Before you hit the ice...

Hello Participants,

The GOI 2007 tournament rules are now available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_103dn4gpd

A couple of highlights and for those of you who participated in last year’s tournament a few changes:

1. All referees decisions are final - NO PROTESTS
2. There is no Centre Red Line.
3. No Contact.
4. Slap Shots, where the stick starts above the waist, are not allowed. Referees will immediately blow the whistle to stop the play; and a face-off will be taken in the offending team’s zone.
5. Under NO circumstances is outside alcohol permitted in the dressing rooms. Beer can be purchased at the facility and delivered to your room after your game. If any team violates this rule, the facility will ban your team from further competition and the committee will not reimburse your registration fee.

Remember, Ignorance is no excuse.

Also, for your information, here is a copy of the GOI 2007 waiver form: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_105gw5wdf

It is mandatory that every member of your team, player or coach, sign the waiver; otherwise they will not be permitted to participate or take the ice.

For convenience, we will bring copies to the arena for everyone to complete so you needn’t bring them with you. This was only meant to give you a prior heads up to the requirement.

Encourage your players to approach
the tournament in the manner that it was intended.

We understand that Hockey is the best game in the world.
I know there will be some outstanding play making witnessed over the four days.

Please remember not to take it too seriously.
HAVE FUN!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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Michael Nied
GOI 2007 Logistics Chair
506-855-0005

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.