There are an astronomical amount of people who love hockey, but rarely — if ever — play the sport in this area. I’m here to help change that.
On Saturday, September 23, RMNB is renting out the Rockville Sportplex to hold our second annual ball hockey tournament. In conjunction with DCHL Leagues, we’re hosting two co-ed mini-tourneys where teams are formed by your level of play: recreational and advanced. The winning teams will get to hoist the greatest championship in all of sports: the GR8 Missing Tooth Trophy.
Last year’s event drew nearly 100 people so tell your friends and please get your reservations in quickly.
Here are the full details from the DCHL commissioner Suds.
RMNB along with DCHL Leagues is holding their 2nd Annual RMNB Ball (Indoor) Hockey Tourney
DATE: Saturday, September 23, 2017
TIME: 3:30 pm to 8 pm
LOCATION: Michael & Son’s Rockville Sportsplex (60 Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20850)
COST: $10 to play | RMNB Patreon Members contact ianrmnb@gmail.com to lock in a special priceNOTE: You can group a player or two or three as package deal, but you must email and have all those involved PAID for this to be allowed.
ROSTER FORMAT: 5-on-5 and a goalie. We prefer to see at least ONE woman on the FLOOR rule at all times so AT LEAST 2 women on a roster. This means an 11 player rosters should consist of at least 2 women, 8 other floor players and a GOALIE. This should set each team with 2 lines.
EQUIPMENT: Any stick and SHIN GUARDS are required for new players. Gloves and helmets are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED though NOT required.
GAME FORMAT: Every team will play anywhere from 3 to 4 round games anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes (based on number teams that sign up). And then there is single elimination playoff. Generally every team is guaranteed anywhere from 80 minutes to 90 minutes of playing time. So bring your running shoes! 🙂
PAYMENT: To guarantee your spot, you can PAYPAL or VENMO! Email to confirm you are in and we will provide the account info to where you send your payment. You can register by emailing info@playdchl.com.
DEADLINE to register: Tuesday 09/19/2017 at MIDNIGHT ET
For newbies or anyone on the fence about playing, here are a few things I want you to consider.
- All you need, at the bare minimum, is a hockey stick and shoes that you can run in. You don’t need to be able to skate. This is hockey at its most rudimentary and it’s a great workout.
- The teams will likely be 11 people each. There will be two lines of five people each. There are referees and line changes. You literally run off the floor when you’re tired.
- Don’t let your anxiety about your skillset (or lack thereof) hold you back from coming out. I played intramural floor hockey in college, but just got into playing regularly this past year. I’m 32-years-old. It’s one of the best decisions of my life. Don’t miss out like I did for so long.
- If you have any questions, no matter how dumb, you can shoot me a Tweet or DM at @ianoland and I can help you out.
I hope to see you there. I’ll be playing! You should too.
PS – If you’re near the Frederick area and want to play some pickup before the tournament to hone your skills, join my private group on Facebook.
