FlatWater
Oct. 6 - 8, 2023
Sanction: MIT24116941541
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing
Fall Colours
Oct. 20 - 22, 2023
Sanction: MIT24116942345
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing
Fire Bolt
Dec. 8 - 10, 2023
Sanction: MIT24120707262
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing Register
Big Chill - Ann Arbor / Detroit
Jan. 12 - 15, 2024
Sanction: MIT24120707880
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing RegisterUrsa Minor
Feb. 16 - 19, 2024
Sanction: MIT24116941947
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing RegisterBig Thaw
Mar. 1 - 3, 2024
Sanction: MIT24121690225
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/Pricing RegisterRing of Fire
May 10 - 12, 2024
Sanction: Pending
Squirt - Midget / High School
Availability Arenas Event Info Format/PricingAvailability
B | A2 | A | AA2 | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
U12 Peewee | ![]() | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
U14 Bantam | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
U18 HSV / Midget | ![]() | ![]() |

Arenas
- Arctic Coliseum - 501 Coliseum Dr. Chelsea, MI 48118 (View Map) (More Info)
- Big Boy Arena - 34400 Utica Rd. Fraser, MI 48026 (View Map) (More Info)
- Optimist Ice Arena - 1300 W. North St Jackson, MI 49202 (View Map) (More Info)
- Plymouth Cultural Center - 525 Farmer St. Plymouth, MI 48170 (View Map) (More Info)
Designates Main Arena(s)
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Availability
B | BB | A2 | A | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ![]() | ✓ | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
U12 Peewee | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
U14 Bantam | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ![]() | ![]() |

Arenas
- Arctic Coliseum - 501 Coliseum Dr. Chelsea, MI 48118 (View Map) (More Info)
- Arctic Edge - 46615 Michigan Ave. Canton, MI 48188 (View Map) (More Info)
- Garden City Ice Arena - S, 200 N Log Cabin Rd. Garden City, MI 48135 (View Map) (More Info)
- Mike Modano Ice Arena - 6210 N Wildwood St. Westland, MI 48185 (View Map) (More Info)
- Redford Ice Arena - 12400 Beech Daly Rd. Redford, MI 48239 (View Map) (More Info)
- U of M Dearborn - 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 (View Map) (More Info)
Designates Main Arena(s)
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Availability
B | BB | A2 | A | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
U12 Peewee | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Girls 14&U | ✓ | ✓ | |||
U14 Bantam | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
U18 HSV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ |

Arenas
- 140 Ice Den - 970 Grand Oaks Dr Howell, MI 48843 (View Map) (More Info)
- Arctic Coliseum - 501 Coliseum Dr. Chelsea, MI 48118 (View Map) (More Info)
- Hartland Ice House - 2755 Arena Dr Hartland, MI 48353 (View Map) (More Info)
- Kensington Valley Ice House - 10540 Citation Dr. Brighton, MI 48116 (View Map) (More Info)
- Optimist Ice Arena - 1300 W. North St Jackson, MI 49202 (View Map) (More Info)
- Veterans Arena - 2150 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (View Map) (More Info)
Designates Main Arena(s)
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Girls U16 AAA and U19 AAA: Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Girls U16 B, A, AA and U19 B, A, AA: No resurface between periods
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
Girls 14&U | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Who's In
Girls 14&U -
CCYHA Columbus Blue JacketsU10 Squirt/Atom -
Canton VH Arctic BearsChelsea Chiefs 2014
Grand Valley Stars Danglers
Grand Valley Stars Snipers
Kensington Valley Raiders 2013
KOHA Kalamazoo K-Wings - Black
Little Caesars Farmington Hills Orange
Little Caesars Orange 2014
Metro Jr Jets White
Mount Clemens Metro Jr Jets Blue
St Peters Hockey Club
Sylvania Maple Leafs
Team Ohio 2013
Winterhurst Warriors
U12 Peewee -
Affton AmericansCincinnati Cyclones
Columbus Capitals
Elmhurst Chiefs
Erie North Shore Green Machine
Geneva Cyclones
Grand Rapids Blades
Grand Valley Stars 12
Indy Jr Fuel 12U White - Hiott
KOHA Kalamazoo K-Wings - Blue
Pillar Hockey Academy
Southtown Stars
St. Louis Rockets - Acree
Winterhurst Warriors
U14 Bantam -
Belle Tire - RobinsonDayton Icehounds
Grand Valley Stars- 2010
Pillar Hockey Academy
Availability
B | BB | A3 | A2 | A | AA2 | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Girls 10&U | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
U10 Squirt/Atom | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Girls 12&U | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
U12 Peewee | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Girls 14&U | ![]() | ![]() | |||||
U14 Bantam | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ![]() | ![]() | ✓ | ![]() | |||
U18 HSV / Midget | ![]() | ![]() |

Arenas
- Arctic Coliseum - 501 Coliseum Dr. Chelsea, MI 48118 (View Map) (More Info)
- Arctic Edge - 46615 Michigan Ave. Canton, MI 48188 (View Map) (More Info)
- Farmington Hills Ice Arena - 35500 W. 8 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (View Map) (More Info)
- Lincoln Park Community Center - 3525 Dix Highway Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (View Map) (More Info)
- Mike Modano Ice Arena - 6210 N Wildwood St. Westland, MI 48185 (View Map) (More Info)
- Optimist Ice Arena - 1300 W. North St Jackson, MI 49202 (View Map) (More Info)
- Redford Ice Arena - 12400 Beech Daly Rd. Redford, MI 48239 (View Map) (More Info)
- U of M Dearborn - 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 (View Map) (More Info)
- Victory Ice Center - 40475 Plymouth Rd. Plymouth Twnshp, MI 48170 (View Map) (More Info)
- Yost Ice Arena - 1116 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (View Map) (More Info)
Designates Main Arena(s)
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Girls U16 AAA and U19 AAA: Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Girls U16 B, A, AA and U19 B, A, AA: No resurface between periods
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
Girls 10&U | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
Girls 12&U | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
Girls 14&U | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Who's In
Girls 10&U -
Belle TireNaperville Sabres
Girls 12&U -
North York Storm U13AGirls 14&U -
Columbus CCYHA 14U Blue JacketsLakeshore Lightning
Mammoth Hockey
North York Storm U15A
U10 Squirt/Atom -
Ann Arbor Biggby HockeyChicago Hawks
Chicago Jets NIHL - Squirt
Cincinnati Swords - Andreae
Cleveland Barons Black 2014
Flint Jr Firebirds
Flint Jr. Firebirds 2014
Golden Wolves
Grand River Cougars
Indy Jr. Fuel 10U Gold
Lakeland Griffins
Little Caesars Farmington Hills
Mammoth Hockey Club
Mammoth Hockey Club
Miami Jr RedHawks 10u A
Naperville Sabres
Navy Youth Hockey
North Pittsburgh Wildcats
Parma Flyers
Plymouth Flyers
Sabres Hockey 10U NIHL 1
Shaker Hts Raiders #209
Shaker Hts Raiders #216
Shaker Hts Raiders #226
St Louis Rockets
Texas Warriors
USA Eagles
Vernon Hills Ice Dogs AA
Wilmette Jr. Trevians
Winterhurst Warriors
U12 Peewee -
2012 Macomb Mavericks2012 Rochester Rattlers White
Chelsea Chiefs 11
Chicago Hawks
Dayton Stealth -Bauman 12u
Flint Jr Firebirds 2011
Gilmour Gladiators PW1
Grand River Jr. Cougars 2011
Honey Baked Gold
Jimmy Johns 2011
Mammoth Hockey Club
Miami Jr. Redhawks
Naperville Sabres
Navy Youth Hockey
North Pittsburgh Wildcats
Shaker Hts Raiders #309
Shaker Hts Raiders #317
Shaker Hts Raiders #330
USA Eagles
Vernon Hills Ice Dogs
U14 Bantam -
Affton Americans - HaywoodAnn Arbor Biggby Hockey 2010
Big Boy 2010
Canton Victory Honda Blue
Chelsea Chiefs 2010
Cincinnati Swords
Flint Jr. Firebirds
Florida Bulldogs
Florida Fury
Florida Jr Everblades
Geneva Cyclones
Gilmour Gladiators
Hawk Hockey Black
Kensington Valley Raiders
Kirkwood A3-1
Knoxville Jr Ice Bears 2010 AA
Little Caesars Farmington Hills 09-Orange
Little Caesars Farmington Hills 14U B
Loudoun Knights
Miami Jr Redhawks
Miami Jr. Redhawks 14U Dudley
NYH U14
Plymouth Flyers White 2010
Shaker Hts Raiders #402
Shaker Hts Raiders #413
Talbot Trail Blazers
Team Ohio 2010
Vernon Hills Ice Dogs
West Kent Hawks
West Michigan Ice Dogs 10
Winnetka / Wilmette
Winnetka / Wilmette
Winnetka / Wilmette
U16 HSJV / Midget -
Big Boy Hockey Club GoldCincinnati Swords
Dayton Stealth
Deerfield HS Warriors JV
Evanston Wildkits JV Blue
Fox Motors
Glenbard Hockey JV
Lakers JV
Loudoun Knights
Loudoun Knights 16U AA
Loyola Academy Ramblers
Navy U16
Predators Hockey JV 1
Predators Hockey JV 2
Rams Hockey 16U
South Stars Hockey - White
USA Eagles
USA Patriots
U18 HSV / Midget -
Deerfield Hockey ClubGlenbard Hockey Varsity
Navy Youth Hockey
New Trier Hockey Club
Predators Hockey Varsity
South Stars Hockey - Red
Talbot Trail Blazers
Warcats Hockey Association
West Niagara Flying Aces
Availability
B | BB | A2 | A | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U12 Peewee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U14 Bantam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ | |||
U18 HSV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ |

Arenas
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Who's In
U10 Squirt/Atom -
Alpena WildcatsChelsea Chiefs 2014
Dayton Stealth
Flint Ice Raiders
Huron County Barn Burners
Lakeshore Jr. Lumberjacks 14
North Olmsted Eagles - U10 SQ1
North Pittsburgh Wildcats
Novi Caracals
Tecumseh Eagles
U12 Peewee -
Arctic Foxes BY11 (AF12U-1)Dayton Stealth
Huron County Barn Burners
North Olmsted Eagles (#311) A1
Tecumseh Eagles
U14 Bantam -
Franklin Park Panthers - BantamsHuron County Barn Burners
North Olmsted Eagles
Steel City Ice Renegades 2010
U16 HSJV / Midget -
Battle Creek Bruins PrepU18 HSV / Midget -
Huron County Barn BurnersAvailability
B | BB | A2 | A | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U12 Peewee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U14 Bantam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ | |||
U18 HSV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ |

Arenas
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzly Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
Who's In
U10 Squirt/Atom -
Sylvania Maple LeafsU12 Peewee -
Cincinnati CyclonesCrystal Lake Yellowjackets
Jimmy Johns 2012
Nashville Flyers - Walker
Novi FireCats 2011
U14 Bantam -
Arctic FoxesSylvania Maple Leafs
West Kent Hawks
U16 HSJV / Midget -
Blue Devils Hockey ClubThe St. James Gold
Availability
B | BB | A2 | A | AA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U12 Peewee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U14 Bantam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
U16 HSJV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ | |||
U18 HSV / Midget | ✓ | ✓ |

Arenas
Ticket Information
If you are considering the purchase of tickets for any professional, college, or junior game over a tournament weekend either through the information and link we provide or on your own, there are a few things you should know.
When choosing this option, you will need to send an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
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Event Info
There will be a minimum of 4 games scheduled for each team.
Select the division that best fits your team and our highly skilled staff will ensure you are placed in a competitive division with like matched teams. New for 2023-24 season Big Bear will not be using letter designations for tournament placements and labeling. Divisions will be created with our goal of competitive tournaments for all teams. In any division minor, major, and mixed age group teams may play in the same USA Hockey Age Classification. Any questions regarding placement or division your team should play please contact our office 248-399-1694
New 2023-24 Division Classifications:
Kodiak Division- Generally higher level teams
Grizzley Division-Generally middle level teams
Polar Division-Generally lower level teams
Friday games may begin as early as noon.
Midget U16 and H.S.J.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
Midget U18 and H.S.V. teams: May be scheduled in the same divisions. Ice resurface after 2 periods of play. You may start on clean ice and play 2 periods and go off for a resurface then play the last period. You may go on dirty ice for warm up and 1 period and go off for a resurface then play the last two periods.
All hotel rooms for all participants must be booked through our hotel process. 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 are planning to get hotels must also go through our hotel booking process. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games or disqualification.
Once you submit your application, you will have access to a complete list of hotel options. You then will be able to enter up to five hotel choices and a list of people that require accommodation.
Occasionally, we provide information to purchase tickets to either a professional or college hockey game over a tournament weekend. If you are considering this option, you will need to send us an email to scheduler@bigbeartournaments.com and get this approved in writing before proceeding. If you buy tickets without going through this process, you may have to choose between your tournament game and your outside entertainment.
Please be aware that if your team is traveling by plane, motor coach, or any method requiring payment and/or reservations, we recommend booking with companies that allow for cancelations, refunds, or transferring to a later date without penalty.
Please note: As a condition of acceptance to our tournaments, all out-of-town teams must stay at an authorized Big Bear hotel and rooming list forms can now be accessed on line once you fill out a tournament application.
Format/Pricing - 4 Game Minimum
Division | Format | Game Fee |
---|---|---|
U10 Squirt/Atom | 13-13-13 | $1,475.00 |
U12 Peewee | 13-13-13 | $1,495.00 |
U14 Bantam | 14-14-14 | $1,595.00 |
U16 HSJV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |
U18 HSV / Midget | 15-15-15 | $1,895.00 |