FAQ'S
Here, we try to answer some of our more common questions.
ACCEPTANCE
Q: Does my submission of the Registration Form and fees guarantee us acceptance ?
Not necessarily. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have in being accepted.
Q: How do I get a Hotel booking number ?
Teams will receive a confirmation email upon registration. This email will have a submission number at the bottom of the page.
You can use this number to book hotel accomodations.
Q: Do you ever not accept teams ?
We have had to refuse entry to some teams, but this does not happen often.
Q: Why would a team not be accepted ?
We are limited to approximately 32 - 36 teams a week-end, due to accommodation space and scheduling
times. Here are some examples that have happened in the past :
1) A team has registered too late. Our tournament usually fills up well before our deadline date.
2) We usually run divisions with an even number of teams. If there is odd number of teams, we will make every effort to
secure an additional team. Otherwise we will have to drop the last team registered.
ENTRY FEES
Q: Do I need to pay the Entry Fees when we submit our registration form ?
Teams are asked to submit their entry fees within two weeks of registering. We receive your application
as soon as you submit it. It is dated and timed as to when you sent it. However we will wait until we
receive your fees to process the application.
Q: How can we pay our entry fees ?
Tournament fees to be paid within two weeks of registration by :
1) Check payable to "Pembroke Silver Stick" and mailed to
P.O. Box 845
Pembroke, ON K8A 7M5
OR
2) An e-transfer to "[email protected]"
Q: Can we send a post dated cheque ?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept post dated cheques.
Q: If we are not accepted, do we get our fees back ?
Yes. We return all entry fees of teams that are not accepted.
Q: If we drop out, can we get our fees returned ?
We normally refund fees to teams that cancel, but will retain a $50.00 administration fee.
Teams cancelling after the schedule is made, may not receive any refund.
Hotels /Motels
Q: Do we need a registration number to book Hotel / Motel accommodation ?
Yes. We work very closely with our Hotels and Motels to ensure that we can accommodate as many
teams as possible. This helps to prevent teams from double and triple booking.
Q: Does the Silver Stick book our rooms ?
No. You are responsible to book your accommodation, but you will need the registration number to do
this.
Q: How soon should we book rooms ?
You should book as early as possible as the tournament fills quickly and accommodation is limited.
Some teams book as early as May.
Q: Where can we find a list of possible accommodations ?
We have a Hotel link on this web site which lists our Hotels / Motels.
Q: If we can't find space, can Silver Stick help ?
Yes. Contact your convener for assistance.
Registration
Q: Who should register the team ?
Usually the manager or a contact person will handle the online registration. This will be the person we contact for
tournament information, scheduling, results, and all team related business.
Q: Where do we register at the tournament ?
All teams are asked to register at the Pembroke Memorial Center (PMC) at least one hour before their
first game. See City Map for directions.
Q: Do the players need to register at the tournament ?
No. Only the manager or Coach is needed at registration..
Q: What do we need to bring to registration ?
a) We need to verify your team list, so please bring your official team list showing the names and birth
dates of all your players and coaching staff. If you plan to use any affiliate players, we also need
to see their documentation.
b) A travel permit for teams outside the HEO.
c) Permission from your Regional Silver Stick if traveling from outside the Pembroke Regional.
Q: How long does this registration take ?
If all your paper work is in order, then maybe 10 - 15 minutes.
If not, count on at least 30 minutes.
Q: Do the players have to sign-in ?
Yes. The boys will sign-in ( in the dressing room ) for the first game only.
Q: Do we need stickers for the game sheets ?
No. All our game sheets are computer generated with your submitted team lists.
Q: Can we make changes to our team list at registration ?
Yes, no problem.
Schedules
Q: When will the schedule be ready ?
Schedules will be drawn up as soon as we have a full complement of teams for that particular week-end.
We usually have the schedules ready by the first week in November.
Q: When will we get a copy of the schedule ?
Once the schedule is made, the convener will call you to inform you of your game times. The schedule
will then be posted to this website and a copy will be e-mailed to the contact person named on your
registration form.
Q: Who makes up the schedule ?
It is the convener's responsibility to draw up the schedule.
Q: Can we request changes to the schedule ?
Once the schedule is made ( not an easy task ), there will be no changes.
Q: Can we request scheduling times ?
If you have any scheduling concerns, please contact your convener ASAP. It is much easier to schedule
around a particular problem, than try to rearrange a completed schedule.
Q: How is the schedule made up ?
a) Once the teams are determined, each convener will divide the teams into their groups ( usually of 4 ).
Every effort here will be made to keep teams that play each other during the regular season
separated. This is sometimes unavoidable.
b) Teams are not seeded in any way.
c) We like to get every team to play at least one game on the Friday.
d) To accommodate 32 - 36 teams, we may have to start early Friday afternoon, and 7:00am on
Sat. & Sun.
e) Each team will be given at least one home game, and try to arrange at least one game at each rink.
f) Championship games are scheduled around 2:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday. The conveners are asked to
perform a very difficult balancing act in drawing up these schedules, so keep in mind that there may
be four 7:00 am games and an odd 10:00pm game.
Team Lists
Q: Do I need to send in my team list when we register ?
No. Most teams actually register well before their team is selected.
Q: Why do you need our team list ?
We use this team list to produce our game sheets, sign-in sheets, and for our program.
Q: When do you need our team lists ?
If you want to have your team list printed in our program, we need to have the lists by Oct. 22nd.
However, you are asked to submit them as soon as you have your team selected.
Q: Can we make changes to the list after we submit it ?
Yes. We do have several player and number changes. Changes made by deadline date will be
reflected in the program.
Q: How do I submit my team list ?
All team lists including the coaching staff are to be submitted online in each team's account that was
generated at Registration. Log into your team account and input names and numbers of your players.
You are also asked to input the coaching staff. There are further instructions on the Registration link.
Q: Can we wait until we get our new sweater numbers ?
Don't wait too long before you submit your list. You can always add or change the numbers on your
team account.