YOUR OUT OF TOWN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

As a condition of acceptance, all out of town teams more than 60 miles from Pittsburgh must reserve rooms and stay at one of our authorized hotels. CAN/AM has secured room blocks at several Pittsburgh area hotels for you to choose from. Families will use our convenient CAN/AM reservation system to register their players and make their hotel reservations in one step. CAN/AM takes the hassle out of team and hotel reservations!

• 3 days 2 nights accommodations at your choice of great area hotels. Check-in on Saturday and check-out on Monday. (Hotel selection honored based on earliest received $100 per room deposits. Deposits must be submitted as a team.)

• Your Out of Town Package price includes all tournament entry fees. You do not have to pay the Local Team Fee. Just pay the per person price listed on the chart.

• Complimentary gates fees to all games for the family.

• Four Game Guarantee. Four teams in each division advance to a medal game. Games begin on Saturday morning (select games played Friday evening) and medal games end on Monday afternoon.

• 3 12-minutes stop-time periods.

• USA Hockey Sanctioned Tournament.

• All games will be played at the 32-acre state-of-the-art Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, the region's premier sports and recreation destination. (and other area rinks)

• Player Souvenir for each participant.

• Complimentary e-program.

• Results posted after each game on canamhockey.com.

• Championship Gold-Silver-Bronze medals, team winning plaque, and custom arena banner for all gold medal teams.

• $50 credit toward any CAN/AM Hockey Camp for each tournament player, coach and parent.

• And most importantly a highly competitive Tournament operated by experienced professionals.

HOTELS

As a condition of acceptance, all out of town teams more than 60 miles from Pittsburgh must reserve rooms and stay at one of our authorized hotels. CAN/AM has secured room blocks at Pittsburgh hotels for your team to choose from. Your families will make and pay for their hotel reservations right on the CAN/AM Hockey website. These rates are valid until 60 days prior to the event. Teams failing to reserve rooms at least 60 days out may see rates greater than the published rates.

All out of town teams and their members (players, parents, coaches, guests) will be required to utilize a minimum total of 20 room nights during the tournament (for example 10 rooms per night, for two nights, would result in 20 room nights during the tournament). Tournament fees are based on teams meeting this requirement. Teams failing to meet the minimum number of room nights will be charged $50 per room night short.

Prices listed above include hotel, tournament, and gate fees for the weekend. Hotel fees, taxes, and gratuity are included. Depending on hotel selection, your room will have either a queen/queen, double/double, king/sofa bed or queen/sofa. Parking, cots, and other incidentals will be the responsibility of the individual incurring these charges.

BLACK PACKAGE HOTELS

COURTYARD PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN

945 Penn Ave · Pittsburgh, PA · 15222
412-434-5551

Discover an amazing blend of convenience and comfort at Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown with a prime location in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Recharge in our refined hotel rooms with plush Marriott bedding and quality in-room amenities, then indulge in made-to-order breakfast in the cafe side of The Standard Market & Pint House restaurant. During your stay, enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment at attractions like the Cultural District, PPG Paints Arena, and Heinz Field. Read more...

 

SHERATON PITTSBURGH HOTEL AT STATION SQUARE

300 W. Station Square Drive · Pittsburgh, PA · 15219
412-261-2000

The only riverfront property in Pittsburgh, Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square offers on-site restaurants, a spacious indoor heated pool and rooms with inspiring views of downtown. Read more...

PITTSBURGH MARRIOTT CITY CENTER

112 Washington Pl · Pittsburgh, PA · 15219
412-471-4000

The award-winning Pittsburgh Marriott City Center effortlessly blends style and substance. You'll find our hotel by Steelers Stadium across the street from PPG Paints Arena, just minutes from the heart of downtown. Spacious, intuitively designed rooms and suites feature pillowtop bedding, flexible workspaces, marble bathrooms and high-speed internet access; many also showcase views of the Pittsburgh skyline. Additional amenities include a fitness center. Crafted North is an exciting cocktail destination. Our hotel also offers exclusive deals to elevate your stay in Pittsburgh, PA. Planning an event in the city our hotel features expansive spaces with city views from our ballroom and outdoor courtyard space. Stay minutes from popular attractions such as University of Pittsburgh, Acrisure Stadium, PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena. Let us welcome you to the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. Read more...

GOLD PACKAGE HOTELS

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT PITTSBURGH AIRPORT/ROBINSON TOWNSHIP

1004 Sutherland Dr. · Pittsburgh, PA · 15205
412-859-9070

Maintain your balance at Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Township. Our hotel in Robinson Township has everything you need to take the stress out of your stay. Relax in our pet-friendly rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workspaces, and plush Marriott bedding. Start your morning with satisfying selections from our free breakfast and enjoy lunch and dinner at nearby restaurants like Ditka's, P.F. Chang's, and Quaker Steak & Lube®. Stay active at our indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center or enjoy outdoor recreation at Montour Trail.  Read more...

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT PITTSBURGH NEVILLE ISLAND

5850 Grand Avenue · Pittsburgh, PA · 15225
412-264-4722

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Neville Island hotel is the perfect choice for leisure travelers. With a great location, this hotel is ideally located off I-79, 15 miles to the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), convenient access to Cranberry Township and 10 miles to downtown Pittsburgh. Read more...

COURTYARD MARRIOTT PITTSBURGH AIRPORT

450 Cherrington Parkway · Caraopolis, PA · 15108
412-264-5000

Our hotel is just moments from popular destinations, including Robert Morris University, Moon Township and Robinson Town Centre. After an exciting day in the city, retreat to comfort in our spacious rooms, allowing you to unwind on our pillowtop mattresses, topped with crisp linens and feather pillows. Read more...

WHITE PACKAGE HOTELS

HAMPTON INN PITTSBURGH AIRPORT

8514 University Boulevard · Moon Township, PA · 15108
412-264-4722
 
We're 7 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport and 10 minutes from The Mall at Robinson. The UPMC Events Center and Robert Morris University are within 2 miles, and local restaurants are a short walk away. Enjoy daily hot breakfast, parking, and WiFi on us.  Read more...

SHERATON PITTSBURGH AIRPORT HOTEL

1160 Thorn Rd · Coraopolis, PA · 15108
412-262-2400

Traveling is made easy at Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport hotel. Located just 7 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, we offer free airport shuttle service so you can jumpstart your vacation. A plush pillow top mattress awaits, along with on-site dining, an outdoor pool and a fully equipped fitness center. Our pet friendly Pittsburgh airport hotel is near Robert Morris University and RMU Island Sports center. Head south to downtown Pittsburgh for all sorts of entertainment, perhaps a concert or professional football game at Heinz Field. When it's time to relax, order room service and enjoy premium movie channels, or venture downstairs to our onsite restaurant & bar for a specialty cocktail in a peaceful environment. Read more...

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PITTSBURGH AIRPORT

5311 Campbell's Run Rd · Pittsburgh, PA · 15205
412-788-8400

Located just 7 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport. With easy access to numerous popular Pittsburgh attractions, our hotel is the perfect place to stay during your next family vacation to Pittsburgh. Enjoy a sports game, concert or special event at Heinz Field, PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena or Pavilion at Starlake, or visit friends at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh. Also located nearby is the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden and Settlers Ridge Park. Like to shop? Our hotel is located within 1 mile of Settlers Ridge Shopping Center, The Mall At Robinson & Robinson Town Center. Read more...

 

ROOM REQUIREMENTS

Out of town teams will be required to utilize a minimum total of 20 room nights during the tournament (for example 10 rooms per night, for two nights, would result in 20 room nights during the tournament). A complete list of these hotels is posted on the Hotels page to the left.
Tournament fees are based on teams meeting this requirement. Teams failing to meet the minimum number of room nights will be charged a higher tournament rate.

TEAM DEPOSIT

A non-refundable $500 deposit will be charged to your credit card when your registration is accepted. The $500 team deposit is not an extra fee.  If you paid the team deposit, you can apply it to your balance or it can be divided between the families. If the team paid the $500 deposit, it can be returned to the team 30 days after tournament participation (refunds of team deposits paid by credit card are subject to a 5% service fee). Please contact one of our customer service representatives to discuss your options more fully. Should a team cancel its participation from an event, all deposits related to that team's registration will be forfeited.

DEADLINES
All tournament related materials are due 45 days prior to the Tournament Date.  All final balances are due 30 days prior to the Tournament Date.

CANCELLATION POLICIES AND INSURANCE

PANDEMIC/FORCE MAJEURE CANCELLATION POLICY Should CAN/AM Hockey be forced to cancel an event due to a pandemic/force majeure, 100% of all fees paid will be credited to a future event.

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY For uninsured reservations, all payments are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, there are no refunds on any payments unless the reservation holder purchased insurance. 

RESERVATION INSURANCE
All fees and reservations may be insured against cancellation. Any reservation for which the insurance was purchased will be entitled to a full refund of all fees paid less the cost of the insurance, subject to terms and conditions. Click here for more information on reservation insurance.

TOURNAMENT SANCTIONING

The Challenge Cup is a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament. USA Hockey rules will be followed with additional CAN/AM tournament rules. Once you register, a copy of the CAN/AM rules will be available for review. US teams must provide a signed Official USA Hockey Roster 60 days prior to the tournament (some states also require a Travel Permit). Canadian teams must submit the required Travel Permit and Official Hockey Roster issued by their governing body (i.e. GTHL, OMHA, Hockey Quebec, etc…). No team will be allowed to participate in the tournament without submitting this information.