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CBJ 2025 Alumni Fantasy Camp Intro

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be an NHL player? To skate alongside and against your favorite Columbus Blue Jackets? The Columbus Blue Jackets Alumni Fantasy Camp will give adult hockey players that opportunity from February 20-22, 2025 at Nationwide Arena!

Participants (ages 21+) will spend three days competing on the ice and bonding off it with former Blue Jackets players.

HURRY! ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Among the former Blue Jackets players scheduled to participate are:

(final player lineup subject to change)

CBJ 2025 Alumni Fantasy Camp Whats Included

The camp includes:

  • Three days of on-ice sessions culminating with games played on the main ice at Nationwide Arena.
  • On-ice and off-ice instruction from team staff and former NHL players.
  • Nightly receptions & dinner with CBJ alumni and special guests.
  • Attend the Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks game on February 22 in a party tower with CBJ alumni.
  • Each camper will receive their own CBJ shells, gloves, bag, helmet & stick by Warrior Hockey; a personalized Adidas Blue Jackets game jersey; personalized CBJ locker nameplate; official CBJ Alumni Fantasy Camp T-shirt; digital copy of the final scrimmage with play-by-play from CBJ Radio Network announcer Bob McElligott; and a digital group on-ice photo.
CBJ 2025 Alumni Fantasy Camp Cost and Experience

The cost is $3,500 per camper and SPACE IS VERY LIMITED with only 25 spots available for 22 skaters and three goaltenders.

The camp is open to players of all skill levels with at least one year of organized hockey experience. All proceeds from the camp will benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Thursday, February 20

  • 3-5:30 PM Registration, Meet CBJ Alumni, Facilities Tour, Prepare for On-Ice Session
  • 5:30-6:30 PM On-Ice Practice with CBJ Alumni
  • 6:45 PM Alumni meet to split campers into two teams for the remainder of camp
  • 7:30-10 PM Reception, including dinner & drinks, followed by Camp Teams Reveal and a program featuring special guests

Friday, February 21

  • 4-5 PM Campers arrive and prepare for on and off-ice sessions
  • 5-6 PM On-Ice Practice with CBJ Alumni
  • 6:15-6:45 PM Off-Ice Workout in CBJ Gym with team strength & conditioning personnel
  • 7-8 PM Dinner in CBJ Players Dining Room
  • 8:30-10:30 PM Social Gathering

Saturday, February 22

  • 10 AM Arrival & attend Blue Jackets and Blackhawks morning skates, visit with special guests
  • 11:45 AM Preparation for Game
  • 12:45-1:45 PM Fantasy Camp Game
  • 2-3 PM Lunch in CBJ Players Dining Room
  • 6 PM Pre-Game Reception in Party Tower followed by Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks at 7 pm
CBJ 2025 Alumni Fantasy Camp Registration

Once registered, you will receive payment information for the 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Alumni Fantasy Camp. Additional information with complete camp information will be sent to you prior to the start of camp.

If all open slots for the 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Alumni Fantasy Camp have been filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified should an opening become available.