Roller Hockey Info     What is Roller Hockey? Roller Hockey is an exciting and skilful game for both players and spectators. Hockey on roller skates is being played all over the world - a game for all ages and levels of ability, from the social player to the more serious player - from club level to World Championship level. Roller Hockey is a safe, non-contact sport. Back row from left: Karen Bradley, Emily Muldoon, Natasha Coxall, Amanda Mulherin(Mackay Mustangs), Coach Errol Heagney Front row from left: Jessica Bradley, Debbie Wetherall, Kristy Wetherall, Janet Hurley(Mackay Mustangs) A must to try - Roller Hockey is a game for everyone. Players Equipment Equipment consists of roller skates (quads or in-line). Kneepads, shin pads, elbow pads, and helmets which are optional. Roller Hockey stick, which is similar to a field hockey stick, and a ball. Goalkeepers to be completely padded up. Back Row from the left: Anthony Elliot, Andrew Fenten, Malcolm Forde, Rohan Smith, Errol Heagney Front Row from Left: Troy Arandale, Jason Bradley, Ken Bradley, Michael Bailey How the game is played Teams consist of up to ten players, with only four floor players and one goalkeeper taking the floor at any one time with continual substitutions throughout the game. The game is played in two halves being 2 x 20 minutes or 2 x 25 minutes for senior players. Times may vary depending on divisions played. All ages are catered for from pee-wees to masters. Roller Hockey is a game of tactics that improves fitness, strength and agility - a team sports where each player can contribute their own personal skill. Venues Roller Hockey is a sport that can be played indoors or outdoors on a smooth surface of either cement or timber. Floor area is approximately 20m x 40m. Roller skating rinks and sporting venues are highly recommended as suitable venues for the sport of Roller Hockey. Roller Hockey - The Position Become involved in Roller Hockey as a player, a spectator, or any of the other positions listed below in the exciting sport of Roller Hockey -       Referee       Calculator       Coach       Team Manager It's a great sport - why not participate in Roller Hockey. Learn more about Roller Hockey? Contact Roller Hockey Vice President nswrsa@iprimus.com.au