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SAVE THE DATES: June 7, 8 & 9, 2024.
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LOCATION
Seattle Pride Classic 2023 is hosted at the Kraken Community Iceplex.
Games will be played across all three sheets: Starbucks Rink, Smartsheet Rink and VMHC Rink. Free parking is available on-site, and the Iceplex is easily accessible via Northgate Station on Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail 1-Line.
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FORMAT & STYLE
DRAFT STYLE
Draft-style tournament – participants will self-rank their abilities & skills during registration. SPHA may request additional information as well.
TEAMS
18
WE HAVE 18 FULL TEAMS. Teams will be assembled in early May by Team Captains and the tournament committee.
GAME TIMES
75
75-minute ice slots. Warm up and three, 18-minute periods, run clock for periods one & two, stop clock for period three with intermissions.
TOTAL GAMES
4
Each team will receive a minimum and maximum of four (4) games, which is inclusive of a consolation or championship game.
PLAYERS OF PRIDE
Each team will nominate one (1) of their participants as “Player of Pride”, recognizing 18 individuals who were the ultimate MVPs.
USA HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP
A valid 2022-23/2023-24 USA Hockey membership is required for all participants (even those from Canada). Click here to register.
FEATURES
MUSIC
Stoppage and in-between period (intermission) DJ’ing. On Sunday, DJ Lucky Strike & DJ Cide will spin tunes for the Consolation, Championship + Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride games.
To make the Seattle Pride Classic as inclusive as possible – Seattle Pride Hockey Association is introducing the Matthew Campbell Memorial Scholarship to decrease economic barriers.
JERSEYS
Includes an enhanced Seattle Pride Classic 2023 commemorative tournament jersey and socks (jersey numbers issued randomly).
PRIDE NAMEBAR
Participants will have the ability during registration to customize their jersey with a Pride Namebar for an additional cost.
SWAG
- Seattle Pride Classic 2023 Official Game Puck
- Seattle Pride Hockey Association jersey patch
- Individual swag bags
& MORE...
We are working on a number of other activities & enhancements to introduce to Seattle Pride Classic 2023. We’ll announce those as they are solidified.
PROGRAMS
ALASKA AIRLINES: ALL STARS OF PRIDE
We’re thrilled to again host (the first-ever) and one-of-its-kind All Stars of Pride brought to you by Alaska Airlines!
This marquee game will celebrate participants who exemplified SPHA’s three pillars: Education, Opportunity & Inclusion. Participants will be nominated by their tournament peers and each team will send a minimum of one (1) representative to the game. We encourage all tournament participants to stay after their final game and be part of this special game.
PRIDE SKATE WITH BUOY
Following the Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride game on Sunday, Seattle Pride Hockey Association is hosting a Pride Skate for all tournament participants and volunteers; guests are invited to attend as well after watching the game. This is a great opportunity to meet other teams/participants, and a nice send-off to an amazing weekend.
Spectatorship is always free! Registration is required of all wishing to participate in the Pride Skate.
THE 4TH PERIOD @ UNION SEATTLE
After the final whistle on Friday & Saturday evenings, come on out as a team to The 4th Period @ Union Seattle. Mix & mingle with other tournament teams & participants, plus the Seattle Pride Hockey Association crew. Union Seattle is our official Host Bar for the weekend and they are excited to welcome all tournament participants and their guests. Union Seattle features a very large, spacious setting including an outdoor patio.
MATTHEW CAMPBELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Seattle Pride Hockey Association understands and recognizes how cost prohibitive our sport is, and more so, how expensive it can be to attend a hockey tournament. To make the Seattle Pride Classic as inclusive as possible – SPHA is introducing the Matthew Campbell Memorial Scholarship to decrease economic barriers to participating and increase the opportunity to play in the Seattle Pride Classic 2023.
PRIDE TAPE WITH A PRO
Pride Tape with a Pro is back for a second year! This experience is great for participants, guests, and kids of all ages. Get one-on-one time with a hockey pro of your choice – including transgender rights advocate, Jessica Platt, Stanley Cup Champion Andrew Ference, and 2x Ed Chynoweth Cup Champion, Luke Prokop.
They will wrap your hockey stick (or anything of your choosing, really) in Pride Tape, Trans Tape or a color that you bring.
All proceeds benefit the Seattle Pride Hockey Association and our development of events & programs.
SPECIAL GUESTS
PROS
Please welcome Andrew Ference, Luke Prokop, Jessica Platt & J.T. Brown. Andrew has long been a supporter of promoting equality and inclusion in the sports. In 2021, Luke came out as gay, becoming the first player under contract with an NHL team to do so. Jessica was the first transgender woman to play in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and is an advocate for transgender rights. Andrew, Luke, Jessica & J.T. will all participate in a variety of ways, including playing on teams and our Pride Tape with a Pro fundraiser.
TEAM TRANS
As we make progress in our sport and community, there comes a point when actions mean more than words. You may be surprised to know that this tournament isn’t about playing hockey. In fact, it’s also not about scoring the most goals, or making the most saves, or even winning for that matter. It’s much much more.
We’re building a community.
OH, BUOY!
Buoy is a Seattle sea-troll who lives in the caverns of Climate Pledge Arena.
Buoy is a great admirer of the Kraken and pays tribute to the deep sea creature with unique touch of magic in his hockey hair flow.
Buoy will join us at the Pride Skate on Sunday, 4 – 6 PM.
Reign city Riot
Reign City Riot – an offshoot of Rainbow City Performing Arts – is a brass band and drumline that supplies high-energy entertainment before, during, and after home matches of OL Reign, our powerhouse professional NWSL soccer team. Reign City Riot’s debut will be Sunday for the Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride game.
ARENA HOST
Please welcome Ladie Chablis as our in-arena host on Sunday during the Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride game.
A legendary legend Queen in Seattle, Ladie Chablis has been performing for 20+ years. She created the longest running show, Lashes, happening every Friday at The Comeback. Also catch her on Sunday’s at Runway Drag Brunch with Ladie Chablis at Taqueria Cantina.
MUSIC
Spinning tunes on Sunday will be Seattle Kraken Music Director, DJ Lucky Strike. He will be joined by resident DJ from Orion Entertainment, David Schwartz.
VOCALS
Welcome back Everett (“Fitz”) Fitzhugh from the Seattle Kraken and Tom Helms of the Seattle Thunderbirds, as our Consolation, Championship + Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride game announcers.
BE OUR GUEST
IN PERSON
Can guests / spectators attend?
Absolutely! Actually, please do! Friends, family, partners/spouses — anyone & everyone, even if you don’t know hockey or a participant — come on out and join us. Free of charge.
Not sure when to come by? Check out the Schedule.
VIRTUAL
Unable to attend in person? You can also watch all games live on LiveBarn!
Launched in 2015, LiveBarn provides Live & On Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events.
Visit LiveBarn.com > Venues > Venue Search and type Kraken Community Iceplex then select the applicable rink (Smartsheet Rink, Starbucks Rink, or VMHC Rink). You can check out the Schedule if you aren’t sure.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We want to see your photos and videos from throughout Seattle Pride Classic 2023! Whether you’re a participant or guest/spectator in the stands, tag us so we can share your experience!
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @SEAPrideHockey
or use our official hashtag on Instagram & Twitter
#SEAPrideClassic23
TRAVEL & HOST HOTEL
If you are traveling from outside Washington State, you will want to fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). We’ve partnered with Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Seattle/Northgate in 2023 as our Host Hotel.
- 1/2 Mile Walking Distance From Kraken Community Iceplex
- 1/3 Mile Walking Distance From Northgate Station
- Fixed Schedule Shuttle To/From Kraken Community Iceplex
- Complimentary Daily Breakfast Featuring Rotating Items
- Indoor Pool And Jacuzzi + Full Gym
THANK YOU, SPONSORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, absolutely! We welcome all skill levels. Even if you just started playing hockey, don’t fret! We have a non-competitive division for you.
That’s great! If you are interested in joining Team Trans, please contact Avery and Mason who will be managing the teams formation. Visit https://www.seattlepridehockey.org/seaprideclassic23/team-trans/.
We are so thankful for our Team Captains! It is truly a thankless job and without them, we couldn’t cultivate the experience we are aiming for.
In 2023, the Team Captain role will be different. It is our intent for Team Captains to take on a more involved leadership role, and we are compensating for it.
Check out the newly-formed Team Captain site for all the details.
For now, simply put: register as a Skater and indicate your interest in being a Team Captain during registration. As participants express interest in being Team Captain’s, we will email them all the details, and ultimately, select individuals best-suited to fulfill the role.
The times listed below are game start through game end times. (For example, the final game on Friday will begin at around 9:45 PM and conclude by 11:00 PM. On Saturday, start around 8:30 PM and end by 11:00 PM).
Friday: 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
On Sunday, following the 2:30 PM start of Alaska Airlines: All Stars of Pride, we are hosting a Pride | Hockey | Celly Party complete with a catered appetizers, dinner, plus a Pride Skate. Participants + volunteers are included and guests/spectators are welcome to join for a small admission cost (of course, spectatorship is always free!)
We’re glad you asked! Producing the Seattle Pride Classic is massively expensive. Each individuals registration dues account for approximately 55% of the actual costs to produce the tournament. To ensure the tournament is affordable and accessible to everyone, the remaining 45% is subsidized by our sponsors & supporters through the sale of advertising options.
While you may request to register with family or a friend, we strongly encourage participants utilize this tournament as a means to meet new people. After all, this tournament is for the community. Generally speaking, you likely get to play with your friend/family member each week — try and branch out if you’re comfortable with it. All that said, we are restricting “pairing” requests to one per participant. Large groups of pairing requests is basically forming a team and multiple pairings make it incredibly difficult to balance teams and skill. We appreciate your understanding in keeping this tournament competitive but fun.
Seattle Pride Hockey Association has tried to blend all skill levels across our teams. However, it is apparent that we need to host Competitive and Non-Competitive Divisions to further create the space needed to welcome our beginner/novice players. One Conference will be the Trailblazers Conference, containing the Competitive Division. The other is the Queer Icons Conference, containing two Non-Competitive Divisions. The tournament producers will hand select each participants placement in the appropriate conference while trying to balance pairing requests.
