Garden City Classic

Garden City Classic

April 17-19, 2026

Ballhockey.com Canal Rinks

The Garden City Classic takes over Niagara April 17–19, 2026, delivering one of the region’s premier spring ball hockey tournaments! Featuring Men’s B, Men’s D, Co-ed Open, and Women’s Open divisions, the Garden City Classic brings together top teams from Niagara and surrounding areas for a competitive weekend of action! Known for its strong field of teams, and high-energy atmosphere, this event is a staple on the spring calendar, making it the perfect tune-up tournament as teams gear up for the outdoor and summer season.

Tournament Details:

Divisions: Men’s B, Men’s D, Co-ed Open, Women’s Open, & Men’s Recreation (division outline below)

Team Fee: $850 + tax

Prizing: To be announced

 Registration & Full Details: Register your team today here

Registration Deadline: April 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Spots are limited, so rally your squad and lock in your spot for the Garden City Classic. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of high-energy ball hockey at Niagara’s Home of Ball Hockey!

For any event-related questions, please contact [email protected].

Men’s Recreation Division – New for the Garden City Classic!

Why We’re Adding This Division

As our tournaments continue to grow, we’ve identified a clear demand for a true Men’s Recreational-level tournament experience, one that prioritizes competition, camaraderie, and balance without crossover from higher-tier players.

How the Men’s Recreation Division Will Be Structured

To ensure the appropriate competitive level, this division will operate under a pre-admission review process:

Roster Submission Required Before Acceptance

  • Teams must submit their full roster prior to being formally admitted into the Men’s Recreation division.
  • Registration alone does not guarantee placement.
  • Final approval will be confirmed following review by tournament organizers.

Competitive Level Review Process

Our review will assess:

  • Current and recent league participation levels
  • Player ratings (where applicable)
  • Tournament history
  • Overall team composition

Participation Limits from Previous D Division Tournament Teams

To further protect the level of this division:

  • We will limit the number of players per team who have previously participated on D Division tournament teams in recent events such as:
    • WOBHC
    • Blizzard Battle

While D Division at events like WOBHC and Blizzard Battle represents strong competitive tournament play, the Men’s Recreation division at Garden City Classic is structured to sit below that level in terms of overall roster composition and competitive intensity.

Teams exceeding the allowable threshold of prior D Division tournament participants may:

  • Be asked to adjust their roster, or
  • Be asked to move to a higher division (D Division) where appropriate.

This measure is specifically designed to prevent higher-tier tournament cores from entering under a recreational label.

What “Recreational” Means at Garden City Classic

This division is intended for:

  • True recreational league players
  • Teams not primarily composed of high-level competitive athletes
  • Groups looking for structured tournament play without elite-tier intensity

It is not intended for:

  • Primarily “A” or top-division players
  • Travel-calibre or elite rosters entering under a recreational banner

If you are considering entering this division and are unsure about eligibility, we encourage you to reach out prior to registration.