Pond hockey. Good people. A beautiful Black Hills winter day. And a whole lot of fun.

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The Iron Creek Classic is a 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament hosted by the Northern Hills Chinook at beautiful Iron Creek Lake near Spearfish, South Dakota.

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What started as a small local tournament has grown into one of our favorite winter traditions, bringing hockey players, families, friends and visitors together for a day on the ice. Now in its sixth year, the Iron Creek Classic is more than a hockey tournament. It is a celebration of the game we love and the community that makes hockey in the Northern Hills possible.

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Every registration helps support the Northern Hills Amateur Hockey Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth hockey organization working to grow the game and create more opportunities for kids in the Northern Hills.

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From ice time and tournament fees to equipment, scholarships and our long-term goal of a permanent ice facility, the Iron Creek Classic directly helps us give more kids the opportunity to play.

 

Come for the hockey. Stay for the Black Hills. Leave knowing you helped grow the game.

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2027 Registration Pricing

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• Individual Player: $75

• Team of up to 8 players: $500

• Early Registration: Save $100 on a team registration when paid before December 17​

 

Don't have a full team? No problem! Individual players are welcome. Register yourself and bring your forms with you to the tournament. We'll help place you on a team when you arrive.

 

We recommend arriving a little early if you are playing as an individual so we have time to get you paired up and introduce you to your teammates.

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Registration Checklist

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Before tournament day, make sure you have:

 

• Completed your registration

• Completed all required waivers

• A signed parent/guardian permission slip if you are 14–17

• Your hockey gear

• Your friends and teammates​

 

Registration will be limited, so don't wait to sign up!