Welcome to the official Tournament website for the Polar Vortex, hosted by Big Bear Tournaments.
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
- The schedule for this event will be released no later than Friday, one week prior to the start date.
- Any scheduling requests must be received in writing, 30 days prior to the event date, and should be emailed to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com
- This Tournament is a Stay‑to‑Play event. Hotel and eligibility information can be found under the Policies section within 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, 18U/HSV: (15-15-15)
Additional Information:
All scheduled game times are listed in the local time zone of the Tournament location.
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. Our office is closed on weekends, and inquiries sent there may not receive a timely response, so contacting the on‑site director ensures you get immediate assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation and good luck in the Tournament! 🏒
