The Preseason Challenge is the U14 and up version of our Memorial Rep Tournament. Same quality venues and same great experience. We created this tournament in response to many teams wanting to come back after kids moved past the U13 division.
The philosophy of the tournament is for teams and players to engage in meaningful preseason hockey, while having the opportunity to compete against teams that are not in their local loop. All of this while enjoying all the other benefits of a tournament environment.
Each age category at this tournament is split into 2 divisions. One of local teams, and one of teams travelling in from other areas. All round robin games are crossover games from one division to the other. Teams are guaranteed 4 games, and the top team in each division will compete in a championship medal game on Sunday.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL PLAYERS, TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, MANAGERS, PARENTS, and SPECTATATORS
It is understood that the purpose of this event is for the participants to have fun. It is a priority of the organizers and BRDMHA that everyone involved maintains a positive experience. It is also understood, that behaviours from anyone attending this event, that may negatively impact another's experience, will not be tolerated.
It is understood that the concepts of winning and losing, sport, competition, and the emotions that surround these concepts, MUST remain positive at all times.
It is understood that that teams and its members must be accountable for their behaviour while attending any of the 3 venues, and also while staying at our host facilities.
Negative behaviours may include, but are not limited to the following:
-Abuse of an on ice official
-Abuse of an arena employee
-Abuse of a hotel employee
-Abuse of a tournament volunteer
-Abuse of any member of any opposing team
-Abuse of any member of your own team
-Any comment or gesture that is negatively perceived as race based
-Any comment or gesture that is negatively perceived as gender based
-Any language that could be perceived as obscene, vulgar, or explicit
Complaints will be directed to the tournaments committee. And all decisions made by the tournament committee will be final without appeal.
All conduct issues will be reported back to a teams home association for further review.
REMEMBER... your fun, cannot be at the expense of someone else's.
RULES
All tournament and game rules will follows those outlined in the OMHA rules manual.
Any exception to those rules are stated below.
Divisions
-U14 A
-U15 A
-U15 C
-U16 A
Tournament Format
-Round Robin Groups (2 games of Friday, 2 games on Saturday)
-Finals on Sunday
-All games will have 80 minutes of ice.
-All games will be 15-15-15 (no flood between 2/3)
-All games will use a 3 man system (where possible)
-All games are contact
-3 min warm ups
Round Robin Standings
-2 points for a win
-1 point for a tie
Sunday Playoff Qualification
-The top team in each division will move on to Sunday
Sunday Playoff Structure
-games will be 15-15-15 (flood between 2/3)
-medal ceremony on ice following the game
ROUND ROBIN TIEBREAKERS
1. Points
2. Total Wins
3. Head to Head Wins
4. Fewest goals Against
5. Least amount of penalty minutes
6. Quickest first goal
7. Coinflip
OVERTIME in FINALS ONLY
-5 minute (ST) 3 on 3 - sudden death
-3 round shootout
-1 round shootout
FAQs
One 30 sec timeout allowed per team, per game.
Mouthguards---As per teams home Association rules
Neckguards---Mandatory for all players
Home Team Jerseys---WHITE
No Advantage to goal differential (other than a game win and period win)
Referee decisions cannot be protested
Referees are employees of an independent agency, and not employees of BRDMHA
Awards
Gold and Silver medals for the Finals
Venues
The Atlas Tube Centre is a brand new facility featuring 3 ice rinks. The feature Rock Rink is home to the Belle River Canadiens Jr. C hockey club.
Central Park Athletics is a privately owned facility in the middle of Windsor. It is easy to access and has a Restaurant and Bar facility on site. It is home to the AAA and AA Windsor Spitfires Minor Hockey Clubs.
Food and Beverages
Concessions should be open.
Please refer to Google Maps or similar to find retailers, such as TIM HORTONS, that are close to the rinks.
Please enjoy the weekend.