23 rd ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP TOURNAMENT

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1 23 rd ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP TOURNAMENT Managers Registration Package May 15-18, 2015 Vancouver, British Columbia

2 CHALLENGE CUP 2015 INTERNATIONAL AAA TOURNAMENT Dear Team Manager: The Challenge Cup selection committee is pleased to invite your team to participate in the Challenge Cup's 23rd Annual AAA Hockey Tournament. Once again, the tournament will be held at several of the greater Vancouver area best arenas from May 15 th through May 18 th, The prestigious Challenge Cup continues to attract top teams (200 teams last year) of AAA caliber from Canada and the United States. This year, the tournament will feature teams for the age groups and three female divisions; Midget, Bantam and Peewee. Body checking will be permitted for PeeWee Major to Midget Major Divisions. Body checking will not be permitted in the female divisions. The tournament will be a round robin format with each team guaranteed 4 games. Each game will be 3-15 minute stop-periods with one ice clean per game. There will be gold, silver and bronze medal rounds. The Entry Fees and Refund Policy are itemized below. We strongly encourage all teams to take advantage of the Early Bird entry fee for the Challenge Cup 2015, which is $1, plus GST (2,095.00). Early Bird Registration for the event will be closed on December 31 st, 2014 or when a division is full. Full registration fee is plus GST ($ 2,200.00) Final selection for registering teams will be made by the tournament committee; however, preference will be given to teams that register first. Please note that all teams are required to carry their own insurance for the tournament and each player is to sign the tournament waiver. The Challenge Cup has several SPONSORING HOTELS with competitive rates in close range of all participating arenas. For further information please visit our website or contact us at It is expected that all out of town teams will support the tournament by staying at one of the sponsoring hotels. You can access a downloadable MANAGER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE at the following link: We look forward to seeing your team at the CHALLENGE CUP 2015 AAA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT. Yours in Hockey, Billy G. Doherty CHALLENGE CUP Tournament Director

3 GENERAL INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATES This information package contains details pertaining to the upcoming 23 rd Annual Challenge Cup held in Vancouver, British Columbia from May 16-19, Register for Challenge Cup: TODAY! Early Bird Deadline: December 31, 2014 Roster submitted for program: April 15, 2015 Schedule Release: May 1, 2015 Pre-event Online Meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 for 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and all female divisions. A representative from each team must be present. Final Date for Roster Changes: Friday, May 8, 2015 Wednesday, May 6, 2015 for 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1999, & Boy s Midget divisions. A representative from each team must be present. Opening Ceremonies: Tournament Starts: Friday, May 15, 2015, teams assemble at 8:30 AM 12:00 PM on Friday, May 15th Event Date: May 15-18, 2015 Number of Games: Prizing: Additional Events: Guaranteed four, five to six for teams advancing to the playoffs Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Rounds Five Puck Shootout on Friday s evening games Skills Competition for Novice to Bantam Location: Venues: Vancouver, British Columbia Bill Copeland Arena, Burnaby 8 Rinks, Burnaby Winter Club, Fleetwood Arena (Surrey Sport & Leisure), Great Pacific Forum, Ice Sports North, Planet Ice Coquitlam, Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Olympic Oval, and University of British Columbia Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre.

4 ENTRY FEES & REFUND POLICY Date Total Fee GST Net Fee Nov 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 $2, $99.75 $1, After Dec 31, 2014 $2, $ $2, If a team withdraws before December 31st, 2014, a $ CDN cancellation fee will be charged per team. If a team withdraws after December 31st, 2014 but before February 28th, 2015, a $ CDN cancellation fee will be charged per team. There will be no refund for any team that withdraws after February 28th, DIVISIONS The Challenge Cup Tournament will host the following Divisions for the 23 rd Annual Tournament. Division Birth year Venues Novice Minor 2007 Novice Major 2006 Atom Minor 2005 Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Oval, Great Pacific Forum Atom Major 2004 PeeWee Minor 2003 Planet Ice Coquitlam PeeWee Major 2002 Bantam Minor 2001 Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Oval, Great Pacific Forum Bantam Major 2000 UBC, Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Oval Midget Minor 1999 UBC, Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Oval Midget Major UBC, Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond Oval Female Midget Richmond Oval Female Bantam 2000 & 2001 Richmond Oval Female PeeWee 2002 & younger Richmond Oval Please note that some categories may have games at other venues.

5 SKATE SHARPENING & EQUIPMENT REPAIR There are several local retailers in Vancouver who would be able to service your team s requirements for skate sharpening or equipment needs throughout the weekend. Venue specific information will be included in your Manager s Technical Package, which will be made available on April 1, 2015 FIVE PUCK GAME The 23 rd Annual Challenge Cup is pleased to announce the return of the Five Puck Game! This year the game will be only played following Friday s round robin games. Here s how it works. 1) Five pucks are placed on both sides of center ice. 2) Team A will shoot against Team B s goalie and vice versa. 3) Five minutes is registered on the game clock. The game starts on the whistle with one player from each side having a breakaway against the opposing goalie. If this player scores, the next player in line would proceed with his breakaway. If no goal were scored, the player would then retrieve the puck he missed with and pass it to the next player in line who is waiting beside the row of five pucks. The next player cannot leave until the previous player has cleared the zone. The goaltender is not allowed to move the puck to a disadvantaged position. Rebound goals are not permitted. ALL players must go before a repeat attempt is made by any player. NOTE: In the event that a game goes into overtime, the winner of the game will be counted as the Five Puck winner with 5 goals in 5 minutes while the loser of the game will receive credit for 4 goals in 5 minutes. Prizes for the winners of the Five Puck Game to be announced closer to the event!

6 SKILLS COMPETITION The following are procedures for the Challenge Cup Skills Competition. Events: Fastest Skater Player skates two laps: one forward and one backward. Pivot is made between center ice and blue line after finishing one lap. Best-recorded time wins. Hardest Shot Speed of the player's shot (player takes two shots) on net is recorded with radar gun. Shot must hit net to count. Fastest shot recorded wins! Best Puck handler Player skates through an indicated route with a puck. Player must finish the course with the puck. Fastest recorded time wins! Showdown A player takes three breakaways in less than 30 seconds. Distances will vary with each age group. Saves and goals are recorded. Goalie with most saves wins! Shooter with most goals and fastest times wins. Rules One player from each team can participate in one event only-no DOUBLE ENTRY. Players must wear full equipment. Please be on time! TOURNAMENT STAFF Tournament Director & President: Assistant Tournament Director: Registration & Scheduling: Referee in Chief: Bill Doherty Kendall Newell Challenge Cup Team Peter Zerbinos