Beantown Women's Classic

Boston, Massachusetts

Last Updated July 23, 2025 at 10:30am

WEEKEND 2 RULE CHANGES

We will be using NCAA playing rules for weekend 2, with the exception of no hybrid icing.

Also, there will be no shoot outs, overtime in the playoffs will be 3 on 3 for 3 min. Then, 2 on 2 for as long as it takes to get a winner.

WEEKEND 2 ROSTERS SCHEDULES SCORES

Schedule is now posted, there may be a tweak or two as we had a team drop out of the event so keep an eye here.
Rosters are posted in excel format but please note these will change so just use them as a reference. After game 1, the tournament hub will be the official rosters similar to weekend 1.

Managers and coaches ONLY need to email : womensbeantownclassic@gmail.com to report any score issues or roster issues. Mangers and coaches only, parents emails will be deleted. Again, parent emails will be deleted.

Each team must check in 1 hour prior to your first game no exceptions. You must confirm any additions or deletions, spelling errors, birth year issues, etc at that time. Go to the convenor’s desk where your first game is being played on Friday.

Players may not play on 2 teams in the same division but note that No futures blue players or futures red players may play in both of these divisions.

The tournament hub will be linked below with rules and scores and standings and rosters once weekend 1 is completed.

WEEKEND 1 ROSTERS STANDINGS AND SCORES

Weekend 1 please see the Tournament Hub button below for updated Rosters and for standings and scores. The touranment hub becomes the main place to access rosters after teach team checks in 1 hour before their first game.

Weekend 1, the excel sheet is not the official rosters but can be used to cross reference. Official rosters are on the tournament hub. You can use the excel rosters now, and cross reference them after each team checks in.

Managers and coaches ONLY need to email : womensbeantownclassic@gmail.com to report any score issues or roster issues. Mangers and coaches only, parents emails will be deleted.

WK 2 – Excel Rosters – Weekend 2 (these will change) WK 1 – Excel Rosters – Weekend 1 (not official rosters see hub for offical rosters) WK 1 – View Schedule – Weekend 1 WK 1 – View Tournament HUB Scores and Official Rosters – Weekend 1 WK 2 – View Schedule in Arena Layout Excel Style – Weekend 2

Rinks

• New England Sports Center – 121 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752, United States 
• Northstar Ice Sports – 15 Bridle Ln, Westborough, MA 01581, United State
• Worcester Ice Center – 112 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01604, United States
• Pirelli Veterans Arena – 910 Panther Way, Franklin, MA 02038, United States
• Valley Sports Arena – 2320 Main St, Concord, MA 01742, United States
• Buffone Arena – 284 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604, United States
• Edge Sports Center of Bedford – 191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford, MA 01730, United States
• J. Thom Lawler Rink – Volpe Athletic Complex, 315 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845, United States
• Skate Three Hockey Arena – 355 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879, United States

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FAQ’s

Roster Submission for 2025

• Final due date for payment is June 20, 2025.
• Registration is open until June 20, 2025.
• Roster for weekend 1 and weekend 2 must be submitted by June 23, 2025 using our excel roster sheet.
  • If this roster does not meet the minimum roster size requirement noted below and noted at www.beantownclassic.com , your team will not be placed on the schedule.
  • A team has  until June 23, 2025 to be organized, or you will not be placed on the schedule (Payment and initial roster submission).
  • Registration fees in cases like this will NOT be refundable. 
  • You can download the roster sheet above and it will also be emailed to you.
  • Changes can be made between June 23, 2025 and July 11, 2025.
  • You must use the roster sheet, and anytime you have changes, you must email us a new edited roster sheet.
  • After July 11, 2025, no more changes can be submitted electronically.
  • You may make final changes 1 hour prior to your first game when you check in your team.
  • All teams must check in 1 hour prior to your first game at the location of your first game.
• You will receive a Gamesheet App Code on July 16, 2025.
  • This is the electronic game sheet app that many of you should be familiar with.
  • Your July 11, 2025 roster will be populated into the Game Sheet App by our Beantown staff before July 16, 2025.
  • A manager may check in multiple teams at once at one location.
  • At this point during check in we will review your Game Sheet Roster changes, corrections, etc can be made.
• No Exceptions for Late Submissions:
  • Teams that miss the deadlines may be disqualified.
  • Last-minute roster submissions will not be accepted, and teams without approved rosters will not participate in the event.
  • Refunds will not be issued for disqualified teams or those excluded from the schedule.

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General Roster Rules

1. No Dual Participation in the Same Age Bracket:
   • A player cannot play on two teams in the same age division during the same weekend (e.g., a 2011 player cannot play on multiple 2011 teams).
2. No Cross-Division Play Between Futures Red and Blue:
   • Players cannot compete on both a Futures 19U Red and Blue team during the weekend.
3. Strict Consequences for Illegal Players:
   • Any player caught violating roster rules will face expulsion, and teams using ineligible players may forfeit their games. The touranment organizer will use multiple methods to track teams rosters, not just the final roster posted on the touranment hub. Layers are used to determing this. The touranment organized will determine with his committee the final judgement to any issues, and their ruling is final. Please note, again there are multiple layers to determine an outcome.
4. Call-Up Players:
   • Younger players may be called up to play on a team in an older division (e.g., a 2012 player can be called up to play on a 2011 team) with approval from the event director, Kelly Katorji. Contact: info@rushhockey.ca.
   • Call Up players are not allowed to participate on teams that are competing in the same age level
     1. A Futures Blue player cannot play on a Futures Red team
     2. A College Elite player cannot play on a Super Series team
5. Roster Limits:
   • Teams may have up to 22 players on their roster, but only 20 can dress per game following Beantown Classic rules.
   • Rosters we recommend having at least two goalies—please inform parents in advance. you will not be able to use another goalie due to injury. Situations like this, are approved only by Kelly Katorji.
6. Minimum Roster Size:
   • Teams must have at least 7 forwards, 4 defense, and 2 goalies (13 players total).
   • Short rosters may be denied entry unless approved by the tournament director. It is very unlikely that you will be allowed to participate with a short roster. Contact Kelly Katorji at info@rushhockey.ca or 519-664-1351 to discuss.

Please note: Check in on day 1, is very tedious and hard and mistakes are made all the time. We do our best to have multiple ways to determine roster issues. The final decision on roster issues is determined by the director and his staff, based on layers of information, not just the above.

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Futures 19U Red & Blue Division Rules

• No College/University Players Allowed:
  • Any player who current plays College/University hockey must play in the College Elite or Super Series Divisions
• Typical Birth Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
• 2005 Graduates:
  • High school graduates (not playing university hockey) may participate with prior approval.
• Quebec Players:
  • Older players still in high school (due to Quebec’s academic system) may join with permission.
• Players Born After 2009:
  • Participation is discouraged. Teams must obtain approval for younger players.
• Contact Kelly Katorji at info@rushhockey.ca for any approvals

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2011–2015 Age Group Rules

• Single Birth Year Teams Preferred:
  • Most teams consist of players born in the same year (e.g., all 2011-born players in the 2011 division).
• Younger Players Allowed:
  • Teams can include younger players, but younger birth years cannot exceed 50% of the roster unless approved by Kelly Katorji, tournament director.

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College Elite & Super Series Division Rules

• Eligible Players Include:
  • Current and former college players
  • Graduates or professional women’s hockey players.
  • Grade 12 seniors committed to an NCAA/U SPORTS/ACHA program for fall 2025 (with approval from Kelly Katorji).
  • A player who is listed with Under 18 Team USA or Under 18 Canada will be allowed to play with approval from Kelly Katorji.
• Ineligible Players:
  • Grade 12 seniors without a college commitment for fall 2025 are not eligible unless approved by Kelly Katorji
• Goalie Exception:
  • Uncommitted seniors may participate as goalies with approval from Kelly Katorji
• Division Differences:
  • College Elite Division: A mix of NCAA D1, D3, U SPORTS, ACHA, and former college players.
  • Super Series Division: Primarily D1 and professional players, though this isn’t absolute.
• Team Placement:
  • We will work with all entries to ensure teams are placed in the appropriate division based on their needs and performance level.

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2010 (09) Weekend 1 & Futures 2009 (10) Weekend 2 Divisions

• Weekend 1 will consist of teams with 2010 birth players on the roster but you will be allowed to roster 2009 players (this is to accommodate 16U winter club teams who enter).
• 2010 Spring teams along with 16U winter club teams typically enter into this division.
• If you enter a team into weekend 1 that that is primarily made up of 2010 players with some 2009 players, you may also enter this team in weekend 2 in the 2009 division. 
• A team that has all 2010 birth players, will not be encouraged to  participate in the 2009 division during Weekend 2. You must discuss this with director Kelly: info@rushhockey.ca.
• Weekend 2 will primarily be teams  with 2009 birth year players.  We will allow you to bring 2010’s to round out your roster for Weekend 2 (this is to accommodate 16U Club teams who enter)
• 2009 Spring teams along with 16U winter club teams typically will enter into this division.

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Call-Up (AP) Rules – AP stands for affiliated player.

Weekend 1

• 2011: Call-ups allowed from 2012 players.
• 2012: Call-ups allowed from 2013 players.
• 2013: Call-ups allowed from 2014 players.
• 2014: Call-ups allowed from 2015 players.
• College Elite & Super Series: No call-ups allowed.

Weekend 2

• Futures Red & Blue:
  • No call-ups are allowed
• 2009(10)
  • No call-ups are allowed

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Exceptions & Special Cases

If you need to discuss an exception or special circumstance, please contact tournament director Kelly Katorji:

• Email: info@rushhockey.ca
• Phone: 519-664-1351

Exceptions are rare and granted on a case-by-case basis.

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Refunds

Please note there are no refunds for registration fees