Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I need to bring to the event?
A: Managers: You will need Roster Stickers for the scoresheet: (3 stickers per game). A copy of your official USA Hockey Roster. (AAU for Mites).
Parents: All you need to bring is your family and a good attitude
Coaches: You will need to bring pucks, water bottles, and other coaching accessories to prepare your team for victory
Q: How many games are we guaranteed?
A: If you are playing in an indoor and hybrid tournament there is a four-game guarantee. If you are playing in the outdoor (Winter Wonderland event) there will be a three-game guarantee
Q: What is the cost of the event?
A: The cost of the event varies between location and age level. Please use the link below to select the event you are inquiring about.https://ultimatetournaments.com/upcoming-events Please click “Quick View” in the event. Scroll down to find the age-level event price.
Q: Is this event stay to play?
A: All of our events are stay to play, upon registration your team manager will select your hotel option. When accepted, team managers and coaches will get instructions on how to book rooms and they will send them out to families on the team.
Q: What is considered being a local team?
A: If your team’s home rink is located within 75 miles of the tournament location then you will be considered a local team.
Q: What if my team is considered local but we want to book hotel rooms?
Please contact your manager and we can get you tournament discounted price for your stay
Q: Are you AAU or USA Hockey?
A: Our events are sanctioned through USA Hockey (Squirt- Midget) and AAU(Mites/U9)
Q: Are there multi tournament discounts?
A: Yes! We offer discounts to teams who play in multiple events throughout each season. The discounts will vary depending on the number of events played and hotel rooms used.
Q: Are there multi-team discounts?
A: Yes! Depending on the number of teams you bring per event
Q: How do we pay?
A: We have multiple payment options. You can pay by credit card via the website. We also accept Venmo. You can send it to @ultimatetournaments(UHT Logo as profile picture). Lastly, you can mail a check to the address: 477 Dunlay Street Wood Dale, IL 60191.
Q: Do we get any comped rooms?
A: Your team can qualify for a comped room for the coach/manager if you stay in play at two events and book at least 15 per event. You will get the comped room refund after your stay at the event.
Q: What division should we be?
A: Since every state classifies its team differently, please use your states classification and match you appropriately
Q: Do you offer specific divisions for this tournament?
A: We offer all age levels and divisions (AA-House) brackets will be determined based off the number of teams registered
Q: How do I register?
A: Registration is taken through our website, please use this link below to select your desired event. You can then click the blue register button underneath your desired event.https://ultimatetournaments.com/upcoming-events
Q: What time is the first game?
A: The first games of the event will not begin until after noon (12pm). We do this to not have teams need extra hotel nights like other tournament companies who have you play at 8:00 am on Fridays.
Q: How do you determine divisions?
A: We aim to make the most competitive brackets based on the age level and skill of the team. Every state classifies its team differently, and it is our job to appropriately create competitive brackets.
Q: Where is the schedule for the tournament?
A: Schedules will be sent to the manager and coaches 10 days prior to the event. We will post schedules online for everyone to see 3 days before the event. These schedules will be posted online under each event, please click “quick view” and then “schedule” to view all brackets.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: We give teams 30 days before the event to cancel and receive a full refund. Within 30 days you run the risk of losing your full payment.
Q: Can I buy event merchandise?
A: We offer tournament merchandise at the event; we also have post-event merchandise that will be sent out after the event.
Q: What are the period lengths?
A: Period lengths are determined by each age level and location of the event. Use the link below to find tournament period lengths. Click “Quickview” And scroll down to see period lengths!https://ultimatetournaments.com/upcoming-events
Q: What rinks do you use?
A: You can find out what rink each event uses by clicking “Quick View” under the inquired tournamenthttps://ultimatetournaments.com/upcoming-events
Q: Do I need an official USA Hockey roster?
A: Yes! For a team whose age level is Squirt- Midget you will need to send in an Official USA Hockey Roster. To Obtain an official roster you will have to reach out to your club’s registrar.
Q: What do I do if I need to make a special game time or other request?
A: Managers: When you register for an event, please notify us on gametime or special request via the note section of the registration process. You can also email Johnny@ultimatetournament.com.
Q: Do we need our own scorekeeper or person to run the clock?
A: No! We supply the scorekeeper and person to the clock. You do need to supply one person per game inside your team’s penalty box.
Q: What locker room are we in?
A: You will be notified via text on the locker room assignment 1 hour before the game. If you are not subscribed to your team and do not receive the text, on-site directors will point you in the right direction.
Q: Who hires the refs?
A: We use the governing body of each state to supply refs for our events!
Q: Why are they in my bracket?
A: We aim to make the most competitive brackets based on the age level and skill of the team. Every state classifies its team differently, and it is our job to appropriately create competitive brackets. If you are a coach or manager that feels you have been misplaced, please talk to the director on site.
Q: Can we start early?
A: Tournament rules state, Games can start 15 minutes early
Q: Where are the brackets/scores for the event?
A: Brackets/ Scores are posted online under each event, please click “quick view” and then “schedule” to view all brackets/Scores
Q: What's something to do in the area?
A: Follow along with event texting to find out cool activities and event promotion for the weekend
Q: How do the brackets work?
A: Generally, you will play each team in your division one time. Teams will receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. At the end of the round-robin, teams will be placed determined by points and tiebreakers. If you have any other questions, please seek on site director and they will gladly assist you!
Q: How do we set up a tour of the Blackhawks locker room?
A: Managers will be emailed by a Fifth Third Arena representative prior to the event to set up their team tour of the Chicago Blackhawks Locker room!
Q: How does the point system work?
A: Teams will receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points fora loss.
Q: Where do we get our welcome bags?
A: Managers will receive the welcome bags at their first game of the tournament when they check in at the director's table!
Q: How can we order a t-shirt if we didn't order at the event?
A: A post-event link with be sent out to tournament subscribers with the event merchandise.
Q: When is your next event?
A: To see upcoming events, use the link below!https://ultimatetournaments.com/upcoming-events
Q: How can I replace a missing/broken trophy?
A: Please have your team manager or coach contact us and we will get you a replacement!
Q: How do I get missing scoresheets?
A: Please have your team manager or coach contact us and we will get you the scoresheets!