Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament

Dear Coach, Coordinator, Team Manager or Scheduler,

The Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament is in it's 25th year, drawing 96 teams at the Squirt A & B levels to the Fargo - Moorhead, Red River Valley Region from across the United States and Canada for our 3-day Tournament. Started in 1985 as an 8 team local tournament the Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament has grown in stature and reputation across the country to be know as the "Worlds Greatest Squirt Hockey Tournament". Randy Bowman, Head Coach of the West Valley Wolves of North Hills, California, put it very well " to play the best of the best, come to the best of the best". Each 'A' level team and 'B' level team is guaranteed 5 games. Medals are awarded to all participants and team trophies are awarded to the top three teams and consolation champions in the seven tournament brackets, along with a traveling trophy to the tournament champion team.

If you want pure, exciting, love of the sport hockey, this is the place!!!!

We begin the excitement at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 26th at the Fargo Coliseum with the spectacle, color, thrills and excitement of the Play It Again Sports Equipment Squirt Olympics Skills Competition with its Spectacular Parade of Teams. This is a photographic and video media dream opportunity, where all the players gather to skate on one sheet of ice to receive the recognition of their families and fans, and later participate in skill and timed events. The competition, pin trading, camaraderie and fun continue, non-stop, through the weekend. Six great arenas are needed to get it all in! We end this great weekend with the action packed, edge of your seat, excitement of the Tournament Championship Game on Sunday, March 1 at 2 P.M. at the Urban Plains Arena. A must see event with all the color, pageantry and excitement of an NHL championship game. Mom and Dad don't forget your camera.

It is estimated that 7500 admissions will be made to the six venues, with 2500 to 3000 fans in attendance at the Fargo Coliseum on Championship game day alone. The more than 1300 skaters and coaches, along with their families, and let's not forget the thousands of fans, attend this tournament because they know the quality of tournament competition, arenas and staff, along with, hotels, restaurants and shopping in Fargo and Moorhead are of the highest caliber. This is a great community, regional and national event--you will not be disappointed!

Please complete application and return with fee made payable to Fargo Flyers Hockey prior to Oct. 15, 2008 to the address on the form. Selection of tournament teams will be made by the Tournament Committee, submission of application does not guarantee selection to tournament. Notification will be mailed to all applying organizations and posted on our web site, October 15, 2008. All fees shall be returned in full to teams not selected for participation in this years tournament, at time of notification.

Come and join us for a weekend your players, families and fans will remember for a lifetime.

Al Hintz, Director

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Participating Teams, Coaches, Team Managers and Organizations,

The following team and player eligibility rules and definitions have been approved by the Fargo Flyers International Squirt Tournament Rules Committee, Tournament Committee and Fargo Flyers Board of Directors. They shall be attached as an addendum to the Tournament rules and be effective immediately.

We hope that this clarifies any questions that have arisen as to player and team eligibility and to clarify the objectives and philosophy of the Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament. We are looking for the ‘Best of the Best' and as one Board member stated, to use a Football analogy, "We hope to get Super Bowl contending team's, not Pro Bowl teams".

If you have any questions, or if you feel your team or player(s) may be ineligible, please contact me immediately.

Al Hintz, Director
Fargo Flyers
International Squirt Hockey Tournament
P. O. Box 11255
Fargo, ND   58106
E-mail: FargoFlyersHockey@msn.com
www.fargoflyershockey.com

Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament
Composition and definition of teams eligible for competition

1. Team must:

• a. Be registered and rostered with a USA Hockey District as either an ‘A' or ‘B' level, squirt division team, no later than Dec. 15.
  

• b. Be a registered member in good standing with a USA Hockey, Local, State and Regional Affiliate Association.
  
• c. Compete in a local, state or regional league as a registered and rostered team. Competing in a minimum of 20 games by Feb 1. Copy of up to date team schedule, with game results listed, must be submitted by e-mail, mail or fax to Tournament Director on or before Feb. 11.
  
• d. Follow USA Hockey or USA Hockey Minnesota District age Guidelines for Squirt Division Teams.

2. ‘A' Teams can not:

• a. Be formed from players selected from multiple teams and or organizations, even though they are registered or rostered with their local, state or regional organization or with USA Hockey. This would be considered an ‘All-star' or ‘AAA' team.
  

• b. Have age eligible players who are playing down a level OR division to compete in this tournament. E.g. players currently rostered on a squirt ‘A' team moving down to a squirt ‘B' team OR squirt age players currently rostered on a PeeWee or higher division team moving down to the squirt division.

3. Teams ('B' level only) :

• a. May be formed from multiple squirt ‘B' level teams from the same local organization.
  

• b. That chose to combine teams must apply by application deadline for slot and compete in the ‘A' division.
  
• c. Cannot have age eligible players who are playing down a level OR division to compete in this tournament. E.g. Players currently rostered on a squirt ‘A' team moving down to a squirt ‘B' team OR squirt age players currently rostered on a PeeWee division team moving down to the squirt division.
  
• d. Team MUST be re-rostered with USA Hockey.
  
• e. Team MUST submit signed and dated copies of USA Hockey Team roster(s) from team(s) that player(s) are selected from, along with a new signed and dated USA Hockey approved roster.

4. Exceptions:

• a. Teams may replace injured players or players not able to compete due to conflicts.

  • 1. All requests for replacement players must be submitted in writing for approval by the Fargo Flyers International Squirt Tournament no later than Feb. 15 and
    
  • 2. Player must have all required waivers and be approved by local and regional sanctioning body,
    
  • 3. Team MUST be re-rostered with USA Hockey.
    
  • 4. Team MUST submit signed and dated copies of USA Hockey Team roster(s) of team(s) replacement player(s) are take from, along with new signed and dated USA Hockey approved roster showing player addition.

Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament
Rules & Regulations

1. All games will consist of three 12 minute stop-time periods. One minute rest between periods. The rink will be resurfaced every 2 periods.

2. All tie games will be decided as follows:

• a. All Friday & Saturday games - Goalies remain in net throughout. No resurface. After a three minute rest period, play one 5 minute sudden death overtime 5 on 5. If the game is still tied after one overtime, play one 5 minute sudden death overtime 4 on 4, for third overtime, after one minute rest, play 3 on 3, until a team scores a goal. Should penalties occur no team shall fall below 3 skaters on ice. Should a penalty occur during 3 on 3 play the penalized player will take a seat in penalty box, play will continue 4 on 3 but no higher, with player advantage for duration of penalty going to opposing team.

• b. All Sunday games - After three minute rest, sudden death overtime, No resurface.

3. The red line icing rule will be enforced. No slap shots or body checking.

4. A 6 goal lead will result in running time in the 3rd period. The clock will stop on injuries and penalties only

5. Each team will receive a 5 minute warm-up prior to each game. Please have your players at the game site 1/2 hour before your game time for locker assignments and game announcements.

6. All referee's decisions are final, any protests will be decided by the referee-in-chief and the head of the rules committee. Game final scores WILL NOT be overturned or changed under any circumstances except for the use of an illegal player.

7. The top team in the bracket is the home team and will wear light jerseys.

8. Please give the score keeper an accurate roster prior to each game.

9. OBSCENITIES, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT, DAMAGE TO FACILITIES OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BY ANY COACH OR PLAYER WILL RESULT IN A TOURNAMENT SUSPENSION. ANY PLAYER OR COACH RECEIVING A GAME DISQUALIFICATION PENALTY WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT.

10. OBSCENITIES, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BY ANY PARENT OR TEAM REPRESENTATIVE TOWARD A TOURNAMENT OR ON ICE OFFICIAL WILL RESULT IN EJECTION OF INDIVIDUAL AND MAY RESULT IN A TEAM TOURNAMENT SUSPENSION.

USA HOCKEY ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED.

11. If your team is not on the ice ready to play within 5 minutes of the game time, the game will be forfeited by the team.

12. Mouth guards will be worn by ALL players for all warm ups and games. Helmets and face masks will be worn by ALL PLAYERS while on bench.

13. No Air horns, horns, bells or whistles allowed in Arenas during Tournament. Play will be stopped, and not continued until object is removed from arena. Bench minor for un-sportsman like conduct may be assessed to offending team (see # 10).

14. USA Hockey rules will be used EXCEPT for those stated above.

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