Investors Group Provincial Championships Hockey Alberta
 


12/14/2007
2008 Host Sites Announced

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta announced the 33 Host Sites for the 2008 Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials today. The 2008 Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials will feature over 10,000 amateur hockey players from over 100 communities between March 6 and April 6, 2008. Playdowns will begin in January.

 

"Being this event is very exciting for all participants. It is the tournament every hockey player works towards at the beginning of the season. A lot of memories are created during this time and I wish everyone the best of luck," said Terry Ledingham, president, Hockey Alberta.

 

The host site selection process is quite extensive. All the host sites submitted bids by November 15, 2007 outlining their top three divisions and categories they wanted to host. The selections were based on their volunteer base, marketing plans, financial goals etc. The criteria are made up by Hockey Alberta and their various councils; once they receive the bid packages, the committee makes the final decision on who is successful.

 

Investors Group is the title sponsor for the fourth year in a row. Investors Group is an excellent community partner with a longstanding commitment to youth and sport. This partnership assists Hockey Alberta in being able to make the 2008 Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials an unforgettable experience for not only the athletes, but the parents, coaches, fans and host communities.

 

"Investors Group is proud to partner with Hockey Alberta as the title sponsor for the Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials for the fourth year in a row. At Investors Group, we strongly believe in supporting the communities in which we work and live. We are proud to be actively helping Hockey Alberta to develop one of the most progressive and innovative sport organization in Canada and to provide effective leadership opportunities and valuable life experiences for young adults through the great game of hockey," said Peter Bent, area marketing manager, Investors Group, Alberta / BC.

 

Hockey Alberta has once again joined forces with RAMP Interactive to provide each host site with a web site to post scores, tournament information and stats. There will be an individual site for each category beginning with play downs in January. Fans from all over will be able to keep tabs on their favourite team and their journey to the provincial title.

 

Hockey Alberta is pleased to have Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, Elite Sportswear and Awards and RAMP Interactive as official sponsors and suppliers to the championships.

 

"Having such great sponsors assists us in making the total experience for all involved a great one," said Ledingham.

 

For a complete list of host sites or more information about the 2008 Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials, visit www.hockeyalberta.ca. Host site list can be found below.

 

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For more information please contact:

 

Christina Rogers

Coordinator, Communications

Hockey Alberta

P: 403.342.6777

C: 403.358.1182

crogers@hockeyalberta.ca

 

 

2008 Hockey Alberta Provincial Dates

 

Division/Category Date Location

Senior AAA Various Playdowns

Senior A & B March 28-30, 2008 Drayton Valley

Senior Female AAA Various Playdowns

Senior Female AA March 15-17, 2008 NAFHA

Senior Female A March 7-9, 2008 SAWHA

Senior Female B March 28-30, 2008 Bashaw

Junior A Various AJHL Playoffs

Junior B April 3-6, 2008 Three Hills

Junior C March 28-30, 2008 Edmonton

Midget AAA Various AMHL Playoffs

Midget AAA Female Various AMMFHL Playoffs

Midget AA March 13-16, 2008 Okotoks

Midget A March 13-16, 2008 Whitecourt

Midget A Female March 28-30, 2008 Olds

Midget B March 13-16, 2008 Hobbema

Midget B Female March 27-30, 2008 Vauxhall

Midget C March 13-16, 2008 Tofield

Midget D March 13-16, 2008 Warner

Minor Midget AAA March 28-30, 2008 Fort Saskatchewan

Bantam AAA Various AMBHL Playoffs

Bantam AA March 27-30, 2008 Fort Saskatchewan

Bantam A March 27-30, 2008 Vermilion

Bantam A Female March 13-16, 2008 Calgary

Bantam B March 27-30, 2008 Hanna

Bantam B Female March 13-16, 2008 Irma

Bantam C March 27-30, 2008 Provost

Bantam D March 27-30, 2008 Castor

Pee Wee AA March 13-16, 2008 Calgary

Pee Wee A March 13-16, 2008 Peace River

Pee Wee A Female March 6-9, 2008 Medicine Hat

Pee Wee B March 13-16, 2008 Fairview

Pee Wee B Female March 28-30, 2008 Olds

Pee Wee C March 13-16, 2008 Athabasca

Pee Wee D March 13-16, 2008 Elk Point

Atom AA March 7-9, 2008 Fort Saskatchewan

Atom A March 7-9, 2008 High Prairie

Atom B March 7-9, 2008 Carstairs

Atom C March 7-9, 2008 Viking

Atom D March 7-9, 2008 Marwayne

BB Series March 14-16, 2008 Edmonton
10/2/2007
Bid Application and Guidelines

Interested in hosting the 2008 Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincials in your town? Click here for the bid application and guidelines. For more information about hosting provincials, please contact Christina Rogers at (403) 342-6777 or crogers@hockeyalberta.ca.