Canadian Tire U9 Pond Hockey Classic

Canadian Tire U9 Pond Hockey Classic at Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week

• Waivers: All players, coaches, and spectators must complete THIS waiver prior to the event. As there is no glass/boards, pucks may go flying. Please be alert and be in that area at your own risk. Entrance to the Rink Surface will require you to show a screen shot of the completed Waiver form at our Registration tables in the proshop and overflow parking ice entrance. If you do not have waiver filled out we will have QR codes available for you to complete it. To help with traffic flow and to get you access to the ice please come with waiver complete. 
• Pathways & Skating: Players and families can skate on the beautiful pathways surrounding the rinks. Families are encouraged to bring their own skates if they prefer to skate instead of walking on the ice pathway. Cattail Crossing is recommending that ice cleats are used for walking on icy surfaces when not in skates. Ice cleats will be available for sale at our Consessions.
• Amenities: Fire pits, Concession and hockey village with Live DJ are available for everyone’s enjoyment. Concessions will be selling: Hot drinks and buns to roast on the outdoor fire-pits, chips, candy, muffins, pop, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pizza will be at the Caddyshack in pro-shop. 
• Terrain: The area around the venue, including parking, may be snowy and/or icy. Be prepared for winter conditions and bring sleds for young children if needed.
• Seating: Seating is limited. Families are encouraged to bring camping/lawn chairs or enjoy the warmth of the clubhouse/restaurant. Players will have hay bail benches to sit on during their game.

• Pins & Coupons: Each U9 player will receive commemorative QEMHW pins, McDonald’s coupons, and Laser City coupons from their association. We recommend saving these to hand out at this event to capture the moment with a photo-op!
• Photo Contest: Post a photo during your time at the Canadian Tire Pond Hockey Classic (either on social media and tagging @playhockeyedm OR uploading it to our Memory KPR Story), and your team is automatically entered to win a FREE team party at Laser City! 
• Special Keepsake: Purchase an exclusive, limited edition Canadian Tire Pond Hockey Classic toque for only $20! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to JumpStart, which helps children in-need get involved in sports.  
• Parking: Limited parking is available at Cattail Crossing, with overflow parking nearby. A drop-off zone at the Main Clubhouse is available for players their parent chaperone, and those with mobility issues. After players are dropped off, you will have to proceed to the designated parking area(s); a map will be sent prior to the event. Allow extra time for parking. Carpooling is suggested. 
• Dressing: Players must arrive dressed in their gear as there are no designated dressing rooms. Skates can be put on in the central “Hockey Village” outdoors area near the rinks. A  coach or manager will register in the Main Lobby or the overflow parking ice entrance. We will have registration list for check in at both locations. 

• Play one (1) indoor game under standard EFHL U9 rules.
• Play one (1) outdoor pond hockey game at Cattail Crossing Golf and Winter Club (Rink Codes: CT1-CT7). This game will follow traditional pond hockey rules, using pond hockey nets. No goalies are needed.

• If the puck goes out of bounds, the coach will toss a new puck on the ice to allow game play to continue, then retrieve the puck.
• At least one (1) coach per team must have a whistle for timekeeping and basic game management.
• No Referees: At least one (1) coach per team must be on the ice with skates and a helmet to supervise the game.
• Like regular season games, it will be a running clock and continuous play with a 'time keeper' blowing a whistle every 2 minutes to change players.
• When a goal is scored, the scoring team must retreat to their end of the ice and allow the opposing team to cross centre ice before play begins. 
• Regulation-sized (black) pucks will be used for this event to help limit the number of pucks flying out of bounds (compared to the lighter blue pucks). Teams should bring either their blue pucks, or black pucks if they have them available, for warm-ups. 

• No Referees: At least one (1) coach per team must be on the ice with skates and a helmet to supervise the game.
• Hot chocolate, pizza, burgers, and other snacks will be available at beverage carts outside and at our two concessions (one in the main pro-shop area and one at the ice overflow parking entrance). For those wishing to dine indoors for brunch or supper, reservations can be booked HERE for Cattail Crossing's Out of Bounds Restaurant.