Avalanche, 2024-2025 (Big Bear Tournaments)

Tournament Ended

This year's tournament is now over. Thank you to all the participating teams.

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Avalanche
Overview

Welcome to the official tournament website for the Avalanche, hosted by Big Bear Tournaments.

Our event runs Jan 17-20, 2025, with the following divisions: 10U Polar, 10U Grizzly, 12U Polar, 12U Kodiak, 14U Grizzly

All scheduled game times are listed in the local time zone for the city they are played in.

Information for Team Representatives

Check-In:

Upon arrival at the arena, please check in with the Tournament Director.

Scoresheets:

Paper scoresheets are used at our events.  They need to be filled out upon arrival.

Scoresheet stickers work best but if you do not have them, be prepared to write out your roster

Remember to pick up your copy of the scoresheet when the game is over.

Problems

If you encounter a problem, your first course of action is to see the Tournament Director at the ice rink.  There are also contacts listed on this site.  No one is available at the office on the weekends.

Game Start Time:

All teams must be ready to start up to 15 minutes early.

Uniforms:

The Home team wears white or light jerseys.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and good luck in the tournament! 🏒


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