Q: How do I register my team?
A: Visit the Event Connect Registration Site. If you are having difficulty, please contact us at hockey@micec.com

Q: How much is the registration fee and when is it due?
A: The registration fee is $1000 for U7 and U9; and $1100 for U11, U13, U15 and U18; and is due by February 10, 2027.

Q: When are the final rosters due?
A: Teams must submit their official Hockey Manitoba roster by February 10, 2027.

Q: Which teams are eligible to enter the tournament?
A: All teams must be registered with Hockey Manitoba, or their respective provincial hockey associations, for the 2026-2027 season.

Q: Can we split up our roster to form two teams?
A: Yes, rosters may be split to form two separate teams.

Q: Do the teams have to be from First Nation communities?
A: Not necessarily, but the team must be 100% indigenous. Players must have a birth certificate, treaty or Metis card, medical card and any other necessary documents showing proof of age and ancestry during the entire tournament.

Q: What about non-Indigenous players?
A: Non-Indigenous players are not allowed to play in the tournament. *New for 2025 Tournament*

Q: My child isn't registered, can he still play?
A: All players must be registered with Hockey Manitoba for the 2026-2027 season. Contact Hockey Manitoba for more information on the registration process.

Q: My daughter's team is registered in the tournament, and another team wants her to play for them. Can she play for both teams?
A: No, players are only permitted to play for one team.

Q: We would like to pickup a player for our U9 team but he is registered as a U11. Can he play on our team?
A: No, players must play within the division in which they are registered.

Q: How many import players are we allowed?
A: All teams are allowed to import up to three players. All imports must be of Indigenous ancestry and must be registered with Hockey Manitoba. Players not registered with Hockey Manitoba are not eligible to play.

Q: Does an import player need a release form from their regular season team?
A: No. Unless their regular season team is also registered in the MICEC tournament, then they would need be to released by their coach to play on a different team.

Q: What is the deadline for adding players to our roster?
A: Teams must submit the names of their import players to us by February 28, 2027.

Q: How do you verify eligibility during the tournament?
A: All players must check-in with us prior to playing their first game. All U18 and U15 must have ID to prove their eligibility. Their name will be verified on our tournament roster and they will be issued an official tournament wristband. These wristbands must be worn for the entire tournament. Prior to the start of each game, an official will verify that each player is wearing his or her wristband. Players must be wearing an official tournament wristband in order to participate in the tournament, no exceptions.

If there are any issues or concerns, we ask that they be brought to the attention of the Tournament Committee at the earliest opportunity. We will do our best to resolve any issues or complaints but please be aware that all decisions made by the Tournament Committee are binding and final.