How to Start a Roller Hockey Team
Getting together a roller hockey team is not hard to do, and having a team will bring your playing experience to a higher level.
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Instructions
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Get together with all of your friends who play roller hockey and discuss starting a team. It's best to have at least six people. If you need more players, post signs at your local in-line skate shop or find some people with good athletic abilities and start training them. You will need a bare minimum of five players (four field players and a goalie) to play, but it's good to have a few extras.
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Keep a list of names and phone numbers for the team. Choose a captain - he or she will be charge of keeping everyone informed about practices and game schedules.
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Make sure all players have their own gear. (See the related eHow "How to Gear Up for Roller Hockey.")
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Organize practices and get used to playing with each other. Play as much as you can with your team.
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Teach each other what you know. Take time to learn skills and drills. These are not as much fun as playing, but they pay off in the long run.
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Find some other teams in your area and organize some practice games. Try not to take the competition too seriously.
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Go out for pizza after your practice games and plan your next practice or game.
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Find out about local tournaments and leagues your team could enter.
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Agree on a name and uniforms for your team. Uniforms can be as simple as the same color t-shirt, or you can purchase custom jerseys.
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Have fun, above all. Don't let competition ruin your playing experience.
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Tips & Warnings
Beware of "flakes" - people who are unreliable and fail to show up to practices or games. This type of person can undermine your team.
Bring extra gear and tools in case someone forgets or breaks something.
Make sure all players wear proper padding at all times when playing roller hockey.
Roller hockey is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
