Face-Off Against Cancer, Memory's Foundation

About the Tournament

About the Tournament | Team Participation | Fundraising, Donations, and Tax Receipts

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

What is Face-Off Against Cancer?
Face-Off Against Cancer (formerly Memory's Hockey for the Cure) is a charity hockey tournament designed to help raise money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and Malignant Melanoma.

When and where is the Hockey Tournament?
The 2008 tournament will be held from Sept. 12-14 at the Chestermere Regional Recreation Centrein in Calgary, AB Canada

Where does the money raised for the tournament go?
Money raised from the tournament goes directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Who is Memory?
Memory lost her battle with Cancer in January 2007 and she inspired many people during her courageous fight. Visit Memory's Story for more details.

How does the hockey Draft work?
The team who raises the most money will have first pick as to which celebrity they want on their team.

Who are the Celebrities and what will they be doing?
Please visit our Hockey and Local Celebrities section for an up to date list on who the celebrities participating in this event will be. Each celebrity will be drafted to a team and will be help coach and/or play with that team.

Does it cost anything to watch?
No, there is no admission fee to come and watch. Please come and cheer on your favorite team! We are a charity trying to raise as much money for cancer as we can so any donations are greatly appreciated. There will also be a silent auction, of which all the proceeds will go towards fundraising.

Do I have to play hockey to participate and get involved?
No, you do not need to play hockey to participate in this event. We are always looking for people to help out by volunteering, making a donation or just coming out and having fun at the event.

How do I register my hockey team and what is the registration fee?
Entry forms are located on the website for downloading. To enter, a team must complete the form and mail in the required registration fee of $750 per team.

How much experience does my team need to have?
All skill levels, genders and ages are invited to participate. Teams will be ranked based on player skill levels and will be assigned to separate divisions to allow for equal play.

Does my team need to have full equipment to participate?
Yes, full equipment is necessary for safety reasons.

Does my team need uniforms?
Yes, each team requires a uniform as they will not be provided. We encourage safe and unique uniforms and we will be assigning extra points in the games for team spirit. ie: pink uniforms, arm bands, or other safe uniforms.

How many teams are in the tournament?
Currently the tournament is able to hold 24 teams with a guarantee of 3 ice times. Register your team now!

How do I login once I have registered?
Click Here, and follow the steps provided to login.

How do I search for a participating team/entrant?
Click Here, and follow the steps provided to search for teams and participants.

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About the Tournament | Team Participation | Fundraising, Donations, and Tax Receipts

FUNDRAISING, DONATIONS, AND TAX RECEIPTS

Does the Face-Off Against Cancer canvas door- to-door?
No, Face-Off Against Cancer does not canvas door to door. Nor, do we encourage participants to solicit funds by door-to-door canvassing. Some individuals however may choose to canvass neighbors in their communities. We encourage donations to be done online from our website.

How do I make sure that I sponsored the correct team?
Unfortunately we do not have the capabilities of allowing each team have their own website so whom ever is donating needs to specify which team they are pledging too in the comments section on the donation form. If this is not done, then we will not be able to tell how much each team raises individually and the money will simply go in a general donation category for the charity.

How much money does my team need to raise?
Every donation regardless of the size makes difference and as such there is no minimum amount that your team needs to raise to participate in this event. We do encourage teams to set a fund raising goal as they see fit. We want participation and awareness first for the cause. We will help you with pledge forms and donation forms. Our committee will do our best to help create a buzz to raise money to beat cancer through press releases, local radio plugs etc...

I know someone who doesn't have access to donate on line, is there another way to donate?
Yes, talk to your team captain as they will be provided with manual pledge sheets capturing your complete name, mailing address, the amount of your donation and method of payment (cash/cheque/Visa/MC). Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $15 or more unless requested. Your tax receipt will be sent out by the Alberta Cancer Foundation once they receive your donation.

I donated online, do I get a tax receipt?
When you make your donation online at www.albertacancer.ca or (see pledge your team now), your tax receipt is immediately generated in a PDF format which you can print off for your records.

I made an online donation and cannot open my tax receipt. Why is this?
Tax receipts issued on line are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, you will not be able to open the attachment. Download Adobe Reader at www.adobe.com

Do my Tax receipts come from Face-Off Against Cancer?
No, your tax receipts are issued directly through the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

I lost my Tax receipt, What do I do?
Please contact the Alberta Cancer Foundation toll-free at 1-866-412-4222

Do I get a tax receipt for paying my registration fee?
Unfortunately the registration fee is non-refundable and non-receiptable. The fee helps go towards the cost of running the tournament.

Is there a deadline to submit my donations in order for the money to count towards my teams Hockey Draft?
Yes, your team must have their donations in by September 4th 2007 in order for the money to count towards your teams hockey draft. We do encourage you to continue to raise money after this cut off though as every dollar will make a difference.

If a company sponsor this event, can they hang their banners in the arena for the tournament for advertisement purposes?
If companies wishes to sponsor the tournament they will have the benefit of advertisement on the website and they may also hang banners at the event if they provide them.

If a company enters a team can they wear their company jerseys?
Jerseys are the team's responsibility so teams are able where what they wish, just as long as they have both away and home jersey.

Are donors going to receive tax receipts, as in both service companies and individuals?
All donations will receive tax deductions if one (or companies) donates to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. We are currently not giving tax deductions for sponsorships as the incentive is for the advertising. If FOAC is over event operation costs we will issue out partial tax deductible returns to companies via the Alberta Cancer Foundation for the remainder unused money. If necessary, some funds may be kept for next year if the event is held again. If a sponsor wants a tax deduction from the Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF) they may directly donate to the ACF. We will have this link shortly on our website. If you would like to donate make sure you type in the event field Face-Off Against Cancer and team name in the team field, so we can track money raised. We are sanctioned by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and are monitored by a representative who sits on our committee board.

Can a sponsor donate and advertise?
Yes, a company or individual can donate funds to Face-Off Against Cancer. Tell us what you would like as a tax donation and we send those funds to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in your name. Also, tell us what amount you would like for advertisement.