Jūrmala beach day, Suomenlinna Fortress Island, sauna & swimming at Allas Pool
  • Teamwear: custom team jerseys, practice jerseys, socks, hats, shirts & hoodies
  • All taxes: no hidden costs

Pricing: Up Front, No Digging

  • Player: $2,999
  • Family member (single occupancy): $2,999
  • Family member (double occupancy): $2,799
  • Family member (triple occupancy): $2,699

On this tour the players room together and players and parents stay separately; the team lives like a team, and families still get the full trip.

Not included: flights & travel insurance. Optional: extra hotel nights & excursions.

$1,000 deposit reserves the roster spot after acceptance · balance invoiced before departure. No hidden costs. We handle the logistics, you enjoy the trip.
Riga Old Town
Jūrmala Beach
Tallinn Old Town
Allas Sea Pool, Helsinki

Sample Itinerary

One Trip · Three Countries · No Register-Wall
Day 1 · Fri, July 30 · Depart
Depart to Europe on the overnight flight.
Day 2 · Sat, July 31 · Arrival In Riga
Arrival in Riga, Latvia · shuttle buses to your ★★★★ hotel · guided tour of Riga Old Town · dinner included for players & parents.
Day 3 · Sun, Aug 1 · Training Camp
Breakfast · European training camp: two-a-day skates + video & off-ice sessions · parents: free time & excursions · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 4 · Mon, Aug 2 · Training Camp + Exhibition
Breakfast · training camp sessions · exhibition game vs. a Latvian team · parents: free time & excursions · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 5 · Tue, Aug 3 · Training Camp + Jūrmala Beach
Breakfast · training camp sessions · day trip to the world-famous Jūrmala beach, 26 kilometers of Baltic shoreline · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 6 · Wed, Aug 4 · To Tallinn
Breakfast · morning training session · bus to Tallinn, Estonia · lunch included for players & parents · check-in at your ★★★★ hotel · guided tour of Tallinn Old Town + free time in the medieval Old Town.
Day 7 · Thu, Aug 5 · Ferry To Helsinki
Early breakfast · two-hour ferry to Helsinki, Finland · Helsinki sightseeing by bus · tour of Suomenlinna Fortress Island · check-in at your ★★★★ hotel · free time downtown.
Day 8 · Fri, Aug 6 · Lions Cup
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup at the 5-rink Ilmatar Arena · dinner included.
Day 9 · Sat, Aug 7 · Lions Cup
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup games · dinner included.
Day 10 · Sun, Aug 8 · Finals + Allas Pool
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup final games & award ceremony · sauna & swimming at Allas Sea Pool · dinner included.
Day 11 · Mon, Aug 9 · Departure
Breakfast · shuttle buses to Helsinki Airport · return flights. Want to stay longer? We'll arrange extra nights.

Where You Stay

Three Cities, All ★★★★

Every night of the tour is booked, four-star, and handled. Check in, drop the bags, play.

4 Nights · Riga

Riga ★★★★

Home base for the European training camp: a four-star hotel near the Old Town, with the guided city tour on arrival day and the Jūrmala beach day a short ride away.

1 Night · Tallinn

Tallinn ★★★★

An overnight in the enchanting medieval capital of Estonia: guided Old Town tour, free time in the cobblestone streets, then the morning ferry across to Helsinki.

4 Nights · Helsinki

Helsinki ★★★★

Tournament headquarters in Finland's seaside capital: minutes from the harbor, the sightseeing tour, Suomenlinna Fortress Island, and the 5-rink Ilmatar Arena.

Teams & Divisions

No Register-Wall: All Info Up Front
U14
Division

U14 MAC Sports

Birth years 2014–2015
U16
Division

U16 MAC Sports

Birth years 2012–2013
U18
Division

U18 MAC Sports

Birth years 2010–2011
U16
Division

Girls U16 MAC Sports

Birth years 2012–2014
U20
Division

Girls U20 MAC Sports

Birth years 2008–2011

Boys U14 / U16 / U18 and Girls U16 / U20. Coach Chad's goal is to field a team in every age group, with multiple teams in some. 2027 age groups are being adjusted, so your player's exact division is confirmed during evaluation. Applying is free: evaluation first, deposit only after acceptance.

Ilmatar Arena Is The Rink.
Finland Is The Classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does my player get on a team?
Apply for the event. There's no charge to apply. Coach Chad and staff evaluate every application to make sure the player fits the level of the event. Once approved, you'll be able to submit your $1,000 deposit to secure the spot.
Are there tryouts?
No formal tryouts. Players are evaluated through their application: level, game history, coach recommendations, references, and video. Game footage helps a lot, so include a link if you have one.
What if we want to arrive early or stay later?
Totally doable. Tell us your travel dates and we'll help arrange extra hotel nights so your family's extended stay is covered.
If we're waitlisted, what are the chances we get in?
Waitlisted players are contacted in the order they applied; applying early is always the right move.
Will the team get together before the trip?
Unlikely. We keep pre-trip travel and commitments to a minimum for families. Rosters connect through the team communication channel before departure.
We don't know how many family members are coming yet, should we wait?
No. Apply as soon as you've decided your player is in. Family travelers can be added or changed later.
What's the refund policy?
Every booking is protected by a written refund policy and liability waiver, provided in full at registration, no fine-print surprises.

Contact

Coach Chad

Tour Director · chad@mymacsports.com
30+ years of coaching, on the ground at every tour.

Helsinki Is Calling.

Summer 2027 rosters are forming now. Apply free. Deposits only come after acceptance.

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