How to Play Broomball

Broomball is a game played on an ice rink. The game is a cross between ice hockey and soccer. Each team's objective is to score as many goals in the net as possible. The game began as a hobby, but now has become a serious sport with official rules and regulations. Here are the steps for playing broomball.

Things You'll Need

  • Ball, 18 to 20 inches in circumference
  • Broom
  • Helmet
  • Clean shoes
  • Two hockey nets
  • Ice rink
  • 12 players
  • 1 referee
  • Team shirts
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Instructions

    • 1

      Arrange the six people per team on an ice rink. There will be five people playing on the ice and one goalie per team. Each team starts off on the side of their own net in order to defend it, and then shoots for the far net.

    • 2

      Wear appropriate clothing and gear. You'll need a helmet, team jersey and clean tennis shoes. Dirt on your shoes can ruin the ice. Leave your spikes at home. They are not allowed on the ice. Each team should wear similarly colored shirts to designate their team for the referee.

    • 3

      Play 15 to 20 minutes per half with a five-minute halftime. The referee can act as time keeper. Determine how long the half will be before you begin.

    • 4

      Use your stick or broom properly. The broom is used to shoot and pass the regulation ball. The broom should remain below the waist. Hold on to the broom. Throwing your broom is not only against the rules, but dangerous.

    • 5

      Shoot for the opponents net and score. The team with the most goals wins the game.