The Haverford Hawks Finland Exchange Tournament is set for April 14, 15 and 16, 2022. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your group to play against a Finnish Team and participate in a cultural exchange experience.

Tournament Information

• Location: Haverford Skatium and other area rinks
• Teams:
  • PeeWee AA, A and B
  • Bantam AA, A and B
• Cost: $800 per team
• Three games guaranteed, possible championship
• No admission fee
• Tournament rules are available online
• Schedules and results: posted here once finalized
• Contact: Bob Frey via email or phone/text (610.608.6370)

Be a part of an exceptional program that provides local children with a unique opportunity to learn about and experience Finnish culture while playing the sport they love. All teams will have the opportunity to play against a leveled team in the Viikingit Hockey Club from Helsinki, Finland.

Teams Committed (2022 Tourney):

More than a hockey tournament, this event is a cultural exchange.

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away – it’s time to make it special with these HAWKey mom tee shirts!
Proceeds from the shirt sale will be split between the Haverford Hawks and our Finland Exchange Program.
These shirts are ridiculously comfortable, super soft, true-to-size, and available in sizes S – XXL.
You can have the shirt delivered directly to you for a small fee, or have it put in with our bulk shipment and pick it up from Kate Stickel’s porch in Havertown (near Manoa Elementary). 
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR SHIRTS!

They are the Bella + Canvas Women’s Tri-Blend T-shirt.

It’s time to drink a toast (or two) to the 2020-21 season! Please join us outdoors at Tip O’Leary’s on Saturday, April 17 from 7-10 p.m. for our first-ever Hawks Spring Social, hosted by the Finland Exchange.

Rainy day? No worries, we shift to be under their tent.

Cost: $33 per person advance/online; $35 at the door.

Advance tickets: Click here to buy your tickets

Day-Of / Door tickets: Day-Of Tickets will likely not be available due to occupancy limits. If they are, they will be $40 pp cash or Venmo at the door

Date & Time: April 17, from 7-10 p.m.’

Location: Outside at Tip O’Learys in Havertown (300 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083)

Price includes: a selection of domestic beer, house wine, Caesar salad, hot roast beef, pasta and unlimited soft drinks.

“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

It’s time to say goodbye to our FInnish friends. Please join us at Anthony’s in Drexel Hill for a Farewell Dinner and Closing Ceremonies. The event is one of our favorite for the Exchange, and you will not want to miss this chance to close out our time together! Please click here to let us know how many of your family members will be there.

Click here to let us know if you think you will be able to attend the event, for planning purposes.

Hawks players, our FInnish guests (parents and players) will be free of charge. Hawks parents will be $25 each and siblings will be $10 each. There will be a cash bar at the event.

About Our Event

On Tuesday, April 7, we will meet at Fort Washington State Park and – after a short “how to play” lesson – it’s GAME ON! We will play a round of disc golf in groups with our friends while enjoying the outdoor setting. We will borrow all the equipment you need to play, thanks to generous friends.

As of now, we are working to determine the best time (or times) to start this event. Please fill out this form to let us know you are interested in attending – that will help us figure out the timing. We will definitely finish in time to enjoy an early dinner and move on to our pub crawl!

What to bring: wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Don’t forget the sunblock, and a bottle of water.

Address:
Fort Washington State Park
500 S Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA  19034

Event leader: Justin Jesse – mobile – 215-327-4849 – email Justin.

For $40 or less*, Hawks and Viikingit players, friends and families are welcome to join us for our bus trip to the city of soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and Brotherly Love! We will leave 9:30 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 8.
Along the way we will be participating in a Selfie Scavenger Hunt designed to make sure you see all the top spots!
* we are budgeting for and collecting $40 per person, but hope to have actual costs lower and will refund any difference.

To sign up: first, fill out this form – then Venmo @Hawks-Finland $40 per person. Make sure to note “Philly Trip” in the comments. If you would rather pay by check, please email HawksFinland@gmail.com and we will make arrangements.

Philadelphia Day Trip Leader

Jennifer McCarty (email)- (610) 207-3078 (m)

It’s Tavola time!

Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can all enjoy some fresh air on the patio. Even if not -we will still have a great time with fundraising during lunch of dinner at Tavolas on Wednesday, March 26!

The restaurant and bar will donate 10% of your total bill back to the Haverford Hawks – Finland Exchange! Please show this flyer when you pay your bill to make sure we get “credit” for the event!

For $70 or less*, Hawks and Viikingit players, friends and families are welcome to join us for our bus trip to the big apple! We will leave at 6 a.m. sharp on Monday, April 6 – don’t miss it! (The full agenda is below.)
* we are budgeting for and collecting $70 per person, but hope to have actual costs lower and will refund any difference.

To sign up: first, fill out this form – and then Venmo @Hawks-Finland $70 per person. Make sure to note “NYC Trip” in the comments. If you would rather pay by check, please email HawksFinland@gmail.com and we will make arrangements.

NYC Day Trip Leaders

Tom Bannister – (610) 247-1140 (m)
Joe Clifford – (267) 439-3902 (m)

We are really looking forward to our welcome event for all the players and families on Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m.

The event will be held at the Haverford CREC (Community Recreation and Environmental Center) and should go until about 9:00 p.m. We have the use of the full facility – including the meeting rooms, lobby and gymnasium.

Cost & RSVP

Please fill out this form to let us know how many people from your family will be attending this event. This will help us with planning. We are asking for $10 per family to help with the costs of the event.

Once you have RSVPed, please Venmo $10 per family to @Hawks-Finland.

What to Expect

• Special guests
• Great food and desserts
• Activities for all the kids

What to Bring

• Adult beverages

Address

Haverford CREC (Community Recreational and Environmental Center)
at the Haverford Reserve
9000 Parkview Drive
Haverford, PA 19041

Click here for a map and driving directions

March 9 is our next dining out night – at Town Tap! Head over to the local spot for good food and amazing beers.

Click here for the flyer you will show your server to make sure they know you are there for the Finland Exchange.