DETAILS
Dates
January 17-18, 2026
Age Division
8 & Under 8UB
Registration and Fees
Entry Fee: $1,600
Non-refundable once accepted
Rosters Due
2 weeks before the event
Player Eligibility
USA Hockey registration required
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* Non-sanctioned USA Hockey event
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Please contact GYHL@iceinparadise.org for more info.
GAME FORMAT
Intermediate Division:
4v4 + goalie, half-ice with intermediate nets
Blue pucks provided
Games per Team
4-game guarantee
Game Length
3-min warm-up
3 x 13-min running time periods
90-second buzzer for line changes
No timeouts, no scores kept
On-ice Coaches
Each team supplies one USA Hockey certified coach
FORMAT VARIATIONS BY TEAM COUNT
4 Teams:
Jamboree Format: 3 mini-games vs other teams (13 min each, rotate matchups)
Championship Game: 3 x 15-min run-time periods
Consolation Game: Same as above
Traditional Format: One full game vs same team (3 x 13-min periods)
3 Teams:
Two teams play while one rests
#2 vs #3 play for finals spot
Championship Game: #1 vs winner of previous game (3 x 13-min periods)
5 Teams:
2 games on, 1 team rests
Jamboree format, each team plays others 3 times
Total standings determine seeding
Top 4 advance, 5th is eliminated
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
No standings or scores recorded
No tie-breakers
Medals & banners awarded
All players receive a participation package
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
USA Hockey Team roster required at check-in
Neck guards required
Certified coaches only on bench
Older USAH-registered volunteers may officiate (with approval)
LOGISTICS & CONDUCT
Arrival
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Be ready 10 minutes before game time
Locker Rooms
Available 15 minutes prior
Must follow SafeSport Policy
Damage or Misconduct
Responsible team covers costs
Abuse toward rink staff = ejection
No refunds.