Who we are:

Many of you already know my wife and I, Michelle and Mike Bondy. We were the first to identify the need for someplace where female hockey players could go to play once they graduated from the Windsor Minor Hockey System ranks. Someplace a little more competitive than the local women's hockey leagues but also a lot safer than the local men's leagues. We were the original founders of a  little grass roots coed pick up hockey group known as the Coed Naked Hockey League in Tecumseh.

Unfortunately we were forced to watch as new leadership took the very league we started and forced it into a new direction disrupting everything we worked so hard to build. After seven years and only two seasons as a "real league" we saw the C.N.H.L. become as abusive and violent as any local men's league. We saw players who only played to pad their personal stats. We saw players play with complete disregard for their female counterparts on the ice. We witnessed the injuries, we witnessed the lack of sportsmanship and finally when we were unable to reason with the current league leadership, we were forced to walk away from our dream and venture out on our own again.

Fortunately, from that experience we were able to clearly identify the mistakes of that league and figure out exactly how to correct them. Our vision remains now as it had always been then. To provide a safe league for husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, parents and teens and anyone else who has an interest, to play hockey together in a friendly, mildly competitive, and safe environment... and to that end, we offer you the new Windsor Coed Hockey Association!

What we offer:

~ limited 10 player rosters - 2 lines = more ice time
~ 45 minute run time games - no stoppages, no periods, no switching ends = more hockey
~ gender balanced rosters - 40% minimum female participation / 40% minimum male participation = more balance
~ minimum bureaucracy / minimum meetings = less bullcrap
~ hand selected membership = more sportsmanship
~ no draft, play with your own friends = more fun!
~ no slapshots = safer hockey and more team oriented play!

Limited Rosters:

By limiting our teams to 10 players, each team has only two lines of players. The benefit of this is each player will play approximately 1/2 of the game "regardless" of their perceived skill level. Having only two lines forces players to change effectively and play as a team. It also quickly identifies any players who may not be changing in a timely manner allowing the teams administrator to help set them straight. Everyone plays and everyone wins.

While you might be thinking, but what about when a player doesn't show up for a game? We've got that covered. In addition to the traditional "approved spares list" available to each teams administrator, any member from any other team within the league is eligible to spare for another team. That means that even if no one notified your team prior to the game that they wouldn't be there, your team can simply pick up any other league member to play. This also translates into more possible playing time for our league members. If you are looking for more ice time you can either show up early or stick around late (depending on your game) and have a chance to play an additional game...at no extra charge!

Run Time Games:

By eliminating stop time periods which result in several lost minutes of game time every week you benefit from having more hockey squeezed into the same time slot. Hockey games consist of 60 minutes of ice rental. Traditionally 10 minutes is dedicated to ice resurfacing between games (or Zamboni time), 3-5 minutes is dedicated to warm ups, then 3 x 10 minute stop time periods are played. At the end of each period, goalies switch ends, players mull around the bench talking and often the game ends up curfewed with not enough time to finish the third period. On the rare occasion when a game is played to it's entirety there are often several minutes of playable ice time left on the clock that simply go unused. To work around this, we use "run time" games. This simply means the clock does not stop until the end of the game. There are no periods, teams do not switch ends and the game never ends early. The full 45 available minutes of ice time are used to play hockey! After all, that is what we are all there for in the first place. :)

To compensate for the discrepancy between run time penalty minutes vs. stop time penalty minutes, one minute is added to the players penalty time. For example a player who received a two minute penalty for tripping would actually sit in the penalty box for three minutes. During this time the game would continue as normal. The clock would not stop for face offs or icings but would continue to run. The player would then be allowed to return to the ice after completing his 3 minutes of penance...or sooner should he/she cost their team a goal. :o

Gender Balanced Rosters:

While we do keep a provision for variances (see 60/40 split), our new league is promoting more gender balanced rosters. In addition to keeping play on the ice balanced, this also prevents dressing room pile ups.

Less Management / Less Meetings:

By keeping our league management to an absolute minimum, we are able to deal with issues on a more immediate and gentlemanly or ladylike (not to discriminate) manner. Team reps can simply meet, discuss and resolve an issue right on the spot without having to file a motion to be carried out at the next league meeting (which in the past was often weeks or months away). We believe our league representatives have the best interests for the league at heart, not just their team, and to that end we offer them real decision making power.

Approved Membership:

By keeping an ever watchful eye on our league membership we can better control the influences that get into our league. Through the years, our league administrators and members have come to know many individuals by reputation and more importantly... by playing with them. As a result we are able to weed out potential problem players right up front. Absolutely NO ONE gets into this league without having been approved by at the very least one team rep and recommended by at least one league member unless they submit an application in writing and agree to an interview prior to their acceptance. We're serious about upholding the values set out by our membership and don't want to see a few bad apples spoil the fun for everyone.

No Draft:

Let's face it. The purpose of a draft is to keep teams balanced for the purpose of statistics. While we do have a game outcome our real reason for being here is not to win or lose. It's to make friends, exercise and have some fun. Most people we know would rather lose a game but play on the same team as their friends. So we've made that possible. That's not to say that once you are placed on a single team you are stuck. Simply request a trade and we'll make every effort to get you where you feel comfortable. Nor does it mean our teams are not balanced. In our first season on the final night, three of the four teams were mathematically playing for the top playoff spot while the fourth team only missed it by one point!

Team composition:

- minimum 40% minority gender player distribution. (no less than 4 girls or guys on each team)
- each team carries 10 players and 1 goalie which equals more ice time per player.

With only a total of only 66 players within the league, all player positions will need to be applied for and approved. Simply registering and/or placing a deposit does not guarantee a roster spot. Nor does having played previously. The team administrators will have the final say in selecting who their players will be each year. New players may be interviewed to determine selection. At the very least players will be sponsored by an existing league member to gain entry into the league. This will ensure that all members within our hockey community will share our values of sportsmanship and fair play above all else.

No Slapshot Rule:

As a further effort to promote safe play and sportsmanship we're taking slapshots out of our game. Not only does this significantly reduce the chance of injury on the ice but also creates an environment where effective puck movement is key to scoring. Remember this is all about teamwork not individual effort.