When is the registration deadline?

December 1, 2026. All rosters and waiver forms must be submitted by this date.

What forms are required?

• Team Rostering Form
• KIIH Waiver & Liability Release (one per player)

Both are sent after your purchase and must be completed before participation.

What should players bring?

Each player should bring two matching team jerseys or pinnies

One light-colored jersey

One dark-colored jersey

Can coaches be on the bench?

No coaching is allowed.

Supervisors may be on the bench for safety and support only.

Can my child play without a signed waiver?

No. Every player must have a signed waiver on file to participate.

How long should I expect to be at the rink?

Teams should plan to be at the rink for approximately 4-5 hours, which includes:

Check-in

Warm-up

3v3 game play

Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure your team is ready to go.

What is the approximate start time?

While the finalized schedule will be released after all teams are registered, here’s a general timeline base d on previous events:

Mites & Squirts: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Pee Wees: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bantams: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Midgets: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Please note: These are estimated time blocks and may shift due to unforeseen circumstances. The tournament does not guarantee exact start or end times.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email us at info@kiihockey.com or call (616) 425-2198

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Please follow the steps below to ensure your team is properly registered and prepared.

1. Designate a Team Representative

Each team must appoint one representative who will handle all pre-tournament responsibilities, including:

• Registering the team and paying the entry fee
• Confirming team name, division, and age group
• Submitting the final team roster and waivers
• Serving as the point of contact for tournament communication
• Sharing rules, schedule, and event info with familie

2. Entry Fee & Initial Registration

Complete the online entry form and submit payment

You will be asked for:

• Age and Division level you wish to enter
• Birth years of potential participating players
• Whether your team includes any AAA players (defined by last season's participation)

After submitting payment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to complete team rostering and waivers

3. Submitting a Roster

You do not need a full roster at the time of registration, but we recommend you have:

• A goalie secured
• At least 50% of your roster confirmed

You can submit your roster:

Using the link provided in your registration confirmation email

Or directly from the "Team Rostering Form" on our website

4. Before Submitting Your Roster

Gather the following information for each player:

• Full name
• Birth year
• USA Hockey number
• Level of play
• Guardian contact name, phone number, and email
• Jersey number (if known)

5. Waivers & Required Forms

All players must submit a signed waiver to participate.

Required Forms:

Team Rostering Form

3v3 KIIH Waiver & Liability Release (signed by parent/guardian)

Need Help?

Email: info@kiihockey.com

Call: (616) 425-2198

Our goal at the Bah Humbug Tournament is simple: competitive games and a great experience for every team.

Teams will be placed into divisions based on roster composition, competitive level, age, and playing history—not registration order alone.

 Rules & Regulations 

AAA / Tier I Players 

· New Rule: Maximum of 3 Tier I/AAA players per roster, unless the team is entered into an AAA/Tier I classification. 

Changes in Player Status 

· The player's most current known competitive classification will generally determine eligibility. 

· The Tournament Director may use discretion when a late classification change would significantly disrupt established divisions or threaten the ability to operate the tournament effectively. 

· The purpose of this discretion is to maintain competitive parity, consistency, fairness, and operational stability. Any exception should be documented. 

Travel Players Playing Up 

· Players who regularly play above their traditional birth-year classification may be required to compete at the level at which they normally play. 

· Example: If a Squirt-aged player regularly plays on an older AA team, the player may not automatically move back into the younger/lower tournament classification. 

· Tier I players playing up should be evaluated based upon their regular-season classification and competitive level. 

House Players Playing Up 

· House players who regularly play above their traditional age classification will be reviewed based upon age, regular team, competitive level, and requested tournament division. 

· No player may play three or more age levels above their traditional age classification. 

Girls Hockey 

· When participating in a co-ed division, girls may generally play one competitive level down, subject to Tournament Director approval. 

· Additional restrictions may apply at the Mite and Squirt levels when necessary to maintain competitive parity. 

House Teams 

·House teams to be made up of ONLY B level players. When adding any number of A/AA players teams will be put into the age appropriate non-house division.  

 · This will help prevent teams from entering a lower division simply because of how their organization labels the team. 

Competitive Mites 

· Competitive Mite: A hand-selected or intentionally assembled 8U roster created primarily for competitive tournament play. 

Standard Mite Division 

· Generally intended for USA Hockey or AAU teams assembled through the association's normal house/parity team-selection process. 

· The intent is to prevent deliberately stacked competitive teams from entering divisions designed for regular association-based Mite teams 

• 20-minute cross ice games with running clock for each game. 
• Win = 2 pts / Loss = 0 pts / Tie = 1 pt 
• Total points will determine division winners
• The top 1 or 2 teams in each division will advance to a single-elimination playoff round
• Tiebreakers: Head-to-head, G/F and G/A differential (6 max), Goals Against
• No checking or slapshots 
• Minor penalties result in a penalty shot
• Major penalties, including fighting, will result in tournament ejection 
• Penalty Shots will be assessed for penalties. After the penalty shot, the play is dead, and the defending team may continue to play after the puck is taken back behind the net. The offensive team must retreat to the center ice. If the game clock expires after a penalty is called, the penalty shot will still take place.  
• Divisions may be combined to accommodate teams 
• Teams are responsible for their own matching jerseys. Using association names and jerseys are discouraged, if possible. Please join in our creative jersey competition! 
• All players must be registered with USA Hockey  
• Teams will be placed in the division of the highest-level player (per director approval) 
• AAA Players will play up a year from their age division. 
• Supervisors may be on the bench but no coaching 
• Change on the fly. There is no horn to designate team line changes. Teams will change on the fly as they please. 
• If your team gets scored on, they need to retrieve the puck out of the net and then skate behind their own net before advancing.  
• After a goal or play is frozen, players MUST retreat to the center of the ice. If the goalie covers the puck that attacking team must retreat past their half of the ice. 
• Games played in center ice of rink: goalies will switch sides half-way through the game, referees will help oversee this change. 
• Semi-Finals & Finals: The team with the best record will be on the home bench. Home bench is the bench-side of the rink. For games in the center ice, this rule doesn’t apply (both teams are on “home bench”). 
• Teams are required to arrive on the ice ON TIME for their scheduled games. If a team is late on the ice for the start of their game, the team late to the ice will be penalized. The opposing team which is on time and on the ice will receive 1 goal for each minute the opposing team is late on the ice after the game clock has started. Subject to situation. 
• The tournament team formation rules are provided with the intent of creating parity among divisions. The tournament director may use their discretion to relax these rules and ensure that kids can have fun and play.
• Referees must ensure the game score is accurate. Referees will be in charge of keeping the score of the game with a handheld counter. It is up to the referees to communicate the final score to the official scorekeeper in the scorebox. 
• Referees will be available and enforce USAH rules with the exception to above. 
• Referees: Reminder to wear rink-appropriate underclothing if necessary, and gloves are recommended, especially if refereeing for an extended time. 
• Zero Tolerance Policy: Respect for Officials 
• At our 3v3 tournament, we are committed to fostering a positive and respectful environment for all participants, including players, coaches, spectators, and officials. To ensure this, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse—verbal, physical, or otherwise—directed at officials. 
• We are proud to support the development of young referees in our community, and many of the officials at this event are youth referees. These young officials are here to learn, grow, and contribute to the game, and they deserve the same level of respect as any seasoned referee. 

Key Points: 

Respect and Support: Officials are vital to the game and deserve respect for their efforts in maintaining a fair and enjoyable experience for all. 

Consequences: Any individual found abusing officials will face immediate consequences, which may include ejection from the tournament venue, suspension from future events, or other disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by tournament organizers. 

 Commitment to Sportsmanship: We expect everyone to contribute to a culture of sportsmanship and mutual respect. 

By participating in this tournament, you agree to uphold these values and adhere to this policy. Let’s work together to create a fun, competitive, and safe atmosphere for everyone involved. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.