The document invites participants to register for the 3rd Indoor Pond Hockey Tournament in Antwerp, Belgium from April 24-26, 2015. It provides details on the tournament format, food, souvenirs, fees, and testimonials from past participants who encourage registration before the April 1st deadline. The tournament will feature indoor pond hockey games, BBQ meals, soup, wings, and a commemorative t-shirt for 70 euros per person.

1. AN INVITATION …
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2. Hey Buttercup,
it’s that time again …
… time to put on Your
Danglin’ Gloves!

3. SO, GEARUPBUTTERCUP!
ANDREGISTER...
... FORTHE 3rd ANTWERP
PONDHOCKEY TOURNAMENT!

4. The Story
• The game of ice hockey once was pure... on the frozen ponds. Far away from NHL
millionaires locking out players. Without overpriced beer at concession stands and
without the steady drone of techno music.
• We are taking hockey back! Back to the pond were it all began. True, we're
limited. We don't have the same sub-zero temperatures as our Canadian
stickbro's. So, we decided to bring the game indoors but the food outdoors.
• That's why on Saturday April 25th & Sunday April 26th, 2015 we invite you and
your best mates to participate in the 3rd Indoor Pond Hockey Classic at the
Ruggeveld Ice Rink in Antwerp (Deurne), Belgium. You also have the option to
start the tournament early on Friday 24th at 20h00!
• Register your team to enjoy a weekend of hockey fun and great buddy times to
end the season!
See you there! – Chilly Pete

5. The Pond
• Once again, we are going to turn the Ruggeveld ice rink into
an ‘indoor’ hockey pond!
• Games will be played on two boarded hockey surfaces (end
boards to blue line – playing cross-ice) and a genuine neutral
terrace deck in the neutral zone with tables for the fans!
• No ice fishing though... so don't drill any holes into the ice!
Address: IJsbaan Ruggeveld, Ruggeveldlaan 488, 2100 Deurne, Belgium

6. The Tournament
• Teams (6 players +1 goalie) will be divided into several pools,
playing round robin games of 15 minutes running time.
• Top seeded teams will play for the tournament title in a final
round, all other teams will play for a final ranking.
• A maximum of 30 teams can register... (with a minimum of
15).
• So, be quick to enter your team!

7. The Award
• Pond Hockey is pure hockey. No Cups, No
Medals. The glory of victory is enough ...
• But hey, don’t worry. If you win, we’ll give you
a prize ...
Rock on Buttercup!

8. The Rules
• Some rules were meant to be broken... but NOT
these. Respect 'em and play the game how it should
be played. You'll be rewarded knowing you're a good
sport.
1. Teams consist of maximum 6 players & 1 goalie and minimum 4 players & 1 goalie
2. Each game goes 15 minutes without stoppage – that will be enough ...
3. 4-on-4 format: 3 players & 1 goalie on the pond – only your best hockey buddies ...
4. Substitution of players: made on the fly anytime – you will get tired ...
5. Team mates wear the same color jerseys – 'cause you don't want to pass to the wrong guy/girl ...
6. No slapshots – No body checks – hey, we have to work on Monday!
7. No fights! – You fight, you're gone, out, finished! We just wanna have fun!
8. All participants have proper insurance (RBIHF or private) & wear full equipment – Safety first!
9. After a goal (or infraction) mid-ice face-off & a penalty = penalty shot – That's only fair …
10. There is no icing and no offside. Goals can be scored from anywhere on the ice – All right!

9. The Food
• BBQ Meat! The genuine pond hockey grub!
• Of course you will be hungry after an intense hockey
scrimmage on the pond. So we arranged sandwiches for every
lunch and BBQ meat with a salad bar buffet on Saturday night
… And when you get the munchies, there will be some hot
soup and chicken wings … You'll love it!
• For the hungriest hockey heroes, there is lots of extra chicken
wings for a little cash.
• Now you can also order the same food for the fans you bring
at a fair price, incl. a kid’s menu!
Yummies!

10. The Souvenir
• And after the games you can get out of your wet clothes, shower
and dress up with the official pond logo T-shirt* to drink that last
cold beer in the Phantoms' Clubhouse…
• At least you'll have something to prove you survived the 3rd pond
hockey tournament in Antwerp, Belgium of all places ... After two
editions, these logo T-shirts have become prized collector’s items …
• At previous editions, many people asked us if the famous hoodie
was for sale… Good News! Now it is! For an extra 45€ it’s yours to
keep (pre-order & pre-pay)!
Legendary!
*Free T-shirt for all entries before March 31st – Possibility to purchase
after that date

11. The Fee
• A whole weekend of playing hockey with your
buddies, plenty of free food and a double
printed vintage pond hockey T-shirt* for only
70€/person**…
• … That's a treat!
*If you register before March 31st, 2015
**Teams consisting of maximum 1 goalie and 6 players pay 490€/team
**Teams consisting of maximum 1 goalie and 5 players pay 420€/team
**Teams consisting of minimum 1 goalie and 4 players pay 350€/team.

12. How to Register?
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Complete & Return Registration Form to
indoorpondhockeyclassic@gmail.com
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Pay the amount due via the following bank account:
BNPPARISBASFORTIS – IBAN BE29 0014 9785 1364

Don't forget to mention your Team Name and N° of
participants
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Add yourself on Hockey Community via your FB to stay in
touch with all participants! Updates are posted here!
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Like www.facebook.com/IndoorPondHockeyClassic
Registration* closes on April 1st
and that’s no joke!
*TheOrganizingCommitteemaymodifytheformatoftheeventdependingonregistrations.TheOCcannotbeheld responsibleforanytechnicalfailuresoftheicerink.Incaseofcancellation oftheevent,onlytheentryfeewillbereimbursed. Duetothe amountofplayers,youwillsharedressingroomswithotherteams.
TheOCcannotbeheldresponsibleforanylossofproperty.

13. After Registration
• On April 15th you’ll receive your
team schedule & all practical
instructions for a great tournament!
• All tournament info will be available
on the HC page.

14. Still hesitating?
What participants of the previous editions said …
•Bart Vancorenland (Leest Devils - BEL): “Count the Devils in for the 3rd edition!”
•Justin Parker (GK Flyers - GER): “My guys are very excited to participate in your
tournament again this year, it was one of the best I have been to!”
•Paul De Heer (Zoermeer Panters - NED): “You can count on at least two teams of the
Untamed Panthers. We’re already excited about the event!”
•Rombard Deerenberg (Blue Mountain Cougars – NED) “The BMC Old Farts will be present
again!”
•Kris Kibui (Hockey Tutorial – GBR): “230+ hockey players from all over the world meet in
Antwerp, Belgium for the Indoor Pond Hockey Classic. Hockey Is The Universal Language!”.
•Alex Toulemonde (Hockey Community – CAN): “Don’t miss this great event!”
•Still doubting? … then check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=BqP6OZzhcHU

15. 3rd Indoor Pond Hockey Classic
in a nutshell …
• Sandwich Lunch (ham & cheese) on Sat. 25.04;
• Hot Tomato Soup on Sat. 25.04;
• BBQ (4 pc meat) & Salad bar on Sat. Evening;
• Sandwich Lunch (ham & cheese) on Sun. 26.04;
• Chicken wings on Sun. 26.04 afternoon;
• Double-printed vintage quality T-shirt with the famous IPHC
logo;
• Two days of ice hockey fun with your buddies!
All this for 70€ per person!
What are you waiting for? Sign up!

16. See you there…
… BUTTERCUP!