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Friendship
September 10th to 13th, 2009 Tournament Sanction #A06-09-10
Canlan Ice Sports (Etobicoke) Arena, and The Pavilion
4 Games Guaranteed
Possibility of 7 or 8 games
International Competition
Finalist and championship trophies
Tournament Details
Written by Nick Halavonja
International Friendship Tournament September 10th to 13th, 2009 Tournament Sanction #A06-09-10 Deadline for Applications is June 30th, 2009
The information listed below is general and will be adjusted according to number of teams, tournament draw, and final schedule. Specific information as it applies to each Age Category will be posted and distributed along with the final schedule by August 17th, 2009.
Tournament Format Age Categories: 2000 - Minor Atom - 15 to 20 1999 - Atom - 20 to 25 1998 - Minor Peewee - 25 - 30
Friendship Tournament 2009 Application Information
Tournament Sanction #A06-09-10
Please submit on-line to ensure enrollment is secured in our database, and mail a hard copy with payment.
PLEASE ENCLOSE REGISTRATION CHEQUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Minor Atom, Major Atom and Minor Peewee: Canadian Teams: $850.00 Out of Canada: $850.00 (US Funds) Acceptance of this team entry releases the sponsors, the officials, arena management, and the tournament from any liability for any accident or injury which may be incurred by a player or team official while attending or participating in the TORONTO MARLBOROS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT.
Player registration certificates must be presented at time of registration.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - June 30th, 2009 and return roster by August 26th, 2009, however entries will be accepted on a first come / first serve bases.
Special "Friendship Tournament" rates and features such as free parking have been arranged with the hotels. All hotels are in close proximity to arenas, restaurants, shopping malls and other attractions. In order to offer these rates the tournament has not entered into any third-party agreements with travel agencies or travel groups offering their booking services. Managers/Team reps should contact the listed hotel of their choice directly, or acceptance may be rescinded. Click on any of the Hotel names to visit their web site.
Any questions regarding accommodations can be directed to
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September 10th to 13th, 2009 Canlan Ice Sports (Etobicoke) Arena and The Pavilion
Schedule for the 2009 Tournament will be available by August 17th, 2009
Also, a schedule will be emailed to all team personel. Please cross-reference this schedule to what appears on the website and if there are any discrepancies, notify us immediately. The final Tournament Rules & Regulations are also posted.
There is no flexibility in changing game times as all teams other than commuters were notified to be prepared to play early morning on Friday September 11th, 2009; and divisions were based on strength, record and other concerns.
To expedite registration, Travel Permits and Official Rosters should be sent ahead of time preferable by e-mail to
or faxed to: (416) 487-5528.
The map below shows the Arena locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Below the area map are detailed maps of each location along with a link to Google Map so you can print each detailed map for future reference.
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