DEADLINE	DATE
Team Registration Deadline	Monday, May 8, NOON Link on https://www.asaa.ca/championships/list/team-handball
Banquet Registration Deadline & payment	Monday, May 8, NOON Banquet Registration Link
Purchased optional high-resolution photo package from professional photographer, Stuart Reece, for $100	Include with banquet registration or email Karissa at kdekon82@gmail.com
Team Roster, Bios, and History emailed/shared as Google Doc AND as PDF	Monday, May 8, NOON To BOTH office@cachs.ca kdekon82@gmail.com
Email high-resolution team photo Names included Back Row, Left > Right Front Row, Left > Right	Monday, May 8, NOON To BOTH office@cachs.ca kdekon82@gmail.com
Coaches’ & Captains’ Meeting	Wednesday, May 10, 7:00pm, Zoom Meeting
Banquet	12:00pm-2:00pm River Valley Wedding Venue
Opening Ceremonies	2:30pm at Central AB Christian High School

Provincial Playing Times	Thursday, May 11, 4:30pm - 8:15pm Friday, May 12, 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday, May 13, 10:00am-5:30pm
Pay registration fee	chq/cash at CACHS office or e-transfer to business@cachs.ca
Pay banquet fee	chq/cash at CACHS office or e-transfer to business@cachs.ca

Tournament Venues:

Central AB Christian High School (CACHS): 22 Eagle Road, Lacombe AB

Google Map Location for CACHS: click here.

Ecole Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS/The Comp): 5628 56 Ave, Lacombe AB

Google Map Location for Lacombe Composite High School: click here.

These schools are within walking distance of each other, approximately 3 city blocks apart.

Concession: a concession, provided by the Kraay Family Farm, will be available at Central AB Christian High School, with a variety of items including drinks, snacks and meals. Payment method: cash or debit/credit. The city of Lacombe offers a wide variety of restaurant options as well, for dine-in, take-out, and fast food.

Tournament at a Glance:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

7:00pm - 7:45pm Coaches’ and Captains’ Meeting, via Zoom

Thursday, May 11, 2023

11:30am - 2:00pm Banquet at River Valley Wedding Venue

2:30pm - 3:00pm Opening Ceremonies at Central AB Christian High School

4:30pm - 8:00pm Games at Central AB Christian High School

Friday, May 12, 2023 &

Saturday, May 13, 2023

10:00am - 8:15pm Tournament games at Lacombe Composite High School and

Central AB Christian High School. Awards will follow the completion of each medal game. Please refer to the game schedule, attached separately.

Facebook, Instagram & YouTube Links:

Throughout the tournament we will be using Facebook and Instagram to highlight sponsors, game photography, and results. We will be using ASAA’s YouTube channel to livestream games.

Instagram handle: @albertahandballprovincials2023

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albertahandballprovincials2023

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ASAALive/about

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been blocked off at the Best Western in Lacombe. They will hold rooms until Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Blackfalds is approximately 15 minutes from Lacombe and has a Microtel Inn & Suites, though they would not specifically reserve rooms for our tournament. Ponoka and Red Deer hotels are also an option, and are approximately 30 minutes from Lacombe, and we recommend booking one with easy access to Highway 2 (QEII).

Best Western Plus Lacombe Inn & Suites

4751-63 Street, Lacombe AB

403-782-3535

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham

6021 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds AB

403-885-9797

Photographs

Team photos will not be taken by the host so make sure the team photo you send during registration is of good quality. ASAA will use the team pictures that were sent upon registration. Gold and silver winners will have team pictures taken after their final game by our photographer.

Our photographer, Stuart Reece, is offering the entire collection of photos taken over the 3-day tournament for purchase. Each team will have the option to purchase the entire file of digital downloads for $100, which you can download and share with your team. On your banquet registration there will be an option to purchase this item. If you’ve already completed your banquet registration and would still like to purchase this option, please contact Karissa at kdekon82@gmail.com.

Registration & Team Information

Registration, photographs, and team information deadline is noon on Monday, May 8, 2023. Coaches, please fill out the online forms with as much information as possible for the program. The more you submit, the more meaningful it will be to your athletes. Please fill out your roster in numerical order from smallest to largest.

To register online for the ASAA Tier II Team Handball championship go to http://provincials.asaa.ca/ then click on 2023 Team Handball Tier II > > Registration. Include: roster, team history, team picture, logo. Please follow the link provided to register for the banquet. The photo, logo, and team history will be used in the tournament program, which will be assembled on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Tournament Entry Fee: $300 per team

ASAA Loonie Fee: $1 per athlete; goes toward ASAA Pay It Forward Scholarship for student athletes.

Banquet Fees: $30 per plate. The banquet will be catered by Bob Ronnie Catering, from Ponoka, AB. If there are any dietary restrictions, please note them upon registration.

Please make all cheques payable to Central AB Christian School. E-transfers can be sent to business@cachs.ca, with “Team Handball Provincials” in the memo line.

Banquet Information

12:00pm (doors open at 11:30am) Banquet at River Valley Wedding Venue

River Valley Wedding Venue has graciously donated their location for our banquet. It is located off of Aspelund Road, approximately 20-30 minutes from the City of Lacombe. Bob Ronnie Catering, from Ponoka, is our meal provider.

When you register, you must also register separately for the banquet, through this link. You will be asked for the TOTAL number of plates needed for players and for support staff. Please include all members of your team and support staff that will be attending, including parent/bus drivers, coaches and managers. Charge per plate is $30. Chq/cash at CACHS office or e-transfer to business@cachs.ca

Please advise us, in the registration form, of any dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate them. Dietary restrictions include vegetarian/vegan, allergies (gluten, nut, dairy), etc. If you have any concerns, please text/call Karissa at 403-506-6251 or email kdekon82@gmail.com.

Tournament Schedule

An official championship schedule will be available on the ASAA website on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. An email will be sent out to all the teams making them aware of the schedule. Teams should be prepared to play at both venues on Thursday afternoon, and throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Due to the large size of the tournament, games will begin early in the day and finish late in the evening. All results will be posted on the ASAA website at http://www.asaa.ca and click on the Provincial Championships Host Website tab, click on the Team Handball icon > CACHS > Team Handball 2023.

Minor Officials

MInor officials will consist of volunteer students and parents. Please treat these individuals with respect and dignity and respect at all times.

Grievance Committee

There are two key functions of the Grievance/Discipline Committee at ASAA provincials. The first function is to deal with matters that occur during competition, typically discipline/conduct issues, and appeals that may arise from ejections. The second function is to handle any other matters that arise that require dispute resolution. A reminder that a coach or player disqualified will receive a one-game suspension. If it is the teacher/supervisor that is disqualified, and no other teacher/supervisor is available for that team, the team will not be allowed to participate in their following game.

A 3-person grievance committee will exist in the event a team wishes to file a grievance. The members of the grievance committee will consist of Karissa Prins (Chair of Tournament), ASAA Representative, and the Head Official.

Team Uniforms

Teams should have two contrasting sets of matching team uniforms. Goalies must wear a contrasting color. Please bring pinnies if you do not have two separate uniforms.

Official Ball Game

The official game ball will be an Alberta Team Handball Federation approved Size 2 ball (boys) and Size 1 ball (girls).

Practice Balls

Participating teams are required to bring their own handballs for warmups. Please do not use handballs in hallways or change rooms.

Change Facilities

Athletes will have access to change rooms before and after matches. Please keep all valuables with you, as these rooms will not be secured. Athletes must change in the change rooms provided.

Coaches’ & Captains’ Meeting

A coaches’ and team captains’ meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00pm-7:45pm via Zoom. The Zoom link is below–please share it with appropriate coaches and captains. It is mandatory for at least one coach or team official and team captain per team to attend. A fine of $250 can be applied to any school that does not have a coach at the meeting, under ASAA policy.

Topic: Tier II Team Handball Coaches' & Captains' Meeting

Time: May 10, 2023 07:00 PM Edmonton

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88555877537?pwd=R0xrMHdWZDJxZWVNYk1UVG5wTHBNUT09

Meeting ID: 885 5587 7537

Passcode: 517567

Results

Results will be posted on the ASAA website. On the left hand side of the ASAA website, click on the Provincial Championships > 2023 ASAA Team Handball Tier II > Schedule/Results.

Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship is vitally important and highly valued by the ASAA. A Sportsmanship plaque will be awarded to the team that displays appropriate conduct & sportsmanship both individually and at a team level throughout the Championship. Keychains will be handed out throughout the Championship to individuals and spectators who display sportsmanship in their words and actions. Coaches, captains, and the Sportsmanship Committee will decide who receives the team and player awards. Throughout the tournament, spectators can nominate other spectators for the Raise the Bar Sportsmanship awards—see posters on site for details.

Awards

Award and medal presentations will occur immediately following their respective games. Plaques and awards will be displayed at the banquet and at each respective school during the tournament.

Merchandise

Championship clothing will be available at the tournament, in limited quantities, as well as through online orders. Elite Sportswear Company is the ASAA official clothing sponsor and has provided us with sample clothing for this event.

First Aid

First Aid/Athletic therapy will not be available at either venue. Ice will be available on request for injuries. All participating teams are required to bring their own first aid kids and athletic tape. The Lacombe Hospital (5430-47 Ave, Lacombe, AB) is an approximately 5 minute drive from either gym.

Coaches’/Officials’ Room

Each venue will have a coaches/officials room where snacks and beverages will be provided. The primary location will be the Staff Room at Central AB Christian High School.

Tournament Admission

Team (player and team staff) accreditation will be provided to teams in their package. Only those with accreditation will be admitted without charge. Admission can be paid by cash, or debit/credit. Note that debit/credit is ONLY available at Central AB Christian High School. If using this method, you can purchase at CACHS and be admitted at either gym.

Single Day Admission: $5.00 per person

Age 5 and under: Free, if accompanied by an adult.

3-Day Weekend Pass: $10.00 per person

Spectators

Due to the large court size, seating at both locations is a challenge. There is limited spectator room in both gymnasiums. Please ask your team members and your spectators to ‘squeeze in’ to give more people a chance to sit. If you have issues with mobility, we advise you to arrive early to access floor seating areas. Please keep your feet outside the court area.

Please do not run across courts during games or stoppage of play. During stoppage of play, you will be able to reach seating areas by walking behind the nets.

Spectators are required to follow a positive code of conduct. All athletes, coaches, and officials are to be respected and encouraged. Artificial noisemakers are not permitted.

ASAA Code of Ethics

All athletes, coaches, and spectators are expected to abide by the ASAA Code of Ethics. Information regarding the ASAA’s Code of Ethics can be found in the ASAA Handbook.

Emergency Response Plan - CACHS

Central AB Christian High School Emergency Response Plan:

In case of an emergency, call 911
Give school address: 22 Eagle Road, Lacombe AB
Explain the nature of the injury.
Report back to the coach/committee member.
Meet the ambulance. Direct EMS to the location of the injured person.
The nearest health care facility is the Lacombe Hospital, located at 5430-47 Ave, Lacombe, AB; phone 403-782-3336.

Emergency Response Plan - Lacombe Composite High School

AED machine is located in the auxiliary gym (inside west doors 1170)

Two muster areas (south & north areas outside of the school).

Fire - Evacuation from the School

At the sound of the fire alarm, everyone will file out in an orderly manner to the designated muster areas (South & North sides of the school). Do not allow athletes to stand on the street as emergency vehicles will need access. The tournament coordinator or designated representative will call 911 and meet the fire department.
The first two people to reach the exit doors will remain there and hold the doors open until everyone has passed through. They will join the group in the designated assembly area.
Coaches/teacher supervisors will take attendance and assign an athlete to report absences to the attendance collection officers. Coaches will remain with their teams at all times.
Coaches/adults should be the lat to exit all areas. Please make sure all doors are closed. Do not turn off the lights.
An announcement or a verbal invite by the tournament coordinator will be used to indicate it is safe for coaches and athletes to go back inside the school.

Venue Rules

All venues are smoke-free facilities. Smoking or vaping is not allowed in the building or on school property.

Please remind athletes and spectators that during games they should not be wandering through the halls at any of the venues. Please keep noise to a minimum in the hallways during school hours.

Central AB Christian HIgh School (CACHS) and Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please inform your teams to take care of their personal belongings.

Parking Information - Lacombe Composite High School

Parking Don’ts:

Absolutely NO parking on the ring around the high school before 4:00pm on Friday.
Absolutely NO parking in student parking lots to the East and West of the staff parking lot until 4:00pm on Friday
No parking in front of the school until after 4:00pm on Friday.

Parking Do’s:

After 4:00pm Friday and all day Saturday, feel free to park anywhere around the school.
Before 4:00pm Friday, park along 56th Ave or 56 St. to the South of the high school.

Parking Information - Central AB Christian High School

CACHS is located in a residential neighborhood and being neighborly is our priority.
No parking or driving on grass.
Staff parking is located on the South side of the school, farcing the school & reserved for staff only.
All other parking spots are available on a first come basis.
Buses are to park in the West parking lot or on the street. No buses in the South parking lot.

Key Personnel:

Karissa Prins - Tournament Chair & Treasurer

Rachel Kraay - Tournament Assistant Chair

Miriam Doef - Tournament Assistant Chair

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