The Community First Igloo is Jacksonville, Florida’s premier destination for ice sports, proudly serving as the practice facility of the Jacksonville Icemen which is one of the top teams in the ECHL. The Igloo serves as the corporate headquarters of Zawyer Sports, owners of the Icemen along with 6 other professional hockey teams in the ECHL as well as the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL. There are two USPHL elite and premier junior teams from the Bold City Battalion which also call the Igloo home.
In addition to skating lessons, figure skating teams, and recreational ice hockey, Community First Igloo also supports indoor football, serving as the home of the Southern Steam. The rink has a rich history in professional minor league hockey, having been home to the Jacksonville Bullets and the Jacksonville Barracudas of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The Barracudas, owned by Jacksonville Ice founder Bob Sabourin, trained and played at the facility when scheduling conflicts arose at their primary venue, the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. During the 2007–2008 season, the team made the rink their official home.
Beyond professional hockey, the facility is a hub for amateur hockey leagues, ice skating clubs, and university-level competition, including the University of Florida Gators club hockey team. Whether you’re learning to skate, training at a competitive level, or just looking for a fun and exciting environment, Community First Igloo is the epicenter of ice sports in Northeast Florida.
All spectators, players, coaches, media, and team and event staff should enter through the arena’s main doors. Once in the arena, Official Tournament Passes will be required to access the main tournament concourse, spectator areas, and the two rinks.
Players, coaches, and team staff with Team Access Passes will have access to locker room hallways, the trainers’ area, and all spectator areas.
All spectators and guests with All-Access Passes or Daily Passes are restricted to the tournament concourse and viewing around the rink and the main concourse.
The Community First Igloo has a long front driveway designated for team drop-offs. To avoid delays or blocked access, teams traveling by bus or van must vacate the front drop-off area and either wait or park in the designated bus area on the east side of the parking lot (I95 side).
All-Access passes, which are suitable for all games through all rounds, will be $65 at the door and $60 if purchased online. Daily tickets are available for $25 at the door. Youth admission (12 and under) will be $15 per day or $10 per day if they are wearing a hockey jersey or a 2025 AAU National Tournament shirt.
All games of the AAU College Hockey National Championship Tournament will be broadcast free of charge on the AAU College Hockey YouTube channel, hosted by Long Island SportsNet. The national championship streaming schedule and links will be posted on AAU College Hockey tournament central as well as on the AAU College Hockey App. Due to exclusivity rights granted to Long Island SportsNet by AAU College Hockey for the National Championship, the streaming of games will not be permitted by any individual or on behalf of any team via an alternative medium (e.g. another YouTube channel, HockeyTV, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
All Media Pass requests must be submitted via email to the Director of Hockey Operations, Jon LaRochester, before the tournament begins. Media Passes are for official and independent media members who are unaffiliated with a member program. The team and conference media personnel will be issued official AAU College Hockey credentials within the team allotment. All media, whether team affiliated or independent, must adhere to the established Media Protocols. Any abuse of issued press passes or protocols may result in the revocation of press privileges.
The AAU College Hockey National Tournament Center, hosted on our website (www.aaucollegehockey.org), provides all tournament information, stats, standings, and team information.
Tournament Central is also accessible by scanning the QR code on the back of all Team Access, All Access, and Staff Access Passes or by downloading and using the official AAU College Hockey App.
Spectators, family members, and fans who have All-Access Passes or Daily Passes are not permitted in the hallways leading to the locker rooms or Team Only areas at any time. These areas are reserved for teams, accompanying staff (coaches, managers, athletic trainers, sports medicine, sports information), and tournament personnel. Access to locker rooms will be by credential only.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional tournament experience—one that stands out as the best for our players, coaches, member programs, and fans. Achieving this requires cooperation, understanding, and flexibility from all involved. Please be aware that games will not be moved up if they finish early. However, unforeseen circumstances may result in delays for certain games. While we strive to maintain the scheduled flow of events, we appreciate your patience and support in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable tournament for everyone.
