REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ORANGEY 2013!

JUNE 12, 2013 - The Kincardine Independent, in co-operation with backside 5, is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2013 Orangey.

The second annual event will begin one month from today, on June 12. It's southwestern Ontario's biggest and best ball hockey tournament, held at the historic Formosa recreation pad (also known as West Nile Stadium).

All kinds of great prizes have been lined up for this year's 4-on-4 ball hockey festival. Signed hockey memmorabilia, NHL jerseys, backside 5 gear and cash are just a few of our big ticket prizes.

Each team is guaranteed three games, and we're capping it at 16 teams, so don't delay - get your team organized now to avoid disappointment. You won't find a more affordable ball hockey tournament anywhere at just $225 per squad.

We're not just talking ball hockey. We will have food, as well as beverages of a refreshing nature, available and the tunes pumping in our outdoor facility. We're again offering an elimination shootout, and will have either a accuracy shooting contest or hardest shot competition. None other than Ashley Duern, Miss Orangeville 2012, will be presiding over the festivities, adding a touch of class to our already esteemed tournament. Profits will go to the Kincardine District Secondary School boys hockey team.

To enter your team, E-mail intheslot@yahoo.ca to ensure you have a spot in this summer's ball hockey hootenany, Orangey 2013!

Dont' forget to check out our facebook link as well! :

 https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/492503687487954/

ABOUT THE ORANGEY

The Orangey is a 4-on-4 ball hockey tournament sponsored by The Kincardine Independent and Backside Five played at the outdoor arena pad in Formosa, Ontario. Not only does it feature some of the best ball hockey in the area, it is also a fundraising event for the Kincardine District Secondary School boys hockey team.

There was never a dull moment at the 2012 Orangey in Formosa.

The inaugural Orangey took place July 13 and 14, 2012, with nine teams playing out a full schedule and playoffs until a champion was crowned. When all the dust settled, the Honey Nut Chelios, from the Walkerton and Formosa area, made history by becoming the first team to hoist the Indy5 Cup. The Chelios defeated The Host Team 3-2 in an exciting main event that capped off a great weekend.

The Orangey was more than a ball hockey tournament. It was a party. The Orangey had an an outdoor beer garden, tunes, an elimination shootout and a Showcase of Skill featuring celebrity judges. Plenty of great prizes were handed out - our champions received $500 cash, while the shootout and skills winners took home Steve Yzerman and Drew Doughty jerseys. Plenty of great gear from Backside Five was also won in various competitions and orange ball related activities. Other prizes from The Independent and the now-defunct Walkerton Capitals were handed out.

Tyler Tilker of the Honey Nut Chelios kisses the Indy5 Cup.

Josh Howald of The Independent and Andy Cline are pleased to make a $400 donation to the Kincardine District Secondary School boys hockey team. The Knights, who have had their season cancelled due to a work-to-rule protest from Ontario teachers, were well represented at the tourney, though they couldn't match the success they found in Peterborough as OFSAA champions.

Next year's Orangey is sure to be bigger - and better. We've already set the date for the 2nd annual Orangey. The event will run July 12, 13 and 14, 2013. That gives you plenty of time to get your team together for the best weekend of ball hockey you can find.

For registration details, find "Orangey" on facebook, or E-mail intheslot@yahoo.ca.

Just some of our great prizes!

 The Orangey is also on facebook! Check it out at: 

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