Chelsea Challenge 2008

Chelsea Challenge 2008 - June 20-22

Overview:

The Chelsea Challenge, in its 8th year, is an adult LGBT and LGBT-friendly ice hockey tournament hosted by the New York City Gay Hockey Association. The tournament welcomes players from everywhere and usually includes players from all over the US, Canada and Europe.

Date and Location:

Chelsea Challenge 2008 will take place June 20-22, 2008 at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, a 30-acre waterfront sports village located between 17th and 23rd Streets along Manhattan's Hudson River.

Fees:

The registration fee for players is $120 USD and $35 USD for guests (Discounts may apply; includes gift bag and players dinner).

Format:

Chelsea Challenge 2008 will consist of two divisions. The Recreational division will be formed from teams from various cities. The Developmental division will use a drop-in format. The object of drop-in is to create teams with an even distribution of players of different skill levels and from different cities.

When signing up, players will be asked to rate themselves on a 5-point scale based on skill level and experience. It is important that players rate themselves accurately to ensure balanced teams. View the chart used to help players choose the rating that best fits their level of play.

Game Schedules:

Game schedules and team rosters will be posted about one week before the Chelsea Challenge. It is anticipated that check-in and some evening games will be scheduled on Friday, June 20 and that games will continue throughout the day on Saturday, June 21 with final games ending shortly after noon on Sunday, June 22.