T3AM INFORMATION

The 3ICE Open Division team operations and event standards are designed to deliver a professional, consistent, and transparent experience for all participants, while preserving the speed, structure, and competitive integrity that define 3ICE hockey.

This section outlines how teams register, prepare, and compete within the 3ICE Open ecosystem. All teams are required to follow clearly defined entry requirements, payment timelines, roster submission deadlines, and game-day operational procedures. From registration through championship advancement, standards are enforced uniformly across all regions to ensure fairness and consistency nationwide.

Team rosters, bench staff credentials, uniforms, and branding are regulated to support safe, organized, and broadcast-ready competition. Pre-event communication, on-site check-in, and game-day logistics are managed through centralized systems to keep the focus on performance rather than administration. Rosters are finalized prior to competition and monitored throughout pool play and playoffs, with tournament administration retaining final authority over operational and compliance matters.

Complete team entry policies, scheduling formats, operational procedures, and enforcement guidelines will be finalized and published in advance of each regional tournament registration deadline. This section will continue to evolve as venues, schedules, and event details are confirmed, providing teams with a clear, reliable framework as the 2026 3ICE Open season approaches.

Have Questions? Let’s Talk.

Every team and organization enters the 3ICE Open with different goals, timelines, and needs, and we’re here to support you.

If you have additional questions or would like to walk through the team process in detail, we invite you to schedule a customized Google Meet with members of the 3ICE Open Division team. During your meeting, we’ll provide personalized guidance on registration, eligibility, event operations, and planning so you can move forward with confidence.

Schedule a one-on-one conversation with the 3ICE Open team and let us help you prepare for the fastest game in amateur hockey.

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3ICE Open Division.

T3AM INFORMATION

OFFICIAL PROTOCOLS & COMPETITIVE STANDARDS

3ICE Open Division | General Team Information & Protocols

The 3ICE Open Division is building a professional-grade team experience designed to match the speed, structure, and visibility of the 3ICE Pro League. This page serves as the central hub for all team-related information for the 2026 Regional Tournaments and National Championship. As the season approaches, this section will continue to evolve with finalized venues, schedules, operational details, and support resources. Our goal is to provide teams, players, coaches, and operators with complete clarity well in advance of competition.

General Team Information

Team Entry Requirements & Registration

All teams will register through the official 3ICE Open registration platform via a designated Team Captain or GM.
Teams may register with a minimum roster, provided the required deposit is submitted.
Entry fee payment schedule:
- 50% due at registration
- 25% due 60 days prior to the tournament
- 25% due 30 days prior to the tournament
All payments will be processed through the official registration platform.
Teams are subject to tournament expulsion if entry fees are not paid in full by the required deadlines.
If a team withdraws from the event, all fees due up to that point are non-refundable.
Once registered, all players must formally join their team on the registration platform and complete all required forms and provide all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Team rosters may be updated up to one (1) week prior to the start of the event.

Event Schedule & Guaranteed Game Structure

A standard 3ICE Open Regional Tournament (24 teams) will operate as follows:

Teams divided into 4 pools of 6 teams
Each team guaranteed 5 pool-play games
Top 2 teams from each pool advance to single-elimination playoffs:
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Championship Final
- Third-Place Game
Playoff rounds will be reseeded based on standings and tiebreakers

Prize Structure (Regional Events)

Pool-play win: $500 USD
Quarterfinal win: $1,000 USD
Semifinal win: $1,000 USD
Podium Bonuses:
- 1st Place: $15,000 USD
- 2nd Place: $10,000 USD
- 3rd Place: $5,000 USD

* Pool-play structure subject to change based on total participating teams
** Podium prize amounts subject to adjustment based on field size

Bench Staff Guidelines

Each team may roster up to two (2) bench staff members.
All staff must be registered in advance with the team.
Bench staff are required to adhere to the 3ICE Open Code of Conduct.
Violations may result in disciplinary action or removal from the event.

Uniform & Branding Standards

Teams must provide home and away uniforms (dark and light).
Teams are permitted and encouraged to include sponsors on uniforms.
Sponsorship placement limits for Regional Events will be published once finalized.
Teams advancing to Nationals will be allocated space for one (1) title sponsor patch on uniforms.

Pre-Event Communication & Check-In

All official tournament communications will be sent to the Team Captain/GM’s email address listed at registration.
Communications will include:
- Pre-event updates
- Tournament briefings
- Schedule confirmations
All players must check in on-site at Tournament Central prior to participation.
Check-in requires government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport).
Players who do not complete on-site check-in will be ineligible to compete.

Game-Day Logistics & Operations

Rosters & Scoring

Team Captains must submit the active roster via GameSheet no later than 1 hour before each game.
Rosters will be submitted using the official scoring iPad located at Tournament Central (or a designated area).

Scheduling & Home/Away

Game schedules will be published in GameSheet and communicated prior to the event.
Home and away designations during pool play will be randomized.
Each team is guaranteed at least two (2) home games in pool play (standard 24-team format).

Locker Rooms

Locker room assignments will be posted at rink entrances and on locker room doors.
Due to the condensed schedule, locker rooms may be shared between teams.

Game Format

Each game slot includes:
- 5-minute warm-up
- Two (2) 8-minute halves
- 3-minute intermission for ice maintenance
Ice cuts during pool play will occur approximately once per hour (every two games), unless otherwise directed by tournament staff.

Post-Game Procedures

Following each game, the official scoring iPad will be returned to Tournament Central.
Game stats will be uploaded to GameSheet by event staff.

Built to Evolve as the Season Approaches

This Team Information page is designed as a living resource. As the 2026 season draws closer, teams can expect additional updates, including:

Confirmed regional venues and dates
Finalized registration platform and deadlines
Detailed rulebook access
Travel and lodging recommendations
National Championship logistics

Our priority is to ensure every team arrives prepared, informed, and focused solely on competing at the highest level.