Established in 1985, the Los Angeles Blades are the first openly gay and lesbian ice hockey team in the United States. We currently have novice and intermediate teams. We participate in the Gay Games, the Coors Cup tournament in Denver, we host the PlayLA tournament in Los Angeles, and we play yearly after the Kings Game at the Staples Center. We are always looking for spectators, friends, and new team recruits!
No limit will host the first annual Lake Tahoe Campfire Classic at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Games will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. A state of the art facility one block from the lake and 2 miles from the Nevada state line. Enjoy great competition on ice, incredible night life at any of the six casinos Including: Harrah's, Harvey's and Mont Bleu.
Accommodations include:
Lakeland Village Resort The Best Western Timber Cove Marina Resort Dates:
"Women's B/C" Division July 31—Aug 2, 2009 Fee: $179/player (Minimum 14 players per team).
For registration form, contact Jim Copél at 1-877-544-5858
Camp Includes: Multiple Divisions to Guarantee Competitive Hockey. Safety-Oriented, No-Checking, No-Fighting Rules. 3-4 Games Against Evenly Matched Teams. Post-game Refreshments Served in the Locker Room. Tournament Rules:
All tournaments are played under USA Hockey senior level rules, with the following exceptions:
No checking will be allowed. Infraction of this rule will result in a two minute penalty for roughing. Offside (2-line) passes are allowed. Each team is permitted one 30 second time-out per game. Slapshots will be allowed at all levels. Equipment: Approved hockey helmets are mandatory and must be worn at all times while on the ice. Facemasks are not required, but are highly recommended.
Suspensions: Any player receiving a game misconduct penalty shall be suspended for a minimum of one game. The Tournament Director will review all cases involving major penalties, match penalties, game misconducts and gross misconducts. He has the power to suspend or modify the penalties of any guilty players.
Don't forget about me on Monday, St. Patrick's Day -- I just got back from the rehearsal and I can definitely say now that our HUGE fashion 'strip' show is gonna be OFF THE HOOK at Club Eleven!!! Just look for the Mega Searchlights on Santa Monica Blvd..
Maria Rooth (Swedish Olympic Team, mariarooth.com) will be teaching a girls/women's hockey clinic in LA May 2-4, 2008. This is the only time she will be teaching in the US! Three sessions will be held, girls under 18, adult beginner, adult intermediate. Each group is limited to 30 and groups are filling fast. If you are interested, please send me an email with your contact information and I will send you a registration packet. krisinaz1@aol.com
Join us on Saturday, Sept 29th at 9AM PST in Century City for High Tea With Kings to watchh the Kings play the Ducks in London. Courtesy of Budweiser and KingsCast Hockey Podcast. Go Blades!
