Yes, it's that time of year again: Alpha Phi Omega's 20-Somethingth Mostly-Annual Broomball Tournament is back!

What is 'broomball'? Broomball is a sport similar to ice hockey, without all the fuss of skates, pads, and hockey sticks, but with all the fun of running around on ice chasing after a little red ball with 'brooms'. More information about the sport can be found at Wikipedia.

Each year, the RIT chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity hosts a 12-team double-elimination Broomball Tournament, open to the students of RIT and Alpha Phi Omega chapters at our neighboring colleges. Teams generally consist of 8-10 players including a Team Captain, and teams are welcome to bring their fans to the arena to show their spirit.

Here's some photos from past tournaments: 2006

>> TOURNAMENT INFO

WHEN: February 11th, 2012 at 9:30PM to February 12th, 2011 at 4AM (Saturday-Sunday Night)

WHERE: Frank Ritter Memorial Arena, Rochester Institute of Technology

OPEN TO: RIT Students, Faculty and Alumni & Alpha Phi Omega's Neighboring Chapters

COST: $50 per team

Parking is available in D-lot. Check-In begins PROMPTLY at 10PM in the Arena Lobby. All players must sign Waiver Forms at Check-In, and teams must be ready with their tournament fee. Checks may be made payable to "Alpha Phi Omega - Xi Zeta Chapter".

Tournament Rules (PDF): BroomballRules_2011.pdf

>> IMPORTANT DATES

February 8th: Team Sign-Ups will end; MANDATORY Team Captain's Meeting, 9PM, Location: A640/A650, Campus Center - Team Registration Costs Due, Rules will be explained

February 11th: Team/Player Check-In begins at 9:30PM, Ritter Arena Lobby - ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN RELEASE WAIVERS, Check-In Ends at 10:30

>> TEAM REGISTRATION

TEAM REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN! Teams must register in full by the Captain's Meeting on February 7th. Notify This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any roster changes after submitting your registration.

There will be a MANDATORY team captain's meeting on Wednesday, February 8th at 9 PM in the Campus Center - A640/A650 - rules will be explained and team registration costs will be collected. If the captain is unable to attend, a player from each team should take his/her place at the meeting. All players are welcome at the meeting.

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>> FACEBOOK

Invite your friends to support or join your team! Visit our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/226648320747795/

>> QUESTIONS?

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