HOTEL INSTRUCTIONS

Big Bear Tournaments
P.O. Box 1213 Union Lake, Michigan 48387-1213

Upon receipt of your application you will receive a housing packet.

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Complete team contract and rooming list. A team contract and rooming list must be filled out in their entirety before a hotel can be assigned. Rooming lists will not be accepted without a completed team contract. Substitute forms will not be accepted.

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After completing the team contract and rooming list, fax them to Shoot Out Hockey at 248.399.0330. Your list will then be forwarded to the 1st available tournament hotel based on your preferences.

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Regardless of the intended method of payment, rooms must be reserved with a valid credit card number. Please make sure your rooming lists contain this info before faxing.

4.

After receiving a completed rooming list and team contract from your team and once the hotel has confirmed availability, Shoot Out Hockey will notify the team contact by e-mail of all hotel contact information.

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Teams requesting lodging at the same hotel with other teams should indicate this in the space provided on the team contract that accompanies the Shoot Out Hockey rooming list form. These lists should be submitted together whenever possible.  

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Rooming list changes, as well as special requests regarding your teams room block.  Requests should only be coordinated through your hotel contact person. All hotels do attempt to keep each team's block as close together as possible.  Our hotels will make every effort to meet your needs, but please note that requests may not fit the layout of the hotel or be possible at the time requested.

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Cancellations will be accepted by the hotel up until 96 hours prior to the listed date of arrival. Individuals not canceling with sufficient notice will be considered a "No Show" and will be charged for 1 room night plus tax.

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Early departures will be subject to a $40.00 (U.S.) Fee (i.e. checking out prior to the date of departure as stated on your team rooming list).

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At check-in (regardless of the method of payment) a representative from each room should leave a credit card imprint to cover any incidental charges (I.E. - Phone calls, room service, movies, etc.) incurred throughout the weekend.

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Check-in times vary from hotel to hotel.  Once you receive contact information from our office, you should contact your hotel if early check-in is required.. However, during periods of high occupancy, rooms may not be available upon arrival. All rooms are guaranteed for late arrival if proper credit card information is provided.

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Most rooms are equipped with either two standard beds or a king-size bed with a pull-out sofa. However, in an effort to accommodate as many teams as possible with their hotel of choice, your hotel may occasionally assign rooms equipped with a king bed to parties listing a parent and player only.

12. Roll-a-ways/cots are available at most hotels. Additional charges may apply.

As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all "out of town" team must stay at an authorized Shoot Out Hockey, Inc. hotel at the published rate. No exceptions. Failure to comply and/or attempts to circumvent procedures and obligations will result in expulsion from the tournament. No monies will be refunded.