Schedule of Events
Witness the thrill of the action for FREE! The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships welcomes spectators of all ages to cheer on the competitors. Enjoy free parking and soak in the electric atmosphere of the event. Dress warmly for the winter weather and grab some refreshments from the concessions. Come experience the unique energy of this beloved community tradition!
WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 22, 2025
| 4:00 pm | Event Site Opens |
| 4:00 pm | Player Check-In Begins |
| 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | BEER (Last Call 8:30 pm) |
| 5:00 pm - 9:00 | Open Skating (# of RInks TBD) |
| 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | 1st Session Check-in |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 1st Session |
| 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm | 2nd Session Check-in |
| 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 2nd Session |
| 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm | 3rd Session Check-in |
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 3rd Session |
| 9:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
*Schedule Subject to Change
THURSDAY
JANUARY 23, 2025
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Player Check-In Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 9:00 am | Opening Ceremonies - RINK #1 |
| National Anthem | |
| Ceremonial Puck Drop | |
| 9:15 am | Tournament Play Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP! |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Beer Garden Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30 pm) |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
*Schedule Subject to Change
FRIDAY
JANUARY 24, 2025
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Player Check-In Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 7:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 9:15 am | Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP! |
| 9:15 am - 6:00 pm | Tournament Play |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Beer Garden Open : BEER (Last Call 8:30 pm) |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
| 6:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
| by 8:00 pm | Rink Rat Silver Championship Saturday Field Announced |
*Schedule Subject to Change
SATURDAY
JANUARY 25, 2025
| 6:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 8:15 am | Pucks Drop at 8:15 am SHARP! |
| 8:15 am - 6:00 pm | Tournament Play |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Beer Garden Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 2:15 pm | 40+ Rink Rat Championship Game |
| 3:15pm | Women's Rink Rat Championship Game |
| 4:00 pm | Rink Rat Championship Game |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
| 6:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
| by 8:00 pm | Golden Championship Sunday Field Announced |
*Schedule Subject to Change
SUNDAY
JANUARY 26, 2025
| 6:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 8:15 am - 5:00 pm | Golden Championship Sunday |
| 8:15 am | Pucks Drop at 8:15 am SHARP! |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Beer Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30) |
| tba | Sled |
| tba | Warriors |
| 1:15 pm | 50+ Championship Game |
| 2:15 pm | Cedar Championship Game |
| 2:15 pm | 40+ Open Championship Game |
| 3:15 pm | Women's Open Championship Game |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
| 4:15 pm | Open Championship Game |
| 6:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
*Schedule Subject to Change
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