tournament

rules

PARTICIPATION

In order to ensure that all the Defender Hockey Tournaments are of the highest quality and have the same great features, it is important that each participating team adhere to the procedures listed below.  Failure to follow these procedures can result in the forfeit of a team’s spot in a tournament.

Registration & Approval:

In order to compete in a tournament, teams must register online and receive approval from Defender Hockey.

  • Registration is available online and tournament entry and non-refundable deposit fees are payable via Credit Card at the time of registration.
  • Acceptance into a tournament is granted upon successful completion and verification of online team registration, payment of a $500 non-refundable deposit or payment in full, and submission of any required documentation or waivers at the time of registration.
  • Registration and approval guidelines for each tournament may vary and if so, any additional requirements will be listed on the individual tournament web page.

Payment:

While completing online registration for an event, teams may use a credit/debit card to pay a non-refundable $500 deposit with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to the start of the event, or pay in full at the time of registration.

  • Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
  • Registration for an event will not be accepted without successful payment of the required $500 non-refundable deposit or payment in full.

Withdrawal & Refunds:

In the event that a team must withdraw from a tournament after committing, please refer to the following policies:

  • The $500 deposit made at the time of registration is non-refundable.
  • If teams withdraw less than 45 days before the tournament begins, the full cost of the tournament is forfeited and no refund will be given.
  • If teams withdraw more than 45 days before the tournament begins, and the team has paid in full, a full or partial refund (less the non-refundable deposit) may be given.
  • In certain circumstances, and depending on the nature of the withdrawal, registration entry fee and/or non-refundable deposit may be applied to a future event.

Other Requirements:

  • Teams must submit their signed/certified official USA Hockey or Hockey Canada roster at the time of registration by providing the URL/link to the Official Certified Roster that is generated after a team's roster is submitted and approved by USA Hockey or Hockey Canada. Rosters must be received no later than 45 days before the tournament. If required by the team's state and/or affiliate, a Travel Permit must also be submitted.
  • Defender tournament events are Stay to Play. Out-of-town teams with a home rink more than 60 miles from the tournament rink are required to stay in Defender Hockey designated hotels for the duration of the event. Information regarding hotels is included in the registration confirmation email.
  • Teams must be prepared to play by 7:00 am on the first day of the tournament and have their final game end by 5:00 pm on the last day of the tournament.
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