Format:  

• Two Divisions: Open D1 and Open D2 - Eight teams in each division

• Each team consists of up to 6 players 21 or older (3 on the rink at one time)

• Rinks are divided  across the ice at the center line with professional boards and  Plexiglas.

• Each game consists of 2 periods each 8 minutes halves running time. A minute between periods with 3 minutes of warmups.

• Teams will play in 7 mini-games throughout the day. Bring skate guards and be prepared to stay dressed most of the day.

• Food vendors will be available in the locker area.

• Only stoppage of time is when a goal is scored or the puck leaves the playing area.

• Two games are played at one time on each rink. across ice (width wise) with goalies. Goalies are not part of your team. Goalies are in their own tournament.

• Goalies are registered separately. Teams are encouraged to bring goalies, but goalies will be in their own tournament. Goalies will play one period for each team and then rotate to the next team on the ice.

• A goalie ref will keep stats on each goalie.

Rules:

• No checking permitted! Checking is a major penalty. If a player is a problem, a major penalty will be assessed.

• All minor penalties will result in a penalty shot for the opposing team. All major penalties will result in a game ejection.

• Only 3 players on the ice at one time and 2 players on the bench at one time. Changing on the fly is permitted.

• Any fighting whatsoever will result in a TOURNAMENT disqualification

• Goalies will compete in a GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE competition throughout the weekend

• Goalies must play at least 4 games in a division to qualify to play in the playoffs for that division

• All team members should have matching jerseys

• All players must be registered at the ROTR registrations and have a ROTR 3x3 helmet sticker before stepping on the ice.

• Only stoppage of play is when a goal is scored or the puck goes out of play.

When:

July 23, 2011

Cost:

Cost per team for the tournament is $275 

Divisions:

OPEN D1: Advanced to average skaters. Most have high school or higher level of skating. Faster pace and higher skill.

OPEN D2: Beginners to moderate skill level. Most skaters are new to the game or have never played at a level above high school.

EXTRAS:

• The entire tournament is played at the Recreation Center in Rochester

• Every team will receive a bottle of Shakers Volka at registration

• Mickey's will have a bar in the arena during the day with player discounts

• There will be a player banquet including a pig roast, bean bag tournament, live entertainment, raffle and more at Mickey's in the evening.

• Hotel discounts for players are available at several hotels including one across from Mickey's

• Mickey's shuttle bus will shuttle players from the arena to the bar and hotels or for a small cost ... home

• Tournament Headquarters will be in the Conference room at the Recreation Center.