Please note that BC Hockey has received a number of requests for the sanctioning of Novice tournaments on a full-ice surface.
As you are aware, the BC Hockey Board of Directors has mandated that all games below the Atom division are to be played utilizing the cross ice format. As a result of this mandate, please note that all games involving Novice teams must take place on a cross or modified ice surface, and that this includes tournament games.
To assist with the coordination of cross ice tournaments, a ‘Tournament Hosting Guide’ is attached.
We also encourage tournament organizers to work with the BC Hockey IP/Cross Ice District Leads in order to address any questions relating to this topic.
IP/Novice Tournament Host Guideline
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Tournament rules must meet BC Hockey regulations and mandates.
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All participating teams must be sanctioned by BC Hockey.
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Period Lengths:
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Teams will not change ends after each period.
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Coaches are encouraged to be on the ice.
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Time-outs are not allowed to be called by any team.
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There will be no overtime played
Schedule Template:
Pool A Pool B
Team 1 Team 5
Team 2 Team 6
Team 3 Team 7
Team 4 Team 8
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Time
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Teams
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Rink
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9:00am – 10:00am
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1 vs. 2
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1A
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9:00am – 10:00am
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3 vs. 4
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1B
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10:15am – 11:15am
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5 vs. 6
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1A
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10:15am – 11:15am
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7 vs. 8
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1B
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11:30am – 12:30pm
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2 vs. 3
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1A
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11:30am – 12:30pm
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4 vs. 1
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1B
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12:45pm – 1:45pm
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6 vs. 5
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1A
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12:45pm – 1:45pm
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8 vs. 7
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1B
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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3 vs. 1
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1A
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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2 vs. 4
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1B
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3:15pm – 4:15pm
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7 vs. 5
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1A
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3:15pm – 4:15pm
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6 vs. 8
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1B
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- Rink 1A and 1B represent the game areas on one arena.
- The middle of the ice surface can be used for skill development for players not playing in the game.