Tournaments
Bemidji Youth Hockey Association Tournaments
Registration is open. See the link below.
Payment Method: Due to a change in our software and accounting system, I am not set up to take checks at this time. Please make arrangements to pay with a credit card. (Sorry about the fee!)
Jr Gold: Please consider sending your Jr. Gold B Team!
Bantam AA/A: This is a mixed division of AA and A teams.
PW AA/A: This is a mixed division of AA and A teams. The Paul Bunyan International is on hold for this year, so Bemidji Youth Hockey will be hosting a PW AA/A tournament in our normal tournament format.
B1: The B1 tournaments are a good fit for high-end outstate B teams, ND B1 Teams, and metro B1 teams.
B/B2: The B/B2 tournaments are a good fit for ND B teams, outstate B teams, and all B2 teams. (Please, no B1 teams- this just causes complaints.)
Squirt C: Squirt C is back! Please, no B teams in this division (even for ND teams, I'm checking on this).
2025-2026 Boys Tournament Dates
| Level | No. of Teams | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Gold B | 8 | November 28-30, 2025 | 1 Spot Remaining! Registration Open |
| George Pelawa Memorial Bantam AA/A | 8 | December 12-14, 2025 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Bantam B/B2 (No B1 Teams) | 8 | December 19-21, 2025 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Bantam B1 | 8 | December 19-21, 2025 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| PeeWee AA/A | 8 | December 12-14, 2025 | 1 Spot Remaining! Registration Open |
| PeeWee B1 | 16 | January 2-4, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| PeeWee B/B2 (No B1 Teams) | 16 | February 6-8, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Squirt C | 8 | January 23-25, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Squirt B/B2 (No B1 Teams) | 8 | January 30-Feb 1, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Squirt B1 | 8 | January 30-Feb 1, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
2025-2026 Girls Tournament Dates
| Level | No. of Teams | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls 12UA | 8 | January 16-18, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Girls 12UB | 8 | January 16-18, 2026 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Girls 10UA | 8 | December 5-7, 2025 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
| Girls 10UB2 (B2 Only) | 12 | December 5-7, 2025 | Full! Email bemidjiyouthhockeytournaments@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list. |
Canadian and North Dakota Team Level Recommendations
| MN Tournament Level | Canadian Level Recommendations | ND Level Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Bantam AA/A | Bantam AAA / AA | Bantam A/AA |
| Bantam B1 | 14A1 | Bantam B1 |
| Bantam B2 | 13A1 / 14A2 | Bantam B |
| Peewee AA/A | Peewee AA | PeeWee A/AA |
| Peewee B1 | 12A1 | PeeWee B1 |
| Peewee B2 | 11A1 / 12A2 | PeeWee B |
| Squirt A | Atom AA | Squirt A |
| Squirt B1 | Atom A1 / A2 | Squirt B1 |
| Squirt B | Atom A2 / A3 | Squirt B |
| Girls U12A | Peewee AA / A1 | Girls U12A |
| Girls U10A | Atom AA / A1 | Girls U10A |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the schedule be available?
The schedule will be available approximately two weeks prior to the tournament. Although we reserve the right to start games as early as 8:00AM, we strive to schedule games in the afternoon or evening to accommodate our visitors. Some teams elect to travel to Bemidji on Thursday prior to the tournament, but generally teams play late enough to travel Friday before the games.
Is tournament clothing available?
Skeeter Stitch in Bemidji provides tournament clothing. Our tournament staff pick up the clothing and will have it available at the rink. An ordering link will be available on the tournament website. Clothing questions and concerns should be directed to Skeeter Stitch. www.skeeterstitch.com
Is there a gate fee?
No.
How many games will we play?
We have always tried to guarantee 4 games of play over the weekend. The number of teams participating in the tournament will determine how early we have to start on Friday and how late we need to go into Sunday in order to get in the 4 games. We try to accommodate teams that have to travel further, but that may not always be possible. Please make parents aware of this ahead of time!!
Where are the rinks located?
You can find this by clicking on "Bemidji Arena Locations". It has maps to the Bemidji Community Arena (1st National & Sanford Power), Nymore Arena, and Sanford Center.
What level do we play in?
Because our tournaments are sanctioned through MN Hockey, we are required to follow their guidelines. We welcome teams from everywhere. If you have questions about which level is appropriate, you should contact the tournament director. There is also a chart listed about that will help Canadian and North Dakota Teams.
When do you need our roster and where do we send it to?
The tournament chairperson for each tournament will contact you to request your team's official roster and provide other information for the weekend.
What hotels are available in town?
You can find a list of hotels that help sponsor our youth program at the bottom of this page along with great places to eat, shop, and more. For all other hotels and information about Bemidji please go to www.visitbemidji.com or call 1-877-250-5959.
Do we need birth certificates?
Players do not need birth certificates. You should bring your tournament book with USA Hockey roster. Teams from Canada will need their travel permit for check-in.