Details
- Grade Level: K – Adult
- Maximum Participants: 12 in the rink at a time
- Length: 0.5-1.5 hours
- Facilitators: Upham or Group-led
- Availability: Winter
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Similar to hockey, broomball is fast, fun and a great outdoor winter activity. The game is played on a “rink” with 5 players plus a goalie on each team trying to score against the other team. The players run on the rink surface while using a “broom” to control the ball and score. Substituting players throughout the game allows larger groups to enjoy this unique sport, too. Broomball develops teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Accessibility notes: For individuals with balance/mobility concerns, this game can be transported to a variety of locations from a snowy field that can cushion falls to an indoor lodge which may be less slippery. This class can also be modified to meet mobility concerns by focusing on drills (like weaving around cones, shooting technique or playing pig) instead of a competitive game.