1) Tournament dates and time, age of players and system of the tournament

Participating teams are divided to groups where they meet each other in group. After group games continue play-off games and games for final placement in the tournament. Eeach team has guaranteed to play 5 games in the tournament. Organizer reserves the right to adjust the game time.

Girls in age categories U 14-17 can be up to 2 years older, girls in age categories U 12-13 can be max. 1 year older.

2) Game times

In age categories U 12-17 applies 3x15 min. effective/stopped time, according to the rules of ice hockey.

3) Rating of the tournament

1. in groups: number of points achieved, mutual matches, goal difference, more goals scored, lot.
2. in play-off: winner of game must be known. If game finish in tie, penalty shots will apply (at first each team has 3 shots, then 1 shot until final decision). Note: Penalty shots must be done always “with a new player”. It is NOT allowed to use the same player for more penalty shots!!!

4) Prizes

• each active participant of the tournament will receive a commemorative photo
• after each match - announcement of the best players of match (diploma + some prize)
• all teams will receive diplomas according to their final standing
• teams on 1st-3rd place will receive cups and medals for each player
• will be awarded also the best goalie, the best forward, the best defenseman, the most productive player

5) Conditions and way of login

Login to 18/10/2021 on e-mail: christmascup@christmascup.cz.

Upon receipt of your application we will send you more info about the tournament and an invoice for the entry fee, accommodation, meals and transportation. Till 22/11/2021 you will receive game schedule of the tournament. By receiving game schedule of the tournament your participation is confirmed.

6) Entry fee

The entry fee for the tournament in age categories U 12–13 is 500 Euros, in age categories U 14–15 is 550 Euros and in age categories U 17 is 600 Euros, which covers ice rink rental, organisational matters,time keeping, referees, awards, opening ceremony, video service, photographer, result service, info, skill competitions, interpreter etc. Please note that the tournament application is valid only when the registration fee is paid! The entry fee will be forfeited in favor of the organizer in case of cancellation of participation, non-compliance with the tournament regulations or if any of our tournaments canceled due to force majeure (eg coronavirus situation).

7) Accommodation and meals

Each team, which will have interest to participate in Christmas Cup 2021 should fill in the entry form. We ensure accommodation and catering. Accommodation and meals are provided exclusively by the organizer of the tournament.

If you wish, we can ensure also bus service, Praguesightseeing with special Englishspeaking guide, lunch at stylish Czech restaurant in Prague near Charles bridge or Venceslas square, translator, trips etc.

8) Cancellation fees

50 % off invoices 15 to 30 days, 80 % off invoices 4 to 14 days, 100 % off invoices 1 to 3 days before arrival.

9) Ice cleaning

In games 3x15 min. - after each game.

10) Health services

Guaranteed by organizer.

11) Objections

All objections are necessary to be handed in written form at last in 15 minutes after finishing of the match to management and enclose the deposit of 500 CZK (Czech crowns). In case that the tournament management acknowledges your protest you will get the deposit back.

12) Referees

Group of referees is guaranteed by cup organizer.

13) Team jerseys

Each team has to bring 2 sets of team jerseys of different colours.

14) Identification of players

Foreign teams: passports, Czech teams: players’ cards.