Nationwide Rec League

[bj58]

Interesting .... will be good if it works I reckon ....

* * * New Recreational Ice Hockey League! * * *


Finally there’s a rec hockey league for the whole UK – the RIHL or "The REC". Starting January 2006 all enrolled rec teams will compete for points, awards and The Rec Cup.

Hockey For Everyone
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There’s actually two leagues.

§ The Bigs is for skilled rec hockey players who are looking for best-of-class rec hockey competition.

§ Rookies & Relics is a non-contact league for those who are new to the game or are looking for less competitive play.

League Play
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Your team can play any other RIHL registered team in the UK for points and stats. Fancy a weekend of hockey in Scotland or London? Go for it!

All the Stats
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What’s hockey without stats? After each game sheet is filed your personal and team stats will be on the web. Plus, separate stats will be kept for playoffs.

Playoffs
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Potentially there’s over 60 rec teams in the UK to compete for The Rec Cups (The Bigs and Rookie & Relics leagues). Teams who miss or are eliminated from the playoffs will compete in the Consolation round.

All Star Game & Awards
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A nice way to wrap up the season, the All Start Game will feature the best players in the league as part of an Awards evening.

Want to know more? Check out www.rihl.co.uk and get the whole story.


Any Questions? Feedback? Want to Help?
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Rec hockey players always have something to say to the officials - so let's hear from you!

the [e-mail] or

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Don’t get caught for Delay of Game!
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Deadline to enter your team is Dec 31st! Register your team and try it out for January with absolutely no obligation. If you like it, pay your team fees by Feb and keep playing!

Bring it On!



Iain Wood

[Spooks]

If only there was some better ice time available for the AVS

[nt26ix]

Forget the avs!!

I was with them last season aswell as my other team the sheffield ice tigers!!

You should travel up the M1 for a real rec team

I don't know if Rich might be interested in entering us into this league though

Would be a good idea if we have the money to do so and the time!

[heja]

I would pay an extra joining fee every year to actully have a league.

[Rich]

Its gonna happen boys as long as we dont run into probs. Keep checking our forum for announcements!

[Spooks]

thomas94 said:

Forget the avs!!

I was with them last season aswell as my other team the sheffield ice tigers!!

You should travel up the M1 for a real rec team

I don't know if Rich might be interested in entering us into this league though

Would be a good idea if we have the money to do so and the time!

nah

[Rich]

Nah Andy plays girls hockey now dont you fella

[Spooks]

Afraid so dude. It was the stupid time that the AVs ended up with that finished my ice hockey career off. I could have made it big but the time and spirits were against me. (that and i am crap )


I wouldnt call it that girly anymore more wedding like, there was a cracking fight this sunday and every game we end up playing there is always something that kicks off. Even when we played the diamond backs the other week, within 2 minutes the gloves were off. I was sat on the bench with my head in my hands thinking here we go, its going to be like this all night.

But still we all had a big hug in the end and happy familes again

[Rich]

spooks said:

Afraid so dude. It was the stupid time that the AVs ended up with that finished my ice hockey career off. I could have made it big but the time and spirits were against me. (that and i am crap )


I wouldnt call it that girly anymore more wedding like, there was a cracking fight this sunday and every game we end up playing there is always something that kicks off. Even when we played the diamond backs the other week, within 2 minutes the gloves were off. I was sat on the bench with my head in my hands thinking here we go, its going to be like this all night.

But still we all had a big hug in the end and happy familes again

yeh I was only kidding, I used to play for Diamondbacks, alot of my mates play for them and to be honest id still consider myself one of the players!

Looking forward to playing some rec league!

[Louisa]

5 December, 2005 - The EIHA Rec have released the following statement about the formation of a proposed "Rec League". Please note this has nothing to do with the BUIHA.


Hi Teams,
You may have recently seen various emails and notes on Message Boards about the "New Rec League". It has come to our attention that many teams have been approached about signing up for this League, as it has been promoted as being part of the EIHA.

We have contacted the person responsible for the emails and the web site, and have highlighted the issues we have seen before in the implementation of a Nationwide two-tier League. Not withstanding the biggest loophole with running any 'League' which is, the mandatory requirement of ITC Cards/Licences for non UK Citizens. Following this discussion, we are awaiting more detailed information on if/how these issues can be resolved, with a view to being able to 'Green light' this proposal in the future.

At the present time neither the EIHA or the Rec Section have sanctioned this League. Therefore,until an official notification from the Rec Section is forthcoming, please do not part with any monies to enter your team into this League, or play any games as part of this League;as you will not be covered by the EIHA and your Insurance will not be validated.

Let me just reiterate that any proposal for running Challenge Cup Competitions or Tournaments (Checking or Non) etc must be passed by the Rec Section Committee before they can be implemented. This is mainly to cover the organiser of the event to ensure that all aspects are within EIHA guidelines, and that previous mistakes are not remade.
In the main, we would like to encourage teams to broaden their playing opportunities with such events. All we ask, is that you run your ideas/proposals by us before publicising it to all.

Thanks,
Tony

Taken from www.buiha.org.uk/

[Spooks]

politics politics politics.

"In the main, we would like to encourage teams to broaden their playing opportunities with such events. All we ask, is that you run your ideas/proposals by us before publicising it to all."

god forbid you just want to play a friendly game of ice hockey without having to answer to 10 tiers of middle management.

[Rich]

Haha you may have been away from rec for a while mate but some things never change eh!

Must admit thats what I like about Roller, its alot more straight forward

[Spooks]

It is that, but also having 3 different codes of puck hockey holds the sport back, but then again UK ice has one controller (so i think) and look where that gets you.