Registration for the 2022 Capitol Broomball summer season is now open.
Broomball is similar to ice hockey, but in special shoes, balls and “brooms” instead of skates, pucks and sticks. Capitol Broomball is a co-ed league that plays at Tucker Road Ice Rink in Prince George’s County, Md. It’s just a few minutes from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, the Capital Beltway and Wilson Bridge.
Capitol Broomball provides sticks, shoes, and helmets are available for new players to borrow. Most regulars own their own equipment, especially helmets.
Details
- Schedule: Tuesday, July 12 – Tuesday, August 16
- Cost: $90
- COVID-19 precautions: Masks are now optional, subject to change. Keep up to date with vaccination – it’s the right thing to do.
Why broomball is fun
If you’ve ever wanted to play hockey, but never had the opportunity, broomball is a good substitute. Similar rules and game play, but much more accessible than ice hockey. If you can run, you can play – no skates needed.
Capitol Broomball is a competitive, yet collegial league. Lots of coaching, lots of encouragement. Teams are reshuffled for every season, so you get to meet lots of people. Currently, our age range is from early 20s to late 50s, so don’t feel like your time may have passed. The sprinting gets you in better shape by the third game.
If I can be a goal a game player, think about about how well you can play.
Check out the 2022 Winter Championship for broomball at its most fun. I’m cued up to thrilling end of regulation:
Location
Tucker Road Ice Rink, reopened in 2021, is located just minutes from the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and the Wilson Bridge. Parking is plentiful and car pools are often available.