UP Pond Hockey 2010
UP Pond Hockey 2010 tournament began at noon today on Friday, February 19th with 132 teams facing off on Moran Bay in St. Ignace, Michigan. Thousands of spectators are expected to attend this weekend watching 24 rinks of exciting hockey throughout the day.
Let the Games Begin
And May the Best Team Win!
This UP Pond Hockey tournament is growing in popularity not only with men but also women who love and play the sport as well. There are about 800 players who will play in the four-on-four tournament games. This is the third year with the first being in 2007. Organizer Mark Sposito of St. Ignace has great praise for all the volunteers who have helped create this terrific fun and exciting UP Pond Hockey event for all to enjoy. Once again St. Ignace has shown true community spirit in providing a memorable special event even in the dead of the winter! The scheduled tournament events are:
There is food and drink at the warming tent for everyone to enjoy. Other fun events are "ice bowling" which begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday. It's just like the real game but only on ice! The fee to participate in the bowling tournament is $25 for a team of four. Proceeds will benefit the St. Ignace Recreation Department which is a great cause.
For more information on UP Pond Hockey 2010 events please click here.
Insider Tip: The ice is slick so make sure you wear boots that have some tread on them or walking will be tough! Also don't forget to wear sunglasses for the glare on the ice is blinding.
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Organizers have measured the ice on Moran Bay as being around 16 inches thick closer to the shore and at least one foot where the games are being played. It was touch and go for awhile since in January the bay had no ice! The weather has cooperated and it is perfect conditions for attendees to enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
