Magedoma Old Timers Annual Recreational HockeyFest
Overview
The Brockville Magedoma Old Timers HockeyFest is an annual recreational hockey event for players 60 yrs +. The event is played in the month of March with all games taking place at the Brockville Memorial Center in Brockville Ontario.
WELCOME!!
We must be doing something right....for the third year in a row our participation list is full!!
Visiting teams tell us that they enjoy our HockeyFest event for it's recreational fun loving format, as well as the food, fun and the opportunity to play with like minded old timer hockey fanatics!! We're proud to say that we've been told it's one of the most organized and smooth running events that our visiting teams have ever played in!!
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For 2025, we would like to welcome back teams and participants from regions including Brockville, Kingston, Kemptville, Westport and Shawville Quebec!!
Format
The 2025 Magedoma Old Timers HockeyFest will run from Tuesday March 18, 2025 through Wednesday March 19, 2025. All games will be played between the hours of 10AM to 4PM with each team being guaranteed 3 games over the 2 day period. There will be no overtime for any games played, and because it is a recreational tournament, there will be no playoffs.
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HockeyFest is a purely RECREATIONAL event. At this age we don't need any more trophies, medals or ribbons to have a good time. We play this tournament purely for the love of the game and for the opportunity to re-ignite old friendships as well as hopefully creating a few new ones along the way!
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All games will be fully officiated with certified officials using a 2 official on ice system.
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For more information, contact:
Doug Duke dukerd53@gmail.com
Pete Deacon petedeacon44@gmail.com
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Fees
2025 Entry fee $1000.00 per team
Entry Fee includes:
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3 games guaranteed.
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An adult beverage and food ticket post game per player and coach redeemable on-site in the Memorial Center conference room (additional food and beverage tickets available for purchase)
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Swag bags for all participants containing goods from local sponsors.
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Player gift
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Laughs & lies amongst friends old and new
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One free entry into the Magedoma raffle for a variety of valuable gift baskets (additional tickets will be available for purchase for $5 at the ticket desk)
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....and perhaps a few other surprises!!
Additional HockeyFest bonuses!!!
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Participate in our raffles!! There will be a number of draws for a variety of great prizes from our generous sponsors!! Draw will take place on Wednesday March 19th at noon!
To join in the fun please contact:
Doug Duke dukerd53@gmail.com
Pete Deacon petedeacon44@gmail.com
HockeyFest Rules
1. Age Rule: All players participating in our HockeyFest must be 60 years of age on the date of their first game.
2. Punctuality: Teams must be ready to start on time or game will be forfeited.
3. Equipment: It is recommended that all players wear at least a half shield/cage to protect their eyes from accidental high sticks or wondering pucks. All goalies should wear either their team sweater or a similarly coloured sweater.
4. Rough Play: Any team displaying unnecessary rough play will be warned once, and if the warning is ignored, the team will be expelled from the tournament. A player who shoulders, pushes or intentionally does not avoid contact with an adversary player will be given a minor penalty (2 minutes).
Players that fight will be assessed a major penalty and will be expelled from the remainder of the tournament and the team will play short-handed for five (5) minutes. If an instigator is identified, a minor penalty (2 minutes) will be assessed.
Butt ending, spearing, kicking, hitting from behind will result in a player being assessed a match penalty and result in automatic expulsion from the tournament. A major penalty (5 minutes) will be assessed to the team and a player that was on the ice will serve the penalty.
Any player assessed three (3) minor penalties will be assessed a game misconduct penalty.
Duration of Penalties:
Minor.......... 2 minutes Major........... 5 minutes Misconduct... 10 minutes
All other decisions taken by the referee will be in accordance With C.A.R.H.A. rules
5. NO SLAP SHOTS: The hockey blade will not be lifted higher than the knee before it is released. If so, play will be stopped and a face off will take place in the offending teams zone.
6. Icing touch back: In order to reduce the number of faceoffs and preserve the flow of the game there will be no icing calls. Instead, the team that iced the puck must wait outside the blueline until the retrieving team moves the puck out of the defensive zone, beyond the blueline.
7. Length of Games: 50 minutes - 2 periods
A. Warm up - 2 minutes
B. First period – 20 minutes
C. Second period – 25 minutes (last minute stop time if tied or two goal difference)
8. Number of Players: No limit. As many as you wish can be dressed for each game. We recommend using 14 players.
9. Spare Goaltender: Teams with only one goaltender dressed, must, in case of accident or sickness, accept a replacement goaltender selected by the Tournament Committee.
HockeyFest charitable contributions
All proceeds from the annual Magedoma hockey HockeyFest will be contributed to local charities. The annual recipients will be determined before the tournament date. Our 2024 event resulted in close to $7000 being donated back into the community!!
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Your donation can be made by selecting links that will be provided prior to the event date. Donated funds will remain in your (or your company’s) name, is tax deductible (directly through the selected charity), and will count toward our tournament’s fundraising goal. More importantly, your donation will contribute to helping those in need in our surrounding communities.
100% of all donations made will be added to the event’s overall proceeds. There are no administrative costs thanks to our wonderful volunteers!!
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors!!
The Brockville Magedoma Old Timers would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors for their generous donations and assistance in making this tournament an annual success story! Please visit our sponsor page HERE , but more importantly, please support them in our wonderful community!