Since 1992, on the pond
A few friends, some old sticks, and a frozen pond in Fort Collins. That's where it started.
A brief history of FCPHA
FCPHL (Fort Collins Pond Hockey League) started in 1992 on a local pond in Fort Collins, CO. A few friends who worked at a business across from the Prospect Ponds found themselves admiring the ice when it froze over in the winter. Even though most of them had never played hockey — let alone ice skated — the beckoning black ice, some encouragement from their boss, and a pile of old hockey sticks gave them the chance to try.
Over time, the group grew larger every winter through word of mouth. Regular games took place on weekends and sometimes on lunch breaks. The culture boiled down to one rule: if you skate on the pond, you help shovel the pond. Then, years ago, an idea formed: why not host a pond hockey tournament? The rest is history.
Why we play
We host charitable tournaments that raise money for members of the Northern Colorado hockey community facing hardship — and keep the pure, pond-rooted spirit of the game alive.
In the beginning…
There was a pond. Then the water froze. And the kids came to play hockey. No parents, no coaches — you just went out and did your own thing.
Playing on the pond…
lets us connect with the roots of this great sport. Pond hockey is as much about the experience and camaraderie as the game itself.
Three ways to get involved
Putting on tournaments takes a village. Here's how you can help.
Volunteer
We can always use help with rink setup and teardown, player check-in, game monitoring, and ice maintenance.
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Our sponsors are the reason we can support our community — through financial contributions and product donations for our silent auctions.
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Know a member of the hockey community who's fallen on hard times? Nominate them to become a beneficiary of our tournaments.
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