FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Dillon
February 2, 2024
Dillon, Colo. – The Town of Dillon regrets to announce the relocation of the highly anticipated Colorado Youth Pond Hockey Tournament and Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament scheduled to take place on Dillon Reservoir on February 10-11 and 16-18. This decision was made with the utmost consideration for the safety and well-being of all participants and attendees.
Despite our best efforts and thorough assessments of the ice conditions, recent weather fluctuations and unforeseen environmental factors have led to deteriorating ice quality on Dillon Reservoir. In the interest of ensuring the safety of players, spectators and event staff, we have concluded that continuing with the tournament would pose an unacceptable risk.
The decision to relocate these tournaments was not taken lightly. Our top priority is always the safety of participants, and we recognize the disappointment this may bring to the hockey community. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all those involved, and we remain committed to providing a secure environment for all events permitted by the Town of Dillon.
Due to these conditions, the Town’s lake loops and community ice rink are also closed until conditions improve. Please stay off the reservoir.
We look forward to the opportunity to host future events under safer and more favorable conditions. Updates regarding the new locations of these tournaments will be communicated by the respective event organizers. For the Colorado Youth Pond Hockey Tournament, please visit https://www.summithockey.org/. For the Colorado Pond Hockey tournament, please visit https://www.coloradopondhockey.com/. For updates on the status of the lake loops and community ice rink, please visit https://www.townofdillon.com/winter-rec.
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