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2020 MEn’S HOCKEY naTIOnaL CHaMPIOnSHIP InFORMaTIOn BULLETIn
2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
Acadia University - March 12-15, 2020
Bulletin #X
SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Address: 300- 1559 Brunswick Street
Phone: (902) 407-3077
E-mail: admin@seatlantic.ca
Web Site: www.seatlantic.ca
POSITION NAME PHONE E-MAIL
Host Chair Kevin Dickie Kevin.dickie@acadiau.ca
Tournament Manager Rhea Koivu Rhea@seatlantic.ca
Event Coordinator Valerie Marland valerie@seatlantic.ca
Student-Athlete & Team Jerry Van Tassel jerryvantassel@eastlink.ca
Services
Medical Services Dr. Brian Seaman Drseaman@halifaxchiropractic.ca
Sponsorship Chris Larsen Chris@seatlantic.ca
Communications Eric Cederberg Eric.cederberg@acadiau.ca
Media Joel Jacobson jjacobson@eastlink.ca
Ticketing Ticket Atlantic www.Ticketatlantic.ca
Awards & Ceremonies Krista Robertson Krista.robertson@acadiau.ca
U SPORTS - Manager Scott Ring 905-508-3000 #244 sring@usports.ca
National Champs
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*All times are local
Wednesday March 11th
19:30 U SPORTS All Canadian Awards Marriott Harbourfront
Ceremony
20:00 Technical Meeting Marriott Harbourfront2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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3. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
**Note: All games are held at Scotiabank Centre located at 1800 Arygle Street, Halifax
NS
Thursday March 12th
14:00 Quarter-final #1
19:00 Quarter-final #2
Friday March 13th
14:00 Quarter-final #3
19:00 Quarter-final #4
Saturday March 14th
14:00 Semi-final #1
19:00 Semi-final #2
Sunday March 15th
14:00 Bronze Medal Game
19:00 Gold Medal Game
4. PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Wednesday March 11th
7:55am Practice #1
9:00am Practice #2
10:05am Practice #3
12:00pm Practice #4
1:05pm Practice #5
2:10pm Practice #6
3:15pm Practice #7
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Thursday March 12th
9:00am Game #3 Practice
10:15am Game #3 Practice
12:30pm Game #4 Practice
5:15pm Game #4 Practice
Friday March 13th
11:30am Game #1 Winner Practice
5:15pm Game #2 Winner Practice
Process: Practices will be available in the venue as of Wednesday, March 11th. Practice
times will be assigned according to seed. Each practice will be 55 minutes in length.
The higher seeds will have first pick of their practice time on Wednesday, March 11th,
then the second seed, etc. Teams will be contacted Sunday evening by the Host
Committee to arrange practices.
Contact: Event Manager, Rhea Koivu, rhea@seatlantic.ca2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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SECTION 2
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
INFORMATION
1. ANCILLARY EVENTS
A. ALL CANADIAN AWARDS CEREMONY
Date: Wednesday March 11th, 2020
Site: Nova Scotia Ballroom, Marriott Harbourfront
Cost: $90 (for non-accredited guests)
Time: 19:30
Schedule: Teams will dine in their dedicated pre-assigned team rooms. Teams must
complete their dinner by 7:00pm, in time to be marched into the main ballroom to join
all the other dinner guests in time for the award celebrations.
Dress Code: Business casual
Additional Tickets: Contact Valerie at valerie@seatlantic.ca
R.S.V.P. before: Monday, March 9th, 2020
2. MEETINGS
A. TECHNICAL MEETING
Date: Wednesday March 11th, 2020
Time: 20:00 (Immediately following Awards Gala)
Location: Marriott Harbourfront
Room: TBC
Attendance: Mandatory for participating coaches
3. MEDIA INFORMATION
A. MEDIA CONFERENCE
Date: Wednesday March 11th, 2020
Time: 11:15am – 12:00pm2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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Location: Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame, Scotiabank Centre
Room: NS Hall of Fame
Requirements: 50 Media Kits required from each participating team
B. MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Media should visit the U SPORTS University Cup Webpage to register for Media
Access at the tournament. There will be a Media Services area with printing and
working spaces available.
Contact Joel Jacobson, jjacobson@eastlink.ca
4. CHAMPIONSHIP HOTELS
U SPORTS policy 20.40.3.4.1:
All participating teams and team personnel attending a U SPORTS Championship
requiring accommodation must stay at the U SPORTS Championship designated host
hotels. Each team will be provided a common room in the hotel for team meetings
and meals.
The Hosting Committee will provide ten (10) complimentary hotel rooms (double
occupancy) for each team participating in the championship daily from Wednesday
through Sunday. Additionally, each participating team will be provided a private
meeting room to host team meetings and meals. Additional rooms will be available
through the host hotels at the event rate of $149 plus HST per night.
Hotel Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Halifax (formerly Delta Halifax)
Team Host School Canada West 2
Assignments Canada West 1 OUA/RSEQ 2
OUA/RSEQ 1 AUS 1
OUA/RSEQ 3 AUS 2
Additional VIPs
Guests Non- Participating
All-Canadian Award Winners
All-Canadian Award Nominees
Address 1919 Upper Water Street, 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax NS
Halifax NS B3J 3J5 B3J 1P2
Website https://www.marriott.com/hotels/tra https://www.hotelhalifax.ca/
vel/yhzmc-halifax-marriott-
harbourfront-hotel/
Phone 1-800-228-9290 (902) 425-6700
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Fax (902) 428-7850
Contact Keltie Daigle
keltie.daigle@marriott.com
Rate $149.00/night $149.00/night
Room Type Double Double
Amenities Full spa service, pool, fitness Full spa service, pool, fitness centre,
centre, car rental car rental
Distance from 8 minute walk 5 minute walk
Competition
Meals: Team meals can be ordered through the hotel contact and enjoyed in the
complimentary team meeting room at the hotel. This room will serve as the team’s
dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Host Committee will provide
complimentary twenty (20) meals during each dining session from Wednesday
through Sunday, while the team is participating in the championship. All meals
must be arranged by each team.
Marriott Harbourfront guests: please contact Keltie Daigle at (902) 421-1700 at your
earliest convenience to arrange bookings.
5. TEAM TRANSPORTATION
A. TRAVEL TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the airport.
B. ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION
Information regarding additional bus services for teams while in Halifax will be
available from your Team Host.
6. TEAM REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION
A. TEAM ACCREDITATIONS
Teams will receive their accreditation passes and registration information upon arrival
at the hotel. Each team will receive 30 accreditation gift packs. Any additional passes
must be requested in advance of the championship. An additional cost of $60 will be
assessed for any additional passes required.
Accreditation passes will be provided, at no charge, to:
-Visiting sports information directors2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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-Non-participating head coaches
-Athletic directors and other university VIPs
-Non-participating coaches and athletes whom are U SPORTS winners or
nominees
Entry to Scotiabank Centre for teams and their travelling group is via the security door
on Carmichael Street.
B. ACCREDITATION PICK-UP
Teams will receive their accreditation passes and registration information upon arrival
at the host hotel.
7. TEAM SERVICES
A. TEAM HOST
Each team will be assigned two Team Hosts who will assist the team during their stay
in Halifax.
B. TEAM MEETING ROOM
Each team will be provided a complimentary team meeting room at the hotel for
meals and coaching sessions. A TV for reviewing game footage can be requested
from the hotel desk.
C. ATHLETE NUTRITION ROOM
Snacks and nutritional items will be provided to athletes in the warm up area near
their dressing rooms.
8. SPONSORSHIP
A. U SPORTS SPONSORS
We encourage hosts and participating teams to help grow these important
partnerships.2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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B. LOCAL SPONSORS
9. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A. VENUE
Scotiabank Centre is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada and the hub
for major events in Nova Scotia. They serve as the region's premier venue for sports
and entertainment. The facility is proudly home to the Halifax Mooseheads, the Royal
Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the Halifax Thunderbirds and the Halifax
Hurricanes. Since opening, the Scotiabank Centre has hosted over 30 U SPORTS
Championships.
Competition Site: Scotiabank Centre
Playing Dimensions: 85’ x 200’
Lighting: 112 LED Lights Portable DMX Control
Scoreboard: 4-sided video- 35’ trim height, 14’ wide bottom, 20’ wife top, 20’ high
Seating Capacity: 10 000 (including upper bowl level)
Team Rooms: 8 dressing rooms
Videoboard: (same as scoreboard)
Parking: No dedicated venue parking- closest paid parking in Scotia Square Mall
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B. EQUIPMENT
Equipment can be left in the team’s locker rooms. Dressing rooms vary in size;
therefore team assignments will be done based on the final rankings.
Two warm up areas will be assigned to teams on a rotational basis, depending on
the teams playing. Services will include snacks, cardio bikes, and stretching mats.
Teams should bring their own water bottles.
There is no skate sharpening capability on-site. Teams are advised to bring
portable skate sharpeners.
C. UNIFORM LAUNDRY
Team uniforms, game warm-ups, and practice uniforms will be laundered following
each game, beginning Wednesday, March 11th. Laundry will be picked up from
dressing rooms after practices and games and returned to the team’s dressing rooms.
Each team should provide two (2) hockey bags with team identification for
laundry. Personal items such as underwear and socks worn under equipment
shall be placed in mesh bags with tags noting the team.
D. LOCKER ROOMS
Each team will be assigned a dressing room prior to their arrival. Equipment may be
stored in the dressing rooms over the tournament, and keys to the dressing room will
be held by team hosts and team staff.
10. MEDICAL SERVICES
Athletic therapists or Physiotherapists will be on-site during games ONLY- not during
practice times. Sports medicine physicians and dentists will be available on call for
the duration of the tournament. Emergency First Aid supplies will be available at the
competition venue but teams should be responsible for their own tape, wraps, ect.
Taping tables will be provided at the competition venue. If needed, supplies can be
purchased through the host Physiotherapist on a charge back basis.
A full medical brief will be provided with the team welcome package at registration.2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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11. HOSPITALITY ROOMS
A. VIPs/COACHES
Location: Scotiabank Centre
Room: Moosehead Lounge
Opening times: 30 minutes before puck drop
Services: complementary snacks available and private cash bar
Other relevant information: VIP pass required for entry
Contact rhea@seatlantic.ca for pass.2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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SECTION 3
THE FANS CORNER
1. CITY GUIDE
A. ABOUT THE CITY
Named one of the Top 10 Global DESTINATIONS ON THE RISE in TripAdvisor's
2018 Travelers' Choice Awards – we are excited for you to discover why everyone's
talking about Halifax.
Halifax is a very walkable city with hundreds of attractions all located downtown. The
city’s best restaurants, shops, and attractions conveniently located within a 20min
walk- wherever you are downtown!
B. ATTRACTIONS
Alexander Keiths Nova Scotia Brewery- 1496 Lower Water Street (902) 455-2880
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21- 1055 Marginal Rd (902) 425-7770
Casino Nova Scotia- 1983 Upper Water Street (902) 496-4654
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site- 5425 Sackville St (902) 426-5080
Halifax Seaport Farmers Market- 1209 Marginal Road
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame- Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
C. RESTAURANTS & BARS
Distance
Name Location Type Comments
from hotel
The Pint 1575 Argyle Street 7 min walk Bar & Pub
The Lower Deck 1887 Upper Water 2 min walk Multi-level Bar Live music. Gets
Street busy on Sunday
nights
The Auction 1726 Argyle Street 5 min walk Brewpub/restaurant Reservations
House Street recommended for
large groups
Durty Nelly’s 1645 Argyle Street 7 min walk Irish Pub Live Music. Very
busy after 10pm on
weekends.
The Stubborn 1579 Grafton Street 10 min walk Tavern with craft
Goat Gastropub drinks2020 Men’s Hockey National Championship
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D.EXPERIENCES & UPCOMING EVENTS
Walk Argyle and Grafton Streets, featuring people-focused shared
streetscapes. (Including multiple food and nightlife options)
2. FAMILY & FRIENDS ACCOMMODATIONS
Secondary Hotel: Marriott Harbourfront & Hotel Halifax
Address: 1919 Upper Water Street, 1990 Barrington Street
Phone (general): (902) 425-6700
Website: Marriott.ca, hotelhalifax.ca
Contact: Keltie Daigle, Herman Pastor
Distance from Competition Site: 5-8 min walk
3. TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased at www.ucuphfx.ca, www.ticketatlantic.com, by phone at
(902) 451-1221 or toll-free 1-877-451-1221.
8 – Game package (includes Bronze Medal Game)
Premium Section: $150.00 (inc tax)
Adult: $125 (inc tax)
Senior 60+: $100.00 (inc tax)
Student: $75.00 (inc tax)
Youth U13: $50.00 (inc tax)
* Single game tickets on sale: Monday, March 8th
Adult: $19.00 (plus tax)
Youth: $8.00 (plus tax)
Note - Prices subject to applicable Ticket Atlantic service charges
4. ON-SITE FAN INFORMATION
A. ACCESS & PARKING
Parking: No dedicated venue parking- closest paid parking in Scotia Square Mall
parkade on Albemarle Street
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible for persons with physical limitations
B. SERVICES
A map of the venue (and services) can be found at http://www.scotiabank-
centre.com/inside-the-centre
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