Event Info:
- This Tournament will be sanctioned by USA Hockey
- Each Team will be guaranteed 4 games throughout the weekend, with the 4th game acting as a Championship or Consolation game
- Games will be scored with Game Sheets
- Organizers will release the schedule for this event no later than Friday, one week prior to the start date.
- Submit scheduling requests in writing at least 30 days before the event date by emailing scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com.
- This Tournament is a Stay‑to‑Play event. You can find hotel and eligibility information in the Policies section under the General Info tab above. Any participant who books outside our approved system will cause their Team to forfeit any complimentary rooms earned and render the participant ineligible to participate.
Entry Fees and Period Lengths:
- 10U (13-13-13)
- 12U (13-13-13)
- 14U (14-14-14)
- 16U/JV and 18U/HS Varsity: (15-15-15)
Additional Information
The tournament location’s local time zone lists all scheduled game times.
Check In: Upon arrival at the Arena, please check in with the on-site Tournament Director
Game Start Times: All teams must be ready to start up to 15 minutes before each scheduled game time
Uniforms: Home teams will wear white jerseys, Away teams will wear dark jerseys. If you have only one set of jerseys, please coordinate with the opposing Team before each game.
Concerns during the Tournament: For the most efficient support throughout the weekend, please direct all questions or concerns—whether related to game times, scoring, or any issues at the rink to the on‑site Tournament director or our Big Bear Tournament Director, Teresa McManamon. We close our office on weekends, so inquiries sent there may not receive a timely response; contact the on-site director for immediate assistance.