Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:30 PM
To ALL Saturday League Players - Here is a full LEAGUE UPDATE regarding your 19+ Hockey League. Please review all the details below:
First off, I would like to apologize for the delay in your season schedule. As I have spoken to many of you regarding this, I did not have the ability to divide the league divisions myself, as this had to take place through our web team. Over the last week and a half, there were many issues that they were experiencing, but they have now been taken care of.
Your full season schedule is now available by clicking here:
http://cambridge-ice-park.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/leagues/67356/2009-10-Saturday-19%2b-Hockey-League-C.aspx
The following are news and notes regarding the remainder of the season:
1) Smoking has been a big issue over the past few weeks. Please note that like any other establishment, there is a NO SMOKING POLICY in place here at the Cambridge Ice Park. Due to many players abusing this system, a new policy is now being implemented by our management at the facility, so please take note: ANY team caught smoking (whether through smelling it through your room or catching a player with a cigarette), that team will automatically forfeit their NEXT week's game - NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Aside from the fact that it's just plain ignorance for smoking indoors, keep in mind that there are many children in the building particularly early in the day with our skating school, and it's not fair for anyone to be exposed to this. I will be monitoring this closely, so please be advised!
2) There are a couple of exemption dates on your schedule:
- December 26th (Boxing Day)
- January 9th (Ringette Tournament)
- February 13th (Tri-City Winter Classic Tournament)
Details will be available soon regarding the Winter Classic. Last year, we had a great turnout with many of our Saturday teams involved. We expect an even bigger turnout this February!
3) Regarding the division splits: Please note that before breaking the teams into different divisions, I incorporated previous scores and match-ups before making my final decisions. As you are all aware, we have opted to break the league into THREE Divisions. Essentially the "A" Division this year consists of very high caliber teams is one division. The "B" Division is really a combination of former "A" teams that have been dropped down along with the top "B" teams. The "C" Division is essentially a "B" caliber division but includes match-ups that should be fairly even each week. These splits have been made to help better our league with what we expect to be close competitiion each week. This will also give more teams the opportunity to advance in this year's playoffs!
4) To any players that are interested, I have a couple of teams throughout my Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Leagues that are looking for an extra player or two to fill their roster for the rest of the season. If any of you are looking to play an extra night each week, please let me know, and I will pass you along the Captain's information.
Thanks guys, we'll see you this Saturday.
Regards,
Steve Duncan
League Coordinator
Cambridge Ice Park