In contrast to the smaller tournaments that might focus on one age group, our events offer a wide range, which is great for families. 
Coaches and team managers can register for the Alberta Champions Cup (AlbertaChampionsCup.com) though April 9 or until divisions are filled, and they can sign up for the Stampede Challenge (StampedeChallenge.com) though May 2 or until divisions are filled. Players enjoy that gold, silver, bronze and bronze-finalists medals are awarded in each division, Reghenas said, and there are individual player awards as well. xYKo$7Wyh(n;! Reghenas and his team of administrators aim to make the tournaments as well-run and organized as any, making the experience first-class for players, parents and coaches. Your email address will not be published. 
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The Alberta Champions Cup really gives teams a gauge for where they are in terms of skill level, he said. I think the one thing that people always tell us they like is how well organized our tournaments are, Reghenas said. Site Design and Branding by Zookeeper. Kip Reghenas, who heads up the team of veteran hockey men and women that run the tournaments, said approximately 5,000 players are expected for the Alberta Champions Cup, which will run from April 22-24, 2016 in Edmonton and Calgary, and as many as 3,200 players will lace up their skates for the Stampede Challenge in Calgary, which will be showcased from June 3-5, 2016. The professionalism we bring to these events is a really big selling point.. 
The long-running events spread across multiple arenas in each city have become some of the most popular tournaments of the spring hockey season for players ages 6-13. The Alberta Champions Cup was first played in 2004, and the Stampede Challenge started 22 years ago. Two of the largest and most well-established youth hockey tournaments in Western Canada are ready for another season, and while theyre still a few months away, organizers of the Alberta Champions Cup and Stampede Challenge are encouraging teams to register soon so they dont miss out. endobj
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All Rights Reserved. By the time the Stampede Challenge comes around, theyve sort of figured out what to expect from their group, and its a great way to finish up the spring with some good competitive hockey. It doesnt hurt that the weather in Calgary is typically ideal in early June, too, and its a popular time of year for family vacations.. <>
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Given that these tournaments have been around for so many years, I feel like the proof is in the pudding., Your email address will not be published. Both have grown exponentially since their humble beginnings. 2017 Mackinder Media, LLC. 
Reghenas also thinks the two tournaments are a good fit for teams from California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico because of the proximity to Alberta as well as the strength of the U.S. dollar versus the Canadian dollar. And by having multiple divisions for players of different ages and competitive levels, it makes it easy for families to be able to attend together. %
As an extra incentive, Reghenas added that teams can save $90 on their registrations by e-mailing him directly atkreghenas@elitesportsgroup.caand mentioningCalifornia Rubber. The Alberta Champions Cup also offers six girls divisions at its Edmonton rinks. %PDF-1.7
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