MNI - PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
MAPLE NATION INLINE
NARCH FINALS & WINTERNATIONALS
FLIGHTS, TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Please review the following information carefully when planning your travel for the NARCh Winternationals or NARCh Finals. Proper planning will help ensure a smooth arrival, organized team experience, and enjoyable tournament week for everyone involved.
📍 EVENT LOCATION
Irvine & Corona, California
Games, team activities, and tournament events may take place in both Irvine and Corona throughout the event. Families should factor ground transportation time into their travel plans when booking flights and accommodations.
✈️ FLIGHT INFORMATION
Several airports provide convenient access to the tournament venues. We encourage families to compare pricing, schedules, baggage fees, and rental vehicle options before making final travel arrangements.
Recommended Airports
SNA – John Wayne Airport (Santa Ana)
- Closest and most convenient airport
- Approximately 10–15 minutes from Irvine
- Recommended option if flight pricing is reasonable
LAX – Los Angeles International Airport
- Largest airport with the greatest number of flight options
- Approximately 60–90 minutes from Irvine depending on traffic
ONT – Ontario International Airport
- Easy access to Corona venues
- Approximately 45–60 minutes from Irvine
LGB – Long Beach Airport
- Smaller airport with easy arrival and departure experience
- Approximately 45–60 minutes from Irvine
BUR – Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Smaller airport with less congestion
- Approximately 60–90 minutes from Irvine
✅ Any of the airports listed above will work well for tournament travel. Take the time to compare options and choose the flight that best suits your family's schedule and budget.
🚗 GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Players and families are responsible for arranging their own transportation throughout the event.
Transportation options include:
- Rental vehicles
- Uber
- Lyft
- Taxi services
- Hotel shuttle services where available
Many families choose to rent vehicles due to the distance between hotels, restaurants, attractions, and tournament facilities.
If flying into John Wayne Airport (SNA) and staying at the designated team hotel, shuttle options may be available depending on the hotel selected. Details will be provided with hotel information when applicable.
Please ensure transportation arrangements allow sufficient time to arrive at games, team meetings, and activities.
🏨 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Official Maple Nation Inline hotel booking information will be provided through Roller Hockey Canada and Maple Nation Inline.
While families are not required to stay at the designated team hotel, it is strongly encouraged.
Staying together helps create a better overall experience through:
- Team bonding and camaraderie
- Easier communication between families and staff
- Team meetings and activities
- Shared tournament experiences
- Building friendships among players and families from across Canada
Hotel booking links and information will be provided once finalized.
Please note that hotel blocks often have booking deadlines and may sell out prior to the tournament. Families are encouraged to book accommodations as early as possible.
⏰ TRAVEL PLANNING REMINDERS
Before booking travel:
- Confirm your team's tournament dates
- Allow sufficient travel time from the airport to your hotel and rink
- Consider potential California traffic delays
- Review hotel booking deadlines
- Ensure all travelers have valid passports and required travel documentation
If you have questions regarding flights, accommodations, or travel planning, please contact us before making final arrangements.
🎢 EXTENDING YOUR TRIP
Southern California offers many attractions that families may wish to enjoy before or after the tournament.
Popular options include:
- Disneyland
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- California Adventure
- Professional sporting events
- Beaches and sightseeing attractions
- Family vacation activities
If you plan to participate in these activities, we strongly recommend adding additional travel days before or after the tournament.
Tournament schedules, team meetings, and game commitments make it difficult to participate in major attractions during competition days.
QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding travel planning, accommodations, team schedules, or tournament logistics, please contact:
Nick Ruigrok
nick.ruigrok@rollerhockeycanada.ca
We look forward to an exciting and memorable tournament experience for all Maple Nation Inline athletes and families.