The success of our tournament relies heavily on the combination of great volunteers and the partnerships established with our sponsors.  Hudson Travel Group is the exclusive travel partner for all tournaments hosted by Waterloo Minor Hockey Association.  Effectively immediately, one of the criteria of acceptance into our tournaments will be that your hotel accommodations have been secured through Hudson Travel Group.  They have blocks put aside at all the participating host hotels so be sure to contact them early and secure your spot.  We thank you in advance for your support.

General Information

• October 22 - 24, 2010
  
  Divisions
• VAPOR AAA DIVISION
• VAPOR AA DIVISION
• SUPREME A DIVISION
• SUPREME MD /CS DIVISION - Minor Development, Carded Select & "B" (combined)
  
  Each Player on the winning teams will receive the following awards:
• Bauer Vapor X:40 Composite Stick
• Goalies the Bauer Vapor X:50 Goal Stick

  Championship Games
  MVP's in AAA & AA division win Bauer Vapor X:60 Skates & Trophy
  MVP's each AA & MD division win Bauer Vapor X:40 Skates & Trophy
  

• SPECIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  
  **** No Body Checking****
  
  FORMAT
  This is an ATOM TOURNAMENT (2000) for players born after December 31, 1999.  The tournament includes four divisions, AAA, AA, A and Minor Development, Carded Select, "B" combined. (Minimum of 8 teams required for each division.)  Divisions will be split into groups of about four (4) teams for the preliminary round.  Winners will then advance to the play-off round in which the loser of each game will be eliminated.  AAA teams are guaranteed four (4) games and all others are guaranteed three (3).  The maximum number of games for any team is six (6).
  
  PRELIMINARY ROUND
  Two points are given for each win, and one for each tie.
  
  GAME TIMES
  All games in both rounds will be: 

• 10 - 10 - 15 stop time. There will be no overtime in the preliminary round.  Overtime will be played, if needed, in all Play-off Round games, and will be sudden victory.
  
  TEAM COLOURS
  Teams are asked to bring two sets of sweaters - one dark and one light.  The home team designated will wear the light colour.  In the event of conflicting colours, the home team designed will be responsible for changing sweaters.
  
  EQUIPMENT
  Approved neck protectors are mandatory for all participants.
  
  SCHEDULE
  A complete schedule will be forwarded approximately two (2) weeks prior to the first date of the tournament.  Please list any special requests with your application.
  
  Note:  Games start on Friday morning and most teams will play 2 games on Friday.
  
  Deadline to enter is September 15th or when tournament is full.