The Sam Wallace Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament for U10, U12, U14 and U16 will take place from Friday the 15th of June (Approx 18:00) until 15:00 on Sunday the 17th of June, all games are played at the fantastic Auchenharvie Ice rink in partnership with KA Leisure.

All teams will play a minimum of 4 games, prizes to the winners, runners up and 3’rd placed teams, medals to all participants. All star teams for each age group and fair play trophy is to name a few of the accolades handed out.

Ice will be cut after every 2 games to ensure great playing conditions, and all referees will be of league calibre, with live score and standings on-line access.

Outside the ice-hockey there are a number of activities & events planned, including live music and BBQ, as an opportunity for the teams to mingle and get to know each other on the Saturday night. Currently we are looking into breakfast, lunch & dinner options for participants and supporters close by.

The cost per team is £300, but if you bring more than 1 team in a different age group(s), the cost are £250 per team, restricted to max 4 teams per club (I.E. one team represented in each of the age groups). Make your booking to what promises to be a magnificent tournament, which also will be covered by local media! As we are hoping to bring quality international teams, places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, so book early to avoid disappointment!

For booking or further information email (click on the names) or call
Chris Bjorkly-Nordstrom
07827 747 871

Stevie Young
07739 581 504

Ronnie Miller
07872 820 854

Haydn Bain started Nov 2007, has played U12’s U14’s and is a first year U16 playing as a forward for the Predators .This is the first time Haydn has been selected for the Scotland squad. Haydn has gone from strength to strength over the years at North Ayr the Scotland call up just goes to show the effort he puts in at training and games.

Sam Clelland has been a member of North Ayr Ice Hockey Club since 2004 when he returned from living in America. His love of hockey began in Massachusetts where, aged 5, he began playing with Worcester Junior Ice Hockey Team. This is his fourth selection for the Scottish squad and he has been chosen consistently for the last three years to play with the Scotland Squad at the Inter Conference Tournament in Hull in May. Sam a first year 16 plays as a centre for the Predator and is one of the assistant captains this year and also the top scorer at present.

Daniel Abercrombie has played for North Ayr since age6. He was selected for Scotland U13s last year and made it to the final of the conference at Hull. Daniel plays as centre, is a 2nd year 14 is currently captain for the Stars (U14s) and their top goal scorer. He also assists on a Saturday afternoon with the rookies and under 10s showing them the basic skills they will need to be a ice hockey player.

All her hard work has finally paid of with her selection to the GB team. This is a great boost for girl’s ice hockey in the West of Scotland and to her club, North Ayrshire Junior Ice Hockey club who are based at Auchenharvie Ice Rink in Stevenson. Ruth who is a Level 1 coach also gives up much of her time coaching the younger players at her home rink.