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44-546: The International Federation of Broomball Associations ( IFBA ), formally established in 1998, is the world governing body for the sport of broomball . Based in Canada , the IFBA is responsible for promoting the sport globally, organizing the biennial World Broomball Championships . It also administers the sport's official rulebook and coaching and officiating programs. The International Federation of Broomball Associations (IFBA)

88-475: A puck ; it is a full-contact sport though body checks are not allowed. " Inline skater hockey " is a European version of inline hockey that uses a ball instead of a puck. Rink hockey and inline hockey are governed internationally by World Skate , while inline skater hockey is governed by International Inline Skater Hockey Federation . Most professional hockey games take place on an indoor or outdoor sport court (a type of plastic interlinking tiles used to create

132-440: A "broom." The broom may have a wooden or aluminum shaft and has a rubber-molded triangular head similar in shape to that of a regular broom (or, originally, an actual corn broom with the bristles either cut off or covered with tape or another restricting material). Players wear special rubber-soled shoes instead of skates, and the ice is prepared in such a way that it is smooth and dry to improve traction. The ball can differ whether

176-489: A "floating blue line" is employed, meaning the offensive team must pass the blue line, and then the defense must work to get it back over the red line. The other major difference is the size of the goalnets. While there are other slight differences, these two are by far the biggest. Broomball is played at many universities and colleges, mostly in North America. Some leagues are competitive while others function as

220-655: A 5-by-7-foot (1.5 m × 2.1 m) net, while American broomball uses 6-by-8-foot (1.8 m × 2.4 m) nets. The sport involves organized competitions and events run by its international governing body, the IFBA. The national organization in Canada is Broomball Canada while in the United States the two main organizations are All Elite Broomball (AEB) and the United States Broomball Association (USBA). Every two years

264-407: A ball or puck. Combined, roller hockey is played in nearly 60 countries worldwide. There are three major variants of organized roller hockey. Traditional " roller hockey " (also called rink hockey, quad hockey, and hardball hockey) is played using quad skates, curved/'cane' sticks, and a ball; it is a limited-contact sport . " Inline hockey " is played using inline skates, ice hockey sticks , and

308-411: A catcher to catch shots made on goal, and a flat, usually square, mitt called a blocker which is used to deflect shots on goal. The Quad hockey goalie uses a flat batting glove that provides rebound characteristics when blocking a shot on goal. Rink hockey is a variation of roller hockey. Rink hockey is the overarching name for a rollersport that has existed long before inline skates were "re-invented" in

352-421: A dry rink divided into two halves by a center line, with one net at each end of the rink. When played more informally, the game often takes place on a smooth, asphalt surface outdoors. The game is played in three 15-minute periods or if it is higher standard it's played 20-minutes in each of the three periods, plus 10- to 15-minute intermission breaks. The game rules differ from ice hockey in a few simple ways: there

396-449: A goalie. The team to score more goals in the overtime period is declared the winner. In the event of another tie, a second overtime period may be played. In some games a shootout period will be played. The shooter has the choice to have the ball placed a specified distance from the net or, like in hockey, can play the ball from centre ice. Sport specific equipment involves broomball shoes, broomball sticks, and broomball balls. Equipment used

440-401: A player's traction on the ice. Though the sport can be played outdoors on snow, organized broomball in the 21st century is primarily played on an ice hockey rink . Players hit a ball around the ice or snow with a stick. Regardless of whether the broomball stick used by players is a literal broom or a conventional broomball stick with a molded paddle-shaped end , the stick is simply called

484-604: A red arm band on one arm. They use this arm to signal penalties throughout the game. There is no known fully accurate history of broomball. The exact origin of the sport has been difficult to pinpoint. The best estimates in regards to its origin involves the First Nations in Canada , who are believed to have passed the sport on to the settlers. The first known recorded broomball games in North America have been found documented in Perdue, Saskatchewan , on March 5, 1909, though

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528-429: A skating surface). Otherwise, any dry surface can be used to host a game, typically a roller rink, macadam (asphalt), or cement. Roller hockey is played on both quad skates and inline skates , have different rules and equipment, and involve different types of skating but share the category and name of roller hockey. Roller hockey (quad) is played using traditional quad roller skates, affording greater maneuverability to

572-452: A social event. In the United States, broomball is played at the following educational institutions: Broomball is played, with a slightly different ruleset, by expatriates in Moscow . Roller hockey Roller hockey is a form of hockey played on a dry surface using wheeled skates. It can be played with traditional roller skates (quad skates) or with inline skates and use either

616-409: Is either traditional for an informal style of play, or a deliberately manufactured design created for modern, formal play. In competitive play, protective equipment for broomball is similar to that used in the sports of ice hockey and ringette with some sport specific equipment designed for broomball. In traditional play, a broom is literally a broom, usually a corn broom, with tape added to keep

660-508: Is made up of representatives from each officially recognised member country of the IFBA and it is these Governors who from instruction from their respective member associations vote in the IFBA Board of Directors in accordance to the registered not for profit constitution. The IFBA was registered as a Not for Profit Organisation in 2013 after a major update of its documentation to comply with recent changes to Canadian association law. The IFBA

704-410: Is no icing and it is played in a 4 on 4 player format instead of 5 on 5. The overtime method used here is golden goal (a.k.a. "sudden death") in which whoever scores first is the winner; 5 minutes is the duration per period. Generally speaking, only competitive-level inline hockey is strictly bound by the governing body's rules. Recreational hockey leagues may make modifications to certain aspects of

748-510: Is registered as an entity in Canada. The following countries have broomball programs recognized by IFBA, though they may not necessarily be members of the international body. In addition there are a number of countries that the IFBA is looking to take the game to, including: The IFBA is responsible for facilitating the World Broomball Championships , held biennially (every two years) in international locations using

792-501: Is similar to and sometimes identical to that found in the sport of ice hockey . Broomball gradually spread internationally over the following decades, and by the 1980s, organized broomball was being played in Australia , Japan , Sweden , Italy , Germany , and Switzerland . The International Federation of Broomball Associations (IFBA) is the world governing body of broomball. Its headquarters are in Canada. Every two years

836-510: Is similar to those used by ice hockey and ringette goalies. Goalie's must also wear a chest protector. Broomball games are controlled by two on-ice referees . Both referees have the same powers to call all penalties, off-sides, goals, and so on. There usually are off-ice officials as well, depending on the level of the game being played, including a scorekeeper, a timekeeper, a penalty timekeeper, and goal judges. Referees are generally required to wear black and white vertical-striped jerseys, with

880-427: Is usually the color blue, while the indoor ball is the color orange. Broomball goal nets have a different shape than those used in ice hockey and ringette and are larger. Goaltenders generally wear a full face cage in addition to thick padding on the legs, thighs, chest and shoulders. Goaltenders are permitted to use a blocker , a specially designed rectangular glove attachment that is used to block shots. A blocker

924-576: Is usually used. World Skate is the international association that organize the biggest roller hockey world championship for rink hockey and inline hockey. The championships are part of the biennial World Roller Games and over twenty national teams participate in these events. For inline hockey in the U.S., teams travel to different locations around their state, sometimes even going out of state. There are intrastate tournaments and out-of-state tournaments. There are even national tournaments competitive teams compete for. There are other tournaments located in

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968-920: The 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona . Since 2017, the World Championships have been held every two years at the World Roller Games organised by World Skate . In England , 9 teams currently play in the Roller Hockey Premier League , which is governed by the NRHA . Inline hockey is a variation of roller hockey very similar to ice hockey , from which it is derived. It is referred to by many names worldwide, including Ball Hockey, Inline hockey , Roller hockey, Longstick hockey, Deck hockey, Road hockey , Street hockey and Skater hockey depending on which region of

1012-406: The '70s (They were actually invented before quads, in the 1760s). Rink hockey has been played on quad skates , in sixty countries worldwide and so has many names worldwide. Sometimes the sport is called quad hockey, international style ball hockey, Rink hockey, roller hockey and hardball hockey , depending on which region of the world it is played. Roller hockey was a demonstration rollersport in

1056-732: The IFBA runs the IFBA World Broomball Championships (also known as the Challenge Cup), an international event with teams from around the world. Historically, the championships have been dominated by the North Americans teams. A similar game called Moscow broomball is played in Russia. The sport is played on either an indoor or outdoor ice rink . Conventional play involves the use equipment designed specifically for broomball, though recreationally

1100-405: The IFBA runs the IFBA World Broomball Championships (also known as the Challenge Cup), an international event with teams from around the world. Historically, the championships have been dominated by the North Americans teams. Broomball has been gaining popularity internationally. The sport is now an established international recreational sport, played in many countries around the world. Canada and

1144-414: The IFBA sanctioned satellite event "The Pacific Rim" tournament. Mostly attended by teams from across Australia there has also been some interest shown by teams from Canada and Japan. Broomball Unlike most winter team sports played on ice, organized broomball does not use ice skates . Player footwear for formal play consists of shoes created specifically for broomball which are designed to improve

1188-402: The U.S but played by players all around the world. Narch and Statewars are two Nationwide tournaments of every skill level and age group. In Europe, rink hockey is governed by World Skate Europe - Rink Hockey (CERH), inline hockey is governed by World Skate Europe - Inline Hockey (CERILH), and inline skater hockey is governed by International Inline Skater Hockey Federation (IISHF). Many of

1232-743: The United States are the "powerhouse" nations of the sport, with their local representative teams often battling in prestigious tournaments held annually across North America. In Japan, some top teams and players are attracted to regular tournaments. Australia holds its annual National Championships in centres across the country and is continually increasing its number of players in a country where ice sports are not considered popular. Switzerland and Italy regularly send representative teams to tournaments in North America. Other broomball nations include Finland, Germany, and Russia. There are two main differences between International Federation of Broomball Associations (IFBA) gameplay and American broomball gameplay:

1276-464: The bristles from fraying. In the modern game, a broomball stick has a shaft with a stylized hard plastic paddle at the end. Shoes designed specifically for broomball are available for purchase, but only for games played on ice. The soles are designed to give players traction on the ice. In informal play, players can use any type of ball, though a soccer ball is usually used. In more formal play, two types of balls are manufactured for use. An outdoor ball

1320-656: The game has also been observed to have been played by organized girls teams in the Canadian province of Ontario in the early 1900s. The Canadian style of the game is believed to have spread south to the United States, becoming especially popular in Minnesota . In 1910 a group of men would gather and play on the ice by the docks in Duluth, Minnesota . By the 1960s a broomball community was thriving in Minnesota. Initially

1364-453: The game is played indoors or outdoors. The indoor ball is smooth while the outdoor ball has ridges and resembles a small soccer ball. In a game of broomball there are two teams, each consisting of six players: a goaltender and five others. The object of the game is to score more goals than the opponent. Goals are scored by hitting the ball into the opponent's net using a traditional broom or the more conventional paddle-shaped stick designed for

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1408-400: The game is played on snow mostly during organized winter festivals , but play using an ice surface, especially artificial ones, has grown in popularity and is the playing area more prevalently seen used today. In regards to equipment, sport specific sticks and balls are available and have been developed for the game with balls designed for both indoor and outdoor play, while protective equipment

1452-455: The ice surface is especially small, some leagues use fewer players on the ice. The object of the game is to score goals into the opponent's goal or net. The team with the most goals at the end of a game is declared the winner. In some tournaments, if the scores are tied after regular time, an additional overtime period is played to determine a winner. In the overtime period (in most cases), six players, three on each team, play five minutes without

1496-409: The player - this results in games filled with fancy footwork, tight maneuvering, and is more similar to football or basketball. The stick is more or less the same as in bandy and shinty . Roller hockey (inline) bears close resemblance to ice hockey and is played on inline skates, uses an ice hockey stick and includes a lot of fast "racing back and forth" action. Inline hockey goalies use a glove called

1540-404: The rules to suit local requirements (size of rink, length of periods and penalties). Roller hockey is a growing sport with teams cropping up all over the country. The fact that it can be played on any dry surface means that it can be played in almost any leisure center. Most competitive youth hockey teams play in tournaments. The tournaments vary depending on location, but a typical bracket system

1584-660: The skills and expertise of various host cities and member associations. As the vast majority of broomball players and teams are based in Canada or The USA, most of the championships to date have been held in this part of the world. Traditionally World Championships see teams enter from Canada, United States, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, France and Australia. Teams representing Austria, Slovenia and Germany, have also taken part but due to limited player numbers and broomball programs these nations are not able to attend each World Championship. Australia, Japan and Canada have sent teams to every World Championship. As part of growing and developing

1628-668: The sport of Broomball the IFBA has encourage the European-based member associations to hold European Nationals in the odd numbered years. The formation of the European Broomball Association oversaw the most recent European Nationals in late 2017 in the northern Italian region of Egna/Neumarkt Past events have also been held in Slovenia and Italy. The growth of the sport of Broomball across the globe led to member association Broomball Australia running

1672-457: The sport used brooms , usually corn brooms, and an assortment of different types of balls which were bigger than a baseball but not larger than a soccer ball. The playing area for a game of broomball took place on either a snow-covered area or field, or on an area of ice created by frozen ponds, lakes, rivers and the like, until both enclosed indoor and outdoor ice rinks , usually ice hockey rinks using artificial ice became more prevalent. Today

1716-429: The sport. Tactics and plays are similar to those used in sports such as ice hockey, roller hockey and floorball . The sport uses its own offside rules in both International Federation of Broomball Associations (IFBA) rules and American broomball rules, but both differ . While ice hockey goal nets are sometimes used, a regulation-sized broomball net is considerably larger by comparison. IFBA sanctioned games use

1760-464: The traditional corn broom with tape is still used. A regulation broomball goal net is considerably larger than the one used in the sport of ice hockey , though conventional ice hockey nets are often used unofficially. A broomball game begins with a face-off . A typical game of broomball is broken up into two or three periods. Each team has a goaltender plus five other players, typically two defenders and three attackers (two forwards and one centre). If

1804-419: The way offside works, and the size of the net. The results of these rules are generally considered to effect the game by making both the score and the pace of play slightly slower under IFBA rules. Under IFBA rules, the red line (center ice) is the only line used to determine offside. Once the offensive team clears the red line, the defense must work to get it back over the same line. In American broomball ,

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1848-436: The world in which it is played. Like ice hockey, inline hockey is considered a contact sport , however body checking is prohibited. It is similar to ice hockey in that teamwork, skill and aggressiveness are needed. Excepting the use of inline roller skates instead of ice skates, the equipment of inline roller hockey is similar to that of ice hockey. The game is played by two teams, consisting of four skaters and one goalie, on

1892-478: Was an Australian and at that meeting, thereby giving the then newly established organization its true international flavour right from its inception. The day-to-day operations of the IFBA are run by the Board, a body of volunteer individuals elected by the sport's member associations. The current Board of Directors is: Additionally there is a Board of Governors which meets on a timely basis. The Board of Governors

1936-441: Was founded by Rick Przybysz after a visit to his home by a team from Australia, who were travelling across Canada playing games in various locations back in 1988 (they actually camped on his front lawn) where discussions chanced the possibility of getting Broomball into the winter olympics amongst other ideas for the sport. Mr.Przybysz became the IFBA's first President holding that position until 2014. The very first Secretary General

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