Program Overview

New England Pond Hockey Classic
Meredith, New Hampshire
February 5–7, 2027

The New England Pond Hockey Classic brings hundreds of teams to Meredith, New Hampshire for an unforgettable weekend of outdoor hockey on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Set against the mountains of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, the NEPHC combines traditional pond hockey, competitive play and one of the most iconic natural-ice settings in the game.

Event: New England Pond Hockey Classic
Location: Meredith, New Hampshire
Venue: Lake Winnipesaukee
Dates: February 5–7, 2027
Format: 4-on-4 Pond Hockey
Registration: Team-based registration
Divisions: Multiple competitive, recreational and age-based divisions
Experience: Three days of pond hockey on Lake Winnipesaukee in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region

Program Description

The New England Pond Hockey Classic is where Pond Hockey Classic began.

Each winter, teams descend on Meredith, New Hampshire for three days of outdoor hockey on the frozen waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Surrounded by the mountains of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, the tournament combines competitive pond hockey with the camaraderie and atmosphere that have made the New England Pond Hockey Classic a winter tradition.

Teams compete 4-on-4 without goalies on outdoor natural-ice rinks, battling through round-robin play for the opportunity to advance to Sunday's playoff and championship rounds.

From the first puck drop Friday morning through championships on Sunday, the NEPHC is a celebration of the game at its most authentic.

Bringing Hockey Back to the Basics.

Program Detail

Date: February 5–7, 2027
Venue: Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith, New Hampshire
Team Fee: $1,200 per team, including a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Tournament Format: The New England Pond Hockey Classic is a 4 vs. 4 round-robin pond hockey tournament played outdoors on natural ice.

Games are played on approximately 136' x 64' ice sheets and consist of two 15-minute halves with a 2-minute break between halves.

Teams are scheduled for two games Friday and two games Saturday, with playoff and championship rounds taking place Sunday for teams that qualify.

All divisions allow a minimum roster size of 4 players and a maximum roster size of 8 players.

The maximum number of players per team is eight, with no exceptions. This roster limit is maintained to preserve the integrity of the event, including the role that endurance and fatigue play throughout each game and the tournament weekend.

Registration

Registration is completed on a team basis by the team's designated captain.

The captain is responsible for:

• Completing the team registration
• Selecting the appropriate division
• Submitting full payment
• Providing an accurate team roster
• Ensuring all players complete required registration information and waivers

Registration is not complete until the team fee has been paid in full and the team's entry has been confirmed.

Divisions

Teams should register for the division that most accurately reflects the age and playing ability of their roster. View Divisions - Click Here

Pond Hockey Classic reserves the right to review team placement and adjust divisions when necessary to protect competitive balance and the integrity of the tournament.

Rosters & Player Eligibility

All players must meet the eligibility requirements of their registered division.

Players must be properly registered and may be required to provide identification verifying age or eligibility.

A player may only compete for one team during the tournament.

Final Rosters are due the Monday before your tournament.

Schedules

Final game schedules will be released the Wednesday the week before the tournament.

Teams should plan to be available for play throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday should they advance to the playoff rounds.

Specific game times cannot be guaranteed prior to the release of the official tournament schedule.

Outdoor & Natural Ice Conditions

The New England Pond Hockey Classic is played outdoors on Lake Winnipesaukee and is inherently dependent upon weather and ice conditions.

Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rink locations, schedules, game lengths, tournament structure or the number of games when conditions require.

All operational decisions will be made with participant safety and the ability to successfully conduct the tournament as the primary considerations.

Thank you for your interest in the New England Pond Hockey Classic.

We look forward to welcoming you and your team back to Meredith and seeing you out on the lake.

Bringing Hockey Back to the Basics.