What do I have to do to qualify to participate?
All players must be members of USA Hockey for the ’11-’12 season (September 1st – August 31st) by the start of the tournament. The membership fee is $30 per player (additional local affiliate fees may apply) and can be done online at https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action. All players must also be 18 years or older by the start of the tournament.

What are the divisions?

Men’s Experienced – Team is comprised of experienced level players who may have Junior A, B, C, NCAA Division I and III College, Non-Varsity College (ACHA), Midget Major, Prep or Varsity High School playing experience. Teams may be comparable to traditional low "A", "B" or high "C" level adult house league teams.

Men’s Intermediate – Team is comprised of less experienced adult players who may have high school, competitive midget or Junior C playing experience, or limited youth playing experience with several years playing as an adult. These teams may be comparable to traditional “C” or “D” level adult house league teams.

Women’s Open – The women’s division will be an open division for women 18 years of age or older. All experience levels are welcome, and our goal is to have as much parity among the teams as possible. Per the official roster form, please indicate the highest level of playing experience based on your strongest player.

Battle of the Badges (Reserved) – The “Battle of the Badges” division is an invitation-only division reserved for teams consisting of firefighters and police officers.

 

How many games will my team play?
Each team is guaranteed four total games – three games during round robin play (one game Friday and two games Saturday), as well as one pool playoff game (Sunday). See "Official Rules" and "Tournament Format" details within the Registration Packet.
 

How many teams will be in each division?
A minimum of 4 teams is required to form each division, with a maximum number of 8 teams. Additional divisions may be established to accommodate demand; however, number of divisions will be limited based on ice time availability and number of teams entered overall. See "Official Rules" and "Tournament Format" details within the Registration Packet.
 

How will the games be run?
Each game will consist of a five-on-five format, with three 15 minute running-time periods. A three minute warm-up will start when the Zamboni doors close. Ice will be resurfaced prior to each game. See "Official Rules" and "Tournament Format" details within the Registration Packet.
 

What is the maximum number of players I can have on my team?
You can have up to 15 players on each team. See "Official Rules" and "Tournament Format" details within the Registration Packet.
 

Will there be prizes?
Yes, there will be a prize for the first place team, as well as for Skills Competition winners.
 

Where should out of town guests stay?
You are welcome to stay anywhere in the Columbus area. There will be a block of rooms reserved at the TownPlace Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna (starting at $84 per room) and also at the SpringHill Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna (starting at $89 per room). Five dollars ($5) from each room reservation will be donated back to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. You can book your hotel through http://cwp.marriott.com/cmhsh/makecfhistory/ or by calling 1-866-964-7767 to reserve your rate under the “Make CF History Charity Classic.”

Event details are subject to change. Please check back to the website for updated information, follow us on Twitter (@MakeCFHistory), or contact us at any time.