Group rates make Philly in February affordable
February, 2012 at IceWorks
 ASTON, 2011
by Anthony Lorusso, co-chair, 2012 National Championships
With the 2012 Men’s and Women’s National Championships in the Philadelphia region approaching fast, major corporations are starting to take notice and jump on board with the fastest growing Olympic sport. This year’s championships, being held just 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia, provides a great opportunity to get many different companies involved in the event. IceWorks Skating Complex, the home of the 2012 Nationals, has great access to many different areas in southeastern Pennsylvania. Besides the great action on the ice, there will be many off-ice fan-friendly happenings going on prior to the event and throughout the week of competition.
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IceWorks Inaugural High School Alumni Tournament
December, 2011 at IceWorks
 ASTON, 2011 - What is the High School Alumni Tournament? It is a newly created tournament where High School players from the past can reunite with their teammates and play against their high school rivals in a tournament format. ( ie. 3 games, Playoffs, Championship).
When is the Tournament and what time are the games? December 28th to 31st 2012, game times will begin at 5:30pm to 10:15pm. The Championship rounds will be completed by 5pm on December 31st so it will not interfere with your New Years Eve plans.
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USA Curling National Championships Coming to IceWorks
February, 2012 at IceWorks
 PHILADELPHIA, 2012 - The sport known as "Chess on Ice" is coming to the Philadelphia region for the first time in 2012, when the USA Curling National Championships will be held at IceWorks Skating Complex in Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The sport, which captivates a growing number of people every four years during the Winter Olympics, has gained increasing popularity since it became an Olympic sport in 1998. There are now over 1.5 million people curling at various levels around the globe.
"The partnership between IceWorks and the Philadelphia Sports Congress presented a very strong bid," said Chris Sjue, president of USA Curling, whose sport dates back to medieval Scotland. "During a recent site visit, we became convinced that their collaboration, along with the support of the local curling community, will make the 2012 USA Curling National Championships a successful and very exciting event."
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