There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each Team
Friday games may begin as early as 2 p.m. local time
Select the division that best fits your Team, and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with teams of similar skill.
Divisions will be created to support competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division, teams may compete in the same USA Hockey Age Classification, regardless of whether they are minor, major, or mixed-age teams.
Any questions regarding placement or divisions, please get in touch with our office at 248-399-1694
Kodiak Division- Generally, higher-level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally, middle-level teams
Polar Division-Generally,lower-level teams
Midget 16U/18U/H.S.J.V./ H.S V teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurfaces after 2 periods of play (time permitting). You may start on clean ice and play two periods, then take a resurface break and play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for a warm-up and 1 period, and go off for a resurface, then play the previous two periods.
All teams must be booked through our hotel process with TTS. This is a stay-to-play event for all teams whose home rink is 70 miles or further away from the designated main rink of the Tournament. Any teams within the 70-mile limit that plan to book hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of games, disqualification, and immediate removal from the Tournament, with no refund of any kind.
Big Bear partners with numerous local sports teams and other attractions to offer a comprehensive travel experience in the cities where we host tournaments. Our on-staff Entertainment Coordinator can help your Team pick the perfect off-ice activity in any Tournament location. We provide this service as a courtesy to all our participating teams, helping you make the most of your travel experience in any city. From professional sports to dining and other Team activities, let us plan the perfect balance of on-ice competition and off-ice family fun. Please e-mail hc@bigbeartournaments.com for the most up-to-date activities in the city of your choice. If you plan to purchase tickets to professional or other off-ice entertainment on your own, please notify Holly so she can work with our scheduler to ensure your activity can be accommodated. Failure to communicate off-ice activities could result in schedule conflicts with your games.
Please be aware that if your Team is traveling by plane, motorcoach, or any other method that requires payment and/or reservations, you must enter that itinerary into your application to avoid scheduling conflicts.
