This section of the website will include relevant information for coaches and team managers. Do not forget to review it before the tournament.
Check List to review before the tournament:
· Team Registration: Make sure to register your team and pay the deposit required to hold your spot
· Team roster for NAPS program and game sheets – will be due approximately two weeks prior to the start of the tournament.
· Hotel Accommodations: Did you book your hotel rooms? All teams must stay at an authorized NAPS tournament hotel. It is in your best interest to reserve your hotel rooms now as they begin to fill-up extremely fast.
· Rules. Coach and team manager: Did you download, read and print the tournament hockey rules before the tournament. Please Contact us if you have any questions.
· Air Travel. Please inform parents and players that they need to bring passports along if they fly from any country (including Canada) to USA or vice versa.
· Please submit a final roster before the start of the first tournament game.
· Make sure that you note your game times, rink location, and have adequate directions prior to arriving at NAPS
· Inform your players that mouthguards are strongly recommended from all players. Neck guards are optional for all players during the tournament.
· Please note that a player must participate in at least 2 (two) games during the preliminary round games of the tournament to be eligible for the playoff round.
· Did you check the final schedule carefully a few days before coming to NAPS in case of last minute changes!
· Check the Playoff format for your level and the rules for Playoff Tie Games.
· Coach or Team Manager must visit NAPS Tournament office prior to their first game to confirm their roster and Check-In
During the tournament, we encourage coaching staff and team managers to present a proper code of conduct for all games and activities taking place and to be respectful of their peer coaches. Thanks for your collaboration.
If you need some help while you are at the tournament, visit us at the NAPS office and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank You,
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