"Holding this event will not only help promote the development of ice hockey in Beijing, but also train professionals such as service, operation and referee for preparing for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. We will strive to make this event the top youth event in Asia. " Gao Yunchao, deputy director of Beijing Olympic Promotion Center, said.
Compared with the previous two sessions, the specifications of this year's Beijing International Youth Ice Hockey Invitational Tournament have been improved. The organizing committee of the Games is led by the municipal government, and supported by the organizing committees and relevant departments. The organization and operation of the competition are also more standardized, from the referee to the data system are professional standards.
This competition adopts the real-time data entry system authorized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. This is the first time that the system has been used in domestic youth ice hockey competition and will be used in Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. At the same time, the referees invited by Beijing Ice Hockey Association are all international referees. Meng Xing, executive deputy secretary-general of Beijing Ice Hockey Association, said that the training of referees and other professionals is one of the key tasks of Beijing Ice Hockey Association in helping to prepare for the Beijing Winter Olympics. "The growth of referees not only needs to accumulate experience in judging competitions, but also needs constant practice in high-level competitions. This high-level event held by us will also provide an exercise platform for the referee. "
The ice rink of the Austrian-Chinese Ice Sports Club, the main venue of this competition, is also of international standard, with excellent ice quality and complete supporting facilities such as watching games, catering and rest. The Organizing Committee has also established an official website to provide real-time updated competition information, introduction of competitions and teams, live broadcast of competitions and other services.
Although the Beijing International Youth Ice Hockey Invitational Tournament was founded only three years ago, it has been widely recognized by the international ice hockey community.
The teams participating in this competition come from the United States, Canada, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland and Latvia, all representing the highest level youth ice hockey teams in the region. "From a competitive point of view, our event is already the highest standard youth event in Asia.
Beijing International Youth Ice Hockey Invitational Tournament is not only a high-level competition, but also an international youth ice hockey exchange activity. During the Games, the organizing committee will arrange a variety of cultural activities.
Source: Beijing Daily