Capital City Freeze Tournament
The Springfield Youth Hockey Association cordially invites you to join us for the Capital City Freeze Hockey Tournament in Springfield, Illinois!
The tournament is held annually and features teams from all across the mid-west who travel to the centrally located Capital City of Illinois for a high level of competitive tournament play, in addition to the wide range of off-ice entertainment options. Previous year's tournaments have featured over 350 players, 60 coaches, and 20 teams hailing from Chicago, St. Louis, and beyond.
2025 Tournament Details
Playing Levels
10U B
12U A, 12U B
14U A
16U A
tournament sanction number
Coming Soon
When
November 7th-9th, 2025
where
The Nelson Center Located in Lincoln Park, Springfield, IL
1601 North 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Tournament Cost
$1200
Tournament Rules
Coming Soon
Payment options
Two payments options are available:
- Full payment.
- Deposit $600 at the time of registration and the remaining due on 10/1/2025.
Hotel Reservations
All teams can make hotel reservations at the hotel of their choice.
Tournament Schedule
Will be available one week before the tournament.
Tournament Contacts
CCFT 2025 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available during the Capital City Freeze Tournament 2025. Below is a list of the available opportunities and will count towards the season required volunteer hours. Signup link coming soon.
- Greeters- Two volunteers at the Check In table between Rink 1 and Rink 2. The volunteers will help direct the teams to locker rooms, handing out packets (game schedule, local restaurants/things to do), and they will also have blank scoresheets. Team managers will provide their team stickers and the scorekeepers will come pick them up from the table before the game.
- Scorekeepers- Will pick up the scoresheets from the greeter’s table. Ensure the team roster sticker is placed on the blank scoresheet. After the game, have both team coaches, referees, and scorekeeper must sign the scoresheet, and turn them into Jared McCarty after the game.
- Timekeepers/Clock - Instructions are in each box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Springfield, IL?
Springfield is the seat of Illinois government, and is the hometown of one of our nation's greatest leaders - President Abraham Lincoln. The city offers much in the way of historical sightseeing including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and also Lincoln's original home and tomb. Visitors to the city will also appreciate the varied downtown dining and shopping opportunities.
Capital City Freeze 2025
Welcome to the Springfield Youth Hockey Association (SYHA) annual Capital City Freeze Tournament at the Nelson Center, Springfield, IL.
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7th, 2025.
Register