Registration Now Open for 2017 Evergreen Pond Hockey Championship

For Immediate Release
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Registration is Open for 2017
Evergreen Pond Hockey Championship
EVERGREEN, CO (Oct. 20, 2016) -

Pond Hockey logo Registration is open for the 7th annual Evergreen Pond Hockey Tournament, to be held the weekend of Jan. 7 and 8, 2017, on the world's largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink on Evergreen Lake, in the foothills 30 minutes west of Denver.


Pond hockey tournaments have evolved in many towns across the country, but few beyond Evergreen have stayed true to the original form of clearing a rink, setting up goals, and playing the game.

"With snow banks as sidewalls, no goalie, and the thrill of playing on a frozen lake while factoring in nature's obstacles as the sport intended, you won't find a better tournament than this one," declares Brad Bednar, Evergreen Pond Hockey Championship organizer and supervisor of Evergreen Lake House.

Space is limited and competitors converge on Evergreen from around the country, so teams are encouraged to guarantee their spots by registering for tournament, organized by Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD), on 12 hockey rinks over the 8.5-acre rink at Evergreen Lake.




Photos by Tim Tolnay, zumatim.com

Prizes
Teams will compete for a $1,500 cash prize for the champions in the Open Division, plus cash prizes for all divisions. Tournament start is 7 AM each day. Teams will play a minimum of three games each, with two 15-minute periods per game, 4 on 4 (with teams of up to eight members to facilitate player rotation).

Cost
Registration is $400 for the Open, 40+ Open, Rink Rat Open, Women's Divisions, and $350 for the Rink Rat Amateur Division. Visit evergreenpondhockey.com.

Info
For more information, contact EPRD Recreation Supervisor - Lake House, Brad Bednar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 720-880-1311.

About Evergreen Lake
Evergreen Lake has been declared one of the "Top 10 Skating Rinks" by Sunset Magazine and recognized by CNN Travel on their "10 of the world's most beautiful ice skating rinks" list. It is owned by the City and County of Denver and managed by Evergreen Park & Recreation District.

About Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. The citizens of the EPRD area place high value in their parks, recreation facilities and programs as an enhancement to the community's quality of life. This commitment is embodied in the District's strong parks and recreation system, with its unique facilities Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Wulf Recreation Center.and Evergreen Lake House. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com .

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