Congratulations to our 2023 Champions and Finalists!

Senior A Champion~ London Wolfpack  Finalist~ Scarborough Sharks

Senior B Champion~ Belmont Blazers  Finalist~ Scarborough Sharks

Senior C Champion~ Orillia Hawks  Finalist~ Waterloo Ravens

U18BB  Champion~ Lac St-Louis Finalist~ North Halton

U18B  Champion~ Hearst  Finalist~ Scarborough Sharks

U18C  Champion~ Gloucester Cumberland Star   Finalist~ South Huron Sabres

U18DS  Champion~ Whitby Wolves  Finalist~ Scarborough Sharks

U15BB  Champion~ Sudbury Lady Wolves  Finalist~ Ottawa Valley

U15B  Champion~ Stittsville Rockets  Finalist~ Wilmot Wolverines

U15DS  Champion~ Kitchener Rangers  Finalist~ Whitby Wolves

U13BB  Champion~ Clarington Flames  Finalist~ Stoney Creek

U13B  Champion~ Ottawa Valley  Finalist~ Tem Shore Puckhounds

U13HL  Champion~ Scarborough Sharks Purple  Finalist~ Ann Arbor Cougars

U11A  Champion~ Sudbury Lady Wolves  Finalist~ Owen Sound Ice Hawks

U11B  Champion~ Stratford Aces  Finalist~ Gloucester Cumberland Star

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Updates this year we wil be having the "Player of Game awards" for every game Championship final games will have Medals All details coming soon

This year  we wil be offering the "Wholy Moly Who's That Goalie" Shutout awards

This year we are introducing the "Holy Hat Trick Awards" score a hat trick and we have an award for you.

This year each Team official who checks into HQ office on Friday will recieve a $50 Gift Card to the Scarborough Town Centre

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2023 MANAGER REMINDERS and Upcoming deadlines:

REMINDER ALL Team must register at HQ Office Upstairs Canlan Markham Road Friday  

FINAL SCHEDULE NOW LIVE 2023 Tournament Schedule in Document Section

NOW Live on the Main Page Toggle -  Tournament Rules and in Document Section

COMING 7 days before Coach/Manager final information EMAIL Updates

Free Scores Text to Phone Package Flyer also in Document Section: 

Hello Teams and families. We are pleased to provide this FREE 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! 

Please note it is a minimum requirement that MIN 3 Team Staff sign up for this feature, however please encourgae all families to sign up.

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/Register/rgTourneyReg.aspx?TrnSMS=cd07a111 

PAST DUES: Required 21 days before All teams update their online team rosters and bench staff reminder each teams acct must have a team Manager as a Primary Contact with full contact information 

REMINDER: If you notice an incorrect score or something odd please email us directly while the event is running at [email protected] please identify and use the actual game# as an easy efficient identification manner 

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Need help  [email protected] please identify in subject line your teams division / Level and association name

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2023 Feature Longer Game Divisions: Peewee AA, Bantam AA, Bantam A, Midget AA, Midget A, Midget BB, Intermediate A, Senior A

Game Lengths 12-15-15 - CDN $1569  - USA $1300

All Other Rep Divisions

Game Lengths 10-10-12 - CDN $1389 - USA $1100

All House Divisions - Game Lengths 10-10-12 - CDN $1389 - USA $1100   

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Gold and silver Medallions & Banners to Division Champions

4 Games Min Guaranteed for ALL Divisions * We always advance 50% of divisions to next rounds.

We offer Player of game awards at all games

Silent Auctions, Draws and Raffles

Music at games

More exciting FUN details to be announced on this main page

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2023 LIVE LINK HOTELS; The Scarborough Sharks New Year’s Classic is pleased to partner with Sport-Travel as our official Tournament Accommodations provider.

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

Please book via the link below or contact James Carr Hotel Procurement Manager  [email protected]

Phone: 519-433-6677 Ext 353 OR Toll-Free: 1-800-304-6346 EXT 353

2023 LINK CLICK THE LIVE LINK BELOW TO VIEW HOTEL AVAILABILITY 

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results_sr.php?eventid=77127

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2023 PAYMENT Team Entry Fees by E-transfer is preferred send to:

[email protected] please use password 2023sharks.

Please be sure to note in comment section which team and division you are with as well the head coach surname to ensure payment is directed to the correct team account.

We do also accept cheques and money orders sorry no credit cards” 

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Teams must be ready to play at 8AM Friday out of town teams travel taken into consideration

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PAST EVENTS INFORMATION 

2020 Congratulations to our Champions and Finalists

Atom A Champions ~ Ancaster Avalanche Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks

Atom BB Champions ~ London Devilettes 491  Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks

Atom DS Champions ~ Etobicoke Dolphins 491  Finalists ~Scarborough Sharks

Peewee DS Champions ~ Oshawa Lady Generals  Finalists ~ Waterloo Ravens 

Peewee BB Champions ~ Clearview Icecats  Finalists ~ CYGHA Panthers

Peewee B Champions ~ Durham West Finalists ~ Brantford

Bantam B Champions ~ Kanata Rangers  Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks

Bantam A Champions ~ Clearview IceCats  Finalists ~ Ancaster Avalanche

Bantam BB Champions ~ Oakville Hornets  Finalists ~ Durham West

Midget A Champions ~ Durham West Lightning  Finalists ~ Mississauga Hurricanes

Midget BB Champions ~ Scarborough Sharks  Finalists ~ Durham West

Midget B Champions ~ Nepean Wildcats  Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks

Midget DS Champions ~ Clarington Flamess  Finalists ~ Whitby Wolves 

Intermediate A Champions ~ Peterborough Ice Kats Finalists ~ Durham West 

Senior A Champions ~ Scarborough Sharks Misketis  Finalists ~ Brampton Canadettes

Senior BB Champions ~Toronto Leaside  Finalists ~Ottawa Storm

Senior C Champions ~ North Simcoe  Finalists ~ Baltimore  

2023 Scarborough Sharks Tournament Rules OWHA SANCTION# 2223062

1.     Hockey Canada and OWHA Suspension rules shall apply where required. All Teams Must Register at Headquarters either before their first game in the event or directly after their first game. Any team using an OWHA Pickup Consent Form MUST bring this to Headquarters BEFORE your team’s first game in the event. Failing to do so may result in forfeiture of games. Anytime after the start of the event, the use of these pickup consent forms must have the actual forms brought to the headquarters office only. They are required minimum 1 Hour before the game start the player(s) are involved with. Team official as well must bring the “TEAM PASSPORT” page that was originally issued and verified at the beginning of the event for final adjustment of teams file.

2.     All games will consist of 3 periods (10 minute -10 minute-12 minutes), stop time with the exception of U18BB and Senior A will consist of 3 periods of (12 minute –15 minute -15 minute), stop time. LONGER GAMES will have floods will take place between 2nd & 3rd periods for single games and flood every 2 periods for back to back longer games. Ask arena convenor at game sheet sign in table in each arena.

3.     There will be a 3 minute warm-up prior to each game for ALL DIVISIONS.

4.     All teams MUST be available to play UP TO 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time at the discretion of the arena convenor.

5.     The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to OWHA 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 Consolation, Elimination - Quarter - Semifinal & Championship games only. Overtime is not a new game. There is NO TIMEOUT in Round Robin Games.

9.     A maximum 17 skaters and 2 goaltenders may be registered with each team. You cannot exceed your total number of players showing on your official roster.

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 team’s 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:

13A: Winner between the tied teams when they played head to head. (Applies to 2 way ties only, 3 or more teams tied start with tie breaker 13B)

13B: Percentage as calculated by dividing team’s total “Goals For” by the SUM of the team’s “Goals For and Goals Against”.  TGF /  ( GF+GA) = % (See Tie Breaker Ratio Chart)

13C: Fewest Goals Against.

13D:  Most Goals For.

13E:  Fewest Penalty Minutes.

13F:  Coin Toss.

13G: Follow Tie breaking rules in Order. Once a Tie Breaking Rule has been used or is not applicable it cannot be used again.

14. In 4 Team Divisions: Teams will advance to their perspective Semi finals with winners advancing to Championship finals.

15. In 5 Team Divisions: 1^st & 2^nd place teams overall will advance to the finals.

16. In 6 Team Divisions: 1^st & 2^nd Overall advances to the Semi finals while, 3^rd through 6^th overall will play an elimination game with the winners advancing to the Semi finals.

17. In 8 Team Divisions:  2 pools of 4 teams: After round robin play the teams in each pool will be ranked and advance to their perspective Quarter final.

18. Elimination – Quarter - 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 minute 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 shoot out will occur.

19. 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 shoot out 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.

20. 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.

21.  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.

22. IF a team(s) remove prior to the event 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  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 causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event.

23.  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.

24.  The decisions of the Tournament Officials are final with no appeals!

**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.

OVERTIME RULES FOR  Elimination, Quarter-final, Semi-final, and Championship Games  OWHA Sanction #2223062

• Elimination, Quarter-final, Semi-final, Consolation and Championship games are played to a winner.

• 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 expire.

CLARIFICATION

• 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.