Curing the Winter Blues
Hockey players from across the area converge on Delano Central Park on a late winter weekend , usually in late January or early February , for the Puck in the Park event , which is hosted by the Delano Jaycees .
Pond hockey tournament rules allow up to eight players per team with three permitted on the ice at a time . In 2022 , 14 hockey teams competed in three divisions .
The Gold Division is the most competitive division in the tournament , featuring players 18 years and older with advanced skills . Gold Division players often have played hockey at the college , junior or professional level .
The Open Division is comprised of players 18 and older with intermediate skill levels . These players have limited playing experience or started playing later in life .
In addition to hockey , Puck in the Park holds a bean bag tournament , which in 2022 boasted 30 teams . Other events , like open skating for kids , are hosted as well . The 2023 Puck in the Park will be the sixth annual event .
For more information go to www . puckinthepark . com .
The Delano Jaycees ’ Puck in the Park event hosts hockey teams in various classes , and outdoor events for kids , families and non-hockey players are held as well .
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