Welcome to the Windy City Rivalry! 🏒

The Windy City Rivalry is a premier women’s hockey tournament held annually in the vibrant and bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2018 as the Girls Winter Classic, this event has quickly become a cornerstone of the women’s hockey community, drawing talented teams and passionate fans from across the nation and beyond.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a competitive and supportive environment where female hockey players of all ages and skill levels can showcase their talents, develop their skills, and foster a love for the game. We aim to elevate women’s hockey, promote sportsmanship, and create lasting memories for all participants.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

CLICK HERE to visit our DaySmart portal and register your team. Please note that you will have to create a DaySmart account. If you have not done so already, your account can be created at the link provided.

Entry into the tournament is not reserved without full payment. Teams are not guaranteed entry if:

• Tournament fills up prior to receiving deposit
• Final payment is not received by the payment deadline (4 weeks prior to tournament)
• At Tournament Staff discretion, or if a suitable division is not available
• Schedule requests will not be accommodated

SCHEDULE AND STATISTICS

• Please remember to check your schedule again 24-48 prior in case of emergency changes
• Please allow a couple hours after all games in division are final before playoff seeding and match-ups are updated
• Schedule will be released 7-10 days before the tournament

CANLAN APPROVED HOTELS

• Canlan Classic Tournaments has taken steps to secure competitive group rates in the area for our tournaments.
• We require that all travel teams “receive offers” from our hotels in order to participate in our event.
• Participation in our hotel partnership program helps, keep the costs of our tournaments down.
• Hotel requests are sent direct to hotels, who will then reach out to teams with a proposal based on your requirement as not all teams are the same

> 1 Tell us about your stay > 2 Choose Hotels You Would Like > 3 Provide Your Info > 4 Submit

CCT SECURE ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL

Entry into this tournament is not reserved without submitting a $695 non-refundable deposit. All teams must register online through DaySmart.

Teams that completed a registration form will not be placed in the tournament schedule if:

• Tournament sells out prior to receiving $695 deposit
• Final payment is not received at least 4 weeks prior to the tournament
• Tournament Host discretion (i.e. there is not an appropriate division, etc.)

Payments will be refunded or transferred to a credit if Tournament Host do not have an appropriate division, age and/or skill level to offer. Payments are not eligible for a credit or refund if a team withdraws less than 30 days from tournament.

If a tournament is canceled, customers have the option to receive a full refund or credit.