Winthrop Rink Great Outdoors Classic Tournament Series
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The Great Outdoors Classic Tournament Series

When the snow flies and temperatures plummet, youth hockey teams travel from across the Pacific Northwest to compete at the Great Outdoor Classic at the Winthrop Rink. Games are played on our NHL-sized outdoor, completely uncovered, refrigerated ice rink with spectacular views of the North Cascade Mountains in the background. Submit an application for your chance to be a part of a magical, outdoor tournament experience that your youth hockey players will never forget!

Details

All House/C teams are welcome to apply for an invitation to play in the Great Outdoors Classic. We do require that teams be actual House/C teams, not a “tournament team” compiled of players from multiple house teams. (A team may request making a player substitute for instances of sickness, injury, or other emergency to a regularly rostered player.) A team’s season roster and win-loss record is due 3 weeks before the start of a tournament. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee. (Cancellation Policy)

OUR SELECTION COMMITTEE CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING WHEN DETERMINING INVITATIONS:

  • Diverse geographic representation.

  • Has an applicant played in a GOC before?

  • Do the coaches, managers, players, and parents have a good track record for sportsmanship, fair play, and appropriate behavior at our facility?

Tournament Registration opens August 18

Thanks to our tournament Sponsors

  • Hockey Wolf Sponsor Logo
  • Methow Cycle & Sport Sponsor Logo
  • The Inn at Mazama Sponsor Logo
  • North Cascades Heli Sponsor Logo
  • Printmade Apparel Co. Sponsor Logo
  • River's Edge Resort Sponsor Logo

Tournament Dates


14U

NOVember 21-23, 2025

Applications Open/Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 12
Full Payment Deadline: Sept. 19
Registration: $2,000


12U

DECEMBER 12–14, 2025

Applications Open/Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 12
Full Payment Deadline: Sept. 19
Registration: $2,000


8U

JANuary 9-10, 2026

Applications Open / Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 26
Full Payment Deadline: Oct. 3
Registration: $1,600 (Half-Ice)


10U

JANuary 16–19, 2026

Applications Open/Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 26
Full Payment Deadline: Oct. 3
Registration: $2,000


18U

FEBruary 6–8, 2026

Applications Open/Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 26
Full Payment Deadline: Oct. 3
Registration: $2,000


16U GIRLS

January 30- February 1, 2026

Applications Open/Close: Aug. 18–Sept. 1
Invitations Announced: Sept. 26
Full Payment Deadline: Oct. 3
Registration: $2,000