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ATTENTION PLAYERS:

We are looking to update the history of the Robin Tournament and need your help. Checkout the following links. If you have additional information, photos, corrections or perhaps just good information about the Robin that could/should be retained in the archives, let us know. Thank you.

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RETURN OF THE ROBIN ADULT ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT - Rochester, MN

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Return of the ROBIN is the annual adult ice hockey tournament held in Rochester, MN. The tournament has grown from a couple of "old timers" banging the puck around the rink to a nine division, forty-eight team tournament that draws players from all around the country and further. The tournament contains divisions with ex-pros to novice levels and is no-check no-slap shop fun filled weekend

TEAM SCHEDULE
The tournament schedule has CHANGED AGAIN. Please check the schedule to see if your team has been affected or not.
NOTE: THIS SCEDULE WILL BE LOCKED DOWN WED MARCH 10 at NOON
so we can get on with printing the schedule, boards and diagrams needed to run the tournament. No changes will be allowed after Web NOON.

Volunteer Meeting

Return Of The Robin is inviting anyone who wants to volunteer the tournament (March 25-27) to stop by Mickeys Friday March 12, 4-7pm. You can met those involved with the tournament, learn details of each job and even share a beer or two. We need help with scorekeeping, selling tickets, selling merchandise, taking pictures (any old digital camera, you don't have to be a professional) or just a helper. You can commit to as much time as you have and do not need to be there the entire weekend.

ctures (any old digital camera, you don't have to be a professional) , just a helper and other jobs. You can commit to as much time as you have and do not need to be there the entire weekend.

CAN YOU HELP
The Return Of The Robin can use your help.
If you can help with the following it would be greatly appreciated:

1. An overhead projector to display transparencies

2. A projector to display computer screen overhead or a large monitor

3.Anyone who would like to help take pictures at the event. You do not have to be professional (there will be professionals there) we need as many more photographers to capture more of the weekend experience. You do not have to be there the entire time.

4. Someone to do short articles for the web site. To interview people and get the personal stories, write about what happens, anything they see, hear about or want to write about. Pictures would be encouraged.

The Robin now has a FACEBOOK and TWITTER page. Click on the "Find us on Facebook" or "Follow Us On Twitter" button in the left margin to visit us.

RAFFLE PRIZES

Prizes for the 2010 Return Of The Robin have been coming in on a regular basis. We have some unique and exciting prizes this year. For a list of the current prizes ...

Plans For The 2010 Tournament
Work on this years tournament have been so intense we have not been updating the web site as we should... sorry. Here is a quick list of the plans for this year.

· 64 teams from all over the Midwest and Canada

· Player levels ranging from NHL and D1 college to Novice... Two Women's divisions as well

· 13 Divisions according to player level, age and competition

· Ages ranging from 21 to 60+

· 4 day tournament

· 100+ games

· Free entry to all games for public and fans

· Kasson Four Seasons Arena, Rec Center and Graham

· Lots of hockey legends and great names skating (Tom Younghans, Sjhon Podien...)

· Mascot madness open to public

· Tournament banquet Sat open to the public

· Tournament raffle open to the public

· HAIR BALL concert open to public

· Poker tournament open to public

· Silent auction-authenticated sports paraphernalia

· Indoor tailgating

· Food vendors

· Full bar at all arenas

· Vendor and merchandise booths

· Sober shuttle buses

· Host hotel specials

Planning-A-Head ?
Are you thinking about the future Robin events already and want to plan ahead? Here are the dates we have scheduled.
2010 - March 26,27,28
2011 - April 1,2,3
2012 - March 30,31 and April 1
2013 - April 5,6,7

YOU CAN STILL PURCHASE ROBIN GEAR AT THE ONLINE STORE

ROBIN GEAR
Don't forget to order your team jerseys and Robin gear before you come to the tournament. Last year we sold out of many items by mid day Saturday, so make sure you get the items you want by ordering them online today and picking them up at check-in.

Are you a Sponsor or a Vendor Vendor Applications Tailgating Applications Sponsor Appications

What is the difference between a sponsor and a vendor at a Return Of The Robin event?

If you are interested in being a vendor at a Robin event you must first request an application form using this link.

Is your team is currently LOCKED IN* to a scheduled Return Of The Robin Hockey Tournament offering indoor tailgating? If so, you can apply for a slot you by requesting an application using this link.

*LOCKED IN - you team has been accepted to the tournament, assigned a division and paid a deposit If you are interested in being a sponsor for any or multiple Robin event(s) please use this link to find out more information and/or request an application.

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