We are ready for the puck to drop. Floor hockey codes derived from ice hockey were first officially played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1875, but the game's official creation is credited to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Samuel Perry Jacks, better known as "Sam Jacks". 1 0 obj The athletes use wooden poles (without blades) as the sticks and the pucks are large felt discs with an open center. Traditional teams can be comprised of all … Made possible by Striking Idea, Six athletes per team (including a goalie) on the playing area at once. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics. Are you? Join our floor hockey family as an athlete, coach, or volunteer. Floor Hockey is played in a rink, but the surface is made of wood or concrete, not ice. Team Competition Traditional Team Competition allows Traditional Special Olympics floor hockey teams to compete against one another. The following floor hockey events provide meaningful competition for athletes with lower ability levels: FLOOR HOCKEY RULES & REGULATIONS Floor Hockey is played in a rink, but the surface is made of wood or concrete, not ice. FLOOR HOCKEY Floor Hockey is adapted from the games of ice hockey and ringette. (Photo by Justice Marbury)

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Santa Clarita & Tri Valley, Complete our online form to become a floor hockey athlete in your region.Become an Athlete, Become a coach for your local Special Olympics floor hockey team!Become a Coach, Become a volunteer or fan in the stands at a floor hockey competition.VOLUNTEER. Floor hockey is a family of indoor hockey games, usually in the style of ice hockey, that are played on flat floor surfaces, such as a basketball court.

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