Second Annual Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament
The Surrey Field Hockey Club will host the action-packed 2nd Annual Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament July 24-26, 2009 at Tamanawis Field in Surrey. More than 20 of the world’s best teams in field hockey will compete, including England and one of the best teams from India.
Officially sanctioned by International Field Hockey Association, the Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament will crown the event’s best team the coveted tournament trophy. The Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament has cast a wide appeal for an almost unheard of sport. In addition, former and present Hockey Olympians and other Hockey greats will be present at the tournament to promote the game of Field Hockey.
The 2nd Annual is the only large-scale, international field hockey competition in British Columbia, Canada. The Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament is designed to promote and celebrate the spirit of the game of Field Hockey by creating a platform for today's athletes to compete in this sports discipline. The event features top field hockey athletes, as well as music and a variety of other activities. This year's Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament will see elevated levels of competition, an increased prize purse, and broadened appeal for spectators
With over $20,000 in total prize money on the line, the competition is expected to be intense, the excitement electrifying, and the event an unparalleled experience for Field Hockey fans and athletes worldwide. For more details about the prizes please click here.
The tournament will be held for two categories of game play:
1. Men’s Open Championship ( 8 to 10 teams)
2. Women's Division (6 teams)
3. Social Division ( 6 to 8 teams)
North America’s top field hockey teams will be fighting for the top honors while showcasing their skills and talent to all attendees. Teams from Freemont CA, Dallas Texas, Phoenix Arizona, Los Angeles CA, Calgary AB, Toronto, Sacramento, Yuba City, Y2K LA CA, England, and India. In addition, some of our best local teams such as United Bros, India Club, Hawks, UBC, Burnby Field Hockey, Panthers, Honk Kong Club, Surrey Sharks and Army Volunteers will demonstrate their local field hockey tenacity.
2008 marks the second year of the Surrey Cup International Hockey Tournament and again it is hosted by a committee of the Surrey Field Hockey Club. Free accommodations will be provided to guest teams and meals such as breakfast and lunch will be served to all teams.
For any other information or to sponsor the tournament contact:
Sukhminder Sekhon (778)-893-5972
Udham Singh Hundal (604)-818-8535
Harvinder Srah (604)-729-6735
Gagandeep Singh (604)-537-9774
E-mail: surreyfieldhockey@yahoo.com / www.surreyfieldhockey.org
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2009. Please download the registration form below.