The official start of IIHS is on Monday, July 22nd, when the Finnish side of the project arrives at the Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague and then travels to Jihlava. On Tuesday morning, the Czech players will join them at the rink. After the official opening ceremony where the staff members and IIHS policies will be introduced, the school kicks-off. So, what does the daily schedule look like for thirteen years old players?
After players wake-up just before seven o’clock, they move to the hockey rink where breakfast is waiting for them. Then, the morning sessions begin. While one team is having an on-ice session, the other one is doing an off-ice session and vice versa. When two morning sessions are completed with the necessity of cool-down, everyone enjoys lunch around 12:30. Because IIHS is physically difficult, rest or a quick nap is on the schedule as well. Afterward, the game time is the main course of the day. However, in the middle of IIHS, players will have a fun and relaxing afternoon on Friday to gain some energy back. After each game, there is a cool-down, dinner and finally a sleeping time.
The Best Player of the game awards will be again presented by people who are closely connected to Dukla Jihlava and Czech Hockey. Some of them will even participate in the morning sessions. Virtual Reality by Sense Arena was added to IIHS schedule last year. Because it had a great success and interest shown from players and media, every player will be tested at Virtual Reality this year too. Seven days of hard work, hockey, strengthening of Czech-Finnish friendship, meeting new friends, and fun are not the only thing IIHS offers. Be excited!
Sense Arena Virtual Reality