“Keep Austin Weird”, bring your team to an ice hockey event in the heart of Texas. Discover Austin, the state capital, home of the Longhorns and the “live music capital of the world”. One of the most unique cities in the south will wow you with everything it has to offer, including its memorable nightlife and booming culinary scene.
Stay at one of our partner properties and walk directly onto 6th Street, lined with bars, restaurants and shopping. Wander a few blocks over and discover Rainey Street, one of the hippest neighborhoods in Austin, offering Beer Gardens, restaurants and an upscale bar scene perfect for great conversations and drinks amongst teammates.
Games will be played at the state-of-the-art Ice & Field at The Crossover Sports Complex. Between games check out “The Domain”, a massive outdoor collection of shops, restaurants, and bars. This great spot has a fun area reproducing the most popular downtown restaurants and bars. Hockey, drinks and Texas BBQ…Austin offers the perfect mix for your team!
At the Tournament
Welcome to the CAN/AM Challenge Cup in exciting Austin! Your ultimate Tournament experience is finally about to begin. As your players arrive in Austin, they will check in directly at their hotel. Once checked in to their room, it’s time to check out the city. Everyone’s first stop is likely the Ice & Field at The Crossover.
The headquarters for the Tournament will be in the lobby of the arena. Here you will find posted standings, locker room assignments, souvenirs, and as always, the friendly CAN/AM Staff. Tournament Central is where your Team Rep will register before your first game. Your Team Rep will receive tournament programs as well as special player souvenirs for each player.
All games will be played at the Ice & Field at The Crossover. Your game schedule will be available about one week prior to the Tournament Date. All teams are guaranteed 3 games. The games begin on Friday at 9:00 AM. After the round-robin games are completed, the four top teams in each division will proceed to the Sunday Medal Championship games. By Saturday night, Medal matchups for your division will be set. Will your team have what it takes to make it to a Medal Game on Sunday morning? The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Games will be completed by 2:00 PM on Sunday.
In all Divisions, Gold, Silver, and Bronze CAN/AM Championship medals will be awarded to each player. A special Challenge Cup Championship plaque as well as a first place CAN/AM banner to hang in their home arena will be awarded to all Gold Medal teams.
During the weekend, the CAN/AM Staff is always available for you. There is always a helpful staff member to guide you where to go, answer questions, make suggestions, assist your players and guests, even lock and unlock your team's dressing room door! Our goal is to help you get the most out of this special hockey holiday weekend, no matter what happens on the ice. Our goal is provide an unmatched hockey experience for your team. The Challenge Cup is a professional event for amateur players. That is why so many teams choose to make the CAN/AM Austin Tournament an annual event. We look forward to hosting your team in Austin.
Directions
Please use our interactive map to explore the greater Austin area and to get venue address.
Border Crossing
US and Canadian citizens traveling across border lines by land are required to present one of the travel documents listed below.
- Passport
- Passport Card (US citizens only)
- Enhanced Driver´s Licence/Enhanced Identification Card
- NEXUS
- FAST/Express
- SENTRI card
U.S. and Canadian children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificates, or other proof of citizenship such as a naturalization
certificate or citizenship card.
Please call or visit the following websites for any updates on travel requirements:
Canada Border Services Agency
1-800-461-9999 or 204-983-3500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
877-227-5511 or 703-526-4200
Past Highlights
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