Buffalo AAU Early Bird
Sep 26-28, 2025
Tournament Details
AAU Buffalo Early Bird
12-12-15 Minute Periods
- AAU 9u, 8U & 7U FULL ICE Mites ………$1795
- Game scores used for Grinder Mite Rankings
Additional Details
Medals will be passed out to Champions and Finalists
Tournament begins Friday for all divisions.
AAU SANCTIONED
Hotel Policy: Our tournaments are Stay-2-Play. All out-of-town teams (75+ miles) MUST stay at Grinder Hockey tournament approved hotels. We will provide teams with ‘approved’ booking link & group code.
Divisions
Division sizing/placement begins 4-6 weeks before each event. Your final division placement may vary from your original selection according to available/historical game data.
Rules
General Summary
- AAU Full Ice
- 12 x 12 x 15 min periods
- All games may start 15 minutes early
- Black Puck
- Tag Up Offsides
- No Curfew Clock
- 1:30 | 4:00 | 8:00 penalty minute format
- Runtime at 5 or more goals anytime during the 3rd period
Important Dates
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 10th
(Or when divisional spots are filled)
ROSTER DUE: September 5th
ENTRY FEE DUE: August 10th. $695 deposit due within 14 days of registration & balance due by August 10th.
SCHEDULE RELEASED: 7-10 Days before event
