We use BenchApp for weekly game sign-ups, event notifications, and team group chats.
Weekly games are sometimes canceled due to weather or lack of sign-ups, so BenchApp is the best way to stay in the loop.
First Time Sign Up
ADULTS: https://www.benchapp.com/join/team/FME9SZ (Invite Code is FME9SZ)
YOUTH: https://www.benchapp.com/join/team/H6CBA6 (Invite Code is H6CBA6)
If you’ve already joined the team: https://www.benchapp.com/login
Open BenchApp (in a browser or in the app)
Tap the date from the home screen or schedule
Tap In or Out and you’re done!
You can add a note if you’re bringing additional people, will be late, or anything you want the team to know.
Communication
Look out for emails or messages the day of and day before scheduled games. We may need to cancel or move locations due to lack of sign ups or weather.
The rink at the Boys and Girls Club retains water and remains slick for hours and sometimes days after it rains. If the rink is slick on game day, we may move the game to the concrete rink at Catalina High School.
Other Notes:
BenchApp can be used in the browser or by downloading the mobile app.
BenchApp will send you text or email reminders to sign up for games, and you can reply to the reminder without using the app or website.
If you plan to play only occasionally and do not want weekly sign-up reminders, let us know, and we can disable them for you.
FAQs:
Required Gear:
Only a hockey stick and sneakers are required to play to pick up games.
Recommended Gear:
Accidents happen and you are participating at your own risk. It's recommended that you wear a helmet, shin guards, gloves, and for males to wear a cup. There are plenty of sticks available to borrow if needed. Other gear is available to borrow but limited.
Shin Guards: There a ball/street hockey specific shin guards available from several major hockey. brands. If you are not worried about knee coverage, soccer shin guards are acceptable.
Gloves: Most players wear standard ice hockey or lacrosse gloves for full protection of the hands. If you are not worried about impact protection, it's recommended to wear some kind of glove for better grip on the stick.
Helmets: Hockey helmets are the most common. Cages are recommended, to protect your face.
Younger Players in Adult Games:
Teenagers at higher skill levels can request to play with the adults by emailing contact@tucsonballhockey.com or discussing with the coaches at the youth games. Teenagers playing with the adults will be required to wear all recommended gear above.
New Players:
Never played before? Great! We're happy to teach you the sport. Come out to a pick up game and we'll show the ropes. If you contact us a head of time, we can meet you at the rink early for an extended introduction.