The Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission, Buffalo RiverWorks, and the World Table Hockey Association collaborate to host Table Hockey Festival, Exhibition and Tournament Championships, November 22-24, 2019.
The World Table Hockey Association selected Buffalo, NY to host its annual Table Hockey Festival, Exhibition, and (Tournament) Championships for the next three years, 2019-21.
Festival includes:
- 22 Nov., Friday Night Charity Event & Exhibition
- 23 Nov., Saturday Exhibition, Tournament & Playoffs (lower tier players)
- 24 Nov., Sunday, Exhibition and Playoff Championships (upper tier players)
Featured tournament-level table hockey games and manufacturers includes:
- SuperChexx (also known as “bubble hockey”), Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Inc., Clarence, NY, USA;
- Stiga Playoff by Stiga Sports AB, Sweden; and
- SoHo Table Hockey LLC, Manhattan, NY, USA.
(L-R) Chuck Giglia, Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission; Gregory Scoma, WTHA; Sean Green, RiverWorks. (Buffalo, NY 2019).
More about the event, registration, hotel and other details to follow in the coming days. Subject to change.
So, there is bubble hockey though?
Yes! What many people refer to as, “Bubble Hockey,” is marketed by Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (ICE), Inc., as “SuperChexx.” ICE Inc., is partnering with the WTHA for this event.
Our plan is for event pre-registration to open this Saturday at 10 AM. Thank you for your interest!
Thanks for the reply. Can’t wait for Saturday.
How do I register for tournament?
Our plan is that registration open this Saturday, 10 AM, at a reduced price. Full price will start likely October 1st. We have a few minor details to get decisions on in order to open our online registration, but expect to go live this Saturday.
Thank you for your interest!
What will be the prizes for these tournaments? Will there be sponsors?
The current plan for prizes include prizes (trophies, medals or plaques and cash) for the tournament, those who finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. But, there will also be modest random prizes to both spectators and players. A gift bag for players. Also, items for raffle and silent auction. That could be autographed NHL jerseys, a free sandwich, or ? We are working on that.
Thank you for your question.
Best Wishes,
Greg
What will be the prizes for these tournaments? Will there be sponsors? Thanks
Jimmy,
Yes, there will be prizes. We are working to have sponsors. You will see mention of both in our stories.
Thank you for your questions!
Best Wishes,
Gregory
What will the prize list consist of?
Garvi,
The current plan for prizes include prizes (trophies, medals or plaques and cash) for the tournament, those who finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. But, there will also be modest random prizes to both spectators and players. A gift bag for players. Also, items for raffle and silent auction. That could be autographed NHL jerseys, a free sandwich, or ? We are working on that.
Thank you for your question.
Best Wishes,
Greg