About the North Dakota Autism Center

The North Dakota Autism Center is dedicated to helping people and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities reach their full potential through their excellent care, therapy, advocacy and support.

Throughout our tournament, we will be putting on events to raise money for the ND Autism Center! We are excited to be able to support a great local cause! 

To learn more about the ND Autism Center, go to ndautismcenter.org/.

Important Dates

March 15th, 2024: Boys Tournament Payment Deadline

March 22nd, 2024: Girls Tournament Payment Deadline

March 22nd, 2024: Boys Tournament Roster Deadline

March 29th, 2024: Girls Tournament Roster Deadline

April 1st, 2024: Boys Tournament Schedule Release

April 8th, 2024: Girls Tournament Schedule Release

April 12th - 14th, 2024: Boys 2009 - 2015/16 Tournament

April 19th - 21st, 2024: Girls 12U and 10U Tournament

Arena Locations

Fargo, ND

• Scheels Arena (April 12th - 14th Only) 

• Farmers Union Insurance Center (April 12th - 14th Only)

Moorhead, MN

• Cullen Hockey Center (April 12th - 14th Only)

• Moorhead Sports Center (April 12th - 14th Only)

West Fargo, ND

• West Fargo Sports Arena

• Hoist Hockey (Skills Competition!)

Skills Competition

All teams are invited to participate in our Skills Competition at Hoist Hockey! The Skills Competition will take place on Saturday each weekend, with teams being scheduled in 20-minute timeslots during a time that they do not play. The top finishers in each age group will be recognized at their Sunday game with an award! Competitions Include:

• Accuracy Shooting

• Fastest Skater

• Goalie Race

• Save Streak

• Team Relay 

Hotels

After registering for the tournament, out-of-town teams will be required to block their rooms through Fargo-Moorhead Housing Bureau. To be eligible for the tournament, all families and family members must book their rooms with the FMCVB. 

Link to view hotels, set up a team block, or make reservations: mmxreservations.com/fer/#/fargomoorhead?pageCode=2024FargoGrinders 

Schedule

Games will start no earlier than 11 am on Friday. Games will conclude by 4 pm on Sunday.

Other Notable Events

Fargo Force (USHL) vs Sioux Falls Stampede 

Friday, April 12th, 2024

7:05 pm Puck Drop

Scheels Arena

Tournament Director

John Wuitschick

701-781-4275

grinders.john@gmail.com

Tournament Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/ndspringchampionship