What is Broomball?
WHAT IS BROOMBALL?
Broomball is an activity played in ice arenas and community parks throughout the country. It is a game very similar to hockey in its formation and rules, but also incorporates some soccer strategies. The game is played on a hockey rink with two teams selecting an equal number of players (usually not more than 25 per team) on each side. Large groups usually break in to teams and play a small "tournament style" group of games. The activity is similar to hockey and soccer, the object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team. A player uses a stick (a shaft with a molded broom-shaped head) to maneuver a six-inch diameter ball up and down the ice. Instead of skates, players wear shoes. Broomball is a really fun activity any group to enjoy.
Cost of Broomball
60 minute (1 hour) session $200.00 / hour
90 minute (1 1/2 hours) session $190.00 / hour
Any rental 90 minutes (1 1/2 hours) or longer is $190.00 per hour.
Common misunderstandings about broomball.
Since broomball is an evolving activity, there are many misconceptions about it.
Myth #1: Broomball is played on grass. Fact: Broomball is played on ice. Specifically, a hockey rink.
Myth #2: Players sweep a stone across the ice and try to knock other stones out of a circle.Fact: No, that's curling. Broomball is very similar to hockey. Many of the same rules as hockey apply, but instead of a puck, a ball is used, and instead of skates it is played on shoes.
Myth #3: You use real brooms Fact: Historically, players did use real corn brooms, dipped in water and frozen. After it was frozen it was taped solid. However, the activity evolved with its own equipment. The "broom" of today uses a molded head.
Myth #4: Broomball participants wear ice skates. Fact: Broomball is played on scraped up ice (ice that has been skated on) and played wearing shoes.