Irish South Bend Cup Tournament Series
REGISTER – (216) 325-0567
SOUTH BEND, IN
Join us for great Hockey and a rewarding experience at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana! The new Compton Family Ice Center is a 55 million dollar facility featuring 2 ice surfaces and state-of-the-art amenities. In addition to a great Arena facility, a visit to the University of Notre Dame imparts a very positive message to youth hockey players and their siblings. Campus tours by student guides well-versed in the university’s culture and traditions are available and strongly recommended.
Favorite tour stops include the Golden Dome, the Notre Dame Football Stadium, the Guglielmino Athletic Complex, the Eck Visitors Center, and the magnificent 14-story Hesburgh Library with its famous 132 x 65 mural. Last year, over 300 teams attended Hockey Time events at the University of Notre Dame. Come visit, play, and experience the great academic and athletic culture at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana! Please note that games are played at the Compton Family Ice Center along with other local arenas. Teams are guaranteed at least 1 game at the Compton facility when the Notre Dame Men’s Hockey Team has home games. When the Team is out of town, Tournament participants typically have 2-3 games at the Compton Family Ice Center.
Tournament Features
4 Game Guarantee! 5 Game Maximum
Accommodations at First Class Hotels for all of our “Out-Of-Town” Guests!
All tournaments are eligible for our “Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! No Blackout dates!
All Tournaments feature a wide variety of Teams from the U.S. and Canada
Balanced, Competitive Divisions
Event sanctioned by USA Hockey
Free Admission to all Tournament Games
Individual Awards and Team Trophies for Champions and Finalists in each division
Most Valuable Player Award and Post-Game Recognition in each division
General Tournament Information
PLEASE REVIEW OUR REFUND POLICIES CAREFULLY. BY ENTERING THE EVENT, YOU ASSUME RISK OF LOSS OF A PORTION OR ALL OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE IF YOUR TEAM CANCELS. PENALTIES INCREASE IN SEVERITY THE CLOSER THE CANCELLATION IS TO THE START OF THE EVENT.
IF YOU ARE NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH POLICIES, YOU MAY WITHDRAW YOUR REGISTRATION WITH A 100% REFUND OF MONIES PAID IF EMAIL NOTIFICATION IS RECEIVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE DATE/TIME OF YOUR REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION DEADLINE WITH 100% REFUND EXTENDS ONLY 24 HOURS AFTER REGISTRATION IS SUBMITTED AND NOT 24 HOURS AFTER SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT/DEPOSIT.
General Refund Policy
$350 of any deposit or entry fee submitted is non-refundable upon receipt. All monies received are non-refundable if a Team cancels within 45 days of the Tournament start date. We will issue 100% refunds to teams in divisions that do not fill. We will contact affected teams at least 21 days before the tournament start date, and we will issue refunds promptly.
Team Roster Requirements
Our on-site director will require a copy of your official certified roster (issued by USA Hockey or Hockey Canada) before each Tournament game. Please note: Our on-site director requires hard copies of your roster for presentation and retention. Also, only officially rostered players, coaches, and administrators are allowed in the bench area.
In addition, please enter the names of all players and personnel on the official team roster (issued by USA Hockey or Hockey Canada), including each Player’s birth year and uniform number, through the Log-In area at www.itshockeytime.com. Birth year information is necessary to ensure the best possible placement of your Team.
Tournament Schedule
Schedules are available to view from the “Log-In” area of the Hockey Time website 10-14 days before the event.
Other activities: Teams wishing to schedule activities such as dinners, sporting events, etc. must contact Hockey Time at least 21 days prior to the Tournament start date. Most reasonable requests can be accommodated with timely communication. Do not make deposits or purchase tickets until your request has been approved, or conflicts may result. If such conflicts do occur, schedules will not be changed to accommodate the activity. If a Hockey Time representative approves a request, the requesting team must insist on email authorization.
Start/Finish Parameters
Events scheduled Friday through Sunday may start as early as 8:00 a.m. on Friday. Sunday Championship games may start as late as 5:00 p.m. in all cities.
Martin Luther King (mid-January) and President’s Day (mid-February) tournaments are listed as 4-day events, Friday through Monday. However, out-of-town teams will play for only 3 days. Certain divisions will play Friday through Sunday, and others will play Saturday through Monday.
We will notify you of divisional start/finish dates by e-mail 14-21 days before the event, and game schedules will be available through the Log-In area 10-14 days before the event.
Friday games may start as early as 8:00 a.m. Teams playing on Saturday through Monday may start as early as 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. Championship games may start as late as 5:00 pm in all cities.
A final note to team contacts: please communicate the start/finish parameters clearly to parents. We will note, review, and accommodate requests for late start and/or early finish times whenever possible. However, we cannot guarantee this under any circumstances.
Air Travel
Team contacts should submit, by email (return receipt requested), a detailed proposed itinerary, including arrival and departure times, at least 21 days before the start of the tournament and before finalizing flight purchases.
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