WHAT: 2012 IIHF Hockey Development Camp
WHERE: Vierumaki, Finland
WHEN: 15th – 22nd July, 2012
Having received more information on the 2012 IIHF Hockey Development Camp, the IIHA are now ready to accept applications from female players born in 1996 and 1997 who would like to participate in the camp.
The IIHA would like for any players interested to please submit their application to office@iiha.org no later than 9:00 am on Monday, 4th June 2012.
Applications should be accompanied by the following information:
•player’s name,
•age,
•date of birth,
•address,
•position (forward or defenseman),
•contact details,
•the reason why you feel you should be selected to represent Ireland at this camp,
•how you feel you can use the information you acquire at the camp when you return to Ireland to improve ice hockey in Ireland in the future.
Players should also state the following:
•what their current club is,
•for who and where they have previously played,
•what their future ambitions are within ice hockey
The IIHF will be responsible for the following:
•all camp arrangements and costs including meals, accommodation, facilities, administration, operations, instructors, materials and program contents of the camp
•ground transportation between Helsinki and Vierumaki
The IIHA will be responsible for the following:
•selection of participants to be submitted to the IIHF
•travel arrangements for the participants to Helsinki from Ireland and back
•the cost of the travel arrangements for the players chosen to participate in the camp
Successful players whom are chosen by the IIHA and the IIHF to participate in the camp will be responsible for the following:
•record a daily blog of the activities in which they took part
•upon return to Ireland, submit suggestions to the IIHA to improve the standard of ice hockey in Ireland based on their experiences in Vierumaki
•assist in the development of ice hockey in Ireland once they return
•ensure that they are free to travel on the necessary dates if selected
If you require any further information, please contact office@iiha.org.
Please Note: Only female players born in 1996 and 1997 may apply. Unfortunately, the IIHA may only send players to the camp and cannot accept or submit any applications for goalkeepers as it is the responsibility of the IIHF to select which countries goalkeepers come from.