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Become part of Pittsburgh sports history!  Take part in the first women's
Dek hockey league within the Pittsburgh city limits!

Neville Dek Hockey on the South Side is very interested in starting a women's
Dek hockey league this fall.  But the managers (Mark and Rege) seem to be at
a bit of a loss on how to tell the public about it.  So I have graciously 
offered to post here for them to stir up interest.

For those of you unfamiliar with the sport of Dek hockey, here is a brief
description.  If you want more information, please contact me:
 
You DO NOT have to know how to skate to play Dek hockey.  Dek hockey is played
on a heavy plastic-like surface.  It kind of looks like the playing
surface of an air hockey game.  You wear tennis shoes instead of skates,
and you use a ball instead of a puck.  The sticks have plastic blades instead
of wood.  (The wearing of helmets, gloves and pads is advised.)  There are
a few other subtle differences, I just thought I'd hit the basics here.

I'll admit, my motives are somewhat selfish.  I want to play Dek hockey.  I
called Nevile yesterday and asked about a women's league.  Mark told me that
I was the first (and only) woman to call and ask!  He went on to say he'd
love to start a fall women's league.  He'd like to have 4-6 teams for the
first season.

Now, in this town of the 2 time Stanley Cup champions, I can't possibly be
the only woman that wants to play hockey.  So come on, call Mark or Rege at
481-3351 and tell them you'd like to play, too.  And send me (lli+@cs.cmu.edu)
mail. 

Tell your friends, spread the word.  Don't worry about your skill level.
Even if you've never played before, don't worry!  Just come out and have some
fun.   The league will only come into existence is enough women show interest.

To steal a phrase from a far too well known shoe company-Just do it!

Lori