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1 THE LAND OF SMILES ICE HOCKEY CLASSIC 2007 BANGKOK, THAILAND OCTOBER 24TH- 27TH The International Charity Ice Hockey Tournament, once known as the OK Cup, is an annual charity ice hockey tournament hosted by the Bangkok Flying Farangs ice hockey team and Jamcomb Sports. The Flying Farangs have run the International Ice Hockey Tournament for over ten years now. However, the last three years they have teamed up with Jamcomb Sports to host the third annual Land of the Smiles Hockey Classic. The Land of the Smiles Hockey Classic is the most popular ice hockey tournament in Asia! Jamcomb Sports thrives on making their tournaments a first-class run personalized hockey tournament. In addition, The Flying Farangs and Jamcomb Sports the last two years have raised over 1.5 million baht for Father Joseph Maier s Human Development Center. Bangkok, Thailand is known as the Land of the Smiles because of its warm hospitality, the exuberant night light life, the shopping, the site-seeing, the dining and of course the Thai massage. After a weekend of hockey what better way to take a vacation to Phuket, Ko Samui or Krabi to relax at some of the most beautiful beaches in the World. With this said Jamcomb Sports Co., Ltd. and the Bangkok Flying Farangs Ice Hockey Club cordially invite you to participate in Asia s most entertaining and thrilling tournament of the year. Last year s tournament featured teams from Switzerland, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and various teams from South East Asia. Jamcomb Sports guarantees you that this event will be the most entertaining hockey tournament in the World! Venue: Imperial World Samrong Shopping Complex Dates/Times: Wednesday, October 24th 10:00am-midnight Thursday, October 25th 7:00am- 10:00pm Friday, October 26th 7:00am- 10:30pm Saturday, October 27th 7:30am- 5:00pm

2 Invited Teams Include: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Hong Kong, SAR, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, United Arab Emirates. Switzerland, Finland, Czech Republic, Dubai, Qatar, Russia, Netherlands, Korea, Canada, USA, Thailand and Germany. Format: International Open Division and Recreational Division Teams Asian Division 4-5 Teams TOURNAMENT PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS 5 on 5 hockey with three 15-minute periods Guaranteed 4 games of hockey up to a maximum of 6 games Championship and Runner-Up Trophies/Awards for each division Player of the Game Awards for Each Game All-Tournament Team Individual Awards for Each Division Post-Game Beverages Served in the Locker Room Qualified Referees flown in from Canada Saturday Night Party Banquet (Free Flow of Beer for two hours and complimentary buffet) Player s Equipment Storage Rooms DEFENDING CHAMPIONS GULF SCORPIONS CAN THEY REPEAT IN 2007?

3 Land of the Smiles Hockey Classic Tournament Registration & Fees International Division/Asian Division GOLD PACKAGE SILVER PACKAGE BRONZE PACKAGE Individual Entry Fee SILVER PACKAGE Individual Entry Fee BRONZE Package Package o 15 quality DVD s with photos from the tournament action o Free storage of equipment at the rink o Case of beer after each game o 15 Tournament hats o Free storage of equipment at the rink o 15 Tournament Hats Same as SILVER Team Package Same as SILVER Team Package Price 1550 USD International/Asian Divisions 1350 USD International 1200 USD Asian Division 1300 USD International 1100 USD Asian Davison 100 USD 85 USD Team Vans: Last year was our first time experimenting with team vans and we were pleased with the quality of the vans but scheduling was a nightmare. Therefore, we will be happy to assist teams with booking vans for the tournament if you wish. If you would like this service we would advise you to rent the vans for the entire tournament and not only on a daily basis. By booking this way it will ensure that you have the same vans and drivers throughout the entire tournament and this will make things less confusing for everyone. We will do all the arrangements for you but when you arrive in Bangkok it will be your responsibility to coordinate with your driver. Thanks guys and we do think the vans are a great idea but we strongly recommend that you book the drivers for the entire tournament. Team Registration and Payment The Bangkok International Ice Hockey Tournament in the past has filled up quickly so please submit your fee early to secure a spot. Please download the attached registration form and fax or swhitcomb@jamcombsports.com or fax to It would be greatly appreciated if you could follow the deadlines listed below to help us make sure that the tournament runs as smoothly as possible. 1. and Registration: Full-Payment Deadline: August 15th, Team Rosters, Logos, and Team Profiles Deadline September 10th, 2007

4 Land of Smiles Hockey Classic Classic Tournament FAQ s 1. Is the rink a regular size ice surface? A: Yes the rink is a regular size ice surface. The rink dimensions are 98 ft. by 197 ft. and all games will be played 5 on 5 with a goalie. 2. How far is the rink from downtown Bangkok/Hotel area? A: The ice rinks location is about an hour from downtown Bangkok and the Amari hotels. Please allow yourself at least one hour to get to the ice rink. The rink isn t actually that far however the traffic is really congested so please be patient. Last year if you took the freeway the approximate time to the rink was minutes from downtown (Please note this was last year but we are hoping for the same luck this year) 3. What is the best way to get to Imperial Samrong Ice Rink? A: There are about three or four different routes you can take to the rink. Please let us know where you will be staying for the tournament and we will provide you with maps and directions in Thai and English for you to give to your taxi driver. We will also have a hotline number for you to call just in case you are lost. The taxi ride from downtown should not cost you more than 200 baht or 5 USD. Team Vans are available upon request. 4. Are there showers at the ice rink and can we store our gear overnight there? A: Yes there are showers at the ice center. If you purchase the Silver or Gold Package we will provide storage for you. (Please note this year we will be increasing our security due to a few thefts last year) We plan on improving the equipment storage facilities by having team dividers and a very controlled system. 5. Is the ice rink in a shopping mall? A: The ice rink is located in a shopping center. The shopping center has a movie theater, snooker hall, lots of food stalls and restaurants and most importantly Thai massage shops in and around the mall. 6. When does our team have to arrive to the tournament? A: We would like to see all teams fly in no later than October 24th. Due to the amount of teams participating this year we have planned to start Wednesday morning. If you play Wednesday this might be an advantage to your team, as then you would only have to play one game on Thursday. 7. When will the schedule of the games and the full details of activities schedule for the tournament become available? A: The schedule will be out by no later than September 20th. If we can confirm all teams early than the schedule will become available at an even earlier date. All tournament activities will be available prior to October 10th. We will be planning a special post-game party/banquet Saturday Night as well as theme night every other night of the tournament. You do not want to miss the great nightlife that Bangkok offers. 8. Will there be water available for our team during the games? A: Yes all water will be provided for the teams throughout the tournament. 9. What if my wife and kids are coming to the tournament is there anything to do for them in Bangkok? A: Yes Bangkok offers many fun activities for the family. Please let us know if your family will be coming and we can assist them with some ideas and suggestions of where to go and what to do. 10. Does the ice rink have a Pro Shop? A: Yes the ice rink has a pro shop and also skate sharpening is available. 11. How do I know what Division to enter our team in and what level is the tournament? A. We have two International Divisions the Open and the Recreational. The Open Division is for players/teams with a skill level compared to an Adult Men s A or B level. Most players in this division have played competitive hockey throughout their lives. The Recreational Division is aimed towards players/teams whose skill level is compared to a Men s C or D Level. Most players in this division are novice players and might be a little past their prime but still love the game! If you have any other questions please swhitcomb@jamcombsports.com

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