Top Guns AAA Hockey Tournament Calgary, Alberta

Manager’s Package Top Guns AAA Spring Hockey Tournament The Top Guns committee is pleased to invite your team to participate in the Top Guns AAA Spring Hockey Tournament. Once again, the tournaments will be held at Canmore, Alberta (just East of Banff, Alberta). • • • • • • • • •

2004 – May 27-29, 2011 2003 -- June 3-5, 2011 2002 -- June 17-19, 2011 2001 – June 24-26, 2011 2000 – June 10-12, 2011 1999 – April 22-24, 2011 1998 – May 6-8, 2011 1997 – May 13-15, 2011 1996 – April 29-31, 2011

The prestigious Top Guns Tournament continues to attract top teams of AAA caliber from Canada. This year, the tournament will feature teams for the age groups 2003 - 1997. Body checking will be permitted for the age groups from Major Atom (2000) to Bantam (1997). Maximum 20 player’s only on a roster. The tournament will be a draw with each team guaranteed 4 games. Semi Finals (2) and Final Game to complete the draw on Sunday (2:30-4:30 pm), Each game will be 3 – 20 minute stop-periods with one ice clean during the game (flood every 2 periods). There will be custom gold, silver and bronze medal awards. Championship trophy awarded to gold medal team. Game MVP trophies awarded each game (1 per team- Your coaches pick your player of the game). Tournament (Goalie, 2 Wingers, 2 Defense, 1 Center )All Star lineup Trophies will be awarded at the end of the Semi Finals game.. Please submit Rosters with Said Positions to make it easier on all coaches selecting All-Stars. Your Team should select a committee to pick their top 5 choices by the end of the 4 games (only pick the other team whom you have played players) ie) 5 Right Wingers, 5 Left Wingers, 5 Right Defense, 5 Left Defense, 4 Goalies Ranking them 1-Best to 5th (Goalies 1st to 4th). This ranking list will be handed to the Tournament Administration for computer processing in preparation for the Awards presentation between the Semi Final Games on Sunday. The entry fee for the Top Guns AAA Tournament is $2,000.00 (includes GST). The total fee is due February 28, 2011. Please note that all teams are required to carry their own insurance for the tournament and each player is to sign the tournament waiver. Tournament waivers are to be carried by the Manager of the Team at all times. Copy of Player’s birth Certificates are to be carried by the Manager of the Team at all times. Teams are automatically reserved 15 rooms at the Prestigious Canmore Resort Chateau. A $500 deposit will be charged at the time of Team Registration. Once your team’s parents have reserved/paid their individual room requirements the $500 deposit will be refunded. We look forward to seeing your team at the 2011 TOP GUNS AAA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT. Yours in Hockey, Dale M Paulsen, TOP GUNS AAA HOCKEY, (403 630-9707

2011 Top Guns AAA Tournament • AAA Hockey Tournament • April to June, 2011 • Guaranteed 4 games, 5-6 games for teams that advance to playoffs (Games are 2 hours in duration with a flood after every 2nd period.) • $2000.00 Registration Fee (includes GST) plus $500 hotel deposit (refunded when 15 rooms are reserved/paid individually by participants) • Top Prizes Awarded (Gold Medal & Trophy to Champions, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal , Game MVPs (1 per team per game), Tournament All Star Line-up Trophy’s) • Players will each receive a custom tournament t-shirt • Hockey Fun Filled Weekend

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.topguns.ca Email: [email protected]

Top Guns AAA Tournament 2011 APPLICATION FORM Our preference is to have you register on line at www.topguns.ca, however if this is not possible, please fill out the forms listed below and return them scanned via email ([email protected]) or mail to PO Box 43144, Deer Valley RPO Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7A7! Category Name Timbit/Tykes Novice Minor Novice Major Atom Minor Atom Major Peewee Minor Peewee Major Bantam Minor

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Please note that maximum number of players on a team roster is 20. The team manager or coach on behalf of his/her team releases the sponsors of the above named tournament, its officials, and all concerned with the tournament for all liability for injury or accident that may be incurred by any player, team official, or parent while participating in the tournament. Form must be signed. Signature of team representative: ________________________________________ Please fill out the enclosed registration forms and mail your entry fee (2000) plus hotel deposit (500) to the address below. Cheques made payable to: Top Guns Mail to:

Top Guns PO Box 43144 Deer Valley RPO Calgary, Alberta T2J 7A7

Waiver and Release of Liability In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Top Guns AAA hockey tournament, (team name) ____________________________ athletic/sports program related events and activities , the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that: 1. 2. 3. 4.

The risk of injury from activities involved with this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless the Top Guns Organization, their officers, officials, agents and/ employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and if applicable , owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releasees) with respect to any and all injury, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise,

I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

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For participants of Minority Age (Under 18 years of age at time of registration) This is to certify that I as a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these program as provided above. ______________________________________ (Parent/guardian’s signature) ______________________________________ (Emergency phone number) ______________________________________ (Witness)

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Reminders: NOW !

Send in completed Application Form with $1500 Canadian Cheque post dated to Feb 28 and send in Cheque for $500 registration plus $500 hotel deposit dated today.

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Email topguns@shaw with team logo so it can be posted to website Email topguns@shaw with team photo so it can be posted

14 Days before

Teams are required to ensure that their rosters are completed as best as possible to ensure Game Sheets show proper rosters.

Tournament Day

Teams are required to carry their own insurance for the tournament and provide proof with certificate of insurance to Tournament Administrator

Tournament Day

Proof of Birth (Birth certificates) and signed waivers are required for all players. (See waiver form included) Manager to Keep these during the Entire Tournament to be ready for viewing at any time during the tournament.