Waterloo Girls Hockey Association
21st Annual Fall Challenge Cup
Girls Hockey Tournament
OWHA Sanction #: 2324016
November 2 - 5th, 2023
The Waterloo Girls Hockey Association wishes to extend to you and your team a cordial invitation to our 21st Annual Hockey Tournament. This year the event will be held on November 2nd to 5th, 2023. Note, only local teams will play Thursday night (if needed).
DIVISIONS
The tournament will be comprised of the following divisions:
- U9 - B
- U11 - AA/A/BB/B
- U13 - AA/A/BB/B
- U15 - A/BB/B
- U18 - A/BB/B
Divisions of less than four teams will not run. Games may begin as early as 7:00 am. All teams will be guaranteed a four games at a minimum. Please note as per Hockey Canada guidelines U9 is a Festival no playoffs.
GAME LENGTHS (stopped time)
- U9 - Two (2) 20 min halves;
- U13AA, U15A, U18A and U18BB: 12-15-15;
- All other divisions: 12-12-12.
AWARDS
- U9 participation medals will be awarded on Sunday's final game match up.
- For all other divisions, Gold and Silver medals are to be awarded at Championship Game; and Championship Banners to division winners.
LOCATION
Location of all venues such as RIM Park (Headquarters), Albert McCormick, Waterloo Recreation Centre, Moses Springer are minutes away from the Waterloo Farmers Market and the Village of St. Jacob's. A short drive to either Fairview Mall or Conestoga Mall, Galaxy Cineplex, Bingemans (bowling, escape rooms, arcade, restaurant). In addition, there are many walking trails within a short distance away that depending on the weather lots have enjoyed in between as well.
RATES
- U9 - $1,225,00
- U13AA, U15A, U18A, and U18BB (longer games) - $1,550.00
- All other divisions - $1,400.00
Apply early, some divisions fill quickly and hotels will fill quickly.
The entry fee must be received before your internet application is considered complete
Applicants not necessarily accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.
REFUNDS - if you are unable to attend the tournament, for reasons including, but not limited to, inclement weather, flight cancellations, or automobile mechanical failures, or, if the tournament is interrupted or completely cancelled, through no fault of ours, no refunds will be provided.
If you need additional information please contact us via e-mail at
[email protected]
Telephone: (519) 589-7616
OUR HOST HOTELS
We are pleased to announce our hotel partnership with Event Connect.
Hotel info is available from our Event Connect registration page or by clicking here
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For Team Reps, please do not hesitate to contact the EventConnect Travel Team Coordinators by email via [email protected]. These Coordinators will work with your team to find the best options from the available options once your team is in the accommodations system. For general inquiries, the EventConnect Support Team is available to take your calls at 1-888-723-2064.