August 28th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025
Thursday (local teams) – Friday (everyone) – Saturday – Sunday – Monday
2025 Fun in the Sun Tournament Schedule
*Subject to Change without notice
Get notified of schedule changes
Things to Know for the Tournament
Stay and Play: Hotel Booking
For more info please email the Marketer/Admin Morgan Shepherd at tournament@sdice.com or the Hockey Director Craig Sterling at craig@sdice.com or his cell at 858-602-6401
PARTICIPATING RINKS
San Diego Ice Arena
11048 Ice Skate Place
San Diego, California 92126
The Rinks – Poway Ice
12455 Kerran Street
Poway, California
92064
Icetown Carlsbad
2283 Cosmo Court
Carlsbad, California 92011
Kroc Center Ice
6845 University Ave
San Diego, California 92115
UTC Ice
4545 La Jolla Village Dr.
San Diego, California 92122
Entry Fee
$2300 per team &
$1700 for Mites
Entry fee includes a guarantee of 4 games, a 1st place banner, and a great competition.
USA Hockey Sanction #25.26 - CA.11
RULES
- First games will start with local teams on Thursday and regular games will go through Monday.
- Championship games will be played on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
- Teams will play with a 3 minute warm up: 1st- 15 minute running period, 2nd and 3rd 15 minute stop period. *Subject to change
- There will not be any overtime except during Playoffs & Championship Games.
- All persons from the team (player, coach, manager) must show proof of 2025-2026 USA Hockey and a release of liability form prior to their 1st game (located below in additional info/forms)
- USA Hockey Rosters and Jersey #’s should be submitted with entry form.
- Neck Laceration Guards required per USA Hockey
- Tournament Hockey Rules
- Mite Hockey Rules
- Fun In The Sun Liability Waiver
- Things to Know for the Tournament
Fun in the Sun 2025 Waiver
All Players, Coaches and Managers must sign before the 1st Game.
THING TO KNOW FOR THE FUN IN THE SUN TOURNEY
Here are things to get out to your teams
- Games are 3 ,15 minute periods , the first period is running time. Mite is 2 30 minute periods with 90 second buzzer
1B. Jersey colors ….Home is DARK….Away is LIGHT
- My Café pizza guy will set up and make pizzas for a pizza party at San Diego ice Arena , Call Him ahead to place orders for pizzas . Must order in advance . Jimmy 619-277-5120
He also has Beer and wine for parents on Draft
2 B. Hello All!
Starting the first game of the tournament and ending the last game of the tournament, the San Diego Ice Arena Pro Shop will be having a sale!
GRAF
- All graf – 30% off
BAUER
- Bauer Helmets – 20% off
- Bauer skate blades – 20% off
- Bauer hockey sticks – 15% off
- Old Bauer supreme 3s and vapor 3x skates – 20% off
WARRIOR
- All Warrior – 20% off
- Warrior helmets – 30% off
GENERAL
- Apparel – 30% off
- Mini sticks new – 20% off
- Mini sticks (blemished) – 40% off3. T Shirts will be sold at All Rinks, SATURDAY ,SUNDAY, MONDAY
- GET YOUR TEAM CUSTOM TUMBLERS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkYOhN1i7KoJIo74YVNBsl3SJj__dmpQnZYJdsCz4TI/edit?usp=sharing
- If you are playing games in Carlsbad there is a great German Restaurant that is very good and cheap located 10 minutes from the Carlsbad rink 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Tip Top Meats (best Breakfast in San Diego) .
- Fun In The Sun Photography!
Photography for the tournament is provided by Triple Action Photography and Huenink Photography. Check out the photograph information page to find out more and register for photos:
Cost: Individual players $70, Full Team coverage $250
We will have photographers at each rink throughout the tournament. Please visit the website for more information.
- Make sure your jerseys have numbers on them.
- Customized jersey hangers Pre-orders welcome!
Please contact Sarah for pre-orders that can be ready at your first game!
Sarah Riley
815-618-8728
srsdhockey@yahoo.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PH69BUB7zT5DhksgANLlsM8lqZURJNB1R-ifH6t7A8/edit
- There will be vendors set up at SDIA during the tournament weekend. Specialty clothing, gifts, hockey fan wear, sweet treats, custom jersey hangers,silent auction!
- I have a company , Little Glass shack will be making Mugs and Pints with Their Team logo on them , If your team would like them reach out to John 619-368-3143 jkbaxter51@hotmail.com
Here is link to see glasses
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WuQRRg5GqpHuZBv4FBKw0Rl_c6Vz8z30r1jZ4lNX1jo/edit?usp=sharing
12 . great Breakfast place in Poway called Cullys 13252 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Which is close to SDIA and Poway rink . The owner’s name is Mark And he is always there. 15 different kinds of omelets and tons of breakfast items. Tell him you’re with the hockey tourney.
- Best place to Buy adult beverages for your hotel room. Located 5 minutes from SDIA
Total Wine & More
Address: 11940 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92128
More than 2500 Beers in Stock (Great Canadian Beers)
8000 Different Wine
- If playing games at Kroc center , a must if you love cheeseburger is to go to this place
Smash and Dash Cheeseburgers, 3 minutes from Kroc center 6334 El Cajon Blvd Aztec Food Hub San Diego, CA 92115