Ice Cap on The Pack

Ice Measurements on Jan 27, 2019   Ice Measurements were taken this weekend in front of Boat House restaurant. We recorded an average of 9.5 inches, as the lowest was 8.5 and some were as high as 10 inches. Our minimum for Safety is set at 10 inches of thickness and we have no doubt … Read moreIce Cap on The Pack

Wally Ice Fest events moving to February 9th & 10th

Tafton, PA, 1/2/2019, 5:40pm EST   By info@wallyicefest.com The current weather is only good for Eagles doing some fishing. With warmer than normal temperatures lingering the present erratic weather has led our organizers to make an early decision to postpone all Wally Ice Fest events. Therefore, we are electing to move to a backup date of … Read moreWally Ice Fest events moving to February 9th & 10th

Wally is coming, reserve your spot today at: www.wallyicefest.com

With Ice forming on local ponds and 50 more days to go, it’s time to plan your weekend at Wally Ice Fest. Our Dates of the event are planned for: January 26-27, 2019 (Sat-Sun); with Backup date: February 9-10, 2019 (Sat-Sun). All Deadlines are Jan 19th for Hockey Registration (Ice Tee Golf is separate here , … Read moreWally is coming, reserve your spot today at: www.wallyicefest.com

Final Update for Pond Hockey Schedule

Team Captains, Weather has not been cooperating in helping us prepare, or even for the weekend. We are making the best of it and have reworked the Schedule several times now to perfect the one that is now Posted on our Site: Game Schedule We now have all 6 rinks open. Since Rain is expected … Read moreFinal Update for Pond Hockey Schedule

4 days left to Register!

 4 more days to go Registration for Pond Hockey Closes on Feb 4th, (Super Sunday) at Midnight. All Rosters must also be submitted before this same deadline. No further changes can be made after the deadline unless you contact a Tournament Director with good reason. Sandbagging will not be tolerated, as we strive to keep … Read more4 days left to Register!

Hockey and Curling moved to February 10th & 11th

Tafton, PA, 1/23/2018, 8:20pm EST   By info@wallyicefest.com Outdoor events are unpredictable due to many weather factors, and the present erratic weather is expected to continue into this weekend; therefore, our organizers have decided to postpone the hockey and curling events in the face of warm weather and forecasted rain for this coming weekend. Ice … Read moreHockey and Curling moved to February 10th & 11th

Ice Measurement Passes Test

Ice Measurements were taken on January 15th, 2018 in front of Boat House restaurant. We have an average of 11 inches, and a one foot depth was observed. That is deemed safe enough for a truck on most Safety Charts, as gathered from one example in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Several holes were drilled by our team … Read moreIce Measurement Passes Test

REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Jan 20th for Pond Hockey

Attention Pond Hockey players: Deadline for Registration is extended to January 20th. All CAP Rosters need to be Finalized and sent via Email to info@wallyicefest.com  Please consider Signing available players from the Free Agent List Tournament Directors have spoken with each prospect that are passionate and capable hockey players and may not have any contact with … Read moreREGISTRATION DEADLINE is Jan 20th for Pond Hockey

Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. backs Wally Ice Fest

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company owners Becky Ryman, partnering with her brother Christopher Ryman, did not hesitate to Sponsor us and have found a nice fit into the community since opening on September 30, 2017. They are the largest craft brewery in the region, between here and Wilkes Barre. They have picked an excellent location on Route … Read moreWallenpaupack Brewing Co. backs Wally Ice Fest

Swinging back to winter

 Pond Hockey Registrations are pouring in, even though it is pouring out. Ed Kosakowski had begun Messaging us last week and tells us, “Our team skates out of the Twin Oaks Ice Rink in Morristown NJ. Our team name is Les Mauvais Patineurs, it is actually french for The Bad Skaters. We are all in … Read moreSwinging back to winter