1. Each team has a goalie, three forwards and two defensemen same line up as hockey. A captain and two alternates are allowed per team and must be designated prior to game time. Only these players may speak to an official. The designation must be marked by a C or an A on the jersey. .....
2. USA Broomball uses the floating blue line concept. That is, once an attacking player has crossed the blue line in the offensive zone, the red line now becomes the designated off sides line. Essentially, the blue line disappears as the off sides marker. The ball must completely clear the blue line before the players shoes and no other attacking player can be in the zone before the ball in order for the attacking team to be considered on sides. .....
3. Icing occurs when any player of a defending team shoots or intentionally deflects the ball from behind their defending zone blue line and across the goal line of the opposing team. Icing is ruled automatically. .....
4. At all levels of USA Broomball play, a high broom is called when the ball makes contact with the players stick above shoulder level. A minor penalty is called, unless an injury occurs as a result of the high broom, which is a major penalty. .....
6. Commercially produced broomball sticks are required for tournament play. They range in price from $20 $100. If youre a beginner, the $20 stick will be all you need. Sticks a.k.a. brooms have either wood or aluminum shafts. Each variation has its weakness. Wood shafts tend to break or splinter after awhile, while aluminum shafts can bend during a tough game. .....
7. There are two variations of the broomball. The outdoor ball looks very similar to a small soccer ball. These retail for about $25 and are manufactured by Baden and Acacia. The indoor ball is made of a hard orange rubber and retails for $18 20. D Gel manufactures the indoor ball for USA Broomball tournaments. Since the majority of USA Broomball tournaments are played indoors, it is strongly recommended that each team have an indoor game ball on ha .....
8. Shoes are strongly recommended and required for USA Broomball tournament play. They give a player more traction than standard tennis shoes. There are two variations of the broomball shoe. The indoor shoe has a patterned sole, while the outdoor shoe has divots to collect snow from the ice. Shoes can be the most expensive piece of equipment, but having them can level the playing field with your competition. .....
9. Commerically produced hockey helmets with chin straps are required for all tournament play at USA Broomball events. A face shield or cage is also recommended. Hockey helmets can cost anywhere from $25 to $90. .....
10. Rubber soled non marking tennis or basketball type shoes suitable for running on ice are
recommended. No spikes, cleats, heavy boots, or similar footwear is allowed. Broomball shoes are not allowed. .....
11. Shin, knee and elbow pads are recommended, but not at all required. Falling and sliding on the ice can be murder on a broomballers legs. Some players choose to wear hockey pads, but keep in mind, these can make you slide forever on an ice rink. Broomball manufacturers, such as D Gel, have produced broomball pads that create a little more friction, so a player does not slide as far. Pads can range $25 $40, depending upon the style. .....
12. Gloves can protect a player from those nasty knicks and slashes from an opponent. It is recommended that even indoor players use gloves. Some beginners and former hockey players choose to wear hockey gloves. Upper level broomball players find gloves produced by broomball manufacturers to be lighter weight and better for stick handling. D Gel produces gloves ranging from $30 70. .....
13. Get your feet wet playing some open broomball sessions. Just be sure to pick a venue that has your safety in mind. Broomball shoes, while not a must have, are required for USA Broomball tournaments for a reason they are designed to run on ice. The same holds true for helmets be sure to wear one. Also keep in mind that safety in numbers may hold true in some situations, but not when youre playing open broomball. Too many people on the ice mea .....
14. Forming a team is easy. Find 8 15 people who want to play broomball. No experience necessary. If you want to get on a team contact a league in your area to get on their draft list. .....
15. Most of the best players today have the luxury of living in an area where there are plenty of parks with outdoor ice rinks or frozen ponds. Players can go and work on shooting and other skills on their own for free. Outdoor Broomball MinnesotaIf you are not fortunate enough to have outdoor ice, consider checking with your local arena to see if there are open broomball opportunities or any leagues you can join. If not, get a group of friends tog .....
16. Use our Find a League section to locate a league in your area or contact your citys park and recreation director. Even if there isnt a league in your area, you can start your own pick up games at a local arena or outdoor park. Leagues around the country have been started this way. .....
17. Watch other players. The best place to watch upper level broomball is at the National Championships. Class A and B teams travel to play in this tournament and 90% of those teams hail from Minnesota. Teams such as Inferno and former powerhouses, USA Blue and Minnesota Red, have upset teams from Canada to win international tournaments. These teams, and their players, compete in indoor leagues six to nine months out of the year at Augsburg College a .....
18. A broomball game consists of two periods. Usually, the periods consist of two 18 minute, stop time periods, with a two minute break between periods. .....
19. Off side is called when a player from the team in possesion of the ball enters the offensive zone before the ball. The center red line is the in out line in Broomball, as the blue line is used in hockey. .....
20. A team must have at least six players: goalie, right and left defense, center, and right and left wing. A maximum of twenty players, including goalies, may dress and play in a game. When making substitutions, the player coming off the ice must be within arms reach before the substitute enters the ice. .....
21. 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 center. If 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 opponents goal or net. The team with the most goals at the end of a game is declared the winner. In some tournaments, if the .....
22. 1. The officials shall not permit any player to wear equipment that, in his her judgment is dangerous to other
players. Players may not wear jewelry. The officials shall make the final decision on acceptable equipment.
2. The officials shall have power to make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the rules. The officials
shall conduct the game in accordance with the rules.
3. The officials shall penalize unsportsmanlike conduct by .....
23. 1. May use a broom.
2. Can use their hands and may catch and or freeze the ball as long as some part of their body is in the crease. If
completely out of the crease and ball is frozen, an indirect shot is awarded to the opponent at the spot of the
infraction. If the goalie elects to freeze the ball, a faceoff should take place at the closest faceoff circle. If faceoff
circles are not available, award an indirect shot to the opposing team at cente .....
24. 1. No Alcohol Allowed. Anyone who has been drinking will be ejected immediately and removed from the
building.
2. If fan abuse toward a team or any of the officials reaches an unacceptable level, those individuals will be ejected
from the facility and a team penalty may be assessed to the team responsible for the fans.
3. Participants should be aware that there is a risk of injury in intramural activities due to the inherent nature of the
activit .....
25. Forming a team is easy. Find 8 15 people who want to play broomball. No experience necessary. If you want to get on a team contact a league in your area to get on their draft list. .....
