Provincial Club Championships - Seeding Requirements
Seeding requirements (What you must submit)
BNS recognizes that securing seeding games can be difficult. Budget, travel, facility availability, weather, and scheduling all create real constraints. To keep things equitable across the membership, seeding requirements have been set as follows.
Each team must submit:
- Minimum 3 seeding game scoresheets. Your games must be against other BNS Membership teams. Membership List
- Minimum 1 of 3 games against a team outside your region (link to map of regions)
- More than 1 out of region game is encouraged as it provides clearer data for placement
NOTE: We recognize some clubs face geography constraints and have fewer options to schedule out of region games. Seeding is a shared responsibility across the province. When clubs can support one another by scheduling an out of region matchup, it strengthens the seeding process for everyone
- Games vs outside region teams during your Metro league season will count toward this requirement.
- Clear and complete scoresheets for each game:
- Full roster (first and last names) and jersey numbers
- Opponent team name and head coach name
- Final score
**Unreadable or incomplete scoresheets will not be accepted.
Roster integrity and limited exceptions
Seeding games must reflect the team that will compete at Provincials.
If an athlete misses one seeding game due to illness or injury, the team may request an exemption (see below process for submitting exemption). Approval is required.
How to request an exemption
On the seeding submission form for each scoresheet upload, use the first line under ‘Game Notes’ to note the athlete's name and the reason (illness or injury). The Seeding Committee will confirm approval or denial by email reply.
Why BNS needs this
If an impact player misses a game, it can affect results and placement decisions. The roster and impact of each player affect the team's play level and game outcomes. BNS needs visibility for accurate seeding. We also recognize the travel, time, and cost that families take on to attend Provincials. Nobody wants to invest in a weekend that turns into lopsided games. Strong seeding data helps us create competitive brackets and a better championship experience for everyone.
Where and how to submit seeding packages
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