Technical data

Ice sports

played on a 60m x 30m ice rink, comparable to those used by the
used for ice hockey.

Two teams

of six players (including a goalkeeper).

Objective

score more goals than your opponent. Goals are scored by hitting the ball into the opposing net using the broom. Tactics and play are similar to ice hockey.

Playing the game

2 periods of 18 minutes of actual play. A match is controlled by 2 referees on the field to enforce the rules.

Hardware

players hit a ball with a broom. The broom consists of a handle (wood or aluminum) extended by a triangular head (like a broom). Players wear special sponge shoes, leggings, reinforced pants, gloves and helmets.