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BC Pond Hockey Championships
2013-01-02
BC Pond Hockey Chamiponships Feb 1-3, 2013
“It really is about getting back to the roots of the game”, stated Nathan Thomson, team captain for ‘The Hosers’, out of Nelson, BC.
The puck is set to drop once again at Invermere on the Lake, for the 2nd annual BC Eastern Regional Pond Hockey Championships. Building on the momentum of last years’ inaugural event, organizers are optimistic that the town will see an increase in participation with teams coming in from BC, the USA and Alberta.
The tournament takes place from Kinsmen’s Beach on beautiful Lake Windermere, Feb 1-3, 2013. Each team will play 5 regulation games, with a chance to compete for bragging rights in the semi-finals and finals, which will be held on the Sunday of the Pond Hockey tournament weekend.
“It really is about getting back to the roots of the game”, stated Nathan Thomson, team captain for ‘The Hosers’, out of Nelson, BC. “The atmosphere is incredible, the local hospitality amazing, and the chance to play true Pond Hockey outside on beautiful Lake Windermere, unmatched”, stated Thompson, who along with the rest of the Hosers, have competed in four previous BC Pond Hockey tournaments.
A passion for the game is essentially the only criteria to register, that and a minimum age restriction of 19 for men and 19 for women. Teams of 6, play four on four, change on the fly, and should be prepared to skate almost non-stop throughout each 30 minute game. There are no goalies, icing or off-side calls, and off-ice referees are stationed at each rink, to remind players of the non-contact and sportsmanlike requirements of the game.
Players’ who want to experience this one-of-a-kind event that takes you back to skating on backyard rinks and frozen ponds, can now register their team, and book accommodation packages for the weekend through www.bcpondhockey.com
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
For any team in the WHCL that registers, please contact Shane.Meahan@WinsportCanada.ca to have any games from January 31st to February 4th rescheduled.
The tournament takes place from Kinsmen’s Beach on beautiful Lake Windermere, Feb 1-3, 2013. Each team will play 5 regulation games, with a chance to compete for bragging rights in the semi-finals and finals, which will be held on the Sunday of the Pond Hockey tournament weekend.
“It really is about getting back to the roots of the game”, stated Nathan Thomson, team captain for ‘The Hosers’, out of Nelson, BC. “The atmosphere is incredible, the local hospitality amazing, and the chance to play true Pond Hockey outside on beautiful Lake Windermere, unmatched”, stated Thompson, who along with the rest of the Hosers, have competed in four previous BC Pond Hockey tournaments.
A passion for the game is essentially the only criteria to register, that and a minimum age restriction of 19 for men and 19 for women. Teams of 6, play four on four, change on the fly, and should be prepared to skate almost non-stop throughout each 30 minute game. There are no goalies, icing or off-side calls, and off-ice referees are stationed at each rink, to remind players of the non-contact and sportsmanlike requirements of the game.
Players’ who want to experience this one-of-a-kind event that takes you back to skating on backyard rinks and frozen ponds, can now register their team, and book accommodation packages for the weekend through www.bcpondhockey.com
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
For any team in the WHCL that registers, please contact Shane.Meahan@WinsportCanada.ca to have any games from January 31st to February 4th rescheduled.