Broomball

What is Broomball?

Broomball is a winter sport 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
consisting of six players on each side (a goaltender,
two defensemen and three forwards). Similar to
hockey and soccer, the object of the game is to
score more goals than the opposing team. A player
uses a stick (an shaft with a molded broom-shaped
head) to maneuver a six-inch diameter ball up and
down the ice. Instead of skates, players wear
spongy-soled shoes to gain traction when running
on the slippery surface.

Broomball Equipment

Basic Equipment

Any of these items can be purchased through our sponsor, Instant Replay, which can ship anywhere within the United States. They sell these items either
individually or as part of an equipment package.

For player safety, players participating in MMBC Broomball events (tournaments or practices) are required to have a commercially produced broomball stick and a
commercially produced hockey helmet. Recommended equipment includes a face protector for the helmet, gloves, mouth guard and pads.

Sticks

Commercially produced broomball sticks are required for tournaments and practice. 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.

                                                                                                                                        Broomball Stick

Balls

The indoor ball (which is what we use) is made of a hard orange rubber.

                                                                                                                                              Indoor Ball

Shoes

Shoes are required in order to play in a tournament and all practices. They give a player more traction than standard tennis shoes. There are two variations of the
broomball shoe. We use the indoor shoe has a patterned sole. The outdoor shoe has divots to collect snow from the ice.

                                                                                                                                             Indoor Shoes

Helmet

Commercially produced hockey helmets with chin straps are required for all tournament play and practices. A face shield or cage is also recommended.

Pads

Shin, knee and elbow pads are required for all tournament and practices. Falling and sliding on the ice can be murder on a broomballer's legs. Some players
choose to wear hockey pads, but keep in mind, these can make you slide forever on an ice rink.

Gloves

Gloves are required for all tournament and practices.

Goalie Equipment

Legal goalie equipment includes shoulder, chest, and shin pads, as well as a commercially produced hockey blocker glove. A commercially produced helmet is
required, but a face protector is legal and recommended. Most goalies use a hockey goalie mask.

Rules of the Game

Click on the USA Broomball ad below to read the rules. There are other rules too, but you will get the idea. USA Broomball is one of the most informative broomball
websites out there.

Purchasing Equipment

Visit www.broomball.com to purchase your broomball equipment today.