Just Get Good Tournaments & Evolve Hockey Launch 2024-25 Youth Hockey Season with Kick Off Classic

ROCHESTER, NY (September 6, 2024) –  The highly anticipated 2024-25 youth hockey tournament season opens this weekend with the Kick Off Classic, organized by Just Get Good Tournaments and Evolve Hockey. 

Attracting teams from across the nation, the event spans two consecutive weekends, with the first installment kicking off today, September 6th, and running through September 8th. This opening weekend features 63 teams competing in the 7U to 12U age groups.

The Kick Off Classic is projected to generate a significant economic impact on Monroe County. According to the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, this weekend's tournament alone is estimated to contribute $3.3 million to the local economy.

"Rochester is a renowned sports tourism destination, and we are delighted to inaugurate this season with Just Get Good's exciting back-to-back events," said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director at Tim Hortons Iceplex. "This year's tournament schedule boasts 21 events, forecast to contribute tens of millions of dollars to the local economy."

“Visit Rochester is thrilled to be welcoming Just Get Good Kick-Off Classic back to Rochester,” said Don Jeffries, president & CEO, Visit Rochester. “We are excited to welcome coaches, staff and thousands of the most talented youth hockey players from around the country here to Rochester – over the course of two weekends! Events like Evolve Hockey play a major role in the overall impact of sports tourism and the hospitality industry on Monroe County.”

Tournament Details:

Dates & Times:
Friday, September 6th: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 7th: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 8th: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Locations:
Tim Hortons Iceplex
Rochester Ice Center
Gene Polisseni Center
Greater Canandaigua Civic Center
Lakeshore Hockey Arena
Paul Louis Arena
Brockport College

For complete event information, please visit: www.jggtourneys.com