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, November 9, 2012

USA Ladies Team Prepares for World Championships


Kylie Hughes scores USA'S first goal on Brazil

Autumn Lee and Kimberly Hughes defend our goal against Brazil


Kimberly Hughes plays one on one defense against Brazil


The 2012 USA Ladies Rink Hockey Team traveled to Recife, Brazil for the 11th Ladies World Rink Hockey Championships. After traveling for more than 30 hours, checking into the hotel and getting a meal, they played a scrimmage game against the National Team from Brazil. The final score was Brazil 5, USA 4. Not a bad showing considering the traveling and jet lag the Team endured. The Championships begin Saturday Evening, November 10 and continue through November 17. Team USA's first game will be against Chile on Sunday eveniing at 8:30.

GO TEAM USA!!

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