3min
ClosestNew Jersey youth hockey · 2026-27
Elite Countdown Cup
Hotel requiredChecked Oct 15, 2026
Built from published rules only. How the score works
The housing rule
this event is a Stay to Play Event. All teams are to utilize official event hotels.
Exemptions the rules list
- The Defender FAQ says: "No, if your team is local to the event, you do not need to stay in a hotel."
Penalty the rules list
Violation of this policy will result in the removal of the team from our Defender Hockey event.
Housing partner
ReserveTravel group booking portal (linked from the event page)
Refund policy: Source.
What to know
This one is for 7U and 8U AAA and AA teams, Jan 2 and 3, 2027. The page lists three rinks: Pennsauken Skate Zone (NJ), Grundy Ice Arena (Bristol PA) and Northeast Skate Zone (Philadelphia).
The rules say this is a Stay to Play event and all teams use the official event hotels. Families book through the team block link only.
The page says rink assignments are set when registration closes, before the schedule comes out. We would wait for that before picking a hotel by drive time.
Closest hotels by drive time
4min
by car to Pennsauken Skate Zone, 1.5 mi
Knights Inn Bristol
1100 Green Lane, Bristol, PA, 19007
Check rates5min
by car to Pennsauken Skate Zone, 1.8 mi
Hammock Hotel
6201 Bristol Pike, Levittown, PA, 19057
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The rules say you must book through ReserveTravel group booking portal (linked from the event page). Booking links here are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
Housing Fairness score: 30
How the score was built
30Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Warning or loss of standing for booking elsewherePenalty: Violation of this policy will result in the removal of the team from our Defender Hockey event.-10
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 7U/8U AAA & AA | Jan 2 to 3, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: Three-game minimum per team. Source
All hotels near the rink
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Village Lodge | 3 min | Rates |
| Knights Inn Bristol | 4 min | Rates |
| Hammock Hotel | 5 min | Rates |
| Motel 6 Levittown, PA - Bensalem | 5 min | Rates |
| WoodSpring Suites Philadelphia Northeast | 5 min | Rates |
| Motel 6 | 6 min | Rates |
| Best Western Plus Philadelphia-Pennsauken Hotel | 7 min | Rates |
| Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia NE - Bensalem | 7 min | Rates |
Show the other 28 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone State Motel | 7 min | Rates |
| Lincoln Hotel | 7 min | Rates |
| Neshaminy Inn | 7 min | Rates |
| The Lily Inn | 7 min | Rates |
| Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast | 8 min | Rates |
| Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast | 8 min | Rates |
| Scottish Inns & Suites Bensalem | 8 min | Rates |
| Best Western Plus | 9 min | Rates |
| Comfort Inn Feasterville - Trevose | 9 min | Rates |
| Courtyard Philadelphia Bensalem | 9 min | Rates |
| Extended Stay America | 9 min | Rates |
| Sleep Inn & Suites | 9 min | Rates |
| Clarion Suites Philadelphia | 11 min | Rates |
| Clover Motel Maple Shade | 11 min | Rates |
| HomeTowne Studios Philadelphia - Maple Shade | 11 min | Rates |
| Super 8 | 11 min | Rates |
| Best Western | 12 min | Rates |
| Best Western Plus | 12 min | Rates |
| Comfort Inn | 12 min | Rates |
| Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia | 12 min | Rates |
| Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center | 12 min | Rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington - Mount Holly | 12 min | Rates |
| Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel | 12 min | Rates |
| Motel 6 Maple Shade Township, NJ - Philadelphia - Mt Laurel | 12 min | Rates |
| Red Carpet Inn | 12 min | Rates |
| Sleep Inn Center City | 12 min | Rates |
| Track and Turf Motel | 12 min | Rates |
| Tru | 12 min | Rates |
Pool, Breakfast, Kitchen: not listed for any of these hotels.
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True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
No entry fee published
Jan 2 to 3, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$0
- Hotel: 1 night x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 2 days x $15$120
$120
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 Elite Countdown Cup stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through ReserveTravel group booking portal (linked from the event page) for Elite Countdown Cup.
- When is Elite Countdown Cup?
- Elite Countdown Cup runs Jan 2 to 3, 2027.
- Where is Elite Countdown Cup?
- Pennsauken Skate Zone, 6725 River Rd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110.
- What is the closest hotel to Elite Countdown Cup?
- Village Lodge is the closest, about 3 minutes by car from Grundy Arena.