Pond Hockey Classic

Leoskeys · 01-14-2016, 08:48 AM

I know it's three weeks away, but at current pace of ice formation is the plan to move it to Waukewan like they did a few years ago?

AC2717 · 01-14-2016, 09:36 AM

I heard rumor on this, 3rd party, but I am hoping they hold out as long as possible

trashman · 01-14-2016, 09:36 AM

Yes, that is correct. Plan B has been approved to use Waukewan if need be.

meredith weekender · 01-14-2016, 10:33 AM

Heres a pic of Meredith Bay from this morning 01/14/2016. This is just south of the Meredith Marina and no sign of ice.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 01-14-2016, 10:51 AM

This is Paugus Bay this morning, looking south towards Lakeport...Still too windy.

pjard · 01-17-2016, 09:11 AM

The temperature is not expected to be above freezing for the next 8 days. It I'll freeze quick and be plenty thick for Pond Hockey.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 01-17-2016, 09:50 AM

Tomorrow morning the wind starts howling for a few days. Going to make it harder to form ice. Seems we are always missing one element. Yesterday was calm and cloudy but too warm.
Another big factor in ice forming is cloud cover at night. Ice forms quicker with clear skies. We will have that all week, but with it comes wind.

I really feel for the planners of this great event, as well as the local business owners that benefit from it. I hope conditions improve.

polarisman14 · 01-17-2016, 01:16 PM

If they have backup plans to do it on Waukewan I doubt the local businesses will suffer that much--focus on the positive, this is shaping up to be an epic boating season (for those of us who even bothered to put them away). I think we paid our dues with last winter's deep freeze. Typical ebb and flow of New England winter temps.

RUGMAN · 01-17-2016, 07:07 PM

I saw a pontoon boat in paugus bay today on the water
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Outdoorsman · 01-18-2016, 09:00 PM

MEREDITH - There is now a backup location for the annual Pond Hockey Classic tournament, after a mild start to winter has delayed the ice over on Lake Winnipesaukee.

As of Monday, open water could be seen on most of Meredith Bay, where the tournament is held each year. The alternative location is about .5 mile away on much smaller Lake Waukewan, organizers said.

"We're waiting to make a decision until the end of the week," said Pond Hockey Classic Commissioner Scott Crowder.

The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5th-7th and welcomes thousands to the area.

Tournament organizers aren't the only ones worrying about the lack of ice, it's also been tough on local businesses.

"Definitely getting a much slower start to the fishing season this year, the ice is just starting to form on the smaller ponds," said Alan Nute of A.J.'s Bait & Tackle.

Waukewan has an estimated 4-5 solid inches, which could grow thicker with this week's cooler temperatures.

The annual Meredith Rotary Club Fishing Derby will be held February 13th-14th. The weigh-in station is also in Meredith. According to the group's Facebook page, no changes are expected.

http://www.nh1.com/news/lack-of-ice-...ockey-classic/

PaugusBayFireFighter · 01-23-2016, 08:40 AM

Pond Hockey tournament to be held on Waukewan

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...ld-on-waukewan

01-14-2016, 08:48 AM	#1
Leoskeys Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 148 Thanks: 134 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Pond Hockey Classic I know it's three weeks away, but at current pace of ice formation is the plan to move it to Waukewan like they did a few years ago?

01-14-2016, 09:36 AM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	I heard rumor on this, 3rd party, but I am hoping they hold out as long as possible __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

01-14-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	Heres a pic of Meredith Bay from this morning 01/14/2016. This is just south of the Meredith Marina and no sign of ice. Attached Images

01-14-2016, 10:51 AM	#5
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	This is Paugus Bay this morning, looking south towards Lakeport...Still too windy. Attached Images

01-17-2016, 01:16 PM	#8
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	If they have backup plans to do it on Waukewan I doubt the local businesses will suffer that much--focus on the positive, this is shaping up to be an epic boating season (for those of us who even bothered to put them away). I think we paid our dues with last winter's deep freeze. Typical ebb and flow of New England winter temps. __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

01-14-2016, 09:36 AM	#3
trashman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meredith Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Yes, that is correct. Plan B has been approved to use Waukewan if need be.

01-17-2016, 09:11 AM	#6
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 649 Thanks: 528 Thanked 196 Times in 103 Posts	The temperature is not expected to be above freezing for the next 8 days. It I'll freeze quick and be plenty thick for Pond Hockey.

01-17-2016, 09:50 AM	#7
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	Tomorrow morning the wind starts howling for a few days. Going to make it harder to form ice. Seems we are always missing one element. Yesterday was calm and cloudy but too warm. Another big factor in ice forming is cloud cover at night. Ice forms quicker with clear skies. We will have that all week, but with it comes wind. I really feel for the planners of this great event, as well as the local business owners that benefit from it. I hope conditions improve.

01-17-2016, 07:07 PM	#9
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 311 Thanks: 39 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	I saw a pontoon boat in paugus bay today on the water .

01-18-2016, 09:00 PM	#10
Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 848 Thanks: 116 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	MEREDITH - There is now a backup location for the annual Pond Hockey Classic tournament, after a mild start to winter has delayed the ice over on Lake Winnipesaukee. As of Monday, open water could be seen on most of Meredith Bay, where the tournament is held each year. The alternative location is about .5 mile away on much smaller Lake Waukewan, organizers said. "We're waiting to make a decision until the end of the week," said Pond Hockey Classic Commissioner Scott Crowder. The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5th-7th and welcomes thousands to the area. Tournament organizers aren't the only ones worrying about the lack of ice, it's also been tough on local businesses. "Definitely getting a much slower start to the fishing season this year, the ice is just starting to form on the smaller ponds," said Alan Nute of A.J.'s Bait & Tackle. Waukewan has an estimated 4-5 solid inches, which could grow thicker with this week's cooler temperatures. The annual Meredith Rotary Club Fishing Derby will be held February 13th-14th. The weigh-in station is also in Meredith. According to the group's Facebook page, no changes are expected. http://www.nh1.com/news/lack-of-ice-...ockey-classic/

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01-23-2016, 08:40 AM	#11
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	Pond hockey update Pond Hockey tournament to be held on Waukewan http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...ld-on-waukewan