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- OFFICIAL DATES -
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2025
Friday February 21 - Youth Day 8am-5pm
Friday February 21 - Karaoke with DJ Natty G (Natalie Gomez) 8pm
Saturday February 22 - Adult leagues 8am-5pm
Saturday February 22 - I like robots concert 8pm-midnight
Saturday February 23 - fireworks (gorilla fireworks) 9pm
sunday February 23 - adult league wrap up
sunday february 23 - championships grand ulu awards
2024 Highlights
Our Story
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In 2013, the city of Anchorage approached me to gauge my interest in planning an event in conjunction with Anchorages 2015 Centennial Celebration. As the Director of the Scotty Gomez Foundation - my life has revolved around helping children experience the game of hockey, so it was natural to suggest a pond hockey event. What better way to bring the hockey community of Alaska together to celebrate hockey with the purpose of helping young people experience the greatest game in the northern hemisphere. With help from the city of Anchorage, the inaugural installment of The Last Frontier Pond Hockey Classic became a reality in 2013. After two years in Anchorage at Goose Lake we became Anchorages largest hockey event but knew to grow we needed to look at other locations. For the 2017 event, we found a new home for the Last Frontier Pond Hockey Classic in Big Lake. With 13 rinks, a goal of 100 teams, a family rink, a 40’x100’ warming tent, food, drinks, a concert and of course, lots of hockey - we are excited to relocate to the Burkeshore Marina for the 3rd Annual event. Not a hockey player? No problem. With music, food and the outdoors, there is guaranteed fun for the entire family. While skating on the family rink, enjoy watching Alaska’s greatest sport on any of the now 20 ice rinks. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Scotty Gomez Foundation. We encourage everyone to visit www.scottygomezfoundation.com to better understand our mission. We see a great future for The Last Frontier Pond Hockey Classic and hope you'll be a part of it, either through being on a team or coming to watch and enjoy the tournament. Our goal is to have teams from all around the world and to make this the greatest pond hockey tournament in the world. We look forward to seeing you! Carlos Gomez President Scotty Gomez Foundation
meet our title sponsors
lynden
Proud supporter since 2013
Lynden proud sponsor of the Last Frontier Pond Hockey Classic since our beginning in 2013. An expert in global logistics, Lynden has not only supported the tournament as a proud title sponsor, they often support us with shipping logistics too. Like in 2021 when they handled the freight and delivery of our 22 brand new "Nice" Rink Ice Rink dasher boards.
Our partnership with Lynden has proven invaluable and we are thankful for all that they do!
Davis Constructors
Proud supporter since 2022
Davis Constructors Proudly became a rink sponsor in 2022 and quickly realized they wanted to make a bigger impact on the youth of Alaska so in 2025 they are joining the ranks of our Title Sponsor role. With a generous contribution to our tournament. Be sure to Thank Davis Constructors for making a positive impact on the Youth of Alaska.
meet our sponsors
TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS
Team Registration fees
Adult: $650.00
Youth: $550.00
ELITE DIVISION
FOR THE EXPERIENCED
This division is for those skaters looking for stiffer competition. If you are a former pro, junior or college player and have kept up your competitive juices on the frozen water, this division is for you. This division will accommodate up to 8 teams. Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games, with the top teams playing in a single elimination playoff round to decide the champion of the division.
WOMENS
FOR THE GALS
This division is women only ages 18 and up. Of course, ladies are encouraged to play in any other division they wish. This one however, is only for the ladies. Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games, with the top teams playing in a single elimination playoff round to decide the champion of the division.
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FOR THE BOTH OF YOU
This division is open to players who are at least 18 years of age, and must have 3 men and 3 women on their roster. Teams that show up for a game without 3 men and 3 women will be forced to forfeit that game. Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games, with the top teams playing in a single elimination playoff round to decide the champion of the division.
U18 HIGH SCHOOL
FOR THE OLDER TEENS
This division is open to all skaters who are currently of high school age. If you are attending high school during the 2023-24 school year, you are eligible for this division. Parents, you can help by making sure that members of the team you are signing up meet the age criteria. This division will have up to 10 teams with all games scheduled to be played on the Friday.
U12 HOUSE & COMP
FOR SCRAPPERS
This division is for the young scrappers who are birth year 2011 and younger. There will be two levels of play that you can sign up for in this division, House and Comp. The House level is for players who usually skate at theTier III "HOUSE A"/Tier IV "HOUSE B" level. You do not need to be currently registered with an association to be eligible to play. Comp players may not play down at this level. A house team found to have rostered a comp player will forfeit their games. The Comp level is for players who usually skate at Tier II level, major or minor. Younger skaters are welcome to skate up and register for this level if they want more of a challenge. Parents, you can help by making sure that members of the team you are signing up meet the age and skill criteria. This division will have up to 10 teams with all games scheduled to be played on the Friday.
NOVICE
FOR THE NUBES
This division is for players 18years or older who are NEW TO HOCKEY. This is not the right place for you if you have 5 years or more hockey experience, played youth, HS, junior, college or pro hockey!!! If a player is deemed to be overskilled for the Novice division a Gretzky rule (limiting the goals scored) will be imposed on said player.
U14 HOUSE & COMP
FOR TEENS
This division is solely for those skaters who have the birth year of 2009 and younger. There will be two levels of play that you can sign up for in this division, House and Comp. The House level is for players who skate at the Tier III "HOUSE A" /Tier IV "HOUSE B" level. You do not need to be currently registered with an association to be eligible to play. Comp players may not play down at this level. Teams registered for the house division found to have comp players rostered will forfeit their games. The Comp level is for players who skate at a Tier I or Tier II level. Tier III/Tier IV skaters are welcome to skate up and register for this level if they want more of a challenge. Parents, you can help by making sure that members of the team you are signing up meet the age and skill criteria. If you are unsure please ask. This division will have up to 10 teams with all games scheduled to be played on the Friday.
U10 HOUSE & COMP
FOR YOUNG PUCKSTERS
This division is for the young pucksters who are birth year 2013 and younger. There will be two levels of play that you can sign up for in this division, House and Comp. The House level is for players who usually skate at theTier III "HOUSE A" /Tier IV "HOUSE B" level. U8 Red players may register at the 10u House level. You do not need to be currently registered with an association to be eligible to play. Comp players may not play down at this level. A house team found to have rostered a comp player will forfeit their games. The Comp level is for players who usually skate at Tier II level major or minor. Younger skaters are welcome to skate up and register for this level if they want more of a challenge. Parents, you can help by making sure that members of the team you are signing up meet the age/skill criteria. If you are unsure of what division please ask. This division will have up to 10 teams with all games scheduled to be played on the Friday.
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