Beantown Women's Classic

Boston, Massachusetts

Registration for the 2027 Women’s Beantown Classic will be available soon.

We are already working on several major improvements for 2027 based on feedback from teams, players, coaches and families.

Both weekends will begin on Thursday, allowing us to create a better overall tournament schedule and improve the competitive format.

What We Are Working on for 2027

• NEW THIS YEAR: We are adding a 6-team, Women’s Adult Recreational division. 3-game guarantee + final. 2 x 22 – minute periods.

• All tournament games will be 2 x 22 minute periods (including playoffs).

• Reducing the number of rink locations and keeping more games at our primary facilities

• Creating additional divisions and tiering teams more carefully to improve competitive balance

• Introducing the first Beantown Hockey Expo featuring hockey brands, vendors, interactive experiences and more

• Adding food trucks and improving the experience for players and families between games

• Offering additional player experiences, including skills testing and other hockey related activities

• Exploring opportunities to include practices or on ice sessions led by college coaches the day  before the event.

• Improving schedules, playoff formats, tournament information and the overall event experience

Some additions are still being finalized and will depend on facility availability, participating partners and college coach availability.

This registration page will be updated as details are confirmed. Registered teams will also receive important updates by email.

Stay tuned. The 2027 Women’s Beantown Classic is being built to be our biggest and best event yet.

Important Registration Information

Registering early gives us more time to properly evaluate and place teams in the most competitive division possible.

Division placement is determined by team level, roster strength, competitive history and the overall composition of the event. Final division names and placements may be adjusted as registration develops.

Teams should be prepared to begin playing on Thursday during both weekends.

Schedule and Rosters

The tournament schedule, Tournament Hub, playing rules, statistics information and roster deadlines will be posted closer to the event.

Team managers will be required to check in before their first game to review and confirm their roster.

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

Additional facilities will be listed only if required.

All event details are subject to change as schedules, facilities, divisions and special programming are finalized.

Uniforms

If you need jerseys for your team, get in contact with axton@rushhockey.ca. We offer custom designs and can accommodate your ideas!

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FAQ’s

Tournament Contact & Approvals

• Tournament Director: Kelly Katorji
• Email: info@rushhockey.ca | Phone: 519-664-1351
• Note: All exception requests and play-up approvals must be directed to the contact above prior to the tournament.
• Roster submissions: rosters@rushhockey.ca

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Team Placement & Schedule

• Divisions & Tiers: Additional divisions and tiers are being added for 2027 to ensure competitive matchups. Specific tiers are finalized after registration closes and rosters are evaluated.
• Thursday Start: Games begin on Thursday to consolidate play, maximize team presence at the New England Sports Centre, and eliminate extra satellite venues.

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 Important Dates & Deadlines

• June 11, 2027: Registration closes; final payment due.
• June 14, 2027: Initial roster submission due (required to demonstrate team organization; earlier deadline than 2026).
• June 14 – July 5, 2027: Roster modification window. Every revision requires emailing a complete, updated Excel sheet.
• July 5, 2027: Final deadline for electronic roster modifications.
• Game Day Check-In (1 Hour Prior to First Game): On-site roster review at your initial game venue. Final minor corrections can be made at this time (cannot be used for initial roster submission). Managers handling multiple teams may check in all teams at one location.

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Roster Limits & Requirements

• Roster Size: Maximum 22 players on the official roster; maximum 20 players dressed per game.
• Minimum Roster: Must have at least 13 players (7 forwards, 4 defensemen, 2 goaltenders). Short rosters require advance director approval.
• Goaltenders: Carrying at least 2 goaltenders is strongly advised. The tournament does not guarantee replacement goalies for injuries; emergency replacements must be approved by tournament staff.

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General Eligibility & Roster Rules

• No Dual Participation: A player cannot compete for two teams in the same age category or division during the same weekend (e.g., playing Tier 1 and Tier 2 in 2012 (11), or for example moving between two 2012 divisions that have been created for the tournament.
• Tier Call-Up Restriction: Players in a Tier 1 division cannot be called up to an older division of Tier 2 quality. Teams are strongly advised to avoid call-ups altogether. The Tier of the division will be clarified once schedule and rosters are finalized.
• Rule Enforcement: Roster violations will result in player ejections, game forfeits, or team disqualification. Decisions are made using all available administrative data (not solely the Tournament Hub) and are final. Exceptions will not be granted on-site during the event.

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Call-Up (Affiliated Player) Rules

All call-ups require advance written approval from Kelly Katorji.

• General Rule: Call-ups must come from a younger age category. Players cannot be called up between teams in the same age category.
  
• Weekend 1 Call-Ups:
  
  • 2012 (11): Permitted from 2013 division.
  • 2013: Permitted from 2014 division.
  • 2014: Permitted from 2015 division.
  • 2015: Permitted from 2016 division.
  • 2016: Permitted from 2017 division.
  • 2017: Permitted from 2018-born players (with prior approval).
    
• Weekend 2 Call-Ups:
  
  • 2011 (12) Division: Players in this division cannot play in Futures Red or Blue during the same weekend.
  • Futures 19U Red & Blue: No call-ups or player movement allowed between Red and Blue teams. Eligible Futures players may apply for AP status in College Elite or Super Series with advance written approval.
  • College Elite & Super Series: No player movement or call-ups permitted between these two divisions.

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Division Guidelines

• 2012 (11) Through 2017 Divisions:
  • Teams must consist primarily of single-birth-year players. Younger birth-year players cannot exceed 50% of the roster without approval.
  • Intact younger teams requesting to play up, or individual play-up requests, require explicit director approval.
• 2012 (11) Weekend 1 & 2011 (12) Weekend 2 Cross-Entry:
  • Weekend 1 [2012 (11)]: Intended for 2012-born teams. Teams may carry 2011-born players to accommodate 16U winter club rosters. Teams with mixed 2012/2011 rosters may request to enter Weekend 2 [2011 (12)] upon consultation; pure 2012 teams are discouraged from entering Weekend 2.
  • Weekend 2 [2011 (12)]: Intended for 2011-born teams. Teams may carry 2012-born players to accommodate 16U winter club rosters.
• Futures 19U Red & Blue Divisions:
  • Typical Birth Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
  • Restrictions: Active college/university players are prohibited (must play College Elite/Super Series).
  • Approvals Required: 2007 high school graduates not playing college hockey, Quebec high school system players, and players born after 2011.
• College Elite & Super Series Divisions:
  • Eligible Players: Current/former college players, professionals, U18 national team members, and Grade 12/postgraduate players committed to an NCAA, U SPORTS, or ACHA program for Fall 2027. (Grade 12 includes incoming seniors for September and recent June graduates).
  • Uncommitted Grade 12 Players: Not automatically eligible; require explicit approval (uncommitted Grade 12 goaltenders also require approval).
  • Division Level: College Elite combines NCAA D1, D3, U SPORTS, ACHA, and former college players. Super Series is intended primarily for NCAA D1 and professional players.

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 Refunds & Disqualification Policy

• All registration fees are strictly non-refundable.
• Refunds will not be issued to teams excluded, disqualified, or removed from the schedule due to missed payment/roster deadlines, incomplete rosters, or rule violations.