2024 IceBreaker Tournament: November 8-11, 2024
Registration opens September 26, 2024!
The Yeti returns November 8-11, 2024
BNWRA is proud to host its annual IceBreaker Tournament November 8-11, 2024. For over 26 years, it has been the ‘season opener’ ringette event in the Lower Mainland. Geared towards club level (or ‘B’ division) teams, we welcome over 40 teams and 700 players from across Canada annually. The goal of the tournament is to facilitate team bonding, sportsmanship and love for the game of ringette for all who are participating, spectating, coaching and volunteering.
Funds raised by the event cover our tournament expenses, with additional revenues going directly back into the association to subsidize Come Try Ringette (CTR) sessions, power skating and ringette skills development lessons, coaching certifications, and scholarships for graduating athletes.
As the first ringette tournament in the 2024 season, the IceBreaker provides an opportunity for newly formed teams for the season to compete against teams that they would not normally compete against during the regular season.
Tournament divisions
This season, we are excited to include the following divisions for club teams :
- FUN3/U10 (fee: $975)
- U12 (fee: $975)
- U14 Female (fee: $1075)
- U14 All-gender (fee: $1075)
- U16 Female (fee: $1075)
- U16 All-gender (fee: $1075)
- U19 Female (fee: $1075)
- U19 All-gender (fee: $1075)
- Open 18+ (fee: $1075)
- Masters (fee: $1075)
The IceBreaker tournament is offering both Female Club and Club (all-gender) divisions to align with the changes in the Ringette BC (RBC) competition framework for the 2024/25 season, with a minimum of three teams needed for a division to proceed. Teams must register for their declared division and category. A team may participate in a different category, given that their roster meets the requirements of the category of participation at the event, a team in that category is not being displaced, and their category is not offered.
Teams will be accepted on a first-come basis. Since the tournament is so early in the season, we are unable to determine which divisions will be hosted until all teams are formed and tiered. When deciding which divisions to accommodate, we consider ice availability, the demand for the division, and official (referee) availability. Teams will not be confirmed until tiering is completed but priority for acceptance will be given based on the date registered, and the division/pool formation.
Tournament venues
- Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
- Bill Copeland Sports Centre
- Moody Park Arena
- Queen's Park Arena
Special hotel rates
| Hotel | Room Rate | Details |
| Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby | $200 1 Queen Bed Suite (1 Queen Bed + 1 Sofa Bed in separate living room)
$220 2 Queen Bed Rooms $230 2 Double Bed Rooms $230 1 Queen Bed Junior Suite (1 Queen Bed + 1 Sofa Bed in separate living room + large jacuzzi tub $240 1 King Bed Junior Suite (1 King Bed +1 Sofa Bed in separate living room + large jacuzzi tub) *Based on 1-2 Occupancy **Prices are before all applicable taxes and fees | - Complimentary wifi - Complimentary parking - On-site restaurant, Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Restaurants and The Amazing Brentwood mall within walking distance To book: Contact Frank Scott at salesbby@executivehotels.net / 604.297.4292 and use booking id 33167 |
| Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre | $249 2 Bed Queen Rooms or 1 King Bed *Based on 1-2 Occupancy **Prices are before all applicable taxes | - Complimentary wifi - Complimentary parking - On-site restaurants, Atlas Steak + Fish, Villa Bistro and Starbucks Outlet - On-site Grand Villa Casino - 24-hour fitness centre To book: To book your room online click here for reservations or contact an Associate at Marriott Central Reservations at 604 453 0750 and request group rate for ‘BNWRA Ice Breaker 2024’ group at Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre. Last Day to Book is October 07, 2024 |
| Accent Inns Burnaby | $179 2 Bed Queen Rooms
$209 2 Bed Queen + Kitchenette *Based on 1-4 occupancy **Prices are before all applicable taxes | - Exterior entrance to all rooms - Complimentary wifi - Complimentary parking for cars/buses - Mini fridge & microwave in all rooms, full kitchenette room option - On-site restaurant, Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Fitness centre, hot tub and sauna - Restaurants and shops within walking distance To book: By PHONE: 1-800-6630-298 and quote GROUP ID 6524433 On Line: to book your room online click here for reservations All reservations will need to be made prior to the release date of October 7, 2024. Individuals can still cancel up to 7 days prior to arrival |
Tournament Refund Policy
All requests for tournament fee refunds must be made in writing to the attention of the IceBreaker Tournament Director (bnwrtournament@gmail.com).
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There will be a full refund if your team is not accepted, or your team contacts the Tournament Director and receives confirmation by tournament application close date of midnight, October 11th, 2024.
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There will be a 50% refund if your team drops out after acceptance, but before October 18th, 2024. Again, the Tournament Director must be contacted, and you must have received confirmation of cancellation from the Tournament Director.
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There will be no refund on or after October 21st, 2024.
Cancellation of Tournament
In the event that the tournament is unable to proceed, BNWR will return the team fees less $300 to cover event merchandise that was purchased for players. We will connect with team managers to arrange for pickup or shipment of items.
