Beantown Women's Classic

Boston, Massachusetts

Last Updated Feb 7, 2025

Registration for 2025 is open! The Beantown Classic is the most popular summer female showcase event across North America. Beantown is the place to be. Over the past 15 years, it is by far the most heavily scouted event in the area. Teams attend Beantown because it is much more competitive than any other event in the area and will attract 100’s of college recruiters annually. Unlike other events, the variety of teams you see at Beantown is unmatched.

While primarily a team event, individuals may register to be placed on short-handed teams or, if we receive enough individual registrations, a separate team will be created to accommodate the individual entries.

It is important to note registration DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the tournament. As always, our goal are great games, so email us with questions anytime to let us know what your team is all about!

All questions can be directed to Kelly Katorji, the Beantown Women’s Classic Tournament Director.
Email: Kelly Katorji
Phone: 508.820.1600 Ext. 107

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

• New Check-in Procedure: Details will be provided to teams once they complete their online registration.
• Roster and Payment Deadlines: Final due date for payment is May 31, 2025. Registration is open until May 31, 2025. Roster for weekend 1 and weekend 2 must be submitted by June 23, 2025. If this roster does not meet the minimum roster size requirement below, your team will not be placed on the schedule. If you are a team, and are not prepared by June 23, 2025 you will NOT be placed on the schedule.  Registration fees in cases like this will not be refundable. You may make changes to your roster between June 23, 2025 and July 11, 2025 and those changes can be made electronically via email (we will send out roster sheets via email). July 12 to July 17, 2025 NO CHANGES  can be made electronically to any roster for either weekend.  You may make final changes 1 hour prior to your first game when you check in your team.
• 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.
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 USA Hockey 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.

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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.

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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).
• Ineligible Players:
  • Grade 12 seniors without a college commitment for fall 2025 are not eligible.
• 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

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
• 2010(09)
  • 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.