Come to this historic Winter Olympic Village and enjoy the most complete Tournament Package CAN/AM has to offer. Once you arrive in Lake Placid, all of your accommodations, meals, and activities are taken care of.
You’ll find young people walking up and down Main Street and to and from the Arena in this small town atmosphere. Parents can shop and relax right up until game time – then stroll to the Olympic Complex, which houses three rinks for their players’ games. A 15-minute scenic drive will take you to Saranac Lake Civic Center, the site of our 4th Arena.
No other Tournament and location can provide your Team with the camaraderie and convenience that allows you to enjoy your Tournament weekend like the Lake Placid Challenge Cup.
AGE DIVISION NAMES (click on image to enlarge)
AGES AND PLAYING LEVELS
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THE CAN/AM DIFFERENCE
The CAN/AM difference is clear! Participating in the Challenge Cup means we take care of the details. We arrange your hotels, meals, games, divisions, and Tournament events so that you can worry about one thing: having fun and experiencing great Hockey! Last year, over 1,000 teams and nearly 33,000 players, families, coaches, and friends enjoyed a Challenge Cup Tournament. We want you and your Team to join in on the fun!
We are committed to providing the best experience both on and off the ice, using only state-of-the-art, first-class facilities and hotels. Why settle for less when CAN/AM offers so much more!
- Accommodations at First-Class Hotels – we make the arrangements for your Team, so you don’t have to worry about where to stay or whether you can find rooms together.
- Unsurpassed Locations – the Challenge Cup Locations offer more than a random sampling of suburban rinks. Lake Placid offers history, unique arenas, first-rate hotels, and one-of-a-kind attractions.
- First-Class Tournament Experience – We take care of the details, allowing you to focus on one thing: enjoying the Tournament.
- We introduced the idea of Customer Service for Tournaments. Our goal is to make sure you and your Team have a great experience.
- We offer competitively placed divisions based on age, strength, geography, history, and experience.
- Tournament Professionals run the Challenge Cup with over 50 years of experience in organizing youth and adult events. We are always here for you, before, during, and after your event to help guide your Team to the best Hockey experience in North America.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Below is a list of all of the features that are a part of your Tournament Package. These items are all included in your per-person fees. There are no additional Tournament fees, taxes, or gratuities.
- Four Game Guarantee. Four teams in each division advance to a medal game. Games begin on Thursday afternoon, and medal games end on Sunday afternoon
- 4 days, 3 nights accommodations at your choice of great area hotels. Check in on Thursday and check out on Sunday for the ultimate Hockey weekend! (Hotel selection honored based on the earliest received $200 deposit per room.) Deposits must be submitted as a Team.)
- Our packages include three breakfasts and three dinners (beginning with Thursday dinner and ending with Sunday breakfast).
- Complimentary Lunch on the day of your choice for your players and their families at one of our partner restaurants: Subway, McDonald’s, Roamers Cafe, The Greeks ADK, or the Saranac Lake Civic Center.
- Complimentary Pizza Party for your players and their families!
- Accessible full-time staff before the Tournament available to answer your questions and help you organize your team! At the Tournament, staff are always available to service your Team’s needs.
- Three 12-minute stopped time periods.
- Championship Gold-Silver-Bronze medals, an iconic Team winning plaque, and a custom Arena banner for all gold medal teams.
- Guarantee of one 1980 Olympic Rink game for each Team.
- Free e-program and admission to all games.
- Shoot-Out and Team Relay skating competitions with awards.
- Professionally filmed and edited Tournament Highlight video capturing your Tournament memories, shared with all Tournament guests at the conclusion of the Tournament.
- Games and Skills Competitions at the Olympic Center are available Live and on demand. Experience the excitement of watching from anywhere, at any time!
- Team and staged individual photos taken before one of your games are available for purchase.
- Player souvenir for each participant.
- Public Skating session on the 1980 Arena or Olympic Oval for all Players, Family Members, Coaches, and Guests. (location based on venue availability and current conditions)
- Opening Ceremony for all Players, Family Members, Coaches, and Guests.
- Results posted after each game on canamhockey.com.
- $50 credit toward any CAN/AM Hockey Camp for each Tournament player, coach, and parent.
- One complimentary Coach or Team Rep package is included when you bring 40 players, parents, and guests (value equivalent to 1 Adult at Double Occupancy). Multiple teams cannot be combined, and the complimentary package is non-transferable.
- Complimentary discounts at local stores.
- Great shopping at unique boutiques and outlet stores.
- Exchange of commemorative gifts between teams.
- Professional medical staff on site.
- USA Hockey sanctioned.
- Be part of other World Class International Skiing, Luge, Bobsled, Alpine, Ski-Jumping, and Figure Skating events.
- A small town with a friendly and safe atmosphere for all.
- CAN/AM Lake Placid Tournament Credential customized with your Team name. An Olympic Credential provides complimentary access to the Olympic Ski-Jumping Complex, Sports Complex, Olympic Speed Skating Oval, plus discounts on Whiteface lift tickets, gondola rides, bobsled rides, the Olympic Museum, and more…a $75 value! (Venues subject to weather conditions. Visit www.lakeplacidlegacysites.com for details.)
- And most importantly, a highly competitive Tournament operated by experienced professionals.
PACKAGE EXPLANATION
CAN/AM’s Challenge Cup Tournaments are Package Tournaments. Prices are charged on a per-person basis, depending on the number of Adults and Players in each room. This per-person cost includes hotel accommodations, meals, the Tournament fee, and all of the package benefits listed for the Tournament your Team selects. All taxes and gratuities are included in the prices. The price is per person for the weekend. There are no additional fees.
In Lake Placid, the Package includes 4 days and 3 nights of accommodations and all Tournament features.
To calculate costs for either package, add the number of adults and players in a room. This determines the occupancy, i.e., two adults + 1 player = triple occupancy. Once you know the occupancy, add the corresponding per-person cost for each adult and player in that room. All rooms must contain at least one Adult. Non-player Minors do not affect occupancy. Non-player Minor pricing is a constant rate, regardless of the room occupancy. Non-player minors ages 6-17 receive all of the same package benefits as Adults and Players. Minors stay with Parent(s) in existing bed space. Minors aged 5 and under stay free and do not receive any package benefits.
RATE CHART EXPLANATION
Quad: Any combination of four adults and players.
Triple: Any combination of three adults and players.
Double: Two adults or one adult and one player.
Prices are per person for the whole weekend and include applicable taxes and gratuities. There are no additional Team or entry fees. All Tournament fees are included in the package fees.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
For a Team to participate, all rostered players, coaches, managers, and guests must subscribe to one of these packages. Rates are based on 14 or more rostered players. Teams with fewer than 14 players will be charged $50 for each player who is missing.
Team DEPOSIT
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be charged to your credit card upon acceptance of your registration. The $500 Team deposit is not an extra fee. If you paid the Team deposit, you can apply it to your balance, or it can be divided between the families. If the Team paid the $500 deposit, it can be returned to the Team 30 days after the Tournament is over. Refunds of Team deposits paid by credit card are subject to a 5% service fee. Please get in touch with one of our customer service representatives to discuss your options further.
HOTEL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
If your Team has a preferred hotel, you will need to submit the room deposits promptly. Hotel choices are honored on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the receipt of your $200 per room hotel deposits. All of your Team’s deposits must be submitted before hotel placement is made. Once all deposits have been submitted, your Team will be assigned a hotel. Families will then be able to proceed with the remainder of the registration process. Any family that pays the $200 deposit by credit card will automatically be charged their remaining balance 30 days before the Tournament date. We will not accept any checks within 30 days of the Tournament.
DEADLINES
All tournament-related materials are due 45 days before the Tournament Date. All final balances are due 30 days before the Tournament Date.
CANCELLATION POLICIES AND INSURANCE
PANDEMIC CANCELLATION POLICY
Should CAN/AM Hockey be forced to cancel an event due to a pandemic, 100% of all fees paid will be credited to a future event.
STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
For uninsured reservations, all payments are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, refunds are not available for any fees unless the reservation holder has purchased insurance.
RESERVATION INSURANCE
All fees and reservations may be insured against cancellation. Any reservation for which the insurance was purchased will be entitled to a full refund of all fees paid, less the cost of the insurance, subject to terms and conditions. Click here for more information on reservation insurance.
TOURNAMENT SANCTIONING
The Challenge Cup is a USA Hockey-sanctioned Tournament. USA Hockey rules will be followed with additional CAN/AM Tournament rules. Once you register, a copy of the CAN/AM rules will be available for review. US teams must provide a signed Official USA Hockey Roster 60 days before the Tournament (some states also require a Travel Permit). Canadian teams must submit the necessary Travel Permit and Official Hockey Roster, issued by their respective governing bodies (e.g., GTHL, OMHA, Hockey Québec). No Team will be allowed to participate in the Tournament without submitting this information.
HOTELS
Accommodations in Lake Placid are situated within walking distance or a short drive from Main Street, offering shopping, dining, the Olympic Center, and access to all other Olympic venues.
Prices listed above include hotel, Tournament features, and gate fees for the weekend. Hotel fees, taxes, and gratuity are included. Depending on the hotel selection, your room will have either a queen/queen, double/double, king/sofa bed, or queen/sofa bed configuration. Incidentals will be the responsibility of the individual incurring these charges.
Games are underway! Playing Thursday night opens up your schedule for the weekend. Your Team’s round robin games will be played from Thursday to Saturday night. (Your game schedule will be available about one week before the Tournament Date.) Playing on Thursday allows your Team to see and explore more of Lake Placid. Your Olympic Credential gets you access and discounts to the Olympic Venues. Downtown Lake Placid is full of shops and sites to explore. By Saturday night, Medal matchups for your division will be set. Will your Team have what it takes to make it to a Medal Game on Sunday morning? Along the way, several players from your Team will have a chance to show off their skills in our Shoot-Out and Relay event. With so much to see and do, the Lake Placid Challenge Cup is an event for the whole family to experience.
The Challenge Cup is designed to maximize your Team’s experience. CAN/AM has arranged all the details for the weekend, allowing players and guests to make the most of their time. It starts with Thursday dinner. All meals allow for your entire group to eat together. Forty or fifty for dinner? No problem. The Tournament hotel’s meal service is designed to serve the needs of teams. They know your group wants to eat together, and they know that they need to accommodate your game schedule. There is no need to wait for reservations or break into groups at several restaurants. Your CAN/AM package includes all of your meals for the entire weekend. In Lake Placid, it’s all about Team. Stay together, play together, and dine as a Team. The Challenge Cup Tournament experience is unlike any other.
During the weekend, the CAN/AM Staff is always available for you. There is always a helpful staff member to guide you where to go, answer questions, make suggestions, assist your players and guests, and even lock and unlock your Team’s dressing room door! Our goal is to help your families get the most out of this special Hockey holiday weekend, no matter what happens on the ice. Our goal is to provide an unmatched Hockey experience for your Team. The Challenge Cup is a professional event for amateur players. That is why so many teams choose to make the CAN/AM Lake Placid Tournament an annual event.
We look forward to hosting your Team in Lake Placid.
DIRECTIONS
Please use our interactive map to explore the greater Lake Placid area and find the venue’s address.
Border Crossing
US and Canadian citizens traveling across border lines by land are required to present one of the travel documents listed below.
– Passport
– Passport Card (US citizens only)
– Enhanced Driver’s Licence/Enhanced Identification Card
– NEXUS
– FAST/Express
– SENTRI card
U.S. and Canadian children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or a copy of their birth certificates, or other proof of citizenship, such as a naturalization document.
Certificate or citizenship card.
Please call or visit the following websites for any updates on travel requirements:
Canada Border Services Agency
1-800-461-9999 or 204-983-3500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
877-227-5511 or 703-526-4200
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