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ClosestMinnesota youth hockey · 2026-27
TRFAHA Bantam A
Suggested hotelsChecked Oct 15, 2026
Built from published rules only. How the score works
The housing rule
It is suggested to call and reserve hotel rooms as soon as you register for our tournaments.
Refund policy: No refunds if a team drops out unless a waiting list team or replacement can take the spot. Source.
What to know
The TRFAHA Bantam A tournament is Nov 20 to 22, 2026, the first weekend on the host's 2026-27 schedule. It is for Bantam boys born June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013.
Bantams play only in the Huck and the Ralph Engelstad Arena, which sit next to each other on Brooks Avenue North. The Huck is at 501 and the Ralph is at 525.
Entry is $1,600 a team with four games guaranteed, and some teams may get five. Eight teams is the maximum, and extra registrations go on a wait list.
The host suggests calling for hotel rooms as soon as you register and points to the Visit TRF list. In our hotel data, Cedar Lodge is 2 minutes from the Ralph and GrandStay Hotel & Suites is 3.
Closest hotels by drive time
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Housing Fairness score: 70
How the score was built
70Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel suggested onlyTeams are encouraged to book through the housing partner-10
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Penalty for booking elsewhereNo penalty published0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedNot checked0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| Bantam A | Nov 20 to 22, 2026 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
All hotels near the rink
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Cove Cottages | 2 min | Rates |
| Cedar Cove Cottages | 2 min | Rates |
| Cedar Cove Cottages | 2 min | Rates |
| Cedar Cove Cottages | 2 min | Rates |
| Cedar Lodge | 2 min | Rates |
| Cedar Lodge | 2 min | Rates |
| Custom Stay Residence & Suites | 3 min | Rates |
| Custom Stay Residence & Suites | 3 min | Rates |
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| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| GrandStay Hotel & Suites | 3 min | Rates |
| GrandStay Hotel & Suites | 3 min | Rates |
| Americas Best Value Inn & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Americas Best Value Inn & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Custom Stay Residence & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Custom Stay Residence & Suites | 4 min | Rates |
| Quality Inn | 4 min | Rates |
| Quality Inn | 4 min | Rates |
Pool, Breakfast, Kitchen: not listed for any of these hotels.
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True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $1,600 per team, divided by this number
Nov 20 to 22, 2026
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$107
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$287
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Team house option
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Quick answers
- Is TRFAHA Bantam A stay-to-play?
- Not required. The rules suggest booking through the tournament housing partner for TRFAHA Bantam A.
- When is TRFAHA Bantam A?
- TRFAHA Bantam A runs Nov 20 to 22, 2026.
- Where is TRFAHA Bantam A?
- Ralph Engelstad Arena, 525 Brooks Avenue, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.
- What is the closest hotel to TRFAHA Bantam A?
- Cedar Cove Cottages is the closest, about 2 minutes by car from Ralph Engelstad Arena.