The Madison Gay Hockey Association's Tournament Committee is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2010 MGHA Classic Gay Hockey Tournament.

The tournament will be held Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd at Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton. We will be utilizing their two rinks, offering teams a minimum of three games. There are to be two divisions individuals can enter, recreational and competitive.

The registration fee is $65, which includes a jersey and the reception on Saturday, May 1st at the Brass Ring in Madison. Teams from all over the United States, Canada, and Europe have been invited, and there is excitement over the addition of a Midwestern gay hockey tournament. This is a great opportunity to meet and play with and against players from other organizations from all over.

www.madisongayhockey.org/tournament has all of the pertinent details. Registration is available from there as well as a FAQS page. Please email MGHAClassicInfo@madisongayhockey.org with any questions, comments, assistance on deciding which division to enter or any general arm-twisting needs.

To the Members of New York Gay Hockey Association

Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club invites you to purchase the Gotham Knights 2010 Calendar featuring poster-sized pictures of its own hot rugby players photographed by Joe Oppedisano (Uncensored, Testosterone).

The Gotham Knights 2010 Calendar is an art-book quality collection of poster-sized prints, one for each month. Beautifully and professionally designed and produced, it is over-sized (18.25" x 12"), printed in bold color on glossy paper, and spiral-bound.

You can check out video and PDF previews of the calendar, purchase it on-line, and find bookstores where you can purchase it by going to the Gotham Knights 2010 Calendar website.

Buy it as a gift to yourself. Or as a holiday gift to your friends and family.

Thank you very much for your support.

Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club (New York)

(Enrique was a supporter of the NYC STONEWALLERS BACHELOR AUCTION)

Dear friends,

I'd like to personally invite you guys to come soak and celebrate my 40th birthday with me on 10/2/09 at the Grace Hotel.

Hosted by Robbyn Kaamil
Performance by Shequida
Music by David Marc
...and other fun surprises

Arrive early to take advantage of the open bar sponsored by Sobieski Vodka from 10 to 11pm.

Bring your bathing suit if you decide to jump in the pool. The pool is indoors and the club tends to get hot...don't let the weather outside fool you.

Thank you!!!! and I really hope to see you guys!!!

xo,

enrique

Hi all,

My Rangers season subscription is due later this month (I know! - it's only June!) - and, times being what they are, I am looking to split the season (44 games) with whomever might be interested. The details are as follows:

Section 313, Row K, Seats 11 & 12 (aisle)

$56.00 per ticket = $2464 for 22 games for both

This is the year (seriously, this is IT) - don't miss it! Let me know -

Robin
robinstiskin@yahoo.com

Join us for the New York Stonewallers Bachelor Auction at Splash on Wednesday May 13, 2009...

get services is excited to offer you the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive reduced lodging rates for Chelsea Challenge 2009.

HI EVERYBODY,

I am inviting you to a SPECIAL PARTY. It is being given by an independent film maker, Peilin Kuo and her producers. There will be a Mystery Jazz musician (she won't even tell ME who it is...) Please bring your friends and come and join in the fun. You never know who will meet. (Yes, this is one of THOSE parties.) All the information is below. Don't forget...(-:

ALLISON

Smart Skills

Protective equipment is a good first step to staying injury fee. But you can't just rely on your equipment -- you've got to also keep up your skills and know-how. Here are 12 key steps to keeping yourself safe on the ice:

1. Always Work On Your Skating.
Improve your balance, agility, crossovers, forward and back skating, stopping.

2. Keep Your Head Up With the Puck
Learn to stick handle without looking down, so that you don't miss what's going on.

3. Stay Alert At All Times
Knew where you are on the ice, where your opponents are, and where the boards are. Keep looking around.

4. Always Approach the Boards on an Angle
Don't go straight against the sides. You can get pushed and fall into them head first, which can lead to serious brain and spinal injuries.

5. Get Your Arms Up Going Into the Boards
Arms and hands can act as buffer, protecting you against impact.

6. Know the Danger Zone
Stay close to the boards to prevent being thrust into them headfirst.

7. Never Hit From Behind
See the whites of his (or her) eyes before making contact. Don't crosscheck the guy's back, or if he's off balance. That's how injuries occur.

8. Never Hit Your Opponent's Head
Don't check anyone's melon, only use shoulder-to-shoulder checks. And don't use your elbow, hands or stick to the face.

9. Control Your Stick
Keep your stick on the ice, literally, and away from the other guy's head. Even when shooting, don't let your stick come up. Know where your follow-through will end up.

10. Don't Make Suicide Passes
Don't pass to someone who's about to get checked, or who doesn't see an opponent behind him. Remember, you're responsible for your teammates.

11. Communicate with Your Teammates
Talk on ice. Be the eyes for your teammates -- tell them when the opponent is approaching. It's safer for everyone to know where the puck is.

12. Respect, Respect, Respect
Treat your body with your respect, your teammates with respect, and even your opponents with respect.

Jeff Adams, Keith Champagne, Eric Moon and Robb Riedel discuss their experiences with the NYCGHA on the RNN Network's sportscast.

Have a look at the attached. Good stuff.

hockeyzoneresponsibilities.doc

USA Hockey Rulebook

ESPN Video Rulebook
http://espn.go.com/nhl/rules/video.html

Hockey for Dummies
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764552287.html
by John Davidson

NHL Rulebook
http://nhl.com/hockeyu/rulebook/

Hockey Rules (fan site)
http://www.icehockeyrules.8m.com/

The Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/
You'll learn something and there's at least one simple test on your prospects as a pro.