CCM BLED EURO INVITE, August 2nd - 5th 2017

CCM EUROPE TOURNAMENT BY INVITATION ONLY AGE LEVELS 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 + optional U18

AUSTRIA HUNGARY

BLED CROATIA Slovenia

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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, , Hungary & held annually every November in , 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, , St. Petersburg, Riga, Ukraine, Latvia, Sweden, Slovenia, Hungary , 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.

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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 -

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

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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 ofone, 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 . 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.

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Registration

Registration for participation in CCM BLED EURO INVITE, SLOVENIA shall include the team name and the asked age group and may be submitted ONLINE: www.slovenia-hockey.com/registration-form/

Player lists of all participating teams reflecting last name, first name, jersey number(s) - for both sets of jerseys, player passport number as well as team photograph and logo must be provided and reach the organizer by not later than February 1st 2017.

Deposit & entry fee

A guaranteed deposit fee of 1200 € Euro must be submitted within 10 days after confirmation by the organizer. If the team cancels the participation (for any applied reason) after 1st of March 2017 the whole amount of 1200 € will remain with the organizer.

Deposit should be submitted to the following account:

HKMK Bled Ljubljanska cesta 5 4260 Bled, Slovenia IBAN: SI56 0312 7100 0003 205 (SKB BANKA)

The transfer form should include the team name and the age group.

The entry fee for the tournament is 1200 € Euro and is taken for ice rink rentals, transportation and organizational matters such as time keeping, refereeing, etc.

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Bled is known for the glacial , and hikes, especially within nearby which makes it a major tourist attraction. National Park. Perched on a rock overlooking the lake is the iconic . The town is also known A small island in the middle of the lake is home in Slovenia for its vanilla and cream pastry to Assumption of Mary Pilgrimage Church; (Slovene: kremšnita, kremna rezina). visitors frequently ring its bell for good luck. Human traces from prehistory have been Naturopath (1823–1906) from found on the island. Before the church was contributed significantly to the built, there was a temple consecrated to Živa, development of Bled as a health resort in the Slavic goddess of love and fertility. One the second half of the 19th century. Due to can get to the island on a traditional flat- its mild climate, Bled has been visited by bottomed wooden boat (Slovene: pletna). aristocratic guests from all across the world. The island on Lake Bled has 99 steps. A local Today it is an important convention center tradition at weddings is for the husband to and tourist resort, offering a wide range of carry his new bride up these steps, during sports activities (golf, fishing, and horseback- which the bride must remain silent. riding). It is a starting point for mountain treks

The Lake was first mentioned in 1004 and we’re sure they marveled at its beauty just as we do today. To get acquainted, there is nothing better than to stretch your legs with a lazy walk around the lake. The length is 6km and can be done in a brisk hour or a lot longer for those who will want to linger and take up the numerous photographic opportunities! You could take PLETNA boat to island (left) or a easy walk to castle above the lake.

Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com Visitors of Bled are inspired by its mild Ice hockey in Bled climate, fresh air, plentiful sunshine, clean water and tranquil serenity and charmed by Ice hockey is among most popular sports in the time-honored “PLETNA” boats that slowly Slovenia and one of the most successful in glide across the lake. Horse-drawn carriages Bled. Despite 8000 inhabitants living in Bled add to the town’s traditional flair. and only 2 million in Slovenia, with only 150 registered professional Ice hockey players the Bled and its surrounding area, much of which national team qualified for Olympic games 2 falls within the , ensure times (Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018). plentiful opportunities for spending an active Five Olympic players were raised and trained day in the great outdoors, including golf on in our hockey school. one of the most beautiful courses in Europe, white-water rafting, cycling and hiking. Bled ice hockey arena is also home of LA Recently, Bled’s ambitious and cosmopolitan Kings Captain - Slovenian NHL super star chefs, who like to give new interpretations to Anže Kopitar. He is preparing for NHL season the typical traditional dishes of the area, have every year here. managed to establish themselves among the very best in the country, thus adding to the CCM BLED EURO invite pleasures of visiting Slovenia’s Alpine pearl. In 2016 we organized Euro invite tournament Tradition for the first time. We hosted teams from USA, Sweden, Latvia, Slovakia, Austria and Bled has been actively present on the world Slovenia. First step is always the hardest, conference map for decades, playing host but nevertheless, we hosted a tournament to medium-sized corporate, association of 19 teams in three different . The and governmental meetings of between organization of tournament and also the 100 and 400 delegates, as well as frequent organization of all the sightseeing tours, top-end sports events. Many meetings and culinary experiences, all the activities at a top sport events have found their home waking distance or a short ride with organized in Bled, returning year after year. Biathlon bus made the tournament unique. world cup, International Bled ice hockey tournaments, Rowing world cups, Cheese With participating on CCM WORLD EURO world championships etc. BLED invite 2017 you can combine a strong and competitive tournament with family holidays to remember in a quiet and nature wealthy city of Bled. We will host teams from USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Sweden, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Finland, Austria, Hungary and others. You are kindly invited to a strong and competitive tournament with teams from all over the world.

Info: [email protected] | T +386 41 229 261 | www.slovenia-hockey.com Bled Arena (Main arena) Access from and to Bled

Bled Arena is located in a the center of Bled, Bled is located in northern part of Slovenia 4 distanced only a few meters from authorized km distanced from one of the main highway tournament hotels, 2 minutes walk from crossroads in Europe. So all Slovenian Bled lake and all the finest restaurants. The tourist sights are reachable within less than arenas rink is Olympic-size with 1200 capacity 2h of driving while also most of the nearby including bar, restaurant, hockey equipment European worth seeing cities and airports are shop and meeting room. distanced less than 3,5 hours of driving.

Jesenice Arena About Slovenia Discover the diversity of Europe in miniature Jesenice Arena is located in »steel town« 20 km from Bled. The history of Slovenian hockey Legend has it that when he created the world, was made here. Acroni Jesenice Hockey Club God had a little bit of everything special left is leading in championship titles in Slovenia over in his pouch. Not sure what to do with and hockey is by far the most popular sport it, he took his bag and emptied it all over in town. The rink is Olympic-size with 6000 a small plot of land in central Europe that capacity. much later became known as Slovenia. This pocket-sized country in the heart of Europe Tivoli Arena truly is amazingly diverse. A short drive will take visitors from the high peaks, gushing Tivoli Arena is located in Slovenia’s capital, rivers, crystal-clear lakes and verdant valleys the city of Ljubljana, distanced 42 km from of Slovenia’s Alps to the laid-back villages on Bled. It is a multipurpose sports arena, which the sunny Mediterranean coast. In between, hosted numerous World Championships, for the dazzling underworld, disappearing lakes instance , Ice hockey, gymnastics, and majestic Lipizzaner horses of the Karst table tennis and many others. The rink is await exploration, and wine-growing regions Olympic-size with 5000 capacity including beckon guests to linger. In the very heart bar, restaurant, hockey equipment shop and of the country lies its culture-loving capital meeting rooms. Ljubljana, a city of beautiful architecture and a relaxed flair. The eastern part of Slovenia, in turn, is characterized by thermal springs, ancient castles and monasteries, historic towns and a rural lifestyle. This mosaic of landscapes enables visitors to enjoy the great green outdoors and urges you outside for action-packed adventures in the fresh air.

To top an unforgettable stay in Slovenia, there is excellent cuisine ranging from home-made local fare to contemporary gourmet dishes prepared by the best Slovene chefs, while best of all are Slovenia’s open and friendly people, who will do their utmost to make you feel genuinely welcome

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Tournament Organization HKMK Bled & CCM World Invite - BLED EURO

Organizing Committee Board of Directors Valerij Šahraj Janez Fajfar (Mayor of municipality Bled) Gregor Podrekar Dejan Podgoršek (president of HKMK Bled) Branko Tošič Matjaž Rakovec (president of Slovene ice hockey federation) Jaka Bassanese Kevin Mann (Chairman of CCM WORLD Invite) Tadej Burazin Greg Gendal (CCM WORLD Invite) Rok Jakopič

Board of Referees DSSHL Slovenia

Medical Support Zdravstveni dom Bled

Adress ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CCM BLED EURO INVITE, SLOVENIA Ljubljanska cesta 5 4260 Bled, Slovenia

Our official website: www.slovenia-hockey.com Organization office e-mail: [email protected]

North American teams must work directly on team registration and logistics arrangements through main office, European teams must work directly trough slovenia-hockey.com Office.

Prices from 35 EUR per night (hostel full board) to 70 EUR in hotel (4 stars, full board) available per player for teams interested. Single rooms only upon request (min. +30% of the price)

Parents, family and accompanying members from 80 EUR and above in 4 star hotel. Single rooms only upon request (min. +30% of the price)

Teams participating must make reservations trough our office or send a proof of reservation.

In association with

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