Tampa, Florida

... Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning
24 teams participated last year.
Mens, Womens and Co-ed Tournaments
2009 March 19 22 30 Teams will be accepted.

Tampa, Florida Fun in the sun! It doesn’t get better than this.

Play all your games at the NHL Stanley Cup Champions 2005 Official Practice Rink, The Ice Sports Forum 2 NHL Rinks with Sports Bar.

Watch the Lightning and their #1 draft pick, Steve Stamkos from Toronto, play against The NHL’s Rookie of the Year Alexander Ovechkin of The Washington Capitals March 19 Thursday night.

Then watch them play the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night March 21, 2009
  • Stay at the beautiful La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa/ Brandon.
    The La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa Brandon Regency Park is central to all area attractions, including:

    • Busch Gardens
    • Florida State Fair Grounds
    • The Convention Center
    • Ybor City
    • the venues of Downtown Tampa and the cruise ship Port.

    Walk to AMC 20 Theatres across the street, Westfield Shopping Center(Brandon Town Mall) Visit Hard Rock Casino, Museum of Science and Industry, and the Florida Aquarium. It's just a short drive to St. Pete Times Forum (NHL Tampa Bay Lightning) and Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Reach Disney World, Universal Studios and the Gulf beaches in less than hour.

  • Or stay on the beach at The Beautiful Days Inn Sea Stone Clearwater There are a limited number of rooms available at this Resort. Only steps away from the beach & the World Famous Shephard’s Nightclub & Resort. Inquire for more details. Or choose many other hotels in Clearwater, world famous for its white sands.
  • Experience the World Famous Shepherd’s Nightclub.
  • Experience fantastic restaurants such as Sam Seltzer’s Steak House, Cody’s Roadhouse, The Brandon Ale House, Hooter’s (busiest & largest patio in the US) & The Best Sports Bar “Barnacles” 5 minutes away from The Days Inn.
  • Enjoy Florida’s Largest Shopping Mall across the street from The Days Inn.
  • The Days Inn only 8 miles away from Busch Gardens & Adventure Island.
  • Experience the ultimate nightclub district where you can walk to 100’s of clubs within a 2 mile radius.
  • Link to additional Tampa area information.
  • Play golf at numerous courses.
  • Enjoy Major League Baseball Spring Training at
    • Legends Field (NY Yankees)
    • Knology Park (Toronto Blue Jays)
    • and many more clubs surrounding Tampa.
Nightlife, excellent restaurants, shopping, sandy beaches and gorgeous Florida weather await you!

Attention All Teams! The opportunity of a lifetime at The St.Petes Times Forum.
  • Experience your tournament game at an NHL Arena!
  • Enjoy the Lightning’s music during all stoppages of play!
  • Listen to your National Anthem played before your game!
  • Have your name announced on the PA after a goal or assist!
  • Experience the life of an NHL Hockey Player on game day!
  • Watch The Lightning play Thursday vs The Caps or Saturday Night vs The Thrashers at Premium Level Seats.
  • 2 & ½ hours prior to Saturday Night’s Lightning Game, have your team enjoy an exclusive tail gate party with The Lightning Girls.
  • Live Band at the Tail Gate party.
  • Team Picture taken on ice.
  • Teams Eligible must purchase a team set of tickets to any Lightning game. The first 10 teams to purchase tickets & submit a $500 deposit qualify!


DETAILS


Tournament Package Includes:

Age and Skill Levels for Men's and Women's Divisions

Men's Skill Levels
A B C D E (Rec)


Women's Skill Levels
Competitive (Senior BB, B ,C) Competitive Recreational (C, D) Recreational


Age Groups For All Skill Levels
19+ 25+ 30+ 35+ 40+ 45+ 50+