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Welcome!

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Congratulations to all Aberta Zone Champions and welcome to all teams, officials, media, VIP’s, sponsors and service providers to the 2020 Hockey Alberta Midget AA Provincial Championships, hosted by the Calgary Royals Midget AA Gold.  We are looking forward to an exciting four days of hockey to determine our 2020 Alberta Champion!

This package contains important information for the upcoming tournament, and deadlines for ordering “Alberta Provincial Championships” branded merchandise. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Cameron, Tournament Chairperson at admin@calgaryroyalsaa.com.

Sections

Location

Access & Security

Location & Arena Details

All tournament games will be played at the Don Hartman North East Sportsplex (NES) located at 5206 - 68 Street NE Calgary, AB.  For additional details on the arena facilities and amenities, please visit www.nesportsplex.com.

If friends and relatives are unable to make the trip but would like to view games online, please note that streaming service is available through a third-party provider at  www.livebarn.com for a fee.

Access & Security

All players, team officials, game officials, host committee volunteers, media, sponsors and dignitaries will be provided with a tournament pass and lanyard that must be worn while on the arena premises.  

All other spectators will be able to purchase single game, day, or tournament passes as follows:

Access Pass Type	Pass Fee (incl. GST)
Single Game Pass	$5
Day Pass	$10
Tournament Pass	$20

 

Children (or minors?) under the age of XX are free.

Tournament Schedule

	Date	Start	End	Arena		Home	Away
Thurs	26-Mar	12:00	2:15	NES	E	Calgary	SCAHL
	26-Mar	3:00	5:15	NES	W	Edmonton	NAHL
	26-Mar	5:30	6:00	NES	W	OPENING CEREMONIES
	26-Mar	6:15	8:30	NES	W	Royals	Calgary
Fri	27-Mar	9:30	11:45	NES	E	Edmonton	SCAHL
	27-Mar	12:00	2:15	NES	E	NAHL	Royals
	27-Mar	5:15	7:30	NES	W	Calgary	Edmonton
	27-Mar	7:45	10:00	NES	W	SCAHL	Royals
Sat	28-Mar	11:15	1:30	NES	W	NAHL	Calgary
	28-Mar	12:15	2:30	NES	E	Royals	Edmonton
	28-Mar	5:30	7:45	NES	E	SCAHL	NAHL
Sun	29-Mar	12:30	3:00	NES	E	3rd	4th
	29-Mar	4:15	6:45	NES	W	1st	2nd

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies will take place at NES on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30pm. Zone Champions are asked to bring their Hockey Alberta Zone Championship banner, so it may be incorporated into the ceremony.

As two teams will have just played, and two more teams will be playing immediately following the ceremony, players will be dressed in their full equipment.  The South Central Zone representatives, having played earlier in the day, have the option of dressing in full equipment, or in their off-ice attire and jersey.

A representative from the host committee will be available to confirm team logistics and any other details at the arena on opening day.

Tournament Rules

The Provincials will be played under the official Hockey Canada Rules with the exception of regulations and/or rules adopted by Hockey Alberta.

Round-robin Games

During each game of round-robin play, the winning team shall be awarded 2 points and the losing team will receive 0 points.  Tied games will end after regulation play, and each team will be awarded 1 point.

Championship Games - Sunday, March 29th (1st vs. 2nd and 3rd vs 4th)  

Championship Games must decide a winner. In the case of a tied game in the Championship, Hockey Canada Official Playing Rules will apply as follows::

(A) If at the end of the three regulation twenty minute periods the score is tied, the following shall take place: 

(I) if the Referee feels it is necessary, he may order the ice to be resurfaced at the end of the three regulation periods. If the ice is not resurfaced, the teams will not change ends; 

(II) the puck shall be faced off at centre ice and the play shall continue with a ten minute sudden victory overtime period; 

(III) if the score is still tied after the sudden victory ten minute overtime period, the teams would take a normal between period break and return to play twenty minute sudden play periods. The teams will now change ends. 

(B) Any overtime period shall be considered part of the game and all unexpired penalties shall remain in force. 

(C) If either team declines to play in the necessary overtime period or periods, the game shall be declared a loss for that team. 

Protests will not be entertained on the outcome of any FINAL Championship game.

Please see Hockey Alberta Bylaws, Section B. Minor Hockey, Clause 9.3 Provincial Tournament Regulations for roster, round-robin tie-breaking formulas, and other rules in effect for Provincial Tournament play (link provided here): 2019 Minor Hockey By-Laws

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Merchandise 

TEAM PRE-ORDER DEADLINE IS MARCH XX!

Alberta Provincial Championships-branded apparel (T-shirts & Hoodies) are available for team pre-order.  Team Managers, please coordinate your team’s order by completing the attached order form and returning via email to [insert email].  The deadline for ordering is [insert date] to ensure delivery to NES by Thursday, March 26.

Payment may be made by [insert details].

Orders received after [insert date] may require post-tournament shipping, at the ordering team’s expense.

Hockey Alberta-branded merchandise and apparel is available for year-round online purchase at www.hockeyalberta.entripyshops.com.

Game MVP’s

At the conclusion of each game, the Head Coach of each team (or a team official designated by the Head Coach) shall select a “Game MVP” for its own team.  Coaches shall notify the game official of their selection immediately following the game.

Players shall line-up on the blue line following team handshakes for presentation of the Game MVP awards by a tournament host committee member, or designated sponsor.    

Game Liaisons

Each game during the tournament will be assigned a “Game Liaison” from the host committee.  The Game Liaison will be available at the arena 1 hour prior to and 30 minutes following the game to assist team managers, coaches, and/or trainers by answering any questions that may arise or to seek assistance from other committee members, on-site service providers, or arena personnel, as may be required.

Scores and Updates

At the conclusion of all games, game scores and team standings will be updated for online viewing on the Hockey Alberta Provincials website (click here).  A poster board display will also be available for viewing at NES.

Skate Sharpening

Skate sharpening is available onsite at NES [confirm hours], or at Tuxedo Source For Sports, located at 2520 Centre Street North.  Hours of operation can be confirmed by calling (403) 277-2872.

Equipment / Equipment Repair

Equipment and minor equipment repair is available at Tuxedo Source For Sports - 520 Centre Street North.  Hours of operation can be confirmed by calling (403) 277-2872.

Medical Services (on-site)

On-site medical services have been contracted by the host and will be available at NES during all tournament games for non-emergent injuries or medical issues arising at the arena.  Please note that this service is intended to supplement (not replace) team Trainers/Athletic Therapists. 

On-site Medical Services will be provided by [insert service provider name] 

NOTE:  In case of medical emergency, dial 911.  NES is located at  5206 - 68 Street NE Calgary, AB.

Medical & Dental Professional Services (off-site)

The host committee has arranged for a few off-site service providers to be accessible (on-call) to teams requiring consultation during the tournament.  Specialty areas and associated contact information follows: 

Cadence Chiropractic, Sport & Health - (403) 521-2278.  

Offering Active Release (ART),Graston Technique, Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy.  Outside of regular business hours, please leave a message which will be retrieved and responded to frequently during the tournament weekend.

Emergency Dental - [confirm with Peter Rendek]

Additional?

Laundry Services

Laundry services for team athletic apparel is available at [insert]

50/50 Draw

The 50/50 draw will be a cumulative draw happening on Saturday night.  Tickets are _______ each or 3 for _________and will be for sale starting on Thursday, March 26th and the draw will be Saturday night, March 28th at __________.  

[insert description]

Media

[insert description]

Social Media / Twitter Updates

[insert description]

Event Photographer

[insert description]

Hotel Accommodations

Best Western is the official accommodations partner of Hockey Alberta.  A block of rooms has been put on hold for the tournament dates at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and are available for team bookings by contacting  Danielle Girodat, Sales Manager at (403) 207-8107, or via email at dgirodat@calgaryplaza.com.  Additional hotel information is available at www.calgaryplaza.com.   

Team Expenses

Tournament expenses (i.e.  travel, meals, accommodations, and third-party service-providers, if utilized) are the responsibility of participating teams and/or participants.

Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsor:  

• ATB Financial

 

Host Committee Sponsors:

• Tuxedo Source For Sports
• Global Sport Academy

Tournament Contacts

Role	Contact	Email	Cell
Tournament Chairperson	Jill Cameron
Media Liaison
Team Liaison Coordinator

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