CCM BLED EURO INVITE, SLOVENIA August 2nd - 5th 2017 CCM EUROPE ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT BY INVITATION ONLY AGE LEVELS 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 + optional U18 AUSTRIA HUNGARY BLED Ljubljana ITALY CROATIA Slovenia INFO & APPLICATION ON Info: [email protected] | Twww.slovenia-hockey.com +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com CCM BLED EURO INVITE - BLED, SLOVENIA INFO 2nd - 5th August 2017 The CCM World Euro Invite Who may participate The CCM World Euro Invite is an international Age groups of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and youth hockey tournament organized by the 2006 can apply for the tournament. U18 upon same directors of the CCM World Invite (the interest. We will try to have U18 tournament largest AAA hockey tournament in the world with four teams (Slovenia, Austria, Hungary & held annually every November in Chicago, USA) Illinois, USA). Primarily AA/AAA level association teams, all This will be our 9th year in a row conducting star teams and or select clubs are welcome the tournament in Europe and again on to participate in the tournament. We already Bled. The previous tournaments were held have commitments from Russia, Belarus, in Moscow, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Riga, Ukraine, Latvia, Sweden, Slovenia, Hungary Prague, Helsinki and Bratislava. and USA teams. The tournament is now accepting team Tournament Format applications for the August 2nd - 5th 2017 event to be held on Bled, Slovenia. The tournament format of 6 teams per age group will cross over and play the other The CCM World Euro Invite gives young teams once. First four teams will advance to people an opportunity to play games against semifinal. Only first two from semifinals plays teams from around the world, attend cultural the final game. Each team plays minimum of tours & events and cap off a great summer. 5 games, 7 games if placing for the finals. Exhibition/Friendly Games can be arranged for all teams arriving early. Enclosed you will find (nearly) all the information’s about our Tournament. If you have any further requests or you need special information do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee. Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com AGE GROUPS 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 + optional U18 INFO CCM Opening Ceremony Opening Night with parade and show will be held in main ice rink on Bled. Each participant receives practical gift. Prior to opening night all teams participate in parade from the lake to the ice rink. Various artists will make a memorable opening ceremony and at the end a group photo will be taken on the ice. Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com CCM BLED EURO INVITE - BLED, SLOVENIA INFO 2nd - 5th August 2017 Ice Rinks There are four Ice Rinks reserved for the tournament. Ledena dvorana Bled Main ice rink Ljubljanska cesta 5 4260 Bled CCM WORLD EURO BLED main ice rink Ledena dvorana Hala Tivoli Ice Rink Ledena dvorana Zalog Podmežakla - Jesenice Ledarska ulica 4 Celovška cesta 25 Hladilniška pot 4270 Jesenice 1000 Ljubljana 1000 Ljubljana Near Austrian border, Capital city of Slovenia, Near the capital city, 15km from Bled 42km from Bled 49km from Bled Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com AGE GROUPS 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 + optional U18 INFO Placement Tournament regulations In case of tie after game ends, 3 penalty shots are in order. If after 3 penalties score is tied the first team scored wins. In case Eligible to participate are all players within the birth-years both teams scored in same rounds, teams have another penalty indicated herein for participation within the prescribed age shot (one for one). group. Every player requires a player’s passport from his IIHF- member national federation. The standings within a given group will be determined as follows: Net playing time is 3 x 15 minutes (NET-TIME) for all age groups, • Win - 2 points, after PS - 2 points 1 min pause between periods. • Loss - 0 points, after PS - 1 point Each team should be ready to play 10 minutes PRIOR to their scheduled start times without any advanced warning. The winner of each respective group is the team with the most The warm-up clock shall start 3 minutes before start of the game points. In the event two or more teams have the same number or, in case of games delay as soon as Zamboni doors close. of points for any rank in the standings, the following applies: If a team is not ready at the start of warm ups they will forfeit The position within the standings will be determined upon the their privileges to warm up. If a team isn’t ready for the start of direct games played between the deadlocked teams. the game, that team will be assessed a bench minor penalty. In the event no decision can be made after above, the goals Warm-ups without pucks. for and against between the tied teams will be considered as a There will be no discussion on coaches’ ejections from games. tie-breaker. The goals scored against will be deducted from the No equipment penalty will be awarded. Teams/Players must goals scored, the team with the higher remaining + goals (goals follow rules of its/his/her IIHF rules regarding the use of mouth- for) or lower - goals (goals against) has preference and will be guards and neck protectors. ranked ahead. In the event of a further deadlock team with less penalty minutes Minor penalties will be 2 minutes and Major penalties will be 5 will be ranked ahead. minutes. Team forms a minimum number of players 15+1 goalie, coach All eligible players must be entered on the game’s score sheet and team manager. prior to the commencement of the game. Every team must bring two different-colored game jerseys. A Should an “act of god” happen (power failure, major injury, …), light colored (home team) as well as a dark colored jersey. The after 45 minutes the game will be called and the score remains home team is the first team mentioned in the schedule. as is no matter how long the game was running at the time of Ice re-surfacing will take place after every game. the “act of god”. Running time will be implemented if a game’s The tournament will be played in accordance with the statute of goal differential is 7 goals or more. The game will return to the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation), the current valid “stop-time” again should the differential be reduced to a 2 goal international rules and in line with the playing regulations of the differential (ex. 14-8). Each team is permitted the use of one, HZS (Slovenia Ice Hockey Federation) 30-second timeout per game. Each team must be prepared to In the event of a protest, same must be filed with the Tournament furnish a proof of age for any of its players upon the organizer’s Board of Directors within 30 minutes of completion of such request. Failure to do so will mean expulsion of the player from game. Any such issues will be resolved by the disciplinary the tournament until such proof can be shown. No Protests will Committee comprised of the Tournament Board of Directors be accepted. plus one representative of the competing teams. A ten minute delay will be permitted to dress a second goaltender in the event the regular goaltender is injured and Awards the team has no dressed goaltender on the bench. Teams placed first and second on the tournament will be A player must participate in at least 2 (two) games during Round awarded with cups and medals. 1 of the tournament to be eligible for the semifinals. Exception Each team gets a practical souvenir for their participation on the made for goaltenders. tournament. Any player leaving the bench to engage in a fight on the ice A MVP will be awarded with voucher. is automatically disqualified from the tournament as per discretion of the Tournament Director and Head Referee. Coach All participating teams concur, that in the event of a general will be suspended for 1 game minimum for not controlling his sponsor or the participation of a no-profit social institution players, which left the bench. providing medial benefit for the tournament, their self-adhesive logo sticker or similar, in modest size, may be placed on player ICING: equipment (helmet, for instance). Changing on ice call is not allowed for offending team if icing is In case of injuries, first aid will be provided by the medical staff called. on hand at the arena. It is the responsibility of each team to arrange for their own insurance in case of a major or complex PENALTIES: MINOR 2 min., MAJOR 5 min, (attempt to injury injury. player), MISCONDUCT 10 min (mouthing, abusing official, discipline. In case of SECOND MISCONDUCT penalty IN THE IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY IN THE TRANSLATION SAME GAME, automatic GAME MISCONDUCT penalty is assessed OF THE RELATING ‘MODE OF PLAY’ AND TOURNAMENT to player. REGULATION FROM THE SLOVENIAN ORIGINAL, THE ORIGINAL GAME MISCONDUCT – 5 + 20 min – In case of SECOND WILL BE CONSIDERED AS THE APPLYING INSTRUMENT. GAME MISCONDUCT penalty during the Tournament, player automatically gets MATCH penalty. MATCH: 5+20 – Should be awarded an automatic further suspension, which means that shall be suspended for the next game as a minimum, and the case should be dealt with the Proper authority. The committee reserves itself the final word on the interpretation of the rules.