2012 Chelsea Pond Hockey Tournament Winners:

1^st place - Off the Post and In - Richard Post, Angela Post, Matty Post, Lindsey Post, Mark Bonnell, Ken Corcoran, Howard Gossack & Ryan Gossack-Keenan

2^nd place – Castors? – Sam Seymour, Jack Seymour, Mark Wolvin, Michael Wolvin, Rob Keenan, Brad Keenan, Hugues Theoret, Rob Asselin & John Hodgeson

3^rd place – Wasted Talent – Stuart Ferguson, Stephen Moon, Shaun Lauzier, Macom Pritchard, Geoff Petersen, Brendan Simpson & Jesse Polowin

B Cup winners – Ice Hogs – Ed Hanrahan, Chris Hinsperger, John McApine, Sven Pavey, Peter Adams, Michael Lacorciere

Saturday Shootout Champion – Victor Jung ,  2^nd place Geoff Petersen

Sunday Shootout Champion – Sam Seymour,   2^nd place Victor Jung

The 2012 Chelsea Pond Hockey Tournament took place on SATURDAY JANUARY 7^th and SUNDAY JANUARY 8^th, 2012.  Congratulations to ‘Off the Post and In’ team for being the 2012 tournament Champions!!!

This year there was 12 teams, shootout competitions, a pig roast, skating/tobogganing for the kids and families.  Mother Nature blessed us with some fantastic weather which made for another great community event.

There are photos and videos available at (send me your links to share with others):

A big thanks to our sponsors and all those that helped on and off the ice at and leading up to the event!!

Please contact Derek Medland 819-827-9458 or Sam Seymour 819-827-0934 for details on how to get involved.  Stay tuned for 2013!!

This event benefits all users of the pond – thanks to all those who make a financial contribution to off-set our costs.  This year we have had a significant increase in the operating costs due to some essential pond maintenance … we appreciate your financial contributions to help.

The 2012 teams and team captains were:

Please remember if you do visit our pond that is run and operated by the community and users (not the municipality) for a skate there are a few rules that will ensure that you are welcomed appropriately:

1.       EVERYONE is expected to shovel (especially before you leave … remember we can’t flood unless all the snow is scraped).

2.       Please leave the area in better condition than you found it (take your garbage with you, place shovels standing up in the snow, shovel before you leave …).

3.       Respect the neighbours (keep noise respectable, lights out at 10pm & wrap the cord up out of the snow …) 

4.       Respect and include all levels of play.

5.       Never go on the rink(s) when they are not completely frozen.

Come out and help beyond when you want to skate & play … the upkeep is done by the users, so if you want to skate we expect you to

Congratulations to the OUTDOOR EXPRESS for being the champions of our 2^nd annual tournament.  They get their name on the Musie Pond Cup with an 11 to 6 victory over the ICE HOGS who for the are the runners up for the 2^nd year in a row taking home the Freshmart Sauerkraut Cup … 21lbs to be exact!

1^st place:  Outdoor Express – Brad Keenan and Rob Keenan (front left to right)

Matty Post, Jason Mills, Sam Seymour, Matt Smith(back left to right)

& Scott Mahoney (not in photo below)

2^nd place: Ice Hogs - Ed Hanrahan, Chris Hinsperger, Sven Pavey, John McAlpine, Peter Markhauser, Peter Adams & Michael Lacorciere

3^rd place: Ocelots – Stephan Schott, Calvin Smith, Bill McCrimmon, Tim McLaughlin, Nelson Kial, Lars Roberts & Matt Retallack

4^th place: Red Greens – Jamie Ferguson, Rob Rainbird, Dave  Pyke, Dan Hinsperger, Stuart Ferguson & John Russel

Teams: 4 players on ice per team (max 8 players per team - no goalies)

Rules: posted on the 'handouts' link

Games: 3 game minimum, 30 mins each (up to 5 games)

-          two 15 mins run-time periods.

-          one 3 min break between periods

-          5 mins to get organized and warmed-up at start (shovel if required)

-          7 mins to shake hands and scrape ice between games (loosing team, both teams if tied)

Mandatory Equipment: stick and skates

Recommended but optional equipment: gloves, mouth-guard, helmet, glasses

2011 Fund-raising Objective: All funds raised will be going towards tournament costs or towards equipment/material to support the pond.

Tournament Objectives:

1)       Have fun

2)       Get players of all skills and levels involved

3)       Socialize with others in the community

HELP: Volunteers are needed before and during the tournament. Please contact Jamie Ferguson or Sheila Strickland to get involved.

Sponsors:  There are several options for your organization to be involved.

Gold Level -Website advertising, corporate logo on T-Shirt, corporate logo on main rink boards during the 2012 season, ability to display corporate banner (to be provided) on site during course of event.  Only $400

Silver Level -Website advertising, corporate logo on T-Shirt, signage or ability to display corporate banner (to be provided) on site during course of event.  Only $300

Bronze Level -Website advertising, ability to display corporate banner (to be provided) on site during course of event. Only $200

 Associate -Handshake and heartfelt Thank-You. Donation as desired. Other contributions will be graciously accepted and could include:

Ø       Prizes (product, gift certificates, etc) to be awarded to the participants;

Ø       Cash (which would go directly towards the snow removal and maintenance equipment);

Tournament Organizers/Contact:  Sam Seymour - 819-827-0934 / Jamie Ferguson / Sheila Strickland 819-827-2853 / Derek Medland 819-827-9458

Bad weather date:  First available weekend days that weather permits (i.e. Jan 22 & 23rd) …come on Mother Nature …. work with us!

*pond hockey tournament nets (4ft 4x4's with an 4 in center block - 7 inches in height) will be used vs goalies