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FAQ'sFAQ'S Here, we try to answer some of our more common questions.
ACCEPTANCE
Q: Does my submission of the Registration Form and fees
guarantee us acceptance ?
Not necessarily. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have in
being accepted.
Q: If I receive a registration number, does that mean we are
accepted to the tournament ?
Yes. The registration number is assigned to all teams when the entry
fees are received. This number is for you to book Hotel / Motel
space in the Pembroke area.
Q: Do you ever not accept teams ?
We have had to refuse entry to some teams, but this does not
happen often.
Q: Why would a team not be accepted ?
We are limited to approximately 40-44 teams a week-end, due to
accommodation space and scheduling times. Here are some
examples that have happened in the past :
1) A team has registered too late. Our tournament fills up well
before our deadline date.
2) We usually run divisions in multiples of 4, but have run
divisions of 6 and 10 in the past. A division of 12 Midget A
teams are registered, and then one drops out. If we are
unable to find a replacement team, then we will have to drop
the 11th team to make a division of 10.
ENTRY FEES
Q: Do I need to pay the Entry Fees when we submit our registration
form ?
Yes. We do not process any registration without your entry fee.
Q: What happens if we register on-line ?
We receive your application as soon as you submit it. It is dated and
timed as to when you sent it. However we will wait until we receive
your fees to process the application.
We now receive over 75 % of our registrations using this method.
Q: Can we send a post dated cheque ?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept post dated cheques.
Q: If we are not accepted, do we get our fees back ?
Yes. We return all entry fees of teams that are not accepted.
Q: If we drop out, can we get our fees returned ?
We have not yet refused return of entry fees to our tournament as we
usually have several stand-by teams waiting to get in. However,
dropping out at the last minute causes problems for a lot people,
especially if no stand-by team is available. Entry fees may not
be returned in this situation.
Hotels /Motels
Q: Do we need a registration number to book Hotel / Motel
accommodation ?
Yes. We work very closely with our Hotels and Motels to ensure that
we can accommodate as many teams as possible. This helps to prevent
teams from double and triple booking.
Q: Do you book our rooms ?
No. You are responsible to book your accommodation, but you will need
the registration number to do this.
Q: How soon should we book rooms ?
You should book as early as possible as the tournament fills quickly and
accommodation is limited. Some teams book as early as July.
Q: Where can we find a list of possible accommodations ?
We have a Hotel link on this web site which lists our Hotels / Motels
along with their rates. The present rates are for 2010.
Q: If we can't find space, can Silver Stick help ?
Yes. We have a hotel liaison who is in close contact with our
hotels / motels and also has suggestions for alternate accommodations.
See our Contact List.
Registration
Q: Who should register the team ?
Usually the manager or a contact person will handle this job. This
will be the person we contact for tournament information, scheduling,
results, and all team related business.
Q: Where do we register ?
All teams are asked to register at the Pembroke Memorial Center
(PMC) at least one hour before their first game. See City Map for
directions.
Q: Do the players need to register ?
No. Only the manager or Coach is needed at registration..
Q: What do we need to bring to registration ?
a) We need to verify your team list, so please bring your official
team list showing the names and birth dates of all your players and
coaching staff. If you plan to use any affiliate players, we also need
to see their documentation.
b) A travel permit for teams outside the ODHMA
c) Permission from your Regional Silver Stick if traveling from outside
the Pembroke Regional.
Q: How long does this registration take ?
If all your paper work is in order, then maybe 10 - 15 minutes.
If not, count on at least 30 minutes.
Q: Do the players have to sign-in ?
Yes. The boys will sign-in for the first game only.
Q: Do we need stickers for the game sheets ?
No. All our game sheets are computer generated with your
submitted team lists.
Q: Can we make changes to our team list at registration ?
Yes, no problem.
Schedules
Q: When will the schedule be ready ?
Schedules will be drawn up as soon as we have a full complement of
teams for that particular week-end. We usually have the schedules
ready by the first week in November.
Q: When will we get a copy of the schedule ?
Once the schedule is made, the convener will call you to inform you
of your game times. The schedule will then be posted to this website
and a hard copy will be mailed to the contact person named on your
registration form.
Q: Who makes up the schedule ?
It is the convener's responsibility to draw up the schedule.
Q: Can we request changes to the schedule ?
Once the schedule is made ( not an easy task ), there will be no
changes.
Q: Can we request scheduling times ?
If you have any scheduling concerns, please contact your convener
ASAP. It is much easier to schedule around a particular problem,
than try to rearrange a completed schedule.
Q: How is the schedule made up ?
a) Once the teams are determined, each convener will divide the
teams into their groups ( usually of 4 ). Every effort here will be
made to keep teams that play each other during the regular
season separated. This is sometimes unavoidable.
b) Teams are not seeded in any way.
c) We like to get every team to play at least one game on the
Friday.
d) To accommodate 36 - 40 teams, we may have to start early Friday
evening, and 7:00am on Sat. & Sun.
e) Each team will be given at least one home game, and try to
arrange at least one game at each rink.
f) Championship games are scheduled around 4:00 - 8:00 pm on
Sunday. The conveners are asked to perform a very difficult
balancing act in drawing up these schedules, so keep in mind that
there may be four 7:00 am games and an odd 10:00pm
game.
Team Lists
Q: Do I need to send in my team list when we register ?
No. Most teams actually register well before their team is selected.
Q: Why do you need our team list ?
We use this team list to produce our game sheets, sign-in sheets,
and for our program.
Q: When do you need our team lists ?
If you want to have your team list printed in our program, we need
to have the lists by Oct. 20th.However, you are asked to send them in
as soon as you have your team selected. We have to type up to 160
teams to our data base by Oct. 25th.
Q: Can we make changes to the list after we send it in ?
Yes. We do have several player and number changes. Changes made
by deadline date will be reflected in the program.
Q: How do I send you this team list ?
There is a team list form on this website that you can download and
complete. See the team list link on this website. If you already have
your list on an Excel,Word, or Word Perfect format, then just email us
that document. Please ensure that you include the coaching staff and
team identity. ( we have received several team lists in past years
with no team name shown ).
Q: Can we wait until we get our new sweater numbers ?
Don't wait too long before you submit your list. You can always send
us the list again with the numbers.
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