2009 Provincial ‘AAA’ Field Hockey Championships
Information Bulletin #1
This information bulletin will provide all schools the basic information for the 2009 AAA tournament. This information will be updated as the event draws closer
Tournament Committee:
The tournament is being hosted by Handsworth Secondary School
Tournament Chair: Julia Bauman theshiers@shaw.ca
Technical Director: Jenny John supahjj@shaw.ca
Trainer: Gavin Leung
Head Umpire: Kim Eagle eagle_k@sd63.bc.ca
Tournament Venue and Facilities:
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. 3677 Kensington Ave., Burnaby BC.
Metal cleats are not permitted on the artificial turfs at this facility. Only water and no food are allowed onto the playing areas.
No pop-up tents will be provided over the team benches in part due to safety concerns and property damage in severe weather. Teams are responsible for their own protection from the weather.
Tournament Date:
Thursday November 12 – Saturday November 14, 2009
Tournament Schedule:
Thursday November 12 7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday November 13 7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday November 14 7:30am – 5:00pm
Teams will play two games per day. Games will consist of two 30 minutes halves for pool play (running time/stopped for usual things) and for playoff games. There will be 5 minute half time interval. Team captains will be called 5 minutes before the game is to commence. The technical regulations in the coaches’ packages will describe the tie-breaking procedures for pool and classification games.
Ceremonies:
There will be a brief opening ceremony at 6:50pm at the banquet on the first day of the tournament. Teams are expected to attend and be on time. Each team is expected to provide two volunteer singers for the singing of ‘O Canada.’
The closing ceremony and medal presentation will follow the final game on Saturday at approximately 4:45pm. Trophy winners (first, second, third place, consolation winners and Fair Play award) from 2008 are expected to engrave, clean and bring the trophies to the tournament. These schools are:
West Vancouver 1st place
South Delta 2nd place
Gleneagle 3rd place
Argyle Consolation
Magee Fair Play
Tournament Website:
The website will contain all the relevant information for registration, banquet tickets and T-shirt order forms. The website is provided by and through FHBC. www.fieldhockeybc.com
Tournament Registration
Registration and all orders will be done on-line for 2009 through the website. The tournament entry fee is $500 payable to the BCSSGFHA. Jersey numbers for all players must be provided. Team lists will be scrutinized to ensure that all players are eligible under BCSS rules.
All teams participating in this event return their registration information by Thursday evening November 5th.
Entry fees, banquet and t-shirt cheques are due at the Technical Meeting/AGM (see below).
Technical Meeting and Annual General Meeting
The technical meeting for the tournament and the AGM of the BCSSGFHA will take place at 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Wednesday November 11th at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. The meeting will start promptly at 7:00pm.
Each team competing in the championships is required to have a representative present (regulation #3 BCSSGFHA Rules and Regulations)
Banquet:
The banquet will be held Thursday November 12 at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre.
100 Capilano Road,
North Vancouver.
All participating teams are expected to attend. Doors will open at 6:30 and the opening remarks and ceremony will commence at 6:50pm. The cost will be $30 per person. Cheques are payable to Handsworth Secondary School. Ticket orders must accompany registration information by Thursday evening November 5th.
Teams are requested to bring two $15 gifts as door prizes.
Photos:
Tournament photos will be handled by Vancouver Sports Pictures. Team and individual photos will be taken on Thursday November 12th at the field. A schedule will be published. Individual pictures can be purchased from the supplier at the tournament or on-line following the tournament. www.vancouversportspictures.com
Tournament T-Shirts:
TShirts this year are supplied by Lionheart Sports. T-shirts must be ordered in ADVANCE by Thursday evening November 5th. Your order will be placed via email and must include sizes. The cost will be $25 per shirt. Sizes are small, medium, large and extra-large. Cheques are payable to Handsworth Secondary.
First Aid Protocol:
A trainer will be in attendance during this event. Ice will be available at all fields.
In accordance with FIH regulations, the umpires will assess the injury and ask for help if needed. In case of minor events, the umpires may wave the coach onto the field. Coaches are not to enter the field of played until waved on. For more significant injuries, especially those to the head, the umpires will ask for the trainer. In either circumstance, the player must remain on the sidelines for at least 2 minutes after the resumption of play.
Ambulances are to be called by the Tournament Technical officials only.
For injuries that do not require an ambulance but do need extra medical attention, the Burnaby General Hospital is within 15 minutes of the field. Directions will be provided as part of the coaches’ technical information package. The tournament committee DOES NOT have a vehicle to transport players to hospital.
Accommodation:
There is no tournament hotel. Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements. Please consult the BCSS handbook for hotels in the general vicinity.
Code of Conduct:
All players, coaches, team officials and parents are expected to abide by the BCSS Code of Conduct at all times.