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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:29 am
Post subject: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk
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Guys,
If I wanted to give ice-hockey a go, as an exceptionally average
skater, is there anywhere that has a reasonably relaxed league /
training session round the Milton Keynes / Peterborough / Nottingham /
Derby area ?
If not then how does one get into the sport ?
Thanks,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:21 pm
Post subject: Re: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 19 Feb 2007 09:44:15 -0800, "Bryan" <Bryan.Williams DeleteThis @dsl.pipex.com>
wrote:
>On 19 Feb, 17:00, Chris Bolus <chr... DeleteThis @b0lusPUCK.com> wrote:
>> On 19 Feb 2007 05:29:21 -0800, "Bryan" <Bryan.Willi... DeleteThis @dsl.pipex.com>
>> wrote:
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>> >Guys,
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>> > If I wanted to give ice-hockey a go, as an exceptionally average
>> >skater, is there anywhere that has a reasonably relaxed league /
>> >training session round the Milton Keynes / Peterborough / Nottingham /
>> >Derby area ?
>>
>> > If not then how does one get into the sport ?
>>
>> Ashfield Avalanche play rec out of Nottingham. They take anyone from
>> beginners up, though I must admit last time I went it had been taken
>> over somewhat by the Uni players.
>
>This takeover is bad/different/not suitable for beginners for some
>reason ?
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Some of the Uni players are too high a standard for what the team was
started as (mainly junior player dads!). They're very fit and highly
competitive, so they tend to hog the ice during scrimmages. I'm 45,
started playing at 36, and a 2-minute shift at match pace is as much as
I can take. But some of these guys stay on for 7-8 minutes, which is
unfair on everyone else who gets less ice time as a result - it's only
rec hockey and some of them forget that. I didn't enjoy the last couple
of times I went.
For a beginner especially, try and find a team which is made up of
people like the Avs were when they started - middle-aged beginners and
older experienced players (they've usually slowed down and are more
considerate and tolerant of "wobblies"). Young fit guys tend to be kids
who have come through junior leagues and they don't think about older
beginners.
Sometimes a team which is big enough to have a B-team is a good bet -
I've enjoyed sessions at Sheffield Blazers for example.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:09 am
Post subject: Re: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 19 Feb, 18:21, Chris Bolus <chr....DeleteThis@b0lusPUCK.com> wrote:
> On 19 Feb 2007 09:44:15 -0800, "Bryan" <Bryan.Willi....DeleteThis@dsl.pipex.com>
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> >This takeover is bad/different/not suitable for beginners for some
> >reason ?
>
> Some of the Uni players are too high a standard for what the team was
> started as (mainly junior player dads!). They're very fit and highly
> competitive, so they tend to hog the ice during scrimmages. I'm 45,
> started playing at 36, and a 2-minute shift at match pace is as much as
> I can take. But some of these guys stay on for 7-8 minutes, which is
> unfair on everyone else who gets less ice time as a result - it's only
> rec hockey and some of them forget that. I didn't enjoy the last couple
> of times I went.
Heh, I hadn't considered the fitness aspect so much - I'm sure it'll
be fine :)
>
> For a beginner especially, try and find a team which is made up of
> people like the Avs were when they started - middle-aged beginners and
> older experienced players (they've usually slowed down and are more
> considerate and tolerant of "wobblies"). Young fit guys tend to be kids
> who have come through junior leagues and they don't think about older
> beginners.
I think I'll have to take what's on offer at a convenient time to be
honest. If I can't find one I enjoy then I guess I'm out of luck. To
change the subject very slightly, am I likely to be able to pick up
the gear I need cheaply or is this going to be an expensive mistake ?
I've got some skates, but I'd imagine that I'd need to buy/borrow
everything else.
So any recommendations for where to get the kit ?
Thanks,
Bryan >> Stay informed about: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:29 pm
Post subject: Re: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 20 Feb 2007 03:09:22 -0800, "Bryan" <Bryan.Williams.RemoveThis@dsl.pipex.com>
wrote:
>On 19 Feb, 18:21, Chris Bolus <chr....RemoveThis@b0lusPUCK.com> wrote:
>> On 19 Feb 2007 09:44:15 -0800, "Bryan" <Bryan.Willi....RemoveThis@dsl.pipex.com>
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>> >This takeover is bad/different/not suitable for beginners for some
>> >reason ?
>>
>> Some of the Uni players are too high a standard for what the team was
>> started as (mainly junior player dads!). They're very fit and highly
>> competitive, so they tend to hog the ice during scrimmages. I'm 45,
>> started playing at 36, and a 2-minute shift at match pace is as much as
>> I can take. But some of these guys stay on for 7-8 minutes, which is
>> unfair on everyone else who gets less ice time as a result - it's only
>> rec hockey and some of them forget that. I didn't enjoy the last couple
>> of times I went.
>
>Heh, I hadn't considered the fitness aspect so much - I'm sure it'll
>be fine :)
It's not so much for training, but there's a good reason even the pros
change every two minutes or so!
>
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>> For a beginner especially, try and find a team which is made up of
>> people like the Avs were when they started - middle-aged beginners and
>> older experienced players (they've usually slowed down and are more
>> considerate and tolerant of "wobblies"). Young fit guys tend to be kids
>> who have come through junior leagues and they don't think about older
>> beginners.
>
>I think I'll have to take what's on offer at a convenient time to be
>honest. If I can't find one I enjoy then I guess I'm out of luck. To
>change the subject very slightly, am I likely to be able to pick up
>the gear I need cheaply or is this going to be an expensive mistake ?
>I've got some skates, but I'd imagine that I'd need to buy/borrow
>everything else.
>
>So any recommendations for where to get the kit ?
>
Local paper/Ad-mag, or Ebay. You should be able to pick up a full set
for £100-150. I've let full junior sets go for half that, but then not
everyone's as generous as me!
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Play at Ashfield - www.ashfieldavalanche.co.uk
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:33 pm
Post subject: Re: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:12:24 GMT, Rope <spam.RemoveThis@ukrm.net> wrote:
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>You will also probably have to register as a player, with a fee, which
>includes a level of insurance.
>
This is definitely the case; some teams will give you a couple of trial
sessions to see if you get on with it, but the insurance aspect is
important and some teams won't let you on the ice without a
registration. You have to register with a club, but that doesn't tie you
to that club at rec level. It's around £35 and the forms can be
downloaded from the EIHA website.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Learning to play ice-hockey in the uk [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Feb 21, 6:39 pm, Rope <s....TakeThisOut@ukrm.net> wrote:
> Bryan spoke:
> > Ok, I'd already emailed the Jesters based on a previous
> > post so I'll
> > see what they reckon, I might just email the rumble guys
> > as that
> > sounds like a good place to start.
> > Milton Keynes really would be the most convenient for me
> > so hopefully
> > they've got room for a rank amateur.
>
> I would honestly think that Rumble would be a better option
> for you - if they have a place.
>
I've emailed them - so we'll see shortly.
> > > I had an advantage in that my teenage sons played and
> > my eldest's kit
> > > fitted me, so I had little outlay, but you should be
> > able to pick up
> > > basic kit for £200 - £300.
>
> Excluding skates, that is...
Still got my old skates which work fine and last weekend's excursion
to Leeds ice-cube thing took all the rust off the blades nicely.
>
> > Sounds reasonable, I'll hopefully go along and watch one
> > evening to
> > see what the standard is / whether it looks like good
> > fun before I go
> > buying kit.
>
> Oh it is fun - and *extremely* exhausting!
> At MK we had the ice 'officially' from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
> on Sunday night - but depending on who was on manager duty,
> and if no one was on at 8:00, it was not uncommon for us to
> be on the ice for 3 hours - at least an hour of which was
> playing time.
Heh - sounds like my sort of thing - providing the bigger boys don't
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:39 pm
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Bryan spoke:
> > But a lot of these teams end up the same way - MK
> Rumble was begun as a
> > result of MK-Jesters geting a little to 'professional'
> and excluding
> > total novices. I hope they have kept this philosophy
> now they have had
> > some games under their belt.
>
> Ok, I'd already emailed the Jesters based on a previous
> post so I'll
> see what they reckon, I might just email the rumble guys
> as that
> sounds like a good place to start.
> Milton Keynes really would be the most convenient for me
> so hopefully
> they've got room for a rank amateur.
I would honestly think that Rumble would be a better option
for you - if they have a place.
> >
> > I had an advantage in that my teenage sons played and
> my eldest's kit
> > fitted me, so I had little outlay, but you should be
> able to pick up
> > basic kit for £200 - £300.
Excluding skates, that is...
> Sounds reasonable, I'll hopefully go along and watch one
> evening to
> see what the standard is / whether it looks like good
> fun before I go
> buying kit.
Oh it is fun - and *extremely* exhausting!
At MK we had the ice 'officially' from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
on Sunday night - but depending on who was on manager duty,
and if no one was on at 8:00, it was not uncommon for us to
be on the ice for 3 hours - at least an hour of which was
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