About
Bauer Nasher Cup Information
Registration opens September 1st, 2026.
The Bauer Nasher Cup is a high level draft style tournament hosted in Columbus, OH. This event will feature guest coaching and experiences by Nasher. We will offer the Vapor (AAA/AA) & Nexus (AA/A) divisions at 2011-2020 age groups.
New for 2027!
- Pre-Tournament party at Dicks House of Sport.
- Optional 3v3 Tournament
- On-Site Photographer, team and player picture packages
- Guest experience by Brody Trew
- Heatwave Arena open for all families
- Mullet Haircuts for charity
- Discounted tickets for Columbus attractions (Zoo, Columbus Clippers baseball, Zoombezi Bay water park, and more!)
AGES
This event is for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, & 2011 athletes.
Each age group will have a AAA/AA (Vapor) and AA/A (Nexus) division.
June 18th - 20th, 2027
U8 Nexus & Vapor
U10 Nexus & Vapor
U12 Nexus & Vapor
U14 Nexus & Vapor
U16 Nexus & Vapor
Chiller North
Columbus, Ohio
July 16th - 18th, 2027
U8 Nexus & Vapor
U10 Nexus & Vapor
U12 Nexus & Vapor
U14 Nexus & Vapor
U16 Nexus & Vapor
Chiller North
Columbus, Ohio
3v3 TOURNAMENT
We are very excited to announce the Bauer 3v3 Tournament. Teams will be broken up into 6 skaters & 1 goalie. Each team will play 3 round robin games & playoffs. Each team will play a minimum of 4 10-minute running clock games. Registration is $40.
Registration will open December 1st 2026
PRACTICE WITH NASHER
Nasher is hosting an optional practice the Thursday before the event. The skate will be a 50 minute practice for $45 & limited to the first 40 sign-ups per birth year.
Registration will open December 1st 2026
PRICE
$475. This includes the tournament fee and custom jersey/socks with your athletes name and number. We will not be able to refund the deposit of $250.00
If you elect to cancel at least 60 days prior to the event we will be able to refund $250.00 but not the deposit.
**Stay to play policy
Frequently asked questions
How much does the tournament cost?
$475, which includes the tournament fee, a custom Columbus Heat jersey, and socks.
Will there be any Hotel discounts available?
We'll be working with local Hotels to get the best rates possible.
Can I join with a friend?
This is a draft style tournament, players will be placed on teams by skill and age. However, you are able to sign-up with 1 friend to ensure you play together. Both athletes must write down each others name.