2018 Keystone Open

9th Annual Keystone Open IFH Championship
Saturday December 8, 2018 in York, PA

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER WAIVER FORM (must be turned in at registration desk)

TEAM ROSTER FORM EXCEL

Plan in advance that if there is winter weather we WILL have the tournament. We will be securing discounted hotel accommodations for our participants and their families for the tournament. CLICK HERE FOR A DIRECT LINK TO DISCOUNTED HOUSING WITH OUR SPONSOR - YORK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Additional hotel discounts: Wyndham Garden York (717) 846-9500 Rates: $89 King room $99 2 Queens room

Tournament Information:

Indoor field hockey is back to York when Keystone State Games is hosting 80 teams in the 9th Annual Keystone Open IFH Championship at the York Expo Arena in York, PA on Saturday December 8, 2018 and for the first time is a USA Sanctioned Event!!! The tournament will be played in the UTZ Arena on the York Fairground and will utilize six full-sized courts of Sport Court flooring with state-of-the-art Aluminum Sideboards by Elixer Sports Equipment.

This event will prepare your team for the indoor qualifier season as well as give your athletes an advantage and the confidence they need playing in a big arena like the NIT. Run by an experienced staff and filled with high quality, professional officials for every game.

ELIGIBILTY: Athletes based on divisions described below (Eligibility will follow the FIH Guidelines and male athletes are eligible to play in the divisions allowed by USA FH)

All players participating in the tournament will be covered under the USA Field Hockey sanctioned event insurance. To learn more about Participant Accident Insurance please visit USA Field Hockey’s insurance page: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey/membership/insurance

We still encourage players to support USA Field Hockey by purchasing an annual membership, but it is not required for the Keystone Open Championship event. To become a member of USA Field Hockey please visit https://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey/membership/types-of-membership

LOCATION: York Expo Arena, 331 Carlisle Ave., York, PA 17403

DATE: Competition will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018. All teams will play a minimum of 4 games and a maximum of 7 games during the event.

DIVISIONS: U12 (10 teams), U14 (18 teams), U16 (28 teams), U19 (24 teams) – Total teams - 80

TEAM RANKINGS: Teams will have the opportunity to rank their own level of skill during the registration process and we will match as best as possible even level skilled teams within each pool. We want you to have the opportunity to improve your athletes’ level of play as you begin the Indoor Season.

Athletes may play in multiple divisions AND on multiple teams within the same division, but must be listed on the roster at check-in before the start of competition. Director reserves the right to make changes to tournament and/or move a team to a different division, as needed

UMPIRES: This event is open to all US rated indoor umpires; Level I, Level II, Level III. We encourage strong Level I and II umpires to attend. Registration will be capped at 40 umpires. Contact Cindy Raney at binnycugs@gmail.com or 610-781-2124.

SCHEDULE: Final Schedule will be posted with pool assignments by Monday December 3, 2018 - View the TENTATIVE SCHEDULE.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

Pool play to seed for single elimination tournament
Four game guarantee
Games 25 minutes in length, games every 30 minutes
Five (5) players plus goalie on court, roster unlimited
Tie-breaker during single elimination – 3-player stroke off and then sudden death stroke
Roster due at check-in the day of the tournament – at least 45 minutes before 1st game - We recommend that you register your team 45 minutes before your first scheduled game. We will stay very close to being on time throughout the tournament but will move ahead of schedule when possible to account for overtime during the bracket portion of the tournament.
Teams will have the opportunity rank their own skill level
COST: $450 per team (online registration discounts and early registration discounts available)

ONLINE REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS:

BEST SAVINGS: Register EARLY ONLINE by Friday November 2, 2018 and pay only $425 per team - that's a savings of $25 per team that is registered.

SAVINGS: Register EARLY ONLINE from Saturday November 3, 2018 - Wednesday November 21, 2018 and pay only $435 per team - that's a savings of $15 per team from original price

MAIL IN REGISTRATION: $450 per team for mail-in registration as well as any team that registers online after Wednesday November 21, 2018 – Click here to download mail-in Application form – Mail-in form be counted on day received and not postmarked if a division fills.

TO ENTER:

ONLINE REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AUGUST 10, 2018

Click Here to Register Online for U12 Division

Click Here to Register Online for U14 Division

Click Here to Register Online for U16 Division

Click Here to Register Online for U19 Division

Mail In Entry: Send Entry Fee and Application to: Keystone State Games, Inc. PO BOX 1166, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703

UNIFORMS: Teams must supply their own like colored shirts with numbers and like colored shin guards. (Alternate color would be recommended for conflict, however vests will be provided, if needed.)

COURT SIZE: 6 Courts at 118 feet long by 60 feet wide – All under 1 roof!!!

SURFACE: SportCourt with Aluminum side boards provided by Elixir Sports Equipment

RULES: Download Tournament Rules and General Information

AWARDS: Gold, Silver, & Bronze medals

DEADLINE: November 25, 2018 or until division’s fill, entries accepted on a first-in basis – the Keystone Open has sold-out the last 7 years and we have had to turn away teams – register early!!!

SCHEDULE: Final Schedule will be posted with pool assignments by Monday December 3, 2018 - View the TENTATIVE SCHEDULE.

CONTACT: KSG Field Hockey Director: Sylvia Leffler-Shunk Swolf3648@aol.com
PAS Field Hockey Director: Amanda Lee Costello, amandaleejez@gmail.com
Event Director: James Costello 570-760-0352 or jcostello@ksgoffice.com

With a great discounted hotel rate take advantage of some of the best holiday shopping locations in all of Pennsylvania. You are only minutes away from Hershey Park attractions & the Outlets in Hershey and Lancaster plus great destinations throughout the Greater York Area!!!

While you're in town for the tournament be sure to hit the road to experience all of the marvelous things York County, PA has to offer. From fascinating factory tours with presidential appeal to our fun outdoor winter attractions, get ready to discover what makes York County the perfect place to get out and play! Visit www.yorkpa.org for the details or call 1-888-858-9675.

Souvenirs and information from our sponsors as well as information about other KSG sponsored field hockey events will be available in the main lobby of the arena. Please take time to check out everything we have to offer at the 9th Annual Keystone Open IFH Championship!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation Policy:If the competition is held, as scheduled or rescheduled, there is no refund of the registration/finals fee. The option is the individual’s or team’s as to whether to compete or not. If the competition is cancelled, and not rescheduled, and there is no opportunity for the individual or team to compete, then there may be a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances.

This policy is for all Keystone State Games and Premier Amateur Sports sporting events. Any person who wishes to apply for a refund must complete the following link: CLICK HERE FOR REFUND LINK

Refund considerations may require additional paperwork and will be reviewed after the completion of the competition. Refund inquires are to be emailed to: refund@ksgoffice.com

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