When the ice melts in the Yukon, that doesn't mean it's time to put away the hockey sticks for the season.

And that is exactly the idea behind the new Yukon Road Hockey League, that is slated to begin in the Klondike at the end of the month.

"People were saying we should actually get a league planned up this year,” said Brad Holm, who is leading the movement to start the new league.

Holm and a few friends play road hockey every summer three or more times a week, and the possibility of starting a league has always been a hot topic.

This year though, the talk turned into action, and a registration day is being held on May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Canada Games Centre for those interested.

Sign-up will be on an individual basis for anyone aged 18 and over. Holm said the decision to keep it for adults is only to avoid insurance costs, and keep the league friendly and inexpensive.

The cost to register is only $30 for the entire season.

"It's mostly going to be buddies,” he said, about the possible attendance.

Holm hopes to have enough to create six teams from the individual sign-up.

Teams will be made up of about 10 players and a goalie. Holm said the number was chosen to ensure that teams will be full all summer long.

He encourages players to sign up only if they are able to attend the majority of games throughout the summer season.

"In the summer time people get busy and you can't make every game,” he said.

Once all the players are gathered, the league will build the teams draft-style, with a team captain choosing his team. Holm has selected the captains already from a group of friends who regularly meet to play ball hockey.

The draft will be based on the registration forms, where players will be asked to rate their skills. Beginner players are more than welcome to sign up and try out their skills.

Holm said the best thing about ball hockey is that anyone can play, it doesn't require players to be great on the ice.

"You don't have to be able to skate,” he said. "Everybody can do just great at it.”

The league is set to be entirely non-profit, with the registration fee going directly back into the league to purchase equipment and to act as prize money. A few sponsors are in the works to have team shirts made up for each team.

Holm is hoping they will be able to use the same Crestview facility he and his friends have been utilizing. The group leave their nets up there already, and Holm is hoping they will be able to get a key to a shed to leave other league equipment.

So far information about the league has been spread through word-of-mouth, and via a Facebook group called the First Annual Yukon Road Hockey League (YRHL).

This year will be a test for the league, but Holm is optimistic.

"If it works out we're hoping to do it next year,” he said. "I think it should work pretty well.”

Games will be attended by referees, and Holm urges any that may be available to attend the sign up on May 15.

"When money is on the line people can get a little competitive,” Holms said.

Keeping referees on hand will help keep any disputes under control, and ensure that game decisions are made by an unbiased third party. Referees will receive $10 for each game that should last about an hour and a half, Holm estimates.

"You're just out there kind of hanging out,” Holm said, adding that they don't expect too many calls to be made throughout the course of the fun league. "You can't really argue with the ref.”

Holm said the league isn't just about the hockey, it's a chance to meet new people.

"It's a semi-competitive thing, but mostly at the same time it's a social thing,” Holm said. "It should be a good time.”