Oldtimers Hockey: "Where your ego writes cheques your body can't cash!"

History of the CTAOT Tournament

Played out of the beautiful Crowchild Twin Arena, in Scenic Acres, Calgary, this tournament has been running (in various formats) since 1993 (which was the 10th anniversary of the Crowchild Twin Arena building, built in 1983).

This is a fun tournament, with players ranging in age from the low 20s, right up to the late 60s (and higher?).  Most players are from the surrounding communities of Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, and Varsity.  Originally, this tournament showcased the talents of various Crowchild Arena based groups: Scenic Acres Oldtimers, Coaches, Brew Crew, Varsity Velocity, and more.

In 2007, the tournament took a twist with the introduction of the 1972 "Summit Series" Group A.  Players were grouped into new teams: Canada, Russia, Sweden, and Finland, wearing jerseys specially made for the tourney. With 'national' pride running high, games were a little more intense (for what 'oldtimers' could muster!) than in previous years!

     
Canada                         Russia                         Sweden                         Finland    TM

In 2009, we introduced the jerseys for our "Summit Series" Group B, comprised of the powerhouse squads of Australia, Ireland, Spain, and Italy!

        
Australia                   Ireland                  Spain                  Italy

"Summit Series" Standings

2007 (introduced original 4 sets of "Summit Series" jerseys & 4 garment bags) 
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland
Winners: Finland (Captain: Timmje O-Bjorn)
 

2008
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Kazakhstan (guest appearance)
Winners: Sweden (Captain: Danke Svenherauf)

2009 (introduced additional 4 sets of "Summit Series" jerseys & 4 garment bags & 8 sets of socks)
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy
Winners: Italy (Captain: Daniello Heraufolo)

2010
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy
Winners: Australia (Captain: Michael "Playin' with My Dingo" McLeod)

2011 (introduced "The Don Bourne Memorial Trophy")
Participants: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy
Winners: Italy (Captain: Christopholo "Night Nurse" Coltmano)

Crowchild Twin Arena
Address: 185 Scenic Acres Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta  T3L 1L4
Telephone: 403.239.0171
Fax: 403.241.9146
Website: www.CrowchildTwinArena.net
E-mail: twinadslATtelus.net (change the AT to @ before sending)

There is:
- no charge for viewing admission to the tournament
- lots of free parking
- concession
- plenty of safe viewing area.

Family and friends are more than welcome to come and watch the activities.  Turn up the pacemaker and pass the Geritol!

In memory of Don Bourne
1954 - 2010
(goalie for CTAOT)

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