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Brainerd (City)
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Ages: Penguins ages 7-10 Polar Bears ages 11-15 Sea Lions ages 16-18 Ages determined as of January 1, 2009 Penguins & Polar Bears Information: Dates: First practice for Penguins and Polar Bear leagues is at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, at the Mill Avenue Park skating rinks. Days: Penguins and Polar Bears coaches determine practice schedule, usually at 6 p.m. once or twice per week. Games are usually played Saturday mornings at Mill Avenue Park, Baxter or Nisswa depending on schedule. Some games will be played in the evenings during normally scheduled practice times.
Time: Penguins play at 10 a.m., Polar Bears play at 11 a.m. on Saturdays Cost: $30 Location: Mill Avenue Park Registration Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2008 Equipment Hand-out: 1 p.m., Saturday, December 20, at Mill Avenue Park warming house The purpose of the Penguins and Polar Bears leagues is to give participants an opportunity to improve skating skills, learn the game of hockey and have fun. Scores and standing will not be kept. Teams are co-ed. Equipment (helmet, elbow pads, shin pads, jerseys) will be provided to the first 48 players who register. Goaltender equipment is provided (including sticks) for the Polar Bear teams. Participants must provide their own sticks, skates and mouthguards.
Sponsors: Brainerd Eagles Club, Brainerd Sports Boosters, Dondelinger Auto, Kiwanis Club of Brainerd, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union and Mills Fleet Farm/Mills Motor, Brock Larson, GLS Promotions.. Sea Lions Information: Sea Lions is a new league for boys and girls ages 16-18. Games will be played Tuesday evenings at Bane Park, starting on January 6, 2009. Players must form own team. Teams consist of six players. Games will be a 4 on 4 format with substitutions "on the fly." Players must have their own equipment and pucks. Helmets and mouth guards are required; other protective equipment is highly recommended. Cost: Team fee is $60. Go to link below for further league information.
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Pond Hockey Information 828-2320 Volunteer coaches needed! |
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The Brainerd High School Adapted Floor Hockey team played members of the Polar Bears in a fun-filled game. |
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Pond Hockey Rules (ages 7-10 & 11-15)
1. No checking is allowed (2 minute penalty)
2. Off-sides will be called, but will be lax for the Penguins
3. No slap shots (first time warning, second time 2-minute penalty).
4. Puck must stay on the ice, but a player may softly flip a puck. (First time warning, second time 2-minute penalty).
5. No icing will be called.
6. No excessive force (5-minute penalty). Second offense is disqualification from remainder of game.
7. Games will consist of two 25-minutes halves of running time.
8. No swearing. First offense: 2-minute penalty: second offense: disqualification for remainder of game.
9. Typical minor penalties: Unintentional slashing, tripping, hooking, holding, etc. (2- minute penalty)
10. Typical major penalties: Intentional slashing, punching, roughing, etc. (5-minute penalty)