MLK Day Youth Pond Hockey Tournament
Monday, January 18, 2027 · Cape Ice Rink

CCAG is partnering with Beauty Unis for our Pond Hockey tournaments in the '26-'27 season. Our second youth tournament is a one-day event held on MLK Day, Monday, January 18.

This one runs a bit differently: players register as individuals, and we build balanced teams. Every team is coached by an older youth hockey player, and all referees are youth hockey volunteers. That's right: it's a tournament for kids, run by kids. Last year's edition drew more than 75 players across 24 games, with kid coaches and kid refs keeping the whole day running.

Our goal is an inclusive, competitive day with evenly matched teams. During registration we'll ask a few questions about your player's skills and experience. More experienced players may be asked, with permission, to play up an age group; players newer to pond hockey may be encouraged to play down.

The tournament is open to 8U, 10U, and 12U players. Volunteer coaches and referees are welcome from U12 and up. Interested in volunteering? Contact us.

Format:

8U, 10U, and 12U coed pools confirmed for tournament play
Games will be either 3 vs 3 (20 minutes) or 4 vs 4 (30 minutes); we finalize the format when we publish the schedule, based on sign-ups, to maximize the fun
Teams have 5 to 8 players in a 4 vs 4 format, or 4 to 6 players in a 3 vs 3 format
Teams are organized into pools by age group
Every team is guaranteed at least 3 pool games
The top 2 teams in each pool meet in a final to decide the pool champion
Champions of each pool receive a trophy and mad bragging rights
Players registered by [JERSEY DEADLINE] receive a reversible tournament jersey from our partner Beauty Unis to keep; later registrants will borrow a reversible jersey from the Espinal Youth Hockey Program for the day

Registration is $80 per player. All proceeds go to Cape Community Arena Group to fund rink maintenance and activities for the 2026-27 season and to help us Raise the Roof on a permanent arena.

Registration closes when the tournament is full.

Before their first game, all players must complete our online waiver and read and agree to the Code of Conduct and Tournament Rules.

'27 MLK Day Youth Pond Hockey Tournament

January 18th, 2027