Why Zag?

Why Zag?
Zag, Noun: “Zag” by most definitions is defined as a sudden change of direction. In familiarizing oneself with
Zag Sports it is important to understand the culture of Zag. We at Zag Sports hope our international sports
experiences and adventures provide our teams, youth, and their families a change of direction or a “Zag” in
their life. Travel is a wonderful educational tool and our experiences are carefully designed to allow
our athletes to stretch themselves, whether it is on the field of play, through adventure activities, through cultural interaction, or through volunteer experiences. Our sincere hope is to provide international experiences
which will positively impact the lives of those participating.
Why are so many great international, college, high school, and club hockey teams turning to Zag to
develop their international touring experience? Here’s why we are different?
Hockey tours by hockey people.
We are leaders in that we are the only team touring organization whose majority ownership, operating staff
abroad, and other critical staff are current high level hockey people. Many are D1 coaches or former D1
coaches who understand the needs of our U.S. teams on the field and more importantly have a passion game
and for the athletes they work to develop.
Changing lives and giving back.
We are pioneers in a new breed of hockey tour we have coined “Philanthropic Hockey Tours”. We feel a responsibility to develop international hockey experiences which also serve as vehicles to serve a greater good.
Every Zag experience has a required element of international community service. It may be working with
Habitat for Humanity for ½ day, giving hope to Argentine orphans, working with Aboriginal children in Australia, or working with villagers in South Africa. International service has been a part of our fabric since our inception. Not only do we work to give back on tour we also give a portion of proceeds to our not for profit partners at World Vision and others. Whatever the hockey playing country we visit…there is opportunity…
opportunity to make a difference.
Interactive cultural and adventure experiences.
We strive to develop creative activities which work to expose the athletes to the culture from the inside out.
Seeing history and culture is important, but experiencing it is what we do at Zag! Whether it be “homestay”
with an Argentine family, a pizza making lesson with an Italian Pizza chef, surfing like an Aussie, or taking on
the rapids of the Swiss Alps, we hope that our experiences challenge our athletes to grow in ways they have
never thought possible.
Passion.
We do this because we have a passion for what we do. A passion to make a difference in some small way.
A passion to develop the whole person off the field and the elite athlete and team on the field.
www.zagfieldhockey.com
800 Denow Road
Suite C # 373
Pennington, NJ 08534
USA
Phone: 1-800-530-7924 ext 2
Fax: 1-800-530-7924
[email protected]
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Zag Ireland (tentative itinerary)
(The following is as it appears July 27th and will be adjusted as exact game times are firm.
Tour Description:
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Enjoy and experience the beauty and hockey of the Emerald Isle!
Opportunity to compete against the various Irish clubs. Opportunity to work with high level Irish coaches.
Experience the rich Irish culture by taking in a bit of Irish Dancing, Gaelic Sports, and many other activities uniquely
Irish.
Take part in our Zag active learning and culture when you are challenged to the Zag Adventure Team building in
the scenic setting of the Irish Country side.
Enjoy the opportunity to stay and experience Ireland from an old time village perspective when you stay at the
award winning cultural colony. In contrast enjoy the modern Dublin and all its fantastic offerings.
August 16th
7pm: Arrive at JFK
10:40pm: Depart for Dublin via Delta 164
August 17th
10:35am: Arrive in Dublin
12:30pm: Depart for Northern Ireland
2pm: Stop in Newcastle. Stretch legs, walk on the
beach, and enjoy the scenic Mourne mountains.
3pm: Continue to Belfast
4pm: Check into Hotel-Malone Lodge Apartments
http://www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com/hotels‐apartments‐
northern‐ireland/Apartments.aspx
7pm: Dinner and evening
Return to hotel
August 18th
8am-11am: . Breakfast and morning free
11am(Bring playing gear and change of clothes for postgame): Brief Belfast city tour. See the famous Harland and
Wolfe ship yard, the birthplace of the titanic. Continue on tour to see the famous interface areas of the Falls
and Shankhill Road and learn about their challenging histories. Lunch on your own.
2-4pm: Coaching Clinic w/ Mick
6pm: Game at Lisnagarvey
7pm: Dinner at club (included)
Friday, August 19th
8:30am: Morning transfer to the North coast, cross the Carrick a reed rope bridge, stop at Dunluce castle be
fore making your way to the Giant’s Causeway. Learn about the myth and the geology of this UNESCO world
heritage site. Giant’s Causeway: Learn a bit more about one of Irelands top attractions at:
www.giantscausewaycentre.com/ Lunch Included.
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5pm: Dinner in Portstewart before visiting the famous Strand beach. Dinner on your own.
Zag Ireland
August 20th(game time subject to change)
9am: Breakfast.
9:30am: Depart for Hurling Clinic at Kingdom Gaelic ClubKilkeel—www.anriocht.com
11-1pm: Clinic
1pm: Transfer to Lisnagarvey
3pm-4pm: Hockey Clinic
4-6pm: Game vs. Dromore HC
6pm: Dinner at Club or Possible Belfast Castle
August 21st
11am: Check out and transfer to Dublin via Kildare
1pm: Stop for lunch
3pm Arrive at Kildare HC
4pm: Game vs. Kildare HC
6pm-8pm: Dinner w Kildare HC
8pm: Depart for Dublin
10pm: Arrive at Paramount Hotel and check into accommodation
www.paramounthotel.ie/ENG/our‐rooms.html
7pm: Dinner on your own.
August 22nd (game may move to Tuesday night and possibly vs. U16 Irish National team)
9am: Morning Clinic as you would like.
12pm: Optional trip to Croke Park for Gaelic(if Gaelic schedule allows)
12:30pm-5pm: Visit Trinity College, historic St. Patrick’s cathedral and other historic sites of Dublin.
Optional Guinness tour. Optional Trinity College tour. Optional Book of Kells Visit
7pm: Dinner at Dakota (included)
August 23rd
8am: Transfer and hike near scenic Glendalough/ Wicklow
mountains-City Tour En Route- Lunch(included)
12:30pm: Depart for Irish National Stud in Kildare:
www.irish-national-stud.ie/
2pm: Tour of the National Stud
4pm: Return to Dublin
6pm: Dinner on your own.
August 24th
9:00 am: Depart for airport
12:30pm: Depart for USA on Delta 165
2:50pm: Arrive at JFK
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