The 2012 Tournament Committee would like to introduce you to some of the components of the 37^th edition of Moncton's High School Hockey Classic to be held Thursday February 2^nd to Sunday February 5^th 2012 and the Annual Greco Skills' Competition to be held Friday February 3^rd 2012.

The majority of the tournament is held at the new REDBALLINTERNET CENTRE (4-PLEX) in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The Greater Moncton area has a population of 125,000 and is situated at the Hub of the Canadian Maritimes. The local population is split on a 60 / 40 basis between English and French making the trip here and the tournament itself a cultural experience for many. Moncton City Council, together with our other sponsors are to be congratulated for their leadership. Each year they encourage a more refined and expansive effort resulting in a well-organized and highly competitive tournament.

Our tournament originally started out in the mid 1970's as an all New Brunswick affair. Later, it expanded to include the best teams from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. During the ensuing years, the tournament continued to draw teams from further away and included representatives from both Ontario and Quebec competing against the Maritime teams. Since 1990 when the Classic became a sixteen team, international event, we have hosted teams from Czechoslovakia, Slovakia, Sweden, the United States, Switzerland, Hungary, England and 7 of the 10 Canadian Provinces. In the 2001 edition of the tournament, a 6-team women’s division was added. In 2003, it was expanded to 16 female teams. The 37^th edition of the tournament will see 30-40 teams participating.. We are inviting AAA & AA high school teams as classified by New Brunswick Department of Education.

Next season's tournament promises to be every bit as exciting and successful, with several teams already having expressed interest. If you are interested in applying for a spot in the 37^th edition, please let us know as soon as possible. The limited spots that are available for teams from outside the province of New Brunswick are already beginning to fill for next year's Tournament.

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For all visiting teams we have reserved accommodation at our host hotels (Coastal Inn is our major corporate sponsor). The hotels are generally situated near Champlain Place Shopping Mall, the biggest shopping centre east of Montreal and hence offers easy access to stores, cinemas and restaurants to both coaches and players.

For all participating teams, there is 1 Dinner Banquet.

For the coaches there is hospitality room that offers a wide variety of hot lunches and snacks at no charge. This room is open to coaching staffs and special invited guests only.

For teams flying to Moncton and staying at one of our host hotels we will help with transportation for the team while in Moncton. More will follow on this as details are finalized.

Your stay in Moncton will be filled with activities associated with the Tournament. Thursday night is Opening Ceremonies. We encourage all teams to participate if you arrive early. Friday is our Annual Greco Skills' Competition. After the preliminary round in the skills competition, we end with the competition finals and awards for finalists and winners in the different categories. The GRECO SKILLS COMPETITION is an excellent opportunity for players to meet the participants at this tournament. Last year, the hardest shot was a big hit with all the players and all the events were outstanding.

NOTE: If a player is under suspension, the tournament committee may not allow this player to participate in the GRECO SKILLS.

Saturday afternoon our Moncton's High School Hockey Classic Tournament Banquet takes place.

Other activities such as visits to schools or nearby universities, sightseeing or practice time (at the team's expense) etc., can also be arranged upon request.

Most games are played in the new REDBALLINTERNET CENTRE with others played at either the Université de Moncton or other arenas around the Greater Moncton area. Each team is guaranteed 3 games in the round robin portion of the tournament. Each tournament game consists of three 15-minute stop time periods. The Tournament Championship Finals are played Sunday afternoon. Expect good competition and disciplined hockey.

In addition to the fond memories each player takes home with him, it is the philosophy of the Tournament that every participant should return home with some souvenir of the Tournament. Tournament T-shirts and gifts are some of the items that all players and coaches have taken home with them in the past.
At the banquet, between 50 and 100 door prizes are presented to players, with someone from every team guaranteed to take home a prize.
Tournament awards include trophies, plaques, banners, $500.00 bursaries to deserving student athletes, medals, hockey equipment and more, to MVP's, All-stars, and Tournament Champions etc.

There is a $1200.00 registration fee/deposit for all teams, payable when your team's participation in the Tournament is accepted. Of this fee/deposit, $200 will be refunded after the Tournament if you followed all the mandatory requirements (see below).

Because a Tournament of this size and scope requires a significant number of both local and national companies and businesses as sponsors, we require that you book all hotel rooms, air flights, and car rentals through us. We strongly recommend that all visiting teams stay at one of our host hotels. If you do not stay at our host hotels the registration fee is $1400 with $200 as a deposit. Those who do not adhere to this requirement will not be provided any transportation while in Moncton, nor will they have their deposit refunded. We also ask when possible during your stay in Moncton, that you schedule as many of the team's meals as possible at restaurants that sponsor the Tournament.

Teams outside of the Eastern Conference should be in Moncton and ready to play by 1:00 pm on Friday. It should be noted, all teams will play at least one game on Friday.

Attendance at the banquet/skills/all-star game is compulsory for all teams. Proper attire (no jeans, sweatpants, T-shirts or hats) is required for both players and coaches at this function.

Mandatory: To attend the GRECO SKILLS COMPETITION, Award Banquet and to play in all of your scheduled games (preliminary and playoffs).

We require a good deal of information concerning your team. Various forms of this information are provided to, or required by the media, hockey scouts, hotels, and are necessary for the Tournament Program. We also ask that you provide us with regular updates of your won/loss record through the fall so that we can seed the teams and set up our divisions as fairly as possible. It is essential that this information be provided to us by the required deadline dates. For example, we require a good quality team "jpeg" photograph (5 inches x 7 inches, or 13 cm. x 18 cm.) and a precise and detailed team roster for inclusion in the program, as soon as this becomes available, but no later than December 10^th. Your co-operation and consideration with this and other similar matters will be most appreciated.

"It was a pleasure to be invited to this tournament, a tournament that is so successful with a history of excellence. Well done. We will certainly be taking back great memories."
Bill MacDonald, Manager, Kelvin High, Winnipeg, Manitoba

"The hockey season for the Ascension Collegiate Astros is now complete and as we reflect on a very successful year highlighted by winning the provincial championship we must attribute this success, in no small measure, to the "Coca-Cola" Classic Moncton experience. The experience for us was positive in every aspect and the memories are still very clear. They include:

- The prompt and friendly reception at the airport; - the courteous and accommodating staff at the host hotel; - the excitement of the skills' competition; - the spirited and fair competition of the games and the opportunity to play in your beautiful Coliseum; - the genuine friendliness of the staff at the Coliseum and the willing help of anyone wearing a "Coca-Cola" Classic sweater; ..... Mesdames et Messieurs, please be assured that participation in a tournament of this magnitude has immeasurable positive consequences for a team. We here at Ascension Collegiate sincerely thank you."
Keith Vokey, Head Coach, Ascension Collegiate,
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland

"This tournament was without question the best organized I have witnessed in my 27 years of high school coaching. Our boys really enjoyed it and coming to the East was a great cultural experience as well for many of our boys."
George House, Coach Stephen Leacock High School,
Toronto, Ontario.

"Les Élites de la Polyvalente Thomas-Albert ont vraiment apprécié leur participation au tournoi Classic et ils désirent remercier le comité organisateur pour l'excellent travail effectué tout au long du tournoi. Voici donc nos commentaires par rapport au tournoi.
Éléments positifs:
1- un bon calibre de jeu (très compétitif, donc source de motivation pour les joueurs)
2- concours d'habiletés (très excitant pour les spectateurs et les joueurs)
3-accueil chaleureux (rencontre des entraineurs, banquet) félicitations à votre équipe de bénévoles"
Mario Martin, Élites

"This year was the first year that I had the privilege of participating in your tournament as coaching staff of the FHS Lady Black Kats and overall I thought it was one of the best tournaments that I have attended.
We as a coaching staff enjoyed the hospitality room (of course) but it was also a nice place to go and relax for a minute or two as well."
Laura Gullison, FHS Lady Black Kats

"Bonjour, premièrement merci pour un tournoi très bien organiser, les points positifs les jeunes ont grandement apprécié le skills competition, et c'est une activitée qui fait passe une soirée, la cédule était très bien, et la réception à notre arrive était bien et le fait que les responsable du tournoi était facilement identifiable nous facilitait la tâche lorsque nous cherchions de l'information."
Charles Comeau, ESN

"The tournament was extremely well organized both on and off the ice. Things went like clockwork. It was first class all the way. The people were so nice and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. The team learned a lot and it was a great experience for them."
Rob MacLaughlin, Mike Quinn, Co-Captains,
The Pingree School,
South Hamilton, Massachusetts

"On the whole the tournament organization is the best we've ever been involved with. The people of Moncton have been wonderful and always helpful. The hospitality room gave me the chance to meet other coaches. That seems to be lacking at other tournaments. We would love to come back if invited. Thanks for a great tournament."
Steve Kimmerer, Head Coach, St. Andrew's College,
Toronto, Ontario

"Thank you so much for everything you did for us to ensure our success at the tournament. The team met yesterday and bar none, it was the best tournament the kids had ever been to! And I must agree with them fully! Thank you for the highlight of my coaching experience."
Ian Armstrong, Head Coach, Lakefield College,
Lakefield, Ontario

"Outstanding level of competition. Games were very competitive. Can't say enough. The best tournament I have ever seen. Kudos to everyone. It was more than a tournament. It was an event, first class."

Chris Strickey, coach, KingsEdgehill, Windsor Nova Scotia

On behalf of the Dartmouth High School hockey team we would like to thank you for the tremendous effort your group put into the Moncton High School Tournament. Our team enjoyed participating in this event. Again, thank you very much for the opportunity of participating in the Moncton High School Tournament. You folks did a great job all around! With thanks on behalf of the Dartmouth High School hockey team,
Bill Schipilow (DHS Hockey, Manager)

Everything was excellent over the tournament. Congratulations and thanks for such a well organized and first class event. We are really looking forward for an opportunity to return next year(we will be much better) Thanks Again,
J. Kevin MacNeil(Auburn Dr. Eagles)

Thanks again for all the opportunity and experiences you and everyone involved provided for our kids, coaches and families.
Rick Kraychuk
Manager:West Kildonan Wolverines
West Kildonan Collegiate Institute
1874 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Thanks to you and your Tournament committee for all your hard work, it was a wonderful tournament a class act all the way.
Reg Bezanson
Cole Hr Cavaliers

Great tournament. The girls and coaches really enjoyed themselves. Keep it up.
Percy Cook
Manager, KVHS Lady Crusaders

Great tournament last weekend! Of course it helps to have won it! But all did enjoy the week and hopefully we will be able to attend again next year. Thanks for a job well done!
Lori Burrill(Oromonto Lady Blues)