TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
- 4 Game guarantee
- 3 Round robin games
- Three 13 minute periods
- No game curfew
- Prizes & Awards for 1st & 2nd Place
- All players receive an event t-shirt
- Teams receive goodie bag of gifts
- Tournament kick off party hosted on Friday night
HOST FACILITY
Tim Hortons Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot, participatory sports facility centrally located on the campus of Monroe Community College, in Rochester N.Y. It is home to 4 NHL sized ice rinks, including Chick-fil-A Arena, which can accommodate 1,750 spectators. The facility is home to Lattimore Physical Therapy, Lattimore Fitness, Chef's Bar & Grill, ScorZone Golf Center & Lounge and a Visit Rochester Tourism Center. For full information about Tim Hortons Iceplex, visit www.timhortonsiceplex.com.
PLAYING DIVISIONS
1. CompetItive DIVISION
Team Composition:
Playing Style:
- Players with established chemistry (regular teammates).
- Higher-skilled players with experience at higher levels of hockey.
Playing Style:
- Competitive and results-oriented.
- Strong desire to win and compete at a high level.
- Focus on achieving victory.
2. Recreational "C" DIVISION
Team Composition:
Playing Style:
- Players may be unfamiliar with each other, or have rarely played together.
- May not play together regularly.
- Players may have played high school, college or junior level hockey.
- Players have no high-level hockey experience (e.g., junior, college, professional).
Playing Style:
- Emphasis on fun and enjoyment.
- Results are secondary to the experience.
3. RECreational "D" DIVISION
Team Composition:
Playing Style:
- Players may be unfamiliar with each other, or have rarely/never played together.
- May not play together regularly.
- Players have no high-level hockey experience and are more 'novice' (played for five years or less and are lower skilled).
Playing Style:
- Emphasis on fun and enjoyment.
- Results are secondary to the experience.
4. WARRIOR DIVISION
Team Composition:
Playing Style:
- Players are restricted to veterans
- Skill level can vary within the roster
Playing Style:
- Emphasis on fun and enjoyment.
- Results are secondary to the experience.
REGISTRATION INFO
- The team captain is required to enter the team through the registration button below.
- Registration fee is $1,050 per team.
- Team captain is required to pay a deposit of $250 for a guaranteed spot.
- The remaining team fee balance will be due no later than upon arrival for your first game.
- If your team is 50+ Miles from Rochester, NY, please make sure to mark yes during registration. You will see a deduction of $250 off your team fee invoice when received at a later date. Offer valid to the first ten out of town teams that register.
- Team space is limited and not guaranteed unless registration is completed.
- Team composition is restricted to active & retired first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers and medical) and veterans. Verification of all players will take place at check-in for the event, and this is a strict policy for the 2026 Guardian's Cup.
HOST HOTELS
Host hotel information will be posted in late summer.