| The spirit of this drop-in game runs something like this, we all play for the love of hockey, but
we all have to get up the next day and go to work. We play to C
grade 'drop in' rules which is summarised as no deliberate contact and
no slap shots.
Does this mean non-contact? - hell no, it is hockey,
not chess! We play by common respect; no cheap shots, no agro and no big hits
(unless you and someone else in full kit and both want to muck about, in which
case, make sure no-one else gets caught up in the carnage and make sure
you're both
laughing when you get up!)
RULE 1 - "NO-AGRO" As this is an 'invitational' drop in game,
convenors reserve the right to exclude or eject anyone who is not
playing within the spirit of this game. We are doing this because
we
love playing ice hockey - in other words, we are in it for the fun!
RULE 2 - "PLAY FAIR" We play without refs and expect
all players to adhere to good sportsmanship.
RULE 3 - "SEE THE FIRST TWO RULES" |
Over the next few weeks, we will be adding to this site as time and
talent presents. Skate hire is not available for senior hockey. Some helmets are available at the rink also.
BYO stick, pads etc.
Minimum kit to get on the ice: stick, helmet (full face is strongly
recommended), groin guard, gloves and skates; at least one definitively
light or dark jersey is needed (please bring one of each to allow
balancing of teams).
We will do our best to back off from those
who do not yet have full kit, but I personally value my body parts too
much to think about playing in anything less than full kit.
For
those acquiring a collection piece by piece, I would acquire in order;
knees (includes shins), elbows, pants and shoulders.
Beginners are more than welcome. We will all do our best to
make sure that beginners get a feel for the game and many players are
very experienced (even an accredited coach or two) and will happily
offer advice that is requested or invited.
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