The call volume into our office from parents, managers, coaches,
and scouts, is overwhelming over the course of a hockey
season. Thus, in order to better help you, here are some
FAQ and the answers to them: We will do our best to list
on a regular basis questions that are asked of us that
can easily be answered here. If your question is not
listed below, do not hesitate to email us.
Is there any benefit to sending in my 2011 application and deposit
early?
The 2010 Bauer International AAA Invite was completely
full by May 15th last year. To be considered
for an entry spot both the application and deposit fee
must be submitted. We accepted 408
Boy’s teams last
year and there were 160 teams on the waiting list. The
2010 Girl’s Bauer
Invite Tournament had 120 teams participate list
year and another 60 plus on the waiting list. Any team
wishing to apply for entry into the Bauer International
AAA Invite must complete an Application Form (available
on-line), provide a resume of the past seasons
accomplishments along with the deposit fee of $475.00
(US). The total entry fee is $1,475 (Boy’s)
& $1,100 (Girl’s).
A 10% discount is offered for teams paying in full by
April 30, 2011.
How do I know if you received my application and deposit?
Once the application is received, it is input into our
database. An email is then sent out automatically to the
email address indicated on the application (please print
your email address clearly to ensure that the return
email is sent to the correct address). This email
acknowledges receipt of your application as well as
provides you with further information. This email is
not a final offer of acceptance into the tournament.
Do I have to submit my team's game results from 2010-11?
Yes. The Bauer International AAA Invite organizing
committee requests that each team send in game results
from last season, including all exhibition games,
tournament games and league games. This information is
used when determining the appropriate divisions (“AAA
Elite” and “AAA”) for each team boy’s team as
well as in the seeding process.
How are the divisions separated?
The Girl’s U19,
U16, U14, and U12 are separated into “A” and “AA. The
Boy’s 02, 01, 00,
99, 98, 97, and U16 age levels will be separated into
two Divisions – “AAA Elite” and “AAA”.
The Bauer International AAA Invite only wants the very
best teams at every age level. Your submission of the
application and past season’s results will be evaluated.
Our top competitive level is AAA Elite. This
division is open to any “validated” team that wants to
compete at the highest and most competitive level. If
the team is not to the standard of the “AAA Elite”
division it will be considered for the “AAA”
division. The AAA Division is designed for teams
who are not quite ready to compete with the very best
elite teams. Examples of teams that enter this division
include (but are not limited to): teams that have
players from a limited geographic area, small town
teams, or new teams. From a USAH national perspective,
the top ten (10) tier 2 (AA) teams in the country are
comparable and can compete in this level of
competition. If the team is not to the standard of the
“AAA” division, it will not be allowed into the
tournament. The Tournament Team Selection Committee
reserves the right to select from the list of
applications and make appropriate placements. Once
approved for either division, the completion of the
registration procedure (payment, hotel forms and roster)
must be completed.
When will we know if we have been accepted?
All competitive
“AAA Elite”
Boy’s
teams and “AA”
Girls
teams that apply before May 30th will be guaranteed
acceptance immediately. All other teams will be
notified no later than Monday, July 25th,
2011. * If total applications once again exceed the
number of teams the tournament can accept ~ earlier
notification will be given. Please note that all
offers of acceptances are tentative until your
application and deposit are received.
What is the Refund Policy?
Any team not accepted to the Bauer International
AAA Invite will be refunded their entire deposit. Any
team accepted to either the
“AAA Elite” or “AAA” Boy’s
Divisions or “AA” and “A”
Girl’s
Divisions has a non-refundable deposit. If we have a
team on the waiting list who can replace your team then
a refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued at
either AAA divisions after August 26th, 2011.
When does my team have to be ready to play and when can we depart?
All teams must be ready to play their first game on
Friday, November 4th, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. All
championship games conclude by 4:30pm on Sunday,
November 6th. Every team should arrange to
be in on Thursday night November 3rd, 2011.
There is a mandatory coach/manager check-in and
reception between 6-10pm on Thursday, November 3rd.
Are there discount airline and car partners?
United Airlines
is our official Airline for the Bauer International AAA
Invite. Call the Special Meeting Desk at 1-800-521-4041
and refer to
Meeting ID Number 589 EK to receive a tournament
discount. The tournament website also has information
for BUDGET on car
rentals by referring to Convention Discount # U061950
car and bus rentals under “TRANSPORTATION”.
What is the 2011 Tournament Format?
BOYS ~ CHICAGO, IL
2003’s: 6 Total Teams.
One Division. 6 teams in the “AAA” Division
will comprise of 1 bracket.
Three (3) teams will crossover and play three (3) teams
in their bracket once (3 games). At the conclusion of
round robin play, teams will be ranked one through six
within their bracket. The top four (4) teams after the
round robin will advance to the semi finals and
championship round. Teams finishing 5th or 6th in the
bracket will play each other in a consolation game.
2002’s: 14 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 10 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 4 teams in the “AAA” Division. The
AAA Elite Division will comprise of 2 brackets of
5 teams each. Teams will play each team in their
bracket once (4 games). The top 2 teams in each bracket
(4 total teams) after the round robin will advance to
the semi final and championship round. Teams finishing
3rd, 4th or 5th in
their bracket will have completed the tournament. The
AAA Division will comprise of 1 bracket of 4 teams.
Teams will play each team in their bracket once (3
games). Teams will be ranked 1st through 4th
after the round robin and advance to the semi final and
championship round.
2001’s: 36 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 16 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 20 teams in the “AAA” Division. The
AAA Elite Division will comprise of 4 brackets of
4 teams each. Teams will play each team in their
bracket once (3 games). Teams will be ranked 1st
through 4th in each division (all 16 teams)
after the round robin and advance to the sweet sixteen,
quarter final, semi final and championship round. The
AAA Division will comprise of 4 brackets of 5
teams each. Teams will play each team in their bracket
once (4 games). The top 2 teams in each bracket (8 total
teams) after the round robin will advance to the quarter
final, semi final and championship round. Teams
finishing 3rd,4th or 5th
in their bracket will have completed the tournament.
2000’s: 64
Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 32 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 32 teams in the “AAA” Division will
comprise of 8 brackets of 4 teams each. Teams will play
each team in their bracket once (3 games). The top two
teams in each division (16 total teams) after the round
robin will advance to the sweet sixteen, quarter final,
semi final and championship round. Teams finishing 3rd
or 4th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in a different
bracket.
1999’s: 64
Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 32 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 32 teams in the “AAA” Division will
comprise of 8 brackets of 4 teams each. Teams will play
each team in their bracket once (3 games). The top two
teams in each division (16 total teams) after the round
robin will advance to the sweet sixteen, quarter final,
semi final and championship round. Teams finishing 3rd
or 4th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in a different
bracket.
1998’s:
64
Total Teams. Two Divisions. 32 teams in the
“AAA Elite” Division and 32 teams in the “AAA”
Division will comprise of 8 brackets of 4 teams each.
Teams will play each team in their bracket once (3
games). The top two teams in each division (16 total
teams) after the round robin will advance to the sweet
sixteen, quarter final, semi final and championship
round. Teams finishing 3rd or 4th
in their bracket will play a fourth and final game with
a similar finisher in a different bracket.
1997’s: 80 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 40 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 40 teams in the “AAA” Division will
comprise 8 brackets of 5 teams each. Teams will play
each team in their bracket once (4 games). The top teams
in each bracket (8 total teams) after the round robin
will advance to the quarter final, semi final and
championship round. Teams finishing 2nd, 3rd,
4th or 5th in their bracket will
have completed the tournament.
U16’s (1995/1996): 80
Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 40 teams in the “AAA Elite”
Division and 40 teams in the “AAA” Division will
comprise 8 brackets of 5 teams each. Teams will play
each team in their bracket once (4 games). The top teams
in each bracket (8 total teams) after the round robin
will advance to the quarter final, semi final and
championship round. Teams finishing 2nd, 3rd,
4th or 5th in their bracket will
have completed the tournament.
GIRLS ~ ROCHESTER, NY
U12’s: 24 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 16 teams in the “AA” Division
and 8 teams in the “A” Division. The AA
Division will comprise of 4 brackets of 4 teams
each. Teams will play each team in their bracket once
(3 games). The top team in each division (4 teams) after
the round robin will advance to the semi final and
championship round. Teams finishing 2nd, 3rd
or 4th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in a different
bracket. The A Division will comprise of 2
brackets of 4 teams each. Teams will play each team in
their bracket once (3 games). The top two teams in each
division (4 teams) after the round robin will advance to
the semi final and championship round. Teams finishing
3rd or 4th in their bracket will
play a fourth and final game with a similar finisher in
a different bracket.
U14’s: 36
Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 24 teams in the “AA” Division and
12 teams in the “A” Division. The AA Division
(24 teams) will comprise 6 brackets of 4
teams each. Teams will play each team in their bracket
once (3 games). The top team in each bracket (6 teams)
and the top two (2) wildcard teams after the round robin
will advance to the quarter final, semi final and
championship round. Teams finishing 2nd, 3rd
or 4th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in a different
bracket.
The A Division (12 teams) will
comprise of 2 brackets of 6 teams each. Three (3) teams
will crossover and play 3 teams in their own bracket
once (3 games). At the conclusion of round robin play,
teams will be ranked one through six. The top two (2)
teams in each bracket (4 teams) after the round robin
will advance to semi final and championship round. Teams
finishing 3rd, 4th, 5th
or 6th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in the other
bracket.
U16’s: 24 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 16 teams in the “AA” Division
and 8 teams in the “A” Division. The AA
Division (16 teams) will comprise 4 brackets
of 4 teams each. Teams will play each team in their
bracket once (3 games). The top team in each bracket (4
teams) after the round robin will advance to the semi
final and championship round. Teams finishing 2nd,
3rd or 4th in their bracket will
play a fourth and final game with a similar finisher in
a different bracket.
The A Division (8 teams) will comprise of 2
brackets of 4 teams each. Teams will play each team in
their bracket once (3 games). The top two (2) teams in
each bracket (4 teams) after the round robin will
advance to the semi final and championship round. Teams
finishing 3rd or 4th in their
bracket will play a fourth and final game with a similar
finisher in a different bracket.
U19’s: 36 Total Teams.
Two Divisions. 24 teams in the “AA” Division
and 12 teams in the “A” Division. The AA
Division (24 teams) will comprise 6 brackets
of 4 teams each. Teams will play each team in their
bracket once (4 games). The top team in each bracket (6
teams) and the top two (2) wildcard teams after the
round robin will advance to the quarter final, semi
final and championship round. Teams finishing 2nd,
3rd or 4th in their bracket will
play a fourth and final game with a similar finisher in
a different bracket.
The A Division (12 teams) will
comprise of 2 brackets of 6 teams each. Three (3) teams
will crossover and play 3 teams in their own bracket
once (3 games). At the conclusion of round robin play,
teams will be ranked one through six. The top two (2)
teams in each bracket (4 teams) after the round robin
will advance to semi final and championship round. Teams
finishing 3rd, 4th, 5th
or 6th in their bracket will play a fourth
and final game with a similar finisher in the other
bracket.
GAME TIMES for
BOYS
All games will be run under Stop Time. Game length will
be as follows:
v
Round Robin Games & Sweet Sixteen Games
– 3 x 15 minute
periods. U16’s and 1997’s will have an ice make
after every two periods.
v
Quarter, and Semi-Finals
– 2 x 15 minute periods. No ice makes at any age
level.
v
Championship Games
– 3 x 15 minute periods. U16’s and 1997’s will
have an ice make after every two periods.
GAME TIMES for
GIRLS
All games will be run under Stop Time. Game length will
be as follows:
v
U12 ~ Round Robin, Semi-Final & Championship Games
– 3 x 13 minute periods.
v
U14 ~ Round Robin, Semi-Final &
Championship Games
– 3 x 14 minute periods.
v U16
and U19 ~ Round Robin, Semi-Final & Championship Games
– 3 x 15 minute periods. Ice Make after every two
periods.
Almost every team will play 2 games on Friday, and 2
games on Saturday. The Boy’s
sweet sixteen for the 01’s, 00’s, 99’s, 98’s, & 97’s
will begin Saturday late afternoon and evening. All
quarter, semi and championship games are on Sunday, and
are always over at the latest 4:30pm. You will play
games on Sunday, if you qualify for the playoffs,
starting at 7:00am. Some consolation games fall on
Sunday as well.
What hotel should we book at?
All accepted teams must stay in authorized tournament
hotels and submit all pre-registration forms. All hotels
are in close proximity to arenas, restaurants, shopping
malls and other attractions. A hotel tournament packet
will be emailed out to all accepted team contacts by
July 15th, 2011 and also posted on the
web site. All hotel correspondence should be done
through
bauerinvite@aol.com
How do I know you have received all my information?
A team checklist for each age level will be posted on
the website in early July. This online document details
various information that needs to be completed including
application, deposits, balance, hotel forms, team roster
etc. The website is updated every few days to keep
track of what the Bauer AAA International Invite has
received and what is still missing from each accepted
team. Please note that final team balances are due
by September 2nd, 2011. Any team not
paid in full by this date will lose their spot.
If the Head Coach has more than one team to oversee can scheduling
arrangements be made?
We understand there can be personal conflicts that may
hinder some coaches with multiple teams. Although we
can not promise that we can accommodate everyone's
request. If a request is put in prior to August 1st
we will make every attempt possible to help coordinate
your games.
When is the schedule released?
The schedule for the 2010 Bauer International AAA Invite
will be released on October 7th, 2011.
Any requests prior to August 2nd, 2010 will
be taken into consideration. Once the main schedule is
released this will be FINAL.
Will the schedule change?
We make every attempt not to make changes to the
schedule after October 7th, however sometimes
things happen that are out of our control and changes
are made. It is important to monitor the website at
www.invitebauer.com for updates. We will send
emails as well. Please be sure your email address is
legible in order to receive these important updates.
When is the last day to submit my team roster for the tournament
program?
The last day to submit your team roster and any changes
is October 13th, 2011.
What if there is an error in the on-line Pointstreak roster and/or
the number on the jersey?
When you register your roster on-line this information is used for
Pointstreak statistics and the tournament program. Once
Pointstreak has the team rosters up on line and you see
any discrepancies, please email our office immediately.
What do I do when I get to the Bauer International AAA Invite?
Your team managers/coaches will handle all check in
procedure at the Thursday night reception. Specific
information will be given to all team personnel at this
mandatory meeting.
Does the team manager and or coach have to attend the
check-in/reception on Thursday Nov. 3rd
between 5-10pm?
YES. The Bauer International AAA Invite MANDATORY check-in/reception is
an unique and innovative way to gather all team
personnel for a social gathering. In addition, each
team picks up player gifts and additional tournament
information that evening. Both are considered featured,
and favorite events for the coaches/managers. When teams
accept entrance into the Bauer AAA International Invite
they do so knowing that participation in the
manager/coach reception is mandatory for ALL teams.
Is there a fee for admission?
NO. Your team entry fee allows any individual to attend any games for
free.
Are there many scouts that attend? And where are they from?
YES.
The United States Hockey League (USHL) and College
Hockey Inc., are just two of our major tournament
sponsors. Over 120 scouts attended the 2010 Bauer
International Invite. The scouts came from Juniors (USHL,
NAHL, EJHL, and Canadian Major Junior), Div 1 and 3
colleges, and many NHL teams. This tournament is the best choice for players/teams who are
looking for Junior, College and Pro Exposure.
Will there be a photographer for the tournament?
YES. Some time later this summer ~ Under Tournament Contacts
you will see the Photographers contact information for
each level.
What are the rules?
Please see last year’s 2010 Official
Tournament Rules
and Regulations posted on the website.
Teams must be affiliated
with one of the following: CHA, USA Hockey or IIHF.
The 2011 Rules and Regulations will be posted on
Friday, October 7th when the
tournament schedule is released.
What are the rule differences between USAH and Canada?
All games are operated under USAH Rules and
Regulations. Neck guards are only required and mandatory
if your US state/affiliate requires them. All USAH
registered players, including goalkeepers in the Peewee
(99, 00) through Midget (U16 age classifications are
required to wear a colored (non clear) internal
mouthpiece that covers all the remaining teeth of one
jaw, customarily the upper. Canadian teams will abide by
the equipment requirements of their governing
organization. For the first violation of this rule, the
team shall be issued a warning. A misconduct penalty
shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper of that
team for a subsequent violation during that game. For
Squirts and Peewess - USA Hockey replaced the delayed
offside rule with an automatic whistle. Consequently, if
a player is offside, the whistle will be blown
immediately. If the offside is accidental then the
face-off will occur just outside the offensive zone
blue-line, an intentional offside will be whistled down
with the face-off occurring in the violating team's
defensive zone. Checking is only permitted at the 1998
and older age classifications.
I want to become involved as a sponsor for this event. Who do I get
in touch with?
Andrea Hahn,
danandandreahahn@aol.com or 630.521.1111.
I have a question that is not on this list, what do I do?
On the BOYS side please email the Tournament
Director at
kmhinc@aol.com or call the Main Office and
ask for Kevin Mann 630.521.1111. On the GIRLS
side please email the Tournament Director at
dirgirls@ryhockey.com or call 585-315-0098 and
ask for Ray Cardella.
