DAY 1, 07.03.24, Thursday

AYR – FLIGHT TORONTO – ZURICH

Optional transfer in luxury bus to Toronto Pearson Airport. Pick up at Cedar Creek School and at NDCC.

Depart with AC 880 (Air Canada) at 9.15pm from Toronto Pearson Airport to Zürich on a direct overnight flight in 7hrs 35min.

DAY 2, 08.03.24, Friday

ARRIVE IN ZURICH – TRANSFER TO DIELSDORF – REGENSBERG & SCHOEFFLISDORF

Arrive at 10.50am local time at Zürich Airport. Meet and greet by your host and guide Thomas. Transfer (20min) in a luxury bus to Dielsdorf, a village at the foot of a small mountain and its castle. Check in at the Hotel Restaurant Löwen. Parents, some hockey players, and family check in here. After receiving room keys and dropping off luggage we all drive to the neighbouring village Schöfflisdorf, situated in the Wehntal with a view to the Regensberg with its castle. We visit Regensberg en Route to the next stop. Regensberg: a village and castle on top of the mountain and enjoy the view! We then continue to Schöfflisdorf. Some players, family and coaches stay here with Heather and Thomas in their Schöfflisdorf House. This historic old farm house in the village next to the church is a five-minute walk to the train station, where a train departs to the Hotel Restaurant Löwen in Dielsdorf every twenty minutes. Thomas will also offer transportation in a minivan to and from the house in Schöfflisdorf to the Hotel Restaurant Löwen in Dielsdorf.

Afterwards we will take you in the minibus to the Coop grocery store. There is a Self-Service Coop Restaurant and some shops all in a walking distance from your hotel.

We enjoy a welcome dinner at the Schöfflisdorf House (dinner included).

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf

DAY 3, 09.03.24, Saturday

EXHIBITION GAME 1 & SWIMMING POOL

Morning at leisure- enjoy your breakfast (included). We then visit the “Sportanlage Erlen”- a sport facility which includes an in and outdoor Swimming Pool with slides, a Wellness Centre and a Self-Service Restaurant. There are also two arenas. This is where practices and some exhibition games will take place.

Afternoon Exhibition Game 

BBQ – Pot Luck Dinner (own food & drinks) at Schöfflisdorf House. 

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf  

DAY 4, 10.03.24, Sunday

EXHIBITION GAME 2 & ZUERICH CITY GUIDED WALK – SHOW

Afternoon excursion: we will walk to the train station (5min) and board the train to Zurich (30min.). Thomas will do a guided walking City Tour of Zurich. We end in the old City of Zurich. Return individually by train to Dielsdorf/ Schöfflisdorf (train departs every 20min.). Optional visit with Thomas to Circus Knie in Rapperswil. This is not an ordinary Circus. One of the biggest, best and oldest Circus in the world. This is truly a unique experience. Take advantage of this opportunity- ideal for young an old. We all return by train.

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf

DAY 5, 11.03.24, Monday

PRACTICE & CITY OF BERN – THE CAPITAL

Morning practice at Sport Centre Erlen in Dielsdorf.

Thereafter we all depart by bus to the City of Bern. Thomas will be your guide and show you this beautiful old city. Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is built around a bend in the Aare River. It traces its origins back to the 12th century, with medieval architecture preserved in the Altstadt (Old Town). The Swiss Parliament and diplomats meet in the Neo-Renaissance Bundeshaus (Federal Palace). The Französische Kirche (French Church) and the nearby medieval tower known as the Zytglogge both dates back to the 13th century. Bern is also a shopper’s paradise. The Lauben (Arcade) is perfect for a stroll amidst the beautiful buildings lined with shops. This arcade is the oldest in Bern and has been around since the city’s inception. It was a trading point for businesses at the time.  One can shop in Bern in any weather and at any time of the year. Bern has enough to satisfy all shoppers and their needs. There are stylish designer boutiques, large shopping malls, street markets as well as quaint little stores selling souvenirs.

Optional: Pot Luck Dinner (own food & drinks) at Schöfflisdorf House

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf

DAY 6, 12.03.24, Tuesday

PRACTICE – LUZERN – ZUG & EXHIBITION GAME 3

Practice at the “Sportanlage Erlen” followed by a visit to the pool. Parents also have the opportunity to enjoy the wellness facilities which includes a sauna and massages.

We drive by bus to Lucerne. Visit to a Swiss chocolate factory with its own chocolate museum. The founder and owner of this famous factory travelled with Thomas many years ago! Choose from different ingredients and make your own chocolate bar. Lots of fun! Thereafter time for a walk in the city centre and along the lake. The covered Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), built in 1333, links the old city to the Reuss River’s right bank. 

Exhibition Game: EV Zug vs. AHTT (Ayr hockey Travel Team) at the Bossard Arena.

Optional: Pot Luck Dinner (own food & drinks) at Schöfflisdorf House

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf

DAY 7, 13.03.24, Wednesday

DAVOS – KLOSTERS – GRUESCH – EXHIBITION GAME 4

North-East Graubünden is a region in the canton of Graubünden that includes the ski town Davos and nearby villages of Klosters, Grüsch and Küblis. Davos, the largest alpine town in Europe, is where skiing really began in Switzerland.

This is the home of the Hockey Club Prättigau with various in and outdoor arenas. We explore this beautiful mountain area.

Exhibition Game in the afternoon.

Overnight & Breakfast: Team & Coaches Schöfflisdorf House Parents & Siblings Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Dielsdorf