OWHA Sanction 2425048     

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Congratulations to our 2025 Champions and Finalists

U09HL Champions ~ U09HL Ennismore Eagles 6472 Finalists ~ U09HL Central York Tough Minions 22

U11BC Champions ~ U11B Georgina Golden Hawks 3300  Finalists ~ U11B Ottawa Ice 2039

U11HL Champions ~   U11HL Kingston Ice Wolves Silver 2636  Finalists ~  U11HL Central York Thunder Hawks 19

U13B Champions ~  U13B Ottawa Ice 2038   Finalists ~ U13B Georgina Golden Hawks 3305

U13HL Champions ~   U13HL Haldimand Rivercats Orange 1994     Finalists ~  U13HL Haldimand RiverCats White 1975

U15B Champions ~   U15B Georgina Golden Hawks Knispel 3302       Finalists ~ U15B Georgina Golden Hawks 3303

U18HL Champions ~ U18HL Huntsville Sting Black 4570   Finalists ~ U18HL Central York Black Wolves 45

Senior B Champions ~    SRB Almaguin Gazelles 4244      Finalists ~ SRC Orillia Hawks Blake 3179

2025 MANAGER REMINDERS and Upcoming deadlines:

NOW Posted FINAL Tournament Schedule in Document Section and sent via email to team contacts

All teams update their online Sportacular Event team rosters and bench staff reminder each teams acct must have a team Manager as a Primary Contact with full contact information  

Now Posted Tournament Rules in Document Section and in Live Tab on front page

Ongoing Coach & manager final information

Please note all Ontario teams must produce an OFFICIAL OWHA Roster, we do not and cannot accept TEAM WAIVERS, please see document section for details and samples. All USA teams must produce their official USA Hockey roster and Travel Permits..

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Reminder We will have Player of Game awards at all games details will be made available

We offer Holy Moly Who's that Goalie Shutout Awards  - Arena Convenors will assist

We offer Hat Trick Awards for all games - Arena Convenors will assis

Vendors Onsite Clothing and Photographers details to follow

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Hello Teams Reminder this event will be using the OWHA RAMP –

Please Note to all teams we will be using the RAMP Electronic Gamesheets as well we believe we will also be using our site to post the correct scores.

REMINDER FROM THE OWHA: Hosts when you set up your tournament on the RAMP Tournament portal, only OWHA Approved teams will populate for you to add to your tournament. 

It is your responsibility to follow up with the teams attending your tournament to ensure that they have all submitted their OWHA rosters for approval. 

The team names will not show up on the RAMP Tournament portal unless the team has an OWHA Approved roster. 

Teams should be providing you with an updated copy of their OWHA Approved team roster if changes are made to the roster, within a week of the start of the tournament.

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NOW AVILABLE FREE SCORES and advancement notices

Hello Teams and families. We are pleased to provide this FREE texting Service to our guests to receive all scores and team advancement notifications sent directly to your personal mobile device. Super Simple that allows parents and relatives to enjoy their time at the event with updates coming directly following each game. Not only is it easy to use, the advancement notifications tell you who you are playing, at what arena and at what time. This system will also notify you of vendors /sponsor specials / silent auctions and other important reminders while the event is taking place. It really can’t get much simpler than this amazing free feature! If you would like to see box scores of the event, please visit the events main page at www2.Sportacularevent.com

Please note it is a minimum requirement that 3 Team Staff sign up for this feature. Reminder all texts are free to receive, we respect your privacy and your information is never shared.

To subscribe for text messaging or to find out more, please click this link: http://www.tourneysms.com/Mobile/MRegister.aspx?TrnSMS=f0771126

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Rep Divisions will be a 5        GAME GUARANTEE Vs. 5 Different Opponents"

Entry Fee of $1699 for U9C / U11 B & C / U13 B & C / U15 B & C

Entry Fee of $1799 for U18 B & C / Senior B &C

ALL House divisions will be playing a 4 Game Minimum

Entry Fees of $1199 for U9HL Full ice - U11 HL - U13HL- U15HL- U18HL - Senior HL

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We offer Player of Game awards at all games

We offer Holy Moly Who's that Goalie Shutout Awards 

We offer Hat Trick Awards for all games

We offer Gold + Silver Medal games, complete with Championship Banner for Champs!.

Vendors Onsite Clothing and Photographers as well Silent Auctions, Draws and Raffles

More exciting FUN details to be announced on this main page

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All 2025 Event questions please contact us [email protected]  please include in subject line your Division & Association name for quicker response times

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2025 PAYMENT for Team Entry Fees by E-transfer is preferred send to: 

Teams wishing to make payment using E-transfer please use the following process:

Send Etransfer to  [email protected] 

Use the password if needed : 2025lakesimcoe

In the comment section please identify Example U15AA Parkinson

The Teams Division – Association Name and Head Coach Surname

Payment by cheques  Make payable to Georgina Golden Hawks

No POST DATED Cheques will be accepted unless a request to do so has been verified with our office we understand early in the season funds may not have been fully collected so we will work with you to ensure the commitment is still in place and in good faith.

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NEED HOTELS; We are pleased to partner with Tournkey as our official Tournament Accommodations provider.  

All participating teams requiring housing for the tournament should utilize the services of Tournkey to participate in the tournament. 

Please book via the link below or contact Tournkey Toll-Free:  1-800 304 6346   EXT 101

HOTELS SEE THE  LIVE LINK BELOW TO VIEW HOTEL AVAILABILITY more properties being added.

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=77746

OWHA Sanction 2425048

Georgina Lake Simcoe Winter Classic

February 7-9, 2025

Tournament Rules

1. All Teams are required to in person Register at Headquarters Arena inside the tournament office either before or immediately after your first game in the event. Hockey Canada and OWHA SUSPENSION rules shall apply where required. Any team using an OWHA Pickup Players must follow these rules of face Forfeiture and or Suspensions and fines. Teams may use the MAX 3 for 3 Players to Replace Existing players on their Official Roster. You can NOT Replace Suspended players. Rep teams may only use Players from below levels of play – No Lateral Callups even if playing up in a combined division. Please note at no time can you exceed the total # of players on your official Roster. The use of an official OWHA Pickup can only be accessed inside your teams RAMP acct, we are no longer are allowed to accept paper versions.
2. All games will consist of 3 periods (10 minute -10minute-12 minute), stop time
3. There will be a 3 min warm-up prior to each game. All games begin immediately upon completion of the 3 min warm up. The clock will NOT stop at the 11 min mark but will continue until the first stoppage of the game. 
4. All teams Must be available to play up to 20 min prior to the scheduled start time where required at the discretion of the arena convenor.
5. The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to the OWHA ANNUAL Constitution, By-laws, and Regulations & Rules.
6. Girls will tap gloves after each game.
7. If the goal spread at any time of the third period reaches 5 goals, the clock will run until the spread is reduced to 3 goals, then stop time will resume.
8. One - 30 second timeout will be allowed for each team ONLY during Elimination - Quarter - Semifinal & Championship games only. Overtime is not a new game. There is NO TIMEOUT in Round Robin or Consolation Games.
9. A maximum 17 skaters and 2 goaltenders may be registered with each team.
10. A player may only participate with one designated team in a tournament and may only participate in one tournament on any date.
11. To be eligible to participate in the tournament, the participant’s name must appear on the team roster form submitted with the entry form. Changes to the roster must be made in writing and will not be permitted after registration prior to the first game.  Players on Ontario teams must be registered with the OWHA. The OWHA “Pickup Consent” forms will be honored and must be included where necessary based on OWHA Rules.
12. Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.
13. Standings after the round robin will be calculated on the basis of the points awarded as per rule # 12. In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used to break the tie

• A Winner between the tied teams when they played head to head. (Applies to 2way ties only, 3 or more teams tied start with tied breaker 13b.)
• Percentage as calculated by dividing team’s total “Goals For” by the SUM of the team’s “Goals for and Goals Against”.  TG ÷ (GF+GA) = % (See Tie Breaker Ratio Chart)
• Fewest Goals Against.
• Most Goals For.
• Fewest Penalty Minutes.
• Coin Toss.
• Follow Tie breaking rules in Order. Once a Tie Breaking Rule has been used or is not applicable it cannot be used again.
• IF a team(s) remove prior to the event (up to 72 hrs. before) every opportunity will be made to find a replacement team. If, however a team cannot be found where One or BOTH teams are unable to ice a team, or facilities breakdown / malfunction or game cancellation due to inclement weather, COVID and PHU or Provincials orders prevent teams from attending we will unfortunately NOT be able to reschedule the game.  If unable to reschedule the game(s) will be considered as an Official OWHA Forfeiture score. It will be recorded as either 5-0 for a “single team no show” or if both teams are unable the score will be recorded as a Hockey Canada Forfeiture of a 0-0 tie for both teams to assist in determining rankings to find a divisional winner as required in conjunction with tie breaking rules. Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of God and unforeseen events mechanical breakdowns, causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event. ONLY 1 team official will sign the game sheet prior to each game
• In U9HL Division: After Round Robin play 1^st thru 4^th place teams will advance to the Semi Finals while the 5^th and 6^th place teams will play a Consolation game.
• In U11BC Division: After Round Robin play the 1^st and 2^nd Place B teams will play in the B Final while the 1^st and 2^nd place C teams will play in the C final.
• In U13HL and U18 HL Divisions: After round robin play the 1^st and 2^nd place teams will play in a Championship Final while the 3^rd and 4^th place teams will play a Consolation game.
• In U15B and SRBC Divisions: After Round Robin play 1^st and 2^nd Place overall will play in a Championship game.
• Elimination, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals & Championship games are played to a winner. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a Sudden Victory 5 min overtime will commence. Teams will play 4 on 4 PLUS Goalies. (See format for rules) Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used. If still tied, a shootout will occur.
• Shoot Outs: Teams do not change ends for Overtime or Shoot Outs.   
• Each team must designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) directly onto the game sheet prior to the start of the game.
• Any player serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box. All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench. Once a player has shot, they will go to the penalty box.  Shooters from both teams will shoot simultaneously, starting at centre ice.
• This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.  If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 
• A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet (except goalies) have shot.
• Home teams must wear light colored jerseys where possible. In the event of a conflict, the home team must change their jerseys. Visiting teams will advise opposing team of any conflict 30 minutes prior to game time. Pinnies may be used as required. House teams are requested to bring 2^nd set of jerseys or Pinnies to avoid conflict.
• Flooding of the ice will occur at the end of each game or as required and may be deferred at the Tournament Committee’s discretion.
• It is the team’s responsibility to ensure a clean dressing room is left upon completion of their game. All teams are requested to vacate the dressing room 30 minutes or less after their game is completed
• The decisions of the Tournament Officials are final with no appeals!!

Georgina Lake Simcoe  Winter Classic  February 7-9, 2025

Elimination, Semi-final, Quarter Finals and Championship games Tournament Rules

• In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a SUDDEN VICTORY FIVE (5) MINUTE OVERTIME will commence.
• Overtime will be played 4-on-4, plus goalies
  • Any penalties being served at the end of regulation time will carry over to the overtime period.  
  • Example 1: If a team is one player short, then overtime will start 4-on-3.  
  • Example 2: If a team is 2 players short, they OT will start 5-on-3. On ice strength will be adjusted back to 4-on-4, as per OT rules, at stoppages of play after the penalties exp
  • Elimination, Semi-final, Quarter Finals and Championship games are played to a winner.
• Clarifications:
  • If a penalty is assessed to one team during the overtime period, play shall resume 4-on-3
  • Should a second penalty be assessed to the same team, play will resume 5-on-3 until the expiry of the first penalty.
  • If the penalty expires during play, the player shall return to the ice and teams will play 5-on-4 until the next stoppage of play, at which point the on-ice strength will be adjusted to 4-on-3, etc.
  • At no time will a team have fewer than 3 skaters (plus goalie) on the ice 
• Teams will play 4 on 4 plus goalies.  Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used.
• Penalties do NOT expire at the end of regulation time.
• If still tied, a shoot out will occur.
• Each team MUST designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) on the game sheet BEFORE the start of the game.
• Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shoot out and MUST remain in the penalty box.  The coach must designate a shooter(s) to take her place(s) immediately at the end of regulation time.
• All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench TO START. 
• Shooters from both teams will shoot at the same time starting at the centre ice red line. 
• Once a player has shot, they will go directly to the penalty box.
• This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.
• If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 
• A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet signed (except goalies) have shot.
• A penalty assessed in regular time will carry forward to the overtime period.  Therefore, the player will not come out of the box.

**WE RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THAT NO TEAM PHOTOS

BE TAKEN ON ICE DUE TO Municipality & City Insurance Regulations.

*Championship Awards and Medals / Banners WILL be Presented Off- Ice and will be distributed by coaching as required.

Reminder ALL Suspended Athletes and Bench Staff may not participate in medal presentation ceremonies as per OWHA Rules. We thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.