Easter Cup

EASTER LIONS CUP 2023 International ice hockey tournament for youth and juniors

Welcome to the official internet sites of the international ice hockey tournament Easter Cup, which is held annualy in spring on the ice arenas in city Most since 2002. History of the tournament is otherwise little, but during this few years visited Easter Cup teams from 21 states of the world, from Canada, Sweden, England, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Russia, Holland, Romania, Belarus and Lithuania. It takes about 14 days and has periodically about 1200 participants. That's why is this tournament one of the biggest ice hockey events in the Czech republic for youth and juniors.

EASTER LIONS CUP 2023 Proposition

1) Tournament dates and time, age of players and system of the tournament

Category Year Date
U 20 2003 & younger AA/AAA 11/04 – 13/04
U 19 2004 & younger AA/AAA 28/04 – 30/04
U 18 2005 & younger AA/AAA 14/04 – 16/04
U 17 2006 & younger AA/AAA 28/04 – 30/04
U 16 2007 & younger AA/AAA 31/03 – 02/04
U 16 2007 & younger AA/AAA 17/04 – 19/04
U 15 2008 & younger AA/AAA 11/04 – 13/04
U 15 2008 & younger AA/AAA 21/04 – 23/04
U 14 2009 & younger AA/AAA 03/04 – 05/04
U 14 2009 & younger AA/AAA 17/04 – 19/04
U 13 2010 & younger AA/AAA 31/03 – 02/04
U 13 2010 & younger AA/AAA 21/04 – 23/04
U 12 2011 & younger AA/AAA 03/04 – 05/04
U 11 2012 & younger AA/AAA 24/03 – 26/03
U 10 2013 & younger AA/AAA 24/03 – 26/03
U 8 2015 & younger AA/AAA 27/03 – 29/03
U 9 2014 & younger AA/AAA 27/03 – 29/03

Participating teams are divided to groups where they meet each other in group. After group games continue play-off games and games for final placement in the tournament. Eeach team has guaranteed to play 5 games in the tournament. Organizer reserves the right to adjust the game time. Girls in age categories U 15–20 can be up to 2 years older, girls in age categories U 8–14 can be max. 1 year older.

2) Game times

  • In age categories U 10–20 3x15 min. effective/stopped time, according to the rules of ice hockey.
  • In age categories U 9 2x20 min. of gross time (play 3 players and 1 goalie) according to the rules of mini ice hockey.
  • In age categories U 8 2x20 min. of gross time (play 4 players and 1 goalie) according to the rules of mini ice hockey.

3) Rating of the tournament

  • In groups: number of points achieved, mutual matches, goal difference, more goals scored, lot.
  • In play-off: winner of game must be known. If game finish in tie, penalty shots will apply (at first each team has 3 shots, then 1 shot until final decision). Note: Penalty shots must be done always “with a new player”. It is NOT allowed to use the same player for more penalty shots!!!

4) Prizes

  • Each active participant of the tournament will receive a commemorative photo.
  • After each match - announcement of the best players of match (diploma + some prize).
  • All teams will receive diplomas according to their final standing.
  • Teams on 1st – 3rd place will receive cups and medals for each player.
  • Will be awarded also the best goalie, the best forward, the best defenseman, the most productive player.

5) Conditions and way of login

  • Login to 31/12/2022 on e-mail: eastercup@avantgardhockey.cz. Upon receipt of your application we will send you more info about the tournament and an invoice for the entry fee, accommodation, meals and transportation.
  • Till 28/02/2023 you will receive game schedule of tournament. By receiving game schedule of tournament your participation is confirmed.

6) Entry fee

The entry fee for the tournament in age categories U 8–9 is 550 Euros, in age categories U 10–12 is 650 Euros, in age categories U 13–16 is 750 Euros, in age categories U 17–18 is 800 Euros and in age categories U19- 20 is 900 Euros which covers ice rink rental, organisational matters, time keeping, referees, awards, opening ceremony, video service, photographer, result service, info, skill competitions, interpreter etc. Please note that the tournament application is valid only when the registration fee is paid! The entry fee will be forfeited in favor of the organizer in case of cancellation of participation, noncompliance with the tournament regulations.

7) Accommodation and meals

Each team, which will have interest to participate in Easter Lions Cup should fill in the entry form. We ensure accommodation and catering. Accommodation and meals are provided exclusively by the organizer of the tournament. If you wish, we can ensure also bus service, Praguesightseeing with special Englishspeaking guide, lunch at Czech stylish restaurant near Charles bridge or Venceslas square, translator, trips etc.

8) Cancellation fees

50 % off invoices 15 to 30 days, 80 % off invoices 4 to 14 days, 100 % off invoices 1 to 3 days before arrival.

9) Ice finish

  • In games 3x15 min. effective/stopped time - after each game.
  • In games 2x20 min. of gross time - after 2 matches.

10) Health services

Guaranteed by organizer.

11) Objections

All objections are necessary to be handed in written form at last in 15 minutes after finishing of the match to management and enclose the deposit of 500 CZK (Czech crowns). In case that the tournament management acknowledges your protest you will get the deposit back.

12) Referees

Group of referees is guaranteed.

13) Team jerseys

Each team has to bring 2 sets of team jerseys of different colours.

14) Identification of players

Foreign teams: passports, Czech teams: player´s ID-card.

EASTER LIONS CUP 2023 Contacts

Chairmanship of the tournament EASTER LIONS CUP

AVANTGARD HOCKEY z.s.
Vl. Majakovského 2093
434 01 Most, Czech Republic
ID: 018 02 488
TAX: CZ01802488
E-mail: eastercup@avantgardhockey.cz

Bank Addres:

Komerční banka a.s.
Na Příkopě 33 č.p.969
114 07 Praha 1
Czech Republic

Bank account number is:

IBAN: CZ14 0100 0001 1567 9955 0237
BIC (SWIFT): KOMBCZPPXXX

General manager of the tournament EASTER LIONS CUP

Zdeněk Kolman
E-mail: kolman@avantgardhockey.cz

Manager for Europe

Vitalii Dobryshkin

Manager for Russia and Germany

Arsen Saakyan

Manager for Scandinavia and Canada

Radek Bachtík