ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

OUTDOOR WINTER CLASSIC

A true one in a life time experience for everyone. Join us for a hockey tradition of outdoor pond hockey, grand opening party, on ice games and games and an overall great time with thousands of people.

All teams are rostered on Game on Mobile. All games will be released on the app, along with scoring, statistics and brackets. Please down either version for your upcoming tournament.

Event Details

  • 5 Games Guaranteed (Consultation & Championships not included)
  • Competitive divisions
  • Fun and positive atmosphere
  • Activities all day long
  • Get to play new faces and new teams

Division Details

  • DATES & TIME: February 14th-17th, 2025
  • AGE LEVELS: U8, U10, U12, U14. U16 & Adult Leagues
  • DIVISIONS: A/AA
  • FEE: $750.00 PER TEAM
  • RINK LOCATION: Whitmore Lake, Michigan (10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor)

Tournament Details (Youth)

This is not your typically tournament but a new way to play and experience hockey like it use to be! All games are played 5v5 for the youth level, all night games have proper lightning. Each game has a minimum of 2 referee’s, and is played without boards. All rinks are typical 200×85 size however we play without boards and play with snow piles (which also reduce potential injury)

We have benches for spectators, viewing tents, open bonfires by each rink and warming supplies available.

Due to the volume of teams and people attending we limit the amount of individuals on the ice to 3,000 people at one time.

Upon registration an information packet will be emailed to your team manager.

Tournament Details (Adult)

This is not your typically tournament but a new way to play and experience hockey like it use to be! All games are played 4v4 for the adult level, all night games have proper lightning. Each game has a minimum of 2 referee’s, and is played without boards. All rinks are typical 200×85 size however we play without boards and play with snow piles (which also reduce potential injury). Goalies are allowed and a maximum roster of 15 per adult team. You can register individually or as a team. If you don’t have a team, don’t sweat it, we can place you amongst others.

Price per player is $50 or a team of 15 is $750

WHAT OUR EVENT PROVIDES

BBQ & FOOD VENDORS ON SITE

Our vendors will be grilling, smoking, and making fresh burgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, ribs, beef jerky, snacks and steaks!

DRINKS

We will be providing adult beverages, hot chocolates, fountain drinks, coffee, BioSteel, waters, and espresso’s.

ICE RINKS

We have 15-20 rinks running simultaneously, if your team is on a break or have down time, just in an adult game yourself, go fishing, go sledding or catch another game.

WARMING TENTS & LOCKER ROOMS

All players will get dressed in a fully heated outdoor tent. We will also have various warming tents onsite for spectators, food tents to enjoy our local foods and our band tent.

BAND

We have a local band attending for opening kickoff Thursday evening with fun games and activities for the kids. All players/goalies need to check in for their entry bag with apparel, warmers, and a medal commemorating the 1st Outdoor Classic.

ONSITE VENDORS

Food, Liquor, Drinks, Clothing and Apparel, Warming Supplies, Proshop

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS