Registration and Rules
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For the 33rd Annual MICEC Indigenous Minor Hockey Tournament, we are powering our tournament using EventConnect, the leading tournament management system. On November 15, 2022, registration will go live.
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- *NEW* Registration fee is $800 for U7 and U9; and $900 for U11, U13, U15 and U18.
- Registration and payment deadline is March 3, 2023
- Please read the Official Tournament Rules & Regulations and the Registration and FAQ sections below for more information
Registration:
REGISTRATION:
Event Connect Registration Site
DIVISIONS:
U7 | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U18
*Female divisions will be formed based on number of registered teams
CONTACT:
Call: 204-942-0228 | Email: hockey@micec.com | Fax: 204-947-6564
In Person or by Mail:
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc.
119 Sutherland Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 3C9
Rules & Regulations:
Click on the link below for a copy of the official tournament Rules & Regulations. You can also request a copy by email, fax or in person.
MICEC 33rd Annual Minor Hockey Tournament Rules & Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I register my team?
A: Visit the Event Connect Registration Site. If you are having difficulty, please contact us.
Q: How much is the registration fee and when is it due?
A: The registration fee is $800 for Squirts and Novice; and $900 for Atom, Peewee, Bantam and Midget; and is due by March 3, 2023.
Q: When are the final rosters due?
A: Teams must submit their official Hockey Manitoba roster by March 3, 2023.
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 2022-2023 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 Indigenous players must form at least 80% of the team. 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 allowed to play if their names are on the official Hockey Manitoba roster for the 2022-23 year and they have been playing with the team for the entire season.
Q: My child isn't registered, can he still play?
A: All players must be registered with Hockey Manitoba for the 2022-2023 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 players.
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 March 3, 2023.
Q: How do you verify eligibility during the tournament?
A: All players must check-in with us prior to playing their first game. 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.