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2011 BC HOCKEY TIER 1

CHAMPIONSHIPS

HOSTED BY

ABBOTSFORD MINOR HOCKEY

www.bcaha.org

www.abbotsfordminorhockey.com

AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS FUN AND SAFE!

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BC HOCKEY

2011 Bantam Tier 1 Championships

March 20th

– 24th

, 2011 MSA Arena

2323 Emerson Street Abbotsford, BC

BC Hockey District Director:

Lochie Bell

: 604.615.1882

:lbell@bchockey.net

Chairperson:

Deb Smith

: 604.309.5163 :bantamtier1provincials@shaw.ca

COMMITTEE

AMHA Representatives Trevor Bamford & Erik Hobbs

Banquet & Coach/Manager Meeting Deb Smith & Kathy Virtanen

Fundraising & Sponsorships Chris Biermann & Kal Kaila On-Site Photographer

Raffle Table & 50/50 Draws Parm Kooner & Traci Skapski Merchandise & Program

Accommodations Don Simpson

Volunteer Schedule Brigitte Virtanen

Treasurer Lisa Baron

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General Information

As there will be no admission charge to the games, we hope that everyone attending will

generously support our 50/50 and raffle draws to help offset expenses.

Raffle Table and 50/50 Draws

There will be some unique baskets on our raffle table. We would like to ask all

participating teams to bring a basket representing their area to contribute to the raffle

table.

Photographs

We hope to have a photographer onsite to take individual pictures as well as a

group photo of all six teams on the ice after the Opening Ceremonies.

Pin and souvenir exchanges

Any exchange of pins or souvenirs must be done off the ice. In keeping with the

Fair Play guidelines, teams bringing such items must bring sufficient numbers for

all players on all teams.

Team Host and ‘7th Man’

We are planning to assign a Host to each team for the week. In addition to the

Host, teams will also be assigned an Atom player to help out for the entire

championship.

Hockey Fest...Beyond the Pond at the Tradex

All teams will receive complimentary passes for players and team personnel.

There will be a special Championship Family Pass available for purchase. Please

be sure to make some time to attend this exciting event. More information can be

found at the end of this package or by going to www.hockeyfest.ca.

Championship Merchandise

The following merchandise will be available for pre-order mid-February with

limited quantities on-site. Pre-order cost will be less than on-site cost! Order forms

will be sent to confirmed teams.

Short/Long sleeve t-shirt | Golf shirt | Hoodie | Ball cap | Lanyard | Program

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General Information

Banquet Saturday, March 19

th, 6:00 pm

Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Abbotsford, BC Cost: $20.00 per person

Coach & Manager Meeting Saturday, March 19

th, 8:00 pm

Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street Abbotsford, BC

Opening Ceremonies Sunday, March 20

th, 7:30 pm

MSA Arena, 2323 Emerson St All teams to attend in team jerseys (more information will be in your Registration package)

Closing Ceremonies Wednesday or Thursday March 23

rd or March 24

th

MSA Arena, 2323 Emerson St Following the final game

Banquet

You’ve travelled all day and have arrived safely in Abbotsford for an exciting and

memorable week of championship hockey. What better way to get things started

than to attend the banquet, enjoy a great meal and listen to inspirational words

from our guest speaker, EJ McGuire, Executive Director of NHL Central Scouting

& Vice President Hockey Operations, NHL.

We are very excited to have our banquet hosted by Hockey Fest…Beyond The

Pond and together we are planning a memorable evening full of special guests

and surprises!

The banquet will be for players, coaches and managers only. All players and team

personnel are asked to attend in dress pants, shirt and tie. More information will

be included in the registration package.

Coach/Manager Meeting

All coaching staff and managers are required to attend the meeting on Saturday

evening after the Banquet.

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Attending Team Requirements

Once your team has earned their spot in the Championships, we will require the

following information. A complete registration package with detailed instructions

will be sent to the team manager once you have qualified.

Official Team Picture

Ensure the quality of the picture is good as we will be using it in our program and

all other championship print material. Please list the names of everyone in order

as they appear in the team picture.

Association Logo

Please send a jpeg image of your association logo and your home and away jersey

colors.

Contact Information

Please provide Head Coach and Manager names, home/cell numbers, and email

addresses.

Scouting Package Information

We will be producing a Scouting Book that will list all teams and players. We will

require player’s height, weight, position, R/L shot, DOB, and parent names.

Mandatory Equipment Checks

The RCM will do an equipment check before the start of each team’s first game

and randomly after that time. Players with illegal/worn equipment will not be

able to participate using the illegal equipment. Bring extra helmet screws, gloves

and tape. Ensure your local Risk Management Coordinator or District Director

does an equipment check with your team before coming to the championships to

avoid any disappointments. Most frequent illegal equipment findings: glove

palms, helmet fit and J hooks, stick plugs and neck guards with BNQ certification

not clearly visible. Goalie helmets must have chin cups and side straps.

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MSA Arena

You will find Abbotsford in the heart of the Fraser Valley with a spectacular view

of majestic Mt. Baker. MSA Arena is easily accessed from Hwy 1 by two exits. 1)

From the Clearbrook Road exit, turn on to Marshall Road, head east and turn left

on to Emerson Street. 2) From the McCallum road exit, travel north on McCallum

to Marshall Road, turn left heading west and turn right on to Emerson Street. The

arena is on the left just north of Bevan Avenue.

MSA Arena has ample parking and is directly across the street from Centennial

Park and Mill Lake. Take a walk around the lake, go for a swim in the outdoor

pool, or enjoy a picnic lunch and watch the ducks. MSA Arena was one of the

locations used in the making of ‘Miracle’.

South Fraser Way is the main street through Abbotsford and is within walking

distance of the Arena. This is where you will find both major shopping centers as

well as numerous restaurants and other services.

Visiting Abbotsford will introduce you to an eclectic blend of modern urban style

and friendly country living. So come for the hockey but be sure to explore the

many sites and activities Abbotsford has to offer!

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Accommodations

Please do NOT book rooms until you have qualified within your District. We have guaranteed all rooms and the hotels know to expect confirmations

from one team in each District at the beginning of March.

Please quote “BC Hockey Bantam Tier 1 Championship” at the time of booking to receive the special rate.

Best Western Regency Inn www.bwregency.bc.ca 32110 Marshall Road

604.853.3111 | 1.800.771.3077 2.0 kms/4 minutes from MSA Arena *RATE: $119.00 per night plus taxes with full hot breakfast

The Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre is Abbotsford’s largest hotel, and the closest to the Abbotsford Airport, Tradex and the Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. We offer two indoor pools and Jacuzzis, and provide a generous deluxe hot breakfast, business centre and wireless internet included in our rate. The ABC Country Restaurant is on site with a expansive menu of local flavours. With 128 rooms and suites, we can accommodate business, leisure, tour and groups of all sizes. DIRECTIONS: To get to the Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre from the Trans Canada Highway #1, take Exit 87 (Clearbrook Road) North, turn right on Marshall Road.

Best Western Bakerview www.bestwesternbakerview.com 1821 Sumas Way

604.859.1341 | 1.800.937.8376 2.3 kms/5 minutes from MSA Arena *RATE: $94.00 per night plus taxes no breakfast

With a spectacular view of Mt. Baker, the Best Western Bakerview Inn is conveniently located within walking distance of major shopping areas and restaurants. The popular Crossroads Restaurant, open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm daily, is located on site.

DIRECTIONS: To get to the Best Western Bakerview from the Trans Canada Highway #1, take Exit 92 (Sumas Way) North.

Comfort Inn www.choicehotels.com 2073 Clearbrook Road 604.859.6211 | 1.800.665.7252 5.0 km/9 minutes from MSA Arena *RATE: $109.99 per night plus taxes no breakfast

Centrally located at Exit 87 off the Trans-Canada Highway, only minutes from the Abbotsford International Airport and the Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre - Tradex. All of our rooms include irons/ironing boards, hairdryers, dataports, free cable television & movie channel, and in-room coffee. Pets are welcome for a fee. DIRECTIONS: To get to the Comfort Inn from the Trans Canada Highway #1, take Exit 87 (Clearbrook Road) North.

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Please visit www.tourismabbotsford.ca for all your trip planning details!

Attraction Address Website Abbotsford Heat (AHL)

Abbotsford Entertainment Center 33800 King Road

www.abbotsfordheat.com

Historic Downtown Abbotsford

33728 Essendene

www.downtownabbotsford.com

Bakerview EcoDairy

1356 Sumas Way

www.ecodairy.ca

Birchwood Dairy’s Farm Market and Coffee Shop

1154 Fadden Road

www.birchwooddairy.com

Little Farmhouse Country Market

2551 Montrose Street

Goat’s Pride Dairy

30854 Olund Road

www.goatspride.com

Trethewey House Heritage Site

2313 Ware Street

www.msamuseum.ca

Clayburn Village Store & Tea Shop

34810 Clayburn Road

www.clayburnvillage.com

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Restaurants and Coffee Shops

We will be visiting local restaurants and coffee shops to arrange for special championship pricing. Details will be included in your welcome package.

Casual Dining

*Milestone's 200 - 2070 Sumas Way | 604.850.3826 | www.milestonesrestaurants.com

*Paliotti’s Italian Restaurant 33886 Essendene Avenue | 604.855.1888 | www.paliottis.ca

*Special championship meal prices will be available at the above two restaurants

ABC Country Restaurant

32080 Marshall Road | 604.854.3344 | www.abccountry.ca

Boston Pizza (2 locations)

2060 Sumas Way | 604.504.5900 32530 South Fraser Way | 604.859.3333 | www.bostonpizza.com

Denny's Restaurant

32720 Simon Avenue | 604.853.3669 | www.dennys.com

Duke of Dublin Olde Irish Pub

33720 South Fraser Way | 604.746.2000 |www.dukeofdublinoldeirishpub.com

Earl's Restaurants

32900 South Fraser Way | 604.853.9035 | www.earls.ca

International House of Pancakes

33020 South Fraser Way | 604.859.4636 | www.ihop.com

Little Farm House in the City

2551 Montrose Avenue | 604.854.2382

Mitch Miller's 33758 Essendene Avenue | 604.853.2425

Presto Cucina

33640 South Fraser Way | 604.504.3336

Red Robin Restaurant

33011 South Fraser Way | 604.853.8185 | www.canadarobin.com

Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill

32470 South Fraser Way | 604.864.4002 | www.swisschalet.com

Whitespot (Abbotsford)

33215 South Fraser Way | 604.852.6676 | www.whitespot.ca

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Food on the Go & Coffee

Pita Pit

32500 South Fraser Way | 604.556.7482

Quiznos

32900 South Fraser Way | 604.852.6743

103-1201 Sumas Way | 604.864.6002

32500 South Fraser Way | 604.504.7849

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

33640 South Fraser Way | 604.852.1908 32660 George Ferguson Way | 604.854.6649

2047 Sumas Way | 604.859.7666

31945 South Fraser Way | 604.850.9555

Tim Hortons

32780 South Fraser Way | 604.870.9499

1915 McCallum Road | 604.855.8822

1861 Sumas Way | 604.855.3527

1255 Sumas Way | 604.855.1703

Pizza Hut

32700 South Fraser Way | 604.310.1010

Starbucks Coffee Company

32700 South Fraser Way | 604.854.5439

1907 Sumas Way | 604.852.2431

32470 South Fraser Way | 604.864.0254

32500 South Fraser Way (Safeway) | 604.850.2316

Grocery Stores

Price Smart

32700 South Fraser Way | 604.854.5318 | www.pricesmartfoods.ca

Real Canadian Superstore

2855 Gladwin Road| 604.557.5218 | www.superstore.ca

Safeway

32500 South Fraser Way | 604.850.2316 | www.safeway.ca

Save-On-Foods

2140 Sumas Way | 604.504.4453 | www.saveonfoods.com

Drug Stores

London Drugs 32700 South Fraser Way (West Oaks Mall) | 604.852.0936

Shopper’s Drug Mart

32900 South Fraser Way (Sevenoaks Mall | 604.853.9481

32390 South Fraser Way (open 24 hours) | 604.850.3517

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Shopping

Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

32900 South Fraser Way

www.shopsevenoaks.com

Costco Wholesale

1127 Sumas Way | 604.850.3458

Michaels, The Arts & Craft Store 32700 South Fraser Way | 604.557.9800

Pier 1 Imports

32720 South Fraser Way | 604.864.0802

West Oaks Mall

32700 South Fraser Way

www.westoaksmall.ca

Walmart

1812 Vedder Way | 604.854.3575

Winners/Home Sense

1335 Sumas Way | 604.556.7558

Zellers

1225 Sumas Way | 604.504.3223

Sports Stores / Skate sharpening

**There will be skate sharpening available at the Arena**

Do Sports Inc

33324 South Fraser Way | 604.859.3566

Sports Zone

33147 South Fraser Way | 604.852.1640 | www.sportszonesports.com

Hub Sports

33719 Essendene Avenue | 604.859.8316 | www.hubsports.com

Mad Dog's Source For Sports

2556 Montrose Avenue | 604.859.4112

Sport Chek

32900 South Fraser Way | 604.870.8944 | www.sportchek.ca

Sport Mart

32700 South Fraser Way | 604.870.9995 | www.sportmart.ca

Medical Facilities

Abbotsford Regional Hospital

32900 Marshall Road

Abbotsford Village Medical Clinic

2050 Sumas Way | 604.504.7145

Bakerview Medical Clinic

33324 South Fraser Way | 604.853.9853

Oasis Physiotherapy

3106 Clearbrook Road | 604.855.0155

Sport & Spine Physiotherapy

2375 West Railway | 604.854.3545

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