2012 Northern California Junior Hockey Association Championships
Host Hotel Information Now Available!
The Oakland Ice Center Operated By Sharks Ice is once again pleased to offer special preferred rates for well-located hotels during the NORCAL A and B Championship weekends. Participants who choose to stay overnight during the tournament are requested to book with one of the following establishments:
Hilton Garden Inn
1800 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Special Tournament Rate: $99/night for room with two double beds.
On San Francisco Bay with three bridge views. 5-10 minute drive to the Oakland Ice Center. Just off I-80. Close to restaurants and shopping. Hotel restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Evening room service.
Use the following links to book under our special tournament rates.
NORCAL B Championships - March 23-25
NORCAL A Championships - March 30-April 1
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
Special Tournament Rates: $99 (two queen room)-$119 (two queen suite)/night
On the Oakland Estuary. 5-10 minutes drive to Oakland Ice Center. Just off of Highway 880. Free shuttles to nearby Jack London Square with its variety of shops and award winning restaurants. Price includes continental breakfast buffet, in-room internet and parking.
Use the following links to book under our special tournament rates.
Doubletree Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94710
Special Tournament Rate: $119/night for 2 double beds
Beautiful location at the Berkeley Marina on the San Francisco Bay. 10-15 minutes drive to the Oakland Ice Center. Close to Highway 80. Fitness center, sauna, hot tubs and two indoor swimming pools. On site restaurant open 6am to 10pm daily. Room service 6am to 11pm daily.
Call Group Sales Manager John Parr at 510-665-7122 and mention the Northern California Junior Hockey Championships at the OIC with any questions.
JUST ADDED!
Hyatt House Suites (formerly Woodfin Suites)
5800 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Special Tournament Rate: $116/night for a one bedroom suite (king or two doubles) including breakfast
Located in the heart of Emeryville's shopping, dining and entertainment district, 5-10 minutes drive from rink. Spacious, one-bedroom kitchen suites with separate living space, bedroom, work area, and fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, stove, small appliances and utensils. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, parking, and wired and wireless internet access. Evening social with food and beverages and 24-hour guest market.
To book under special rates, contact Kristin Silva at 510-420-5603 and mention Oakland Ice Center/NorCal Championships. Spaces under this rate are limited, so book early!

IRONKIDS
3-on-3 All-Day
Youth Hockey Tournament
Oakland Ice Center
Saturday, June 16, 2012
11AM-6PM
Our popular adult tournament is now open to youth players! Come test your creative, pond-hockey style abilities and endurance at IRONKIDS - the one-day, all-day, cross-ice, 3-on-3 marathon! 6 cross-ice games in 7 hours, champions crowned at each age level and complimentary tshirts for all who survive! Limited space available at each level - register today to guarantee your spot!
- 3-on-3 cross-ice
- Squirt and Peewee age divisions
- 20 minute running time games
- 6 game guarantee
- $350 per team
- 6 skater + 1 goalie max
- Complimentary t-shirts for all survivors
- Perennial champions trophy
To Register
1. Register your team online to guarantee your team's place in the tournament.
2. Complete team form and email to eteachout@sharksice.com or fax to 510-268-9159 no later than June 14.
All players must be registered with USA Hockey for the 2011-2012 season - NO EXCEPTIONS. You do NOT need to have your entire team chosen at the time of registration (step 1). Each age level may include both incoming and outgoing players at each age group. For example, the Squirt group may include 2001-2003 birth years, Peewee may include 1999-2001.
Additional age groups may be added if there is sufficient demand. If you have a group of players who do not qualify for either age group, please contact Emily Teachout at eteachout@sharksice.com.
For more information or questions, please contact Emily Teachout at eteachout@sharksice.com.