Hong Kong Typhoons Ice Hockey

Beijing Emperor's Cup

 

Player fees                         HK$1000 per player

Uniform fees                     HK$500 (includes hoody and personalized jersey and socks that the player keeps for SQ)

(PeeWee and Bantam players will have jerseys provided, and players with hoodies already will not have to buy any, so any remaining money from the $1500 deposit will go towards the ice fees at $150 per player, per practice)

*NOTE – players asked to play in 2 divisions will only pay the cost of practices/fees for one division

Practice fees                      TBD- Team training @ Elements, and off-ice training @ the Hockey Factory

Total fees to be paid up front = $1500 (please pay by January 22^nd)

 

* This fee must be paid in order to ensure your spot on the team.  If this fee is not paid by the deadline, or you decide not to play, the next player in line will be asked to fill in that spot on the roster.  Make cheques payable to:

 

 

HK Typhoons Ice Hockey Club Ltd.

or transfer money to the Typhoons account at

HSBC 502-411-887-001

Please forward transfer information or cheque to:

Typhoons Administration
17/F, No. 8 Wing Lok Street
Sheung Wan, HK
Ph: 2594 0165
Fx: 2596 0301
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Overview of costs and requirements

Flight                                     See below (reduced Typhoons rates)

Hotel                                     RMB$500 to $800 per room per night depending upon room type.  (See below)

Transportation                       coaches (buses) will be arranged, cost yet to be determined

Food                                      Each person is responsible for their own food budget

Entertainment                       We may try to arrange some tours/events together - participation is optional

 

Parents are responsible for their children.  If a parent cannot accompany another child, he or she must arrange for another parent to take care of the child.  We will not have players travelling by themselves, and our coaches will not act as guardians for the children.  Also, if a player travels with another family, they will have to bring along a guardian release form completed by their own parent (for travel into China).

 

We will book hotel rooms together, but parents are responsible for attaining China visas and they must also take care of purchasing airplane tickets.  We start playing on April 2^nd in the morning, and we should finish in the late afternoon on the 4^th.

 

For booking flights, please arrive on the night of April 1^st, and prepare to fly out very late on the 4^th, or perhaps on the 5^th or later if you want to stay and sightsee.  Please do not wait to book tickets as the date is approaching quickly.

 

Current Practice Schedule (ice):  (Off-ice practices TBA)

-Please refer to the schedule on our website – practice details may be modified later this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Information

1.  All participants in the Beijing tournament must arrive in Beijing by Thursday (April 1) night.
2.  The tournament will conclude after 5pm on Sunday, April 4.
Everyone will be responsible for booking their own airline tickets.
Our recommended travel agent for the trip is Marisa at Plan Travel in Central.  She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 3104 7366.  I have used her for years, and her English and Cantonese are both excellent, and she is very responsible and reliable.   She has given the tournament team members an excellent rate at $3280 after tax for adults, and $2610 after tax for children under 12.  Please book now so you can ensure you have a flight. Special airfare - Dragon Air   Adult:  HK$2,750+tax HK$530 Child:  HK$2,200+tax HK$410(under 12 years old)   Conditions of this fare: - Change of flight/date permitted at fee HK$600(must be made before departure HKG, after departure change is not permitted) - Min. 2 days minimum to 7 days maximum - Non-refundable - you must purchase 2 or more tickets for get this price.   Marisa   PLAN TRAVEL LTD Room 1004-1006, 10/Floor, Regent Centre 88 Queen's Road Central HONG KONG TEL: 31047366 (direct) Fax: 81613376(direct)       Travel Insurance   AsiaXpat will sponsor the insurance for all players playing in the Beijing tournament.  This will cover ‘winter sports’ in which hockey is included.   AsiaXpress insurance is our travel team sponsor, and we hope that you can contact Ashley Chow at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it more information, or simply to purchase travel insurance.         HOTEL – Holiday Inn Lido

 

1)    All families or groups staying at the Holiday Inn LIDO should book and confirm directly with the hotel using the following contact:

 

Joseph Zhou

Sales Manager

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Phone:  +86 10 6437-6688  ext: 2877

Fax:  +86 10 6436-7652

Mobile Phone:  139 1085 4530

 

ALL COMMUNICATION SHOULD MENTION SPORTS BEIJING - HOCKEY

 

2)    The rates shown below are guaranteed for SPORTS BEIJING HOCKEY bookings confirmed on or before MARCH 19, 2010.

 

Family Apartment Rates:

 

3 Bedroom Apartment        RMB 800 per night -- Includes 3 breakfasts  (Extra Breakfast RMB 100/night)

One bedroom -- King Size Bed

One bedroom -- Two Single Beds

One bedroom -- One Single Bed

Kitchen equipped with utensils and dishes for cooking.

3 Bathrooms

 

2 Bedroom Apartment    RMB 600 per night -- Includes 2 breakfasts /  RMB 500 per night -- Includes 1 breakfast

One bedroom -- King Size Bed

One bedroom -- One Single Bed

Kitchen equipped with utensils and dishes for cooking.

2 Bathrooms

 

One extra single bed can be added to the 3BR or 2BR apartments including breakfast at RMB 100/night.

Maid service to Apartments is every other day.

 

Hotel Room Rate:

 

Superior Rooms        RMB 500 per night -- includes 2 breakfasts /  Extra breakfasts RMB 100/night

Either one king size bed OR two twin beds.

 

All rates include tax and service charge.

Buffet Breakfast in Hotel

No service charge or additional fees for using hotel swimming pool and fitness center.

 

3)    Rates for bookings confirmed after MARCH 19, 2010 depend on availability.  This is a holiday weekend so rates after MARCH 19, 2010 subject to confirmation.

 

4)    Families or Groups should confirm reservation directly with hotel using credit card.   Payment made at checkout.

 

5)    No charge for Cancellations received 1 day (24hrs) before arrival date.  All cancellations should be emailed to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  50% of first night stay for cancellations received within 24hrs of arrival date and for no shows.

 

 

 

Tournament Information:

Fly out on April 1^st at night.  Tournament runs from the morning of the 2^nd til 5pm on the 4^th.

6 Teams per division

Minimum 5 games per team (a sixth game for the finalists)

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

BODYCHECKING

Bodychecking will NOT be permitted at any level.

 

RULE EMPHASIS

There will be no tolerance of any dangerous play.  This includes deliberate acts of body-checking, slashing and high-sticking.

 

PENALTIES:

2 minute minor

5 minute major

10 minute misconduct

Match penalty – out of game and to be reviewed by the tournament committee

Off-setting penalties 4 vs. 4

 

 

HURRY UP FACE OFFS

Teams must get to the ensuing face-off quickly following each stoppage in play.

After 5 seconds the referee has the discretion to drop the puck.

 

 

EQUIPMENT

NECK GUARDS: Players are required to wear neck guards for all tournament games.

 

GAME LENGTH:

The use of the running clock will apply. The game clock for the first period may be started immediately following the completion of the two-minute pre-game warm-up. Teams should be ready to commence play immediately following the conclusion of the two-minute warm-up clock.

2-minute warm-up

3 Periods per Game – period duration will be 12, 12 and 15 minutes running time per period.

Games with a 2 goals or less differential will have stop time for the last minute of the game.

 

TIME OUTS:

In the finals, each team is allowed one 30-second time-out.  No time outs in round robin games.

 

OVERTIME:

Overtime will be played only in the finals. Overtime shall be conducted in a series of sudden death periods.

First overtime period: A 5 minute sudden-death period with teams playing with 4 skaters plus a goaltender.

Shootout: 3 Players per team. Each player takes one shot (the team higher in the standings will decide which team shoots first).

Sudden death shootout - Rotation of remaining players (all players must shoot before a player can take a second shot).

ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS:

Standings will be based on points: two (2) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie.

 

 

TIE BREAKER: Tie-breaking

1 The head-to-head result involving the teams tied (two-way ties only).

2 Most wins

3 Goal-differential

4 Goals against

5 A toss of a coin by an event coordinator.

 

STICK MEASUREMENTS:

Teams are NOT allowed to request stick measurements during any tournament games.

 

GAME AWARDS:

Players cannot win the Player of the Game Award more than once.

 

DRESSING ROOM POLICY:

It is preferred only the players, coaches and trainers are allowed in the dressing rooms and the hallways leading to the dressing rooms before and after games.

BJHL (Beijing Junior Hockey League) disciplinary rules are in effect for the tournament.

 

PLAYERS BENCH POLICY

Only players, coaches and assistant coaches are allowed in the players’ bench area

Max 3 coaches/assistants

 

PROTESTS:

 

No protest will be heard regarding a referee's decision.

All decisions made by the event coordinator, or their delegate, are final.