The 2019 ACHA DII All Star Challenge will take place in April 12-14, 2019 at the Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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The WCCHA plans to send an "All-Star" team to compete against other conferences from across the country in this competitive and fun event. An application process will be open to all currently-rostered players on WCCHA teams or from identified affiliate teams within the WCCHA's geographic region. If required based on the number of interested skaters, players will be selected based on a number of criteria (including, but not limited to: year in school, years played in ACHA/WCCHA, statistics, role with current team, league awards, interest in playing for ACHA DII Selects, School represented, previous interest in playing for the WCCHA All-Stars).
Players will stay at the Embassy Suites-Valley Forge, about 14 miles from Ice Line and 30 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Hot, made to order breakfast included for all hotel guests.
The event will include 5 games Friday-Sunday morning. The WCCHA will host a pre-event practice on Sunday, April 7 at Vadnais Sports Center in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
The league will select up to 15 forwards, 8 defensemen and 3 goalies to attend the event.
For logistical reasons, players will be individually responsible for travel to and from the event. Attendees are expected to arrive by 5 PM on Thursday, April 11 and should not plan to depart before 1 PM on Sunday, April 14. Please check with the Commissioner before booking any plans that might conflict with these parameters.
COSTS: The WCCHA will cover the following costs: hotels (3 nights + breakfast included), league entry fee, practice ice fee, uniforms (jersey + socks). Players will need to pay: $50 participation fee, travel, lunch/dinner, incidentals.
***Any All-WCCHA players (1st, 2nd, 3rd or All-Rookie) and All-Tournament Team selections from 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 will pay a reduced $20 participation fee to confirm a spot. Honorable Mention selections from 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 will also have a reduced fee of $35.
APPLICATION PROCESS: The online application will be provided by email directly to registered players (UPDATE: Link sent Dec. 12). If you did not recieve the invitation to apply, please email the commissioner directly (see below). The application is open to all currently registered, rostered and eligible WCCHA players as of Spring Semester 2019.
All applications are due by *** FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 *** (EXTENDED). Selections will be made by February 18, 2019 with players notified by email, and confirmation/acceptance of invitation will be required by February 22, 2019. In the event of decline, alternatives will then be invited to replace those roster spots. Applicable Player Fees will be due by March 5, 2019.
Questions? Email the commissioner at rdonovan@wccha.com.
