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What to ask when selecting the right tour for your child?
1. Who do you play?
The USJDP Selects compete against the best Junior teams in Europe, primarily
Switzerland. we have found in the past that for a trip to be successful,
we have to play the best teams we can schedule, win or lose. Every year
we have a game scheduled vs. the reigning Swiss National Champions.
2. What level are they?
Our competition is at the Elite or Top level in Switzerland, comparable
to AA and AAA hockey in North America.
3. What age levels will we be playing?
The teams we compete against are age appropriate teams at the Novizen
and Junior levels.
4. Who coaches your teams?
All USJDP Selects Tour teams are coached by current Jr.
A, NHL, or collegiate coaches.
5. Are flights included in the price?
The flight is included for some of our tours, and for
others it is not. Please review the detailed webpage for each tour
for exact tour inclusions.
6. How have your teams done in the past?
In the 6 years we have been touring central Europe, we have competed
very well in each tournament. Please see below for a list of our past
tournament results:
- 4th PLACE - 2007 BBT Software Cup
- 4th PLACE - 2006 EZO International U16 Tournament
- 3rd PLACE - 2005 Three Nations Ice Hockey Tournament
- 3rd PLACE - 2004 Swiss Alps Cup
- 2nd PLACE - 2003 Czech Hockey Challenge Cup (Best result ever for
a US born team)
- 2nd PLACE - 2002 EV Zug International Challenge Cup
- 2nd PLACE - 2001 EV Zug International Challenge Cup
7. Are there any development opportunities on the tour? If so,
with whom?
Yes, all teams practice and take advantage of the local training centers
with our professional and Jr. A coaches. We also have professional European
coaches join us on-ice for practices as well.
8. Is there any college or Jr. A exposure opportunities on the tour?
Yes, all USJDP program coaches provide recruiting and exposure opportunities
for all Tour and Junior Prep Camps participants. These coaches actively
recommend players for the various Jr. A, AAA and collegiate teams they
are associated with.
9. What caliber players do you take? AA, AAA or anybody?
Our teams are all filled by North American AA and AAA players.
10. How do you select/screen your players?
Each player must send a completed player report to Admin@USJDP.com. Included
in this email must be current year player team and stats, player size,
position, shot direction, family contact info, and coach name and contact
number. Upon receipt of completed player report, the USJDP will contact
each coach for an in-depth player recommendation and evaluation. After
speaking with each coach, USJDP staff will make a determination about
each player and notify you of our decision within 2-3
weeks.
Acceptance on any of the teams will be based equally on character references
and player ability. These tours are for the dedicated athlete interested
in the individual development and exposure our tours provide.
11. Do you have an alumni list and where those players are currently?
Yes, please CLICK HERE to be
connected to the Alumni page on our website.
I hope this information helps you in
your selection process of the right European Selects Tour for your child.
If you would like further info on any of these, or other questions, please
do not hesitate to call me directly at 303.964.0929.
I look forward to helping your player enjoy the hockey experience of
a lifetime.
Mike Gempeler
USJDP European Selects Tour Director
