Chick-fil-A Oak Mountain
Children’s meals and a playground. Closed Sunday.
320 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL
JR. PREDS / FAMILY GUIDE
Steel City Shootout
December 5–6, 2026 · Pelham, Alabama
8U Teams 1, 2 & 3
TRAVEL FRIDAY, Dec 4
December 4 is the team’s planned travel day. Any Friday check-in or other tournament obligations are still to be confirmed.
All game times use Central time (CT).
Still to confirm Game times · Hotel and housing requirements · Arrival instructions
Guide reviewed October 9, 202601
Game schedule
Game times are not posted yet.
The team calendar entry covers travel and tournament dates. It is not the official game schedule for Teams 1, 2 and 3.
Official tournament pageView Team 1 calendar updates
Game times are still TBD. Check the official tournament page and coach updates for assignments and arrival instructions.
Open team calendar02
Hotel plans
Hotel arrangements and any tournament housing requirements are still being confirmed.
No team booking link or rate is confirmed. Stay-to-play requirements are unverified.
What we’re checking
No team hotel block, room rate, booking link, payment arrangement or room assignment has been confirmed. Whether stay-to-play requirements apply is unverified.
Housing policy needs confirmation before group-hotel arrangements are made.
Before you head to the rink
- Bring a warm layer.The arena lists about 55°F rinkside.
- Prepare skates before travel.Weekend sharpening availability is not confirmed.
- Check entry guidance.Youth-event bag, water and snack exceptions are still pending.
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Nearby options
A few useful stops. Check hours before going; December schedules and weather may change. Group seating has not been arranged.
Meals & forgotten essentials3 restaurants + Walmart
Creekside BBQ
Pickup and patio options. Confirm weekend hours and seating before going.
1020 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL
Taco Mac
Dine-in or takeout. A Sunday option; recheck hours for your visit.
2500 Canopy Trail, Pelham, AL 35124
Walmart
Groceries and forgotten essentials. Pharmacy hours are separate from store hours.
2181 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL
Outdoor breaks2 options, if time and weather allow
Pelham City Park
Playground, trail and restrooms for a weather-dependent break.
2020 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL
Oak Mountain State Park
An optional daylight outing. Recheck conditions, admission and available time before visiting.
200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL
Sources, tournament format & open questions
Tournament
8U A/B · Half-ice 4v4 plus a goalie. Blue pucks and two-minute shifts. See the organizer’s page for tournament details.
Official Steel City Shootout page — dates and format reviewed October 9, 2026. Teams and Friday travel are owner-provided. Any Friday obligations remain pending.
Contact: Josh Harris, Director of Hockey · Official directory.
Venue & planning
Rink details · Pro shop · General arena policies
Tournament-specific entry and bag guidance is pending, including player gear, water and snack exceptions. Admission and parking fees have not been confirmed. Prepare skates before travel. The pro shop offers equipment, but tournament-weekend sharpening and technician availability are still to be confirmed.
Practical options reviewed October 9, 2026. Sources do not confirm December operating hours. This guide is updated manually; only the Team 1 schedule panel refreshes automatically. The calendar retains its Pelham Jamboree title.
Independent family guide; organizer endorsement is not implied.