Rink Hockey For Dummies

By: Linda McNeel

One of the best kept secrets in the United States is one of the most well known sports in many other parts of the world. It is not a new game, its origins dating back to Persia 4,000 years ago. The U.S. has produced competitive teams in this traditional form of roller hockey since the 1800’s. There were even famous silent film stars, such as Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin, playing on teams in the early 1900’s. Over 60 Countries have Rink Hockey programs.

While the majority of our youth are getting involved in American football and baseball, popular only on our Continent, the majority of European, Latin American and South American youngsters are playing soccer and “Rink Hockey.” In recent years, with the advent of the modern inline roller skate, there has been a form of the game played on the streets, in parks, and arenas in various areas of the Country, but that is NOT the hockey of which I write.

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Friday, May 25, 2012

2012 USA Ladies World Team Tryouts


2010 USA Ladies Rink Hockey Team
 The tryouts for the 2012 USA Ladies Rink Hockey Team will be held in Cumberland, MD, Friday, July 13th starting at 7:00am and should be concluded by 3:00pm. The Ladies Team selected will be competing in the 11th Ladies World Rink Hockey Championships in Recife, Brasil, November 10th-17th.  Just a reminder that you must participate in the National Rink Hockey Championships in Cumberland, MD July 7th-12th to be eligible for the tryouts.

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