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2006 March Break Kidz Fun Road Hockey Tournament Friday March 17, 2006 McKinney Arena South Parking Lot WHITBY - ONTARIO FAQ's LAST UPDATED: Friday February 24, 2006 Q: Will I have Fun? A: Well, we sure hope so. That is what this event is all about and even more importantly your helping a great community cause, The Whitby Youth Council Q: Can I Hand deliver my entire Teams registration package that will include? - TEAM Cheque for your Total Amount Owing - All 7 Signed Waivers to the address listed A: Actually it is the only way to do this and it must be submitted within 48 hours to help secure your spot. This is a home address so please simply place it into the mailbox provided. Q: How will we know if we have been accepted? A: Make sure you have a good email address and we will notify you VIA email of your acceptance. Once your complete team package has been received you will get a Confirmation Email stating your team has been Accepted or Denied. We will be posting the teams on the website 48 hours before the event as well as the Tournament schedule, so don't delay sign up today coz you know space will be limited. Q: Can boys and girls be on the same team? A: Sure why not, you do out on the street. Having brothers and sisters, great neighbors on the same team is fantastic. That's what this is all about, having fun in a team atmosphere for the day. Q: What happens if we have some players younger then the division birth dates listed? A: Heck, That's fine as well. Your team can be comprised of all different ages, HOWEVER, The division ages are set so the Oldest player on your team, will determine the Oldest Division you will play in. Example: You may have 1 Novice, 5 Atom and 1 Peewee…Well you're now playing in the Peewee Division because of the oldest age player on your team. Q: Is there Public transit that can get me there? A: Yes, please see the Maps & Direction section of this site. Whitby Transit is only minutes away Q: What time should we arrive and when does the day end? A: Please arrive for 7:30am to McKinney Arena Parking lot, as we will be doing all the final check in on your team. Well if you keep advancing the day ends approximately 5:00pm but your welcome to stay around and cheer on the Champions Q: What do we do when we arrive the morning of the tournament? A: You must arrive as a whole complete team and report directly to the REGISTRATION AREA to do your final check in receive Wrist Bands and get last minute details. This will speed things up alot Q: What time do the games actually start? A: We start games on the arenas at 8:00am, however your team may not start in the first games, schedules will be posted once teams are finalized as noted above. Q: Do we bring a coach? A: When you play road hockey do you have a coach out on the street with you? However: For this event we will allow (1) Parent to act as your Road Hockey Parent Manager to make sure your safe and orderly. Q: We are trying to think up a COOL TEAM NAME…any ideas? A: Well some use their street name, most stay away from their ice hockey teams name, some combine names, some are very cool indeed. Please stay away from the standard and boring names such as Leafs, Team Canada…you know be Creative, you're all smart kids! Q: What happens if we don't have a set of team jerseys? A: That's okay, when you play road hockey do you all look the same? Try your best to have your team look as close as possible in color. Maybe you all have the same T-Shirts you can wear over your jackets, better yet design your own with some fabric paint, spray paint or an Iron On decal. Please Have a Parent Assist you before you begin any project like this, you don't want to end up being grounded! Q: What should we bring? A: ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE: CSA Helmet and Facemask for insurance purposes Hockey gloves, wooden stick in proper shape, appropriate clothing for weather, water, snacks that's about all you will need. If you use medication please ensure you have it with you that day. Q: What equipment do I need? A: Every player must have a CSA Helmet and facemask, gloves and suitable footwear at all times while playing. Everyone is strongly encouraged to wear and inter-dental protection device as well elbow protection. Goalies well you know what you want to protect! Q: Where will be actually playing the games? A: The McKinney Arena South End Parking lot. We are going to transform that section into an 8-10 arena pads using Temporary Fencing. Each pad is approximately 30 ft Wide x 70 ft long…. Similar dimensions to your street Q: How many games do we play in the day? A: Great question, you will play 4 x 25 Minutes games runtime in round robin. All games will start at the same time on all pads by a Cool Sound, then you will hear a Last Minute Warning Sound and then a Final Cool Sound indicating GAME OVER…Dependant how your teams does we may have quarterfinals, semi finals and then the "Grand Championship Games" Q: Is there Body Checking? A: Absolutely NOT…we are here to have a good time and besides your not wearing full equipment so why would we allow you full body contact Q: What happens if someone FIGHTS? A: You're out of the Tournament immediately, no questions asked and no refunds. If you are this type of person with anger management issues…. please stay home for the day, YOU'RE NOT WELCOME. This is a team sport, so you may want to think about entering a boxing match instead for the day. Q: How many teams in a division/pool? A: That will be based on the number of entries but we can count on 4 per division / pool Q: Do we play with a tennis ball or Road Hockey Ball? A: Hmmm, this is road hockey so we will most likely use Road Hockey Balls, but tennis balls may be an option. Q: Do I need my Roller Blades? A: No this is Road Hockey all you need is running shoes or boots, that's it nothing fancy. You may want to bring 2 pairs though and some extra socks Q: What happens if it rains or snows? A: If you're a True Blue Canadian Road Hockey Player then you will love all types of weather Q: Are their washrooms available? A: Absolutely, just inside the McKinney Arena center Q: Is there somewhere my child can purchase lunch at this event? A: You betcha, we will be having the Maple Lodge Farms Onsite BBQ Team available as well drinks and some other specialty items the day of this event. Hotdogs will be a very nominal fee so make sure you bring your Loonies & Twoonies. Q: What is the Skills Competition all about? A: Well everyone deserves to "Show Off Their Super Stuff" The Skills competition will be by division and you will compete in various skill based activities…heck for $5 you can win some great prizes. We will hold the Skills Competition throughout the Lunch hour break for everyone to see and yes you will have time to eat and relax Q: Are there awards for everyone? A: Divisional Grand Champions and Finalists…we may also include some other Treasured and Coveted awards, but you will have to be there to see Q: What happens if I get injured? A: We have qualified first aid staff on site all day. If it is an immediate emergency we will notify the proper emergency services Q: What happens if I get sick and can't make it? A: Sorry no refunds for this event. Q: I would like to become a sponsor for this event, maybe have my company banners hanging on the arena fencing, donate prizes and awards or pass out swag & literature, what do I do? A: Well that's fantastic and we would love to have you aboard. Please send an email to Iris @ iris.rapkoski@meridiancu.ca or call 905-655-6336. Q: Do you need volunteers for this event? A: If you're mature, out going and would like to donate some time, or need community service hours, please contact us immediately we would love to talk and see if we can assist you. Please send an email to Iris @ iris.rapkoski@meridiancu.ca or call 905-655-6336. |
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