About
Bauer Nasher Cup Information
Registration is now open!
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 2010-2019 age groups.
New for 2026!
- Pre-Tournament party at Heatwave Arena
- 3v3 Tournament (replacing skills competition)
- CBJ Experience Bus
- Tournament Programs with a "connections" page that allows athletes to write down new friends contact information.
- On-Site Photographer, team and player picture packages
- Exciting guest appearances
- 8U Division
- Mullet Haircuts for charity
- Discounted tickets for Columbus attractions (Zoo, Columbus Clippers baseball, Zoombezi Bay water park, and more!)
AGES
This event is for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010, athletes.
Each age group will have a AAA/AA (Vapor) and AA/A (Nexus) division.
June 26th - 28th, 2026
U8 Nexus & Vapor
U10 Nexus & Vapor
U12 Nexus & Vapor
U14 Nexus & Vapor
U16 Nexus & Vapor
Chiller North
Columbus, Ohio
July 17th - 19th, 2026
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 2025
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 2025
PRICE
$450. 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 $225.00
If you elect to cancel at least 60 days prior to the event we will be able to refund $225.00 but not the deposit.
**Stay to play policy
Frequently asked questions
How much does the tournament cost?
$450, 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.