Hive Invitational Tournament

2025-26 Central Alberta Sting "Hive Invitational"

The Central Alberta AA Ringette club is excited to host their first ever "Hive Invitational" tournament on November 21-23 in Red Deer, Alberta at the Kinsmen Community Arenas.

This tournament will consist of some of the best u14AA, u16AA, u19AA and Open A teams from Alberta and Canada.

Tournament Details:

u14 and u16 - 8 teams for each division (2 pools of 4) - Each team is guaranteed 5 games. Teams qualifying for championship playoffs out of the quarter finals will be guaranteed 6 games.

u19 and Open A - one pool of 4 - Four games played total for each team.

Each team is guaranteed 4 games. Teams qualifying for consolation or championship playoffs will be guaranteed 6 games.

Ties are possible in the round robin. 5 minute overtime and then a shootout(3 shooters) in the playoffs.

Fee: $1500 for u14, u16 and $1100 for u19 and Open A

u14 and Open teams will play two 23 minute periods.

u16 and u19 will play four 11 minute quarters.

Further tournament rules are linked here (to be updated summer 2025)

Questions? Email CASHiveInvitational@gmail.com

Please fill out this form(Application to attend) as an application to 2025-26 Central Alberta Sting "Hive Invitational" Tournament.

Submitting this form does NOT mean acceptance into the tournament.

Team who have submitted an application to attend by July 25th will get first priority and will be notified by August 15th. Out of province applicants will be notified prior if needed for flight securement, however not earlier than August 2nd.

A $250 deposit is due with registration. The deposit will be refunded if a team is not selected. Full payment is due 3 days after confirmation of acceptance. If selected the $250 deposit will be applied to the registration fee.

Tournament fee $1500 for u14, u16 and $1100 for u19 and Open A

Teams need to be prepared to play by 8AM on Friday, November 21st.