The Phoenix Scorpions Field Hockey Club is proud to present the 4^th Annual Phoenix Cactus Classic Field Hockey Tournament, to be held Saturday, January 26^th through Sunday, January 27^th, 2008, in Phoenix, Arizona.

New water-based artificial turf provided by the City of Phoenix!!!

Cash Prizes:

• MENs:                   $1,000
• WOMENs:               $800
• MIXED SOCIAL:      $600
• Under-19 (Boys):    $400
• Under-14 (Mixed):   $200
• Under-11 (Mixed):   $200

All Men’s division games will be played on Artificial Turf. For all other divisions however, based on the number of teams and the schedule, each team may have to play at the most, one game on grass. Games begin at 7:00 am each day. The tournament will be over around 4:00 pm Sunday. National hockey rules will apply.

All teams will be guaranteed at least 4 games of at least 40-minutes each over the two days. Teams will be registered on a first come first serve basis. The tournament will be a round robin or divisional format, depending on the number of registered teams. Mens Division winners will receive the Dr. Saini Memorial Floating Trophy. Top teams from all divisions will be presented with an award for each player.

• Each team is required to submit a registration form
• Each player is required to complete and sign a waiver form
• Registration forms and appropriate team fee are due by January 7, 2008. Only checks or money orders are acceptable. Registration will be limited to the first teams that submit a registration form with team fee. Payments must be made to “Phoenix Scorpions”.
• Please register on-line, or fill out and mail or e-mail the registration form.

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancellations must be received in writing by January 11^th, 2008. Thereafter, cancellations will be non-refundable.

UMPIRES

Each team must provide at least one mandatory “named” official to umpire games during the tournament.

TOURNAMENT BANQUET

Lunch will be provided both days. You will also be able to mingle with hockey friends on Saturday, January 26^th for a Banquet Dinner for all teams participating in the tournament. The cost for this dinner is included in the player fee for each registered player. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $10 each for non-playing guests. Banquet details will be provided later.

HOTEL

Holiday Inn Phoenix West is the official Tournament Hotel. A bulk rate of $109 per room per night has been allocated for this Tournament – a great rate at this time of the year in Phoenix. This includes a full hot breakfast buffet.
Location:  1500 North 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85043    Tel: 602-484-9009  Fax: 602-484-0404
Refer to group Code: “CCT” - Phoenix Cactus Classic Tournament
See the Hotel and Field flyer for complete information.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• January is the best time to be in Phoenix… sunny blue skies are guaranteed and the daytime temperature can be anywhere from 60-80 degrees in late January. Bring your sunscreen!
• Lunch is provided to all teams and spectators on both days.
• Restrooms are available right next to the fields.
• There is ample parking adjacent to the fields.

After receiving your completed registration form and team fee, an email will be sent confirming your registration. Follow-up materials will be sent after the field of teams is finalized.

YOUR CONTACTS:

CHECKLIST FOR TEAMS

• Tournament Info
• Registration Form       (one per Team)
• Waiver Form               (one per Player)
• Hotel and Field info    (info only)
• Rules                             (info only)
• Register ONLINE
• Mail Registration Fee and Form To:
  Phoenix Scorpions
  1532 N. Robin Lane
  Mesa, Arizona 85213

Questions and correspondence should be sent to:   PhoenixScorpions@hotmail.com

For results of the 2007 Cactus Classic, click here

For results of the 2006 Cactus Classic, click here