MLK On The Beach Hockey Tournament is one of Florida’s premier youth tournament events, bringing together AA, A, and B teams from across North America for an unforgettable weekend of competitive, family travel, and beachside experiences. Hosted by Weekend Hockey Tournaments, the MLK On The Beach Tournament gives players, coaches, and families the opportunity to compete at a state-of-the-art hockey facility while enjoying some of Florida’s most popular beach destinations.
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Hockey Tournament Details
- Tournament divisions for AA, A, and B teams
- Age groups: U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18
- All teams guaranteed 4 games
- No gate fees for families and spectators
- Games played at the state-of-the-art Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Tournament Divisions
- USA 9U / Canada U10
- USA 10U / Canada U11
- USA 11U / Canada U12
- USA 12U / Canada U13
- USA 13U / Canada U14
- USA 14U / Canada U15
- USA 15U / Canada U16
- USA 16U / Canada U17
- USA 18U / Canada U18
Canadian teams can register at par pricing. Canadian teams must send e-transfer payments to payments@weekendhockey.com to secure the at-par registration rate.
Hockey Tournament Features
The MLK On The Beach Tournament experience includes:
- Player of the Game Awards for both teams in every game
- Championship awards for 1st-place teams
- Team trophy and championship banner
- MVP Award for every team
- Team photos featured on Weekend Hockey Facebook and Instagram pages
- Awards for 2nd-place teams
- Professional photography available on-site
Stay, Play & Experience Florida
Official tournament hotels are located approximately 20–30 minutes from the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex and close to some of Florida’s most popular beaches.
Families and teams can stay near:
- St. Pete Beach
- Clearwater Beach
- Sarasota Beach
- Siesta Key
- Bradenton
The tournament weekend also gives families the opportunity to:
- Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning play live
- Experience NFL playoff football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Enjoy Florida beaches, restaurants, shopping, and attractions
Special Amalie Arena Opportunity
Teams that purchase Tampa Bay Lightning tickets may have the opportunity to play a tournament game at Amalie Arena.
Ice availability is determined approximately 30 days prior to the tournament based on final NHL scheduling and arena allotment.
For Tampa Bay Lightning ticket packages, contact:
Ben Salo
bsalo@viniksportsgroup.com
813-301-6623
Please mention Weekend Hockey when booking tickets.
Secure Your Spot
Teams are encouraged to register early. A $500 deposit secures your team’s place in the tournament. Final payment deadlines apply based on tournament registration requirements.
Tournament Contact Information
Tournament Directors
Lucas Zitmanis
lucas@weekendhockey.com
905-465-5343
James Zitmanis
james@weekendhockey.com
905-330-5205
