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Presidents’ Day Tournament

F LUKE LYNCH (2014-2016) ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 18-20, 2017 PRESENTED BY

HOCKEYVILLE, USA welcome to Johnstown: On behalf of the organization, we would like to welcome you to the ninth annual Presidents’ Day Youth Hockey Tournament in Hockeyville, USA. The Tomahawks are proud to host this event for the first time this season and we hope you can join us on February 18-20 in Johnstown, Pa. Mission Statement It is our goal as the Tomahawks organization to provide each participant with the most rewarding tournament experience possible. We offer multiple playing dates for all classifications in three different locations, with every championship game played at the historic War Memorial Arena. Our staff is committed to providing all tournament participants with excellent customer service and a fun experience both on and off the ice. Overview The 2017 edition of the Slap Shot Presidents’ Day Tournament, hosted by the Johnstown Tomahawks, will be presented at three locations:

War Memorial Arena North Central Rec. Center Galactic Ice 326 Napoleon Street 186 Schoolhouse Road 750 Park Avenue Johnstown, PA 15901 Ebensburg, PA 15931 Altoona, PA 16602

It is our goal to place teams in divisions which provide the closest match to your team’s age and skill level. The Tournament is open to the following levels:

• Squirt A/B • PeeWee A/B • Bantam A/Bantam B • Midget U16 A • Midget U18 A Other important bits of information: • All teams are guaranteed four games • Top two teams in their divisions will qualify for a championship game • Trophies awarded for first and second place • This is a USA Hockey-Sanctioned Tournament. All USA Hockey rules apply. Tournament Schedule The tournament will begin Saturday morning February 18 and end on Monday afternoon, February 20. Games will have three periods with 12-minute stop times. Midget-level games will feature three periods with 15-minute stop times. Registration Information First come, first serve basis. The tournament cost is $999 per team. Register Online: Quick and Easy on our secure JohnstownTomahawks.com website registration form. Form is located under the Community tab. Register by Phone: Call the Tomahawks office at 814-536-4625 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Register by Mail: Complete the application form enclosed. You can also contact Sean McTighe at [email protected] Deposits, Payment & Cancellations Teams may register by completing the registration form and sending full payment of a $500 non-refundable deposit. The entry fee balance is due 15 days prior to the tournament start date. Teams cancelling their tournament entry within 60 days of the tournament are exempt from a refund of any type. If we are able to fill your team’s spot, with a team paying an entry fee to play, we will apply a credit to entry in a future tournament. No refunds, by cash or check, will be made. Hotel Information The Johnstown Tomahawks Front Office staff will coordinate the hotel bookings. Once your team registration and deposit is submitted, a team representative will be assigned to take care of hotel accomodations. Our partners: Holiday Inn-Downtown Johnstown Quality Inn and Suites Hampton Inn Sleep Inn Additional Information The Johnstown Tomahawks of the North American Hockey League will play a regular season game versus the Aston Rebels on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Arena. All tournament teams will receive 15 tickets to attend this event as a group.

• Each team is encouraged to wear their team colors • Each team will be recognized on the ice and in the Game Day Program • One player per team will take part in an on-ice intermission contest • Additional Tickets for parents and siblings can be purchased for $8 per ticket. Your team representative will be in contact with each group once tournament registration is submitted. Thank You! Please contact the Johnstown Tomahawks for additional questions and inquiries. 814-536-4625. Thank you for your interest! ------tournament application form Please fill in all spaces on this form (incomplete information will not be accepted). Once the form is completed, mail in a printed copy with your check to the Johnstown Tomahawks. Please remember the application will not be considered valid until your registration form, $500 security deposit and roster have been received by the Tomahawks. The official USA Hockey roster must be submitted with the application or as soon as possible thereafter. Mail to: Johnstown Tomahawks c/o Jean Desrochers 326 Napoleon Street, Suite 115 Johnstown, PA 15901 TEAM INFORMATION

Team Name: League Name: City/State: Address: Team Manager Name: Team Manager Email: Team Manager Phone: Head Coach Name: Head Coach Email: Head Coach Phone: Is your team registered with USA Hockey? Yes No USA Hockey Age Division: Squirt A Squirt B PeeWee A PeeWeeB

Bantam A Bantam B MidgetU16 A MidgetU18A

By signing below, the team manager confirms that the team is registering for the “Slap Shot Presidents’ Day Tournament,” agrees to use tournament hotels, and understands that the team and parents must adhere to the USA Hockey Code of Conduct will be held liable for damage done to the rinks or locker rooms during the tournament. The team manager also acknowledges that once the team has been accepted into the tournament, no refunds of tournament fees will be made should the team drop out of the tournament.

Team Manager’s Signature Date