Venue

All games will be played on an exceptional turf pitch built for hockey and located on Northwestern University's lakefront campus. Even in the hot summer months there is likely to be a cool breeze and a beautiful view of the city. Follow this link for more information about the field. Click on the thumbnails below for more pictures.

Hotel Info

Best Western University Plaza - Evanston, IL
1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60201-4416
Toll Free Reservations: 800-381-2830 Fax: 847-328-3090
Email: info@bwuniversityplaza.com

Website: http://www.bwuniversityplaza.com/

Discounted Rate of $165 per room, 2 Queen Size Beds per room.

When booking, ask for Special Rate for Chicago Field Hockey Club

 

 

On going hotel rate promos:

Swissotel Chicago - $109 -- Chicago 4-Diamond Hotel at 70% OFF (this hotel is downtown Chicago)

 

Please Note:

When making your hotel reservations please know that the tournament field is in Evanston at Northwestern University.

 

Tournament Application

To reserve your spot, please mail a completed entry form and a check for $600 USD per team. Make checks payable to "Chicago Field Hockey Club" and mail to:

 

Joshua Cooper

6146 North Washtenaw #1

Chicago IL 60659

 

 

NOTE:

• The entry deadline is May 1st, 2008 and teams will be accepted into the tournament in the order in which entry fees are received.
• $100 USD of total tournament fee is non-refundable.

 

Chicago Cup 2008 Entry Form

Chicago Cup 2008 Team Roster

Rules

• The tournament will be conducted in accordance with the F.I.H. "Rules of Hockey 2008"
• This is a co-ed, 11 vs. 11 full-field tournament.
• Teams are allowed to have a maximum of 16 players on their roster.
• Players will only be permitted to play for one team for the duration of the tournament.
• Teams are allowed a maximum of 5 male out-field players on the field at all times.
• There is no overtime in the case of a tie. An extension of time to complete a penalty stroke or a penalty corner will be permitted. Point scoring will be:
  • Win: 3 points
  • Tie: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points
• Teams will be ranked following the group matches based on the number of points earned. In the case of a tie, tie breaker rules will be employed to determine ranking:
  • a) The winner of the game between the two teams
  • b) Goal Difference
  • c) Most goals scored
  • d) Penalty stroke competition*
• Playoff games that finish in a tie will be decided by a penalty stroke competition*
• * Each team will select five players to take alternating penalty strokes. Anyone taking a penalty stroke must have been on the field at the end of regulation play. If the score is still tied, a sudden-death series shall be played. The five initial stroke takers are not permitted to take a second stroke until all members of their team have taken a stroke.
• Teams shall wear the color that they specified for their team. Please have an alternate color available in the case that team colors are too similar to be distinguished. The team listed first on the schedule is the home team and has the right to first choice of color for the game.
• All players MUST wear shin-guards at all times while playing. Mouth Guards (Gum Shields) are strongly recommended.
• Officials are being encouraged to adopt a zero tolerance policy towards 'back-chat'. If you question a decision in an inappropriate manner, expect to be carded.
• Any issues arising that are not covered by the above rules will be decided by a combination of tournament officials and organizers.


Liability and Conduct
• All participants will be required to sign and return a copy of the "Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct Agreement".
• Penalty cards will be accrued and carried with you throughout the tournament. Once an individual has accumulated two yellow cards, they will be penalized by having to sit out their next game. A red card will result in a minimum one game ban, a longer ban may be imposed at the organizers and officials discretion.
• All participants will abide by all NUDAR facility rules and regulations during the event.
• Alcohol or illegal drugs or substances are not permitted at the field.
• Please be respectful to the Northwestern University campus and use the trash cans provided.

Tournament Format

• 8 teams: 16 player roster, 11-a-side, maximum of 5 men on the field at a time (excluding the goalkeeper)
• Two full days of hockey - League Stages on Saturday, and Playoffs on Sunday (See Schedule below)
• Schedule will be geared towards the maximum number of games possible to allow for plenty of games for all teams attending.
• Certified Referees - all referees will be certified to at least NCAA or equivalent international standards and will be using current 2008 FIH Outdoor Hockey Rules

Social Event

Tournament entry fee includes admission to the Saturday night tournament social. Stay tuned for more information as we confirm the venue and other details.

 

Chicago Cup 06

Despite the scorching temperatures, Chicago Cup 2006 was a great success. Nine teams from across the country and even Toronto did battle on an Olympic grade Turf Surface in two days of intense competition.

We hope to make Chicago Cup 2008 just as successful. Here are a few pics from Chicago Cup 2006.  

For more on Chicago Cup 2006.

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