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What is Inline Hockey?
Inline hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Players of all ability levels, children and adults of both sexes, are drawn to the game because it’s fast, it’s competitive and above all, it’s fun.
Skating, passing, shooting and puck control are some of the key skills developed by the players and because it is a non-body checking game, both players and parents enjoy the game in an environment, which promotes safety, sportsmanship and respect.
The game of inline hockey is played with four skaters on the floor and one goaltender in your net. You can have a maximum number of players of fourteen skaters and two goaltenders on you team list or roster. Inline hockey is played with a puck, and the game is played on a concrete, wood or tiled surface called a rink. The rink is surrounded by a barrier called the boards. The game is played for 2 x 20 halves or 4 x 10 minute periods.
The object of the game is to score more goals than your opponent. When a player shoots the puck into the net by having the puck entirely cross the goal line that team has now scored a goal.
For more information please call on 9720 5980 or send us an email at: rollercity11@tpg.com.au
Where
it Began in Australia:In-line Hockey started in 1990 in a car park on Chapel street and since then, Australia has had the bug for in-line hockey. Often referred to as Ice Hockey’s little brother, but In-line hockey is quite different than Ice. The main difference between the two codes is that inline hockey is non contact, which means there is no boarding or body checks. This makes the sport one of the fastest sports in the world and the injury factor is very low, in fact, one of the sports with the lowest reported injuries.
At Roller City Bayswater we are proud to have two In-line hockey clubs which play in two different associations. Bayswater Lions are in Roller Sport Australia (RSA) and the Ballistyx Bulldogs are in the Australian In-line Hockey Association (Ailha). Also we are proud to have one of the biggest beginner Home leagues in Australia, which has produced some of the best young players in the country. Please refer to our home league link.
Where and When?
All Development Clinics are at Roller City Bayswater, 37 Scoresby Rd, Bayswater.
Thursday
5.45 to 6.45 pm
Sunday
4 to 5 pm
The two Development Classes aim to teach the skills necessary to play competitive Hockey.
Eligibility Requirements:
A player should be able to skate forward. Age is not a restriction though children under 5 may find it a little overwhelming.
Gear Requirements:
Players require a bike helmet. Skates and Hockey Stick are included in the cost. Please note that it’s better to use your own gear if you have it. We only have a limited number of sticks. Finally, shin guard, elbow pads and gloves are not compulsory but highly recommended, better safe than sorry.
Cost
The clinics are $
9.50.
The following are some of the general skills the students will be taught and tested on for badges at different levels:
Skating
Stick Handling
Power Skating
Stick control while skating
Home League
The additional option to accelerate development is the Roller City Home League which is played on Monday and Tuesday night. There are 6 divisions: under 8, under 11, under 14, under 19, Adults and Newbys (beginner Adults) . There is no maximum age in the Adult or Newbys division. Please note that the home league is designed for players that are beginner and intermediate level. The goals of the Home League is to practice the skills learnt in the clinics while having fun. A lot of kids do both Clinics and Home League and usually after 6 months they are ready for club hockey. The Home League runs 2 seasons a year and has the same gear and are open to all levels of hockey players providing they have passed all requirements in the Development Classes. So call Roller City and join Home League today.
Ladies Competition
Played every Wednesday 8.30pm. Must do Development Class to achieve Level 1 Certificate.
Players Wanted: Bulldogs Womens Team Contact: 9720-1053 or 9729-1053 and ask for June Ison
Roller City recommends as much general skating as possible. Practice makes perfect
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Development Classes and Roller City Home League is the starting point for all beginner in-line hockey players. You can do both at the same time. Start enjoying the game with the Home League while learning skills in the classes.
Club Level
When your skill level has improved you will be recruited into a Club Team in either Bayswater Lions or
Ballistyx Bulldogs.State Level
If you train hard and play well you will have a chance of playing for Victoria at National Championships.
International Level
Once you have made State Level and your old enough to play under 20 or Senior you can have the honour of playing for Australia.