Known for the 'Fastest Ice on Earth', Utah Olympic Oval is home to over 100 world records in speed skating. Built in 2001, this amazing venue has transformed from a high-performance competition venue to a community recreational resource for Utah residents from all over Salt Lake Valley. Today, the Olympic Oval continues to host world-class speed skating races annually and provides learn-to-programs for aspiring figure skaters, speed skaters, hockey players and more

Utah Olympic Oval

The Element Event Center is a unique, shared vision come to fruition. With the planning and execution of several organizations – including the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, US Speedskating, Salt Lake County, and the State of Utah – the $12M multi-use Element Event Center is a model of cooperation and innovation between government, non-profit and community partners that individual stakeholders couldn’t have achieved independently.

Element Event Center

One of the County's largest regional parks with 5 baseball diamonds, two regulation size soccer fields and the new Kearns Skate/BMX Park. Park also has a large grass area that slopes from the west to east and from the baseball fields to the soccer fields.

Kearns Oquirrh Fitness Park

One of the larger regional parks with a wide range of amenities including: five baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball, cricket, soccer and rugby fields.

Southridge Park

The Ridge Golf Club, originally known as West Ridge, opened in May of 1991. The Gene Bates Design Group was brought in to design a new 18-hole course that would truly cater to players of all abilities. Gene Bates is a renowned architect and his portfolio includes Old Mill, Riverbend, and Soldier Hollow in Midway. After looking at trends in the golf industry it was decided to build a golf course that would challenge and stimulate the low handicap golfer but not at the expense of seniors, women, juniors and new golfers to the game. According to early feedback from those who have toured the property, the new design takes on a feel that resembles golf in southern Utah or Mesquite, Nevada more so than anything locally. West Valley City intends to keep golf affordable so that golfers can expect competitive rates. In conjunction with its sister course, Stonebridge Golf Club, The Ridge will offer the $200 Player's Pass which allows golfers to play 18-holes with a cart for only $14. The Player's Pass is without rival when it comes to keeping golf affordable. Punch cards for frequent play or the driving range will be offered as well. The new golf course will open as a major player in the corporate and charity golf tournament market. With competitive rates and service, and attention to detail, tournament planners will undoubtedly snatch up prime dates for their events.

**Course Amenities:**

Practice Facilities

Golf Instruction

Pro Shop

The Ridge Grill

The Ridge Golf Course

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control operates 44 State Liquor and Wine Stores and over 100 package agencies or contract stores across the state. State liquor and wine stores carry a full line of liqueurs, wines, spirits, and some full strength beers.

Utah State Liquor Store #26

West Ridge Golf Course is closed for renovations until July 2013.

The Ridge Golf Club

Pop Orchestra of Salt Lake City hires only world class talent from top tier local Broadway quality theatre's such as Eccles, Hale, Centerpoint, and Universities. And we specialize our focus on old fashioned radio era hit entertainment genres and styles of the 1910's - 1960's. Think of 1960’s Austin Powers’ style GoGo Pop..1950’s Main Street neon cruisin’..1940’s Train Stop Big Band Swing..1920’s Gatsby and Flapper styles in the old speakeasy..1910’s Main Street Barber Shop Quartet.. Even Branson style Pioneer Village and old west campfire sing-a-longs. Pop Orchestra Of Salt Lake City will deliver all of those options with utmost professionalism, quality and authenticity. We offer mind blowing soloists, duo's, trio's, ensembles, bands, and up to a full Symphony Orchestra. We can jaw drop any mature audience who remembers the music, artists and style details of the nostalgic eras. We offer youthful, high energy performances like watching the bygone artist again in their prime. But keeping true to the root of the classiness, distinction, and innocence of those days. And we're the only company in Utah that does these unique niches and tributes. If it's not old-fashioned... It's kids stuff.

Pop Orchestra of Salt Lake City Entertainment

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center The Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center is the newest addition to the Salt Lake County Arts & Culture family of performing arts venues. Located in Taylorsville, the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center bring premiere performance and rehearsal spaces to the middle and southwest section of the valley. This thoughtfully designed venue includes a 400-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a fully functional rehearsal space as well as professional theater staff and services. Mid-Valley provides the opportunity for performing organizations to showcase their art in this fast-growing area of Salt Lake County. In addition to the performing spaces, Mid-Valley will offer professional theater services including full service ticketing through ArtTix, event management, technical direction and support, and dedicated front-of-house services. Planned public art, both indoor and outdoor, will distinguish the new venue and help create a sense of place. Salt Lake County and Taylorsville City partnered on Mid-Valley. Taylorsville provided a financial contribution and the land through a long-term ground lease and Salt Lake County is constructing the new venue and its Arts & Culture division will operate and maintain Mid-Valley. Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Overview Proscenium Theater: 400 seats Studio Theater: 200 Seats Total project cost: $39 million 70,000 square feet facility, including rehearsal and performance spaces Project Team Method Studio – Architects The Shalleck Collaborative Theater Consultant Salt Lake County City of Taylorsville Jacobsen Construction

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

A large regional park with many amenities, including a pavilion, disc golf course, exercise track, outdoor basketball complex, four-field softball complex, large, grassy areas and pool.

Valley Regional Softball Complex

Official practice facility for the Utah Grizzlies professional hockey team and was a practice venue for the 2002 Olympic Games. 200'x100' (Olympic size) ice surface, Skate rental and sharpening, Pro Shop, Party Room, and Centenntial Swimming Pool with 2 Water Slides, Play Features, Water Geysers and Lap Pool.

Acord Ice Center

8 Softball fields (2 wagon wheel complexes). The fields have announcement stands, concessions and restrooms located in the fitness center on premises. There are also basketball courts and soccer fields along with barbecues and covered pavilion with convenient restrooms.

Centennial Park

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

**Seamless Experience**
On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

We are a full time Hockey Tournament Company that specializes in Full service, professionally operated Hockey Tournaments for Men, Women & Youth of all skill and age levels.

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2026 Development Player League (DPL)

Elite Tournaments is an event management firm that specializes in youth sports with the ability to excel in a variety of platforms. Elite Tournaments can provide expert support in marketing, logistical preparation, scheduling, on-site management, and product activation. Elite Tournaments currently runs over 50 events nationwide. Please visit www.elitetournaments.com.

Elite Tournaments 

2026 Great Western Fall Classic

2026 Big 12 Conference Match Play Tournament

TOURNAMENT PLAY

Tournament is for AA, A, BB, B teams.

U10 to U13 BB, A, AA (non-contact)

U14 to U18 BB & A (non-contact)

U14 to U18 A, AA (body contact)

ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES

ALL GAMES played at State-of-The-Art Facilities. Bradford Leisure Centre (2 rinks), Bob Fallis Sports Centre (1 rink), Nottawasaga Resort - Centre Ice Sportsplex (2 rinks)

South Simcoe Storm Classic

TOURNAMENT PLAY

Tournament is for AA, A, B teams

18U, 19U Girls

ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES

NO GATE FEES

TOURNAMENT STARTS  Friday Oct 9 @ 9am & last game ends Sunday Oct 11 @ 5pm



ALL GAMES TAKE PLACE AT:  Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Home of the Portland Winterhawks)  Winterhawks Ice Center Sherwood & Winterhawks Ice Center Beaverton

*NEW* Portland Columbus Day Tournament

TOURNAMENT PLAY 

Tournament is for AA teams ONLY

U10 to U13 AA (all non-contact)

U14 to U18 AA (body contact) 

ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES

NO GATE FEES

Tournament starts Friday 8am & ends Sunday 7pm.

ALL GAMES played at State-of-The-Art Facilities. Magna Centre (4 rinks), Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (2 rinks) & other nearby arenas

Newmarket Renegades AA Showcase

TOURNAMENT PLAY

Tournament is for AA, A teams

U10 to U13 A, AA (non-contact)

U14 to U18 A, AA (body contact)

ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES

NO GATE FEES

Tournament starts Friday 8am & ends Sunday 6pm

ALL GAMES played at State Of The Art Facilities. Mold Masters Sportsplex (4 rinks), Acton Arena & Community Centre (2 rinks), CAA Centre Sports & Entertainment Complex (4 rinks)

Teams from throughout North America

Tournament played over 10 sheets of ice with 140+ teams. Divisions range from 8-16 teams

Halton Hills Best of the Best

Known for the 'Fastest Ice on Earth', Utah Olympic Oval is home to over 100 world records in speed skating. Built in 2001, this amazing venue has transformed from a high-performance competition venue to a community recreational resource for Utah residents from all over Salt Lake Valley. Today, the Olympic Oval continues to host world-class speed skating races annually and provides learn-to-programs for aspiring figure skaters, speed skaters, hockey players and more.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

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