Tampa-area adult leagues?

[DisplacedRanger]

I'm moving to the Tampa area (Seminole, actually) for work in a couple of weeks. A lot of upside with the move, but I'm giving up my two local clinics/games in the NYC area. Anyone have any info on adult league clinics, open hockey, or stick/puck times in the area? I found Clearwater Ice (15 minutes away from me) and Ellenton (45-60 minutes away). How are these? Any others I should look at? I'm a 35-year old newbie. About an adult league level 4 (maybe cusp of 3) ability, but have found the love for the game and skate whenever I can/am improving quickly, if I say so myself. Thanks very much!!

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[CaptBrannigan]

Brandon Ice Sports Forum is there too. Has the best ice of the rinks you mentioned.

I used to work there and still play 1-2 times a week, so just ask if you have any questions. ISF also has the biggest pro shop and the best quality skate sharpenings.

 

[Razzmatazz]

Brandon definitely has the best organized leagues, and the Adult Beginner league on Saturday nights.

http://www.theicesportsforum.com/

http://www.theicesportsforum.com/beginner2.htm

Beginner Plus is definitely not beginner, most of the people in it have played in it since I started playing, so if you are a decent skater, you might fit right in. If you are too high a level, Sunday nights is the D league, although the new season just started, so it might be hard to get on a team at this point.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=brand...971,-82.330298&spn=0.005118,0.008272&t=h&z=17

PM me if you want to know about beginner pickup times, they don't list them on the website to keep the puck hogging ringers from showing up.

 

[DisplacedRanger]

Thanks very much for the info. I'll definitely PM you Razz when I get down there and settled -- mid-April probably. May try the beginner+ and D-league. And certianly am interested in pickup. Brandon is about 45 minutes from where I'm staying, but certainly doable, especially on a weekend or later in evenings. Thanks again.