New Yorks First and Only Major Ice Hockey Tournament Event
New York Metropolitan Area Youth Hockey Tournament

Compete for the
Apple
8/20/27-8/22/27
Earn the title

A professionally organized youth hockey tournament on 8/20/27 – 8/22/27 featuring competitive divisions from Mite through 18U, experienced officials, and venues in the New York Metropolitan Area.

8Age classifications
AAA-ACompetitive skill levels
3-4Games per team
Age Groups / Divisions

A division for every competitive level

Divisions follow the 2027–2028 season birth-year classifications. Final placement is subject to registration demand and competitive review.

18U

2009 / 2010
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

16U

2011
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

15U

2012
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

Bantam

2013 / 2014
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

Peewee

2015 / 2016
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

Squirt

2017 / 2018
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

Mite

2019
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)

Mini Mite

2020 & younger
Tier 1 (AAA)Tier 2 (AA)Tier 3 (A)
ALL TEAM SUBMISSIONS ARE CAREFULLY PLACED FOR COMPETITIVE PLAY.
Registration & Pricing

Clear team fees by division

Secure your application with a $600 deposit or submit payment in full. Registration is confirmed only after tournament approval and payment receipt.

Mite B, A & AA$950
Mite AAA / Squirt$1,675
Peewee$1,725
Bantam$1,750
15U / 16U$1,850
18U$1,900
Game Format

Fast-paced tournament hockey

Each team receives a three-game guarantee, with a maximum of four games depending on advancement.

3Game Guarantee

Teams may play a fourth game based on the tournament bracket and advancement format.

Mite B, A & AA

Half-ice format with two 30-minute halves.

Mite AAA through 18U

Full-ice games with three 15-minute periods.

Game-Day Timing

Every game includes a three-minute warmup. Teams must be ready to play 15 minutes before their scheduled start time if the tournament is running ahead.

Tournament Rules

Organized, consistent and professionally officiated

Games will follow USA Hockey playing rules with the tournament-specific exceptions and procedures listed below.

JAR Hockey officiating logo

Officials provided by JAR Hockey

Established in 2022 by Jason Remsbecker, JAR Hockey brings more than 25 years of officiating experience. Remsbecker has served on the USA Hockey training staff since 2020 and is referee-in-chief of the MCHC, an ACHA Men’s Division 3 conference. Officials are trained and accredited by USA Hockey.

Playing Rule Exceptions

  • Delayed off-sides at all ages and levels.
  • Teams may ice the puck while shorthanded.
  • Checking is permitted at Bantam and older.

Game Protocols

  • No overtime in round-robin games.
  • Five-goal lead in the third period triggers running time.
  • Stopped time resumes if the margin returns to three goals.
  • Players may be rostered on only one team per division unless pre-approved.
  • Players must appear in at least two games to be playoff eligible.

Penalties

  • Minor: 1:30
  • Major: 4:00
  • Misconduct: 10:00
  • Three penalties in one game results in a game misconduct for that game.

Point System

  • Win: 2 points
  • Tie: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points
  • Maximum goal differential: +/− 6 per game.

Championship Games

  • One 30-second timeout per team.
  • Five-minute running-time overtime at 4-on-4.
  • If still tied, a sudden-death shootout determines the winner.

Standings & Reporting

  • Scores, schedules and standings will be posted on this website.
  • Scores shown in standings will apply the six-goal differential cap.

Tiebreaker Order

1. Points2. Wins3. Head-to-head*4. Goals Against5. Goals For6. Goal Differential7. Coin Flip

*Head-to-head is removed from a three-team-or-more tie.

Tournament Venues

Long Island NY and Brooklyn NY Locations

Final division assignments and rink schedules will be posted 9 days before the tournament.
We will honor schedule and rink requests to the best of our ability.

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Aviator Sports Club

Floyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush ave Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Port Washington Skating Center

70 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050

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Additional LI NY Host Rink

Additional LI NY Host rink to be released.

Division Center

Peewee Division

Standings, live updates, full team schedules, final scores and championship information for the selected division.

Tournament Score Center
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Register a Team

Submit your team application

Complete the information below. The form prepares an application summary; live card processing must be connected before the website launches publicly.

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Submit team details
Organization, contacts, age and competitive level.
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Choose payment option
$600 deposit or payment in full.
3
Receive approval
Tournament staff confirms division fit and next steps.

Team Registration Details

Selected team feeSelect age and level
Payment today$600
Application total$600

Prototype only. No payment information is collected or processed in this file. Connect Stripe, Square or another approved processor before accepting live payments.

Registration request prepared. Tournament staff contact details are below so the application can be finalized.
Hotels

Team lodging assistance

Hotel options will be coordinated based on team needs, venue assignments and availability.

Request Hotel Options

Email the tournament lodging contact with your team name, expected room count, arrival date and preferred price range.

Helpful Information to Include

Age division, number of nights, room types, approximate parent count and any team-meeting space requirements.

Additional Information

Everything teams and families need

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Waivers

Required waiver and roster forms will be distributed to accepted team managers.

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No Gate Fees

There are no spectator gate fees listed for this tournament.

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Photos & Merch

Tournament photography and official merchandise details will be announced before the event.

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Sponsorships

Local business and tournament partnership opportunities are available. Contact tournament staff for a package.

Contact

Ready to join the Battle?

Contact tournament staff for team registration, sponsorships, hotel questions or general information.