Pond Hockey North America

The Lake Minnetonka Pond Hockey North America Championship is proud to announce Dunkin Donuts Coffee as a Title sponsor.

Coffee is served!

The Lake Minnetonka Pond Hockey Championships and Susan G. Komen are happy to announce the additional of a PINK RINK for women’s championship play. A percentage of the women's registration will be given in a cash donation to the worthy cause to fight breast cancer and raise awareness. 

We look forward to having "Skate for the Cure" in January on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Pink Hockey skate laces are welcome!

Notice***

All Adult male and female Teams will receive 80.00 in food and beverage coupons from Maynard's. So come on out and play and have some food and fun on us.

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DO YOU WANT TO BE SURROUNDED BY HOCKEY RINKS AND GREAT PLACES TO HANG OUT;

LAKE MINNETONKA IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO BE – Maynard’s, BayView, Jake O’Connor, 318 club, Haskell’s, with a Big party Friday night with Live music. MyFoxhockey.com will video live from the event!

WHEN            Date Friday1/21-23, 2011 - All divisions play 4 on 4 (except mite)

Where to Register -                Online www.pondhockeynac.com (all Divisions)

RESERVE YOUR SPOT        -           Non Refundable Deposit 250.00

Team Registration Fee  

Adult AA $600 (4 - game guarantee) Start  Friday

Adult Single A $500  (3 - game guarantee) Start Friday

Women $400 (3 - game guarantee) Women’s Divisions are B1, B2, C1, C2 Start Friday

Girls and Teen - $400 (3 - game guarantee) Teen may start play Friday after 3 PM

Mite - $250 (3 - game guarantee) Play begins on Saturday 1/22

OTHER INFO

Adult Divisions available are 21+ open AA, 21+ A, 35+, 45+,  AA and A levels for the 21+ open division only. 8 player roster

Women’s Divisions are B1, B2, C1, C2. One A player will be allowed to play on the B1 team. 8 -10 players (out of town teams are allowed 10)

Teen group is 12-16, and 17 – 20  (10 players per team)

Girls U10,12,14 (10 players per team) - Girls start on Saturday, (3 game guarantee)

The mites age 5-9. (10 players per team 5 on 5 play) Level determined by season of play. groups of 12 play 5 on 5, no goalie - use the same goals as the big boys. Play will begin on January 22nd Saturday and finish on Sunday.

Register you team NOW.

Location - Lake Minnetonka, City of Excelsior, Minnesota

Lake Minnetonka Pond will accept your deposit to hold your place for the Pond Hockey North America Championship on Beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior Bay. How can you beat having all day hockey with the best hangouts at Maynard's, Bayside Grill, Jake O'Connors, and more, steps from the lake.

Hurry to get your team Registered now! Don't get shut out of the best pond hockey event in Minnesota.  Lake Minnetonka is the top area in the twin cities for beautiful surroundings and great Pond Hockey action.

Register your team now with a deposit of $200.00

We will take reservations for teams with a non refundable deposit of 200.00

final payment must be paid by 12/1/2009 to maintain your spot in the Tournament.

There is no posting for Youth Teams, as they do not have bracket play, and are responsible for setting up their own games and schedules. see earlier e mail memo from this week.

Adult hockey teams (yes all of your players must show up) are required to come to BayView event center with your ID. You will get your team packet (discounts on food and beverages, etc) and an ID bracelet to be worn during all three days of the event. You will also be given an overview of the rink area and a map, and Team Brackets

Friday Night at 7 pm at BayView is Adults only Hack N Slash Party. You were sent an invite electronically - if you did not get one send an email to us and we will get er done. From 7-8 The Party is for participating adult teams and their guests only as we have some freebies for you, a slide show, and live entertainment. At 8 Pm we open the party up to the public and from that point on we all kick ice.

Their will be Food and non alcoholic beverages on ice in the event area including Dunkin Donuts Coffee, Smucker's Uncrustables, Captain Kens chili. Goldy Gopher is showing up at 11.30 pm to 1 pm.

There will be specials offered to Pond teams at all of the area food and drink establishments, through out the evening. Jake O'Connors on water street is a great hangout.

DO YOU WANT TO BE SURROUNDED BY HOCKEY RINKS AND GREAT PLACES TO HANG OUT;

LAKE MINNETONKA IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO BE – Maynard’s, BayView, Jake O’Connor, 318 club, Hazelwood Cafe, with a Big party Friday night with Live music. MyFoxhockey.com will video live from the event!

                FREE WATER STREET SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR POND HOCKEY PLAYERS AND FANS

          SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

          COURTESY OF SOUTH LAKE-EXCELSIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & EXCELSIOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS GROUP

          We will run the shuttle from BayView/Maynard’s sidewalk (Minnetonka Blvd) to Lake & Water, up Water Street to

            George, turning around at Mt. Calvary and back down Water Street to Second to Minnetonka Blvd. on a continuous loop.

• Adult AA $600 (4 - game guarantee) Start  Friday 11 AM
• Adult Single A $500  (3 - game guarantee) Start Friday 11 AM
• Women $400 (3 - game guarantee) Women’s Divisions are B1, B2, C1, C2
  
• Teen - $200 (3 - game guarantee) Teen may start play Friday after 2 PM
• Girls U10-12-14 - Free with 6 or more teams per age group
• Mite - $Free with 6 or more teams Play begins on Saturday 1/23
• OTHER INFO

Adult Divisions available are 21+ open AA, 21+ A, 35+, 45+,  AA and A levels for the 21+ open division only. 6 maximum team with 2 reserves ok to roster.

FREE Nature Valley granola nut clusters, FREE Uncrustables, FREE Dunkin Donuts Coffee along with the Captain Ken’s Chili, Monster and Skinny Water for sale.

Goldy Gopher will be playing with all the fans and participants on Saturday January 23rd - Hockey day in minnesota. Come on out - bring a team, Register now before the 1/3 cutoff date.

It's the best pond fun you could ever have!