The rules say
Washington youth hockey · 2026-27
Seatac Veterans Cup 2026: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotels near Tacoma Twin RinksHotel required35
The housing rule
As a condition of acceptance to the tournament, all out-of-town teams MUST reserve rooms through MYHockey Tournaments and stay in an authorized hotel at tournament rates.
Exemptions the rules list
- Any team whose home rink is more than 70 miles from the tournament rink will be considered an out-of-town team and required to comply with MYHockey Tournaments' hotel policies and procedures.
- Distance is measured using Google Maps' fastest route.
Penalty the rules list
Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the tournament, and registration fees will not be refunded. Teams that do not meet this requirement will be ineligible for semi-final or championship play during the tournament.
Housing partner
MYHockey Tournaments
Refund policy: Teams canceling their tournament entry more than thirty (30) days before the tournament start date are entitled to a refund of their registration fees minus a non-refundable $500 deposit. Teams canceling their tournament entry within thirty (30) days of the tournament start date are not entitled to any type of refund. Source.
What to know
Can I book my own hotel? Not if you are an out-of-town team (checked 2026-10-19): the host says teams from more than 70 miles away must book through MYHockey Tournaments. The Seatac Veterans Cup runs Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8, 2026, under USA Hockey sanction 26.27-WA-024.
The host plays at Tacoma Twin Rinks (2645 S 80th St) and Sprinker Recreation Center (521 Military Rd S, Pierce County Parks). The page does not say which divisions skate at which rink, and the two sit about 5 miles apart.
Full price is $1,950 for 10U and $2,300 for 16U and 18U. The host guarantees four games and says schedules go out about 14 days before the first puck.
All 15 hotels near the rink
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
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The rules say you must book through MYHockey Tournaments. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through MYHockey Tournaments. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crossland Economy Studios | 3 min | See rates |
| Hampton | 3 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn | 3 min | See rates |
| Whiteroof Inn | 3 min | See rates |
| Days Inn Lakewood | 4 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 35
How the score was built
35Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- Local exemption of 30 miles or moreLocal exemption radius: 70 miles0
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Monetary penalty for booking elsewherePenalty: Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the tournament, and registration fees will not be refunded. Teams that do not meet this requirement will be ineligible for semi-final or championship play during the tournament.-15
- 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 disclosedRules disclose rebates0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 10U | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 |
| 12U | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 |
| 14U | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 |
| 16U | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 |
| 18U | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $1,950 per team, divided by this number
Nov 6 to 8, 2026
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$130
- 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
$310
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Can I book my own hotel for Seatac Veterans Cup?
- Our verdict as of Oct 19, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "As a condition of acceptance to the tournament, all out-of-town teams MUST reserve rooms through MYHockey Tournaments and stay in an authorized hotel at tournament rates." Exemptions: "Any team whose home rink is more than 70 miles from the tournament rink will be considered an out-of-town team and required to comply with MYHockey Tournaments' hotel policies and procedures."; "Distance is measured using Google Maps' fastest route.". Penalty: "Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the tournament, and registration fees will not be refunded. Teams that do not meet this requirement will be ineligible for semi-final or championship play during the tournament." Source: host housing page.
- Is Seatac Veterans Cup stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through MYHockey Tournaments for Seatac Veterans Cup.
- When is Seatac Veterans Cup?
- Seatac Veterans Cup runs Nov 6 to 8, 2026. Dates differ by level, see the schedule on this page.
- Where is Seatac Veterans Cup?
- Tacoma Twin Rinks, 2645 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409.
- What is the closest hotel to Seatac Veterans Cup?
- American Lodge is the closest, about 3 minutes by car from Tacoma Twin Rinks.
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