Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at letchrollerhockey@hotmail.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Rink/Roller Hockey?

Roller Hockey is a Team Game played by Girls, Boys, Men and Women of all ages.

The game is very Fast, Skillful, Technical, Tactical and Exciting!

What age ranges play?

At a club like Letchworth, we have Teams in u11s, u13s, u15s, u17s, u20s, EC2 and EC1.

Some age groups will have more than one team representing the club.

Other clubs will have a Premier League Team which from the 23/24 Season Letchworth will also be entering a Team into this League.

How many players are in a Team?

A Team consists of Ten Players, of which Eight are Field Players and Two are Goalkeepers.

How many players are on Rink at one time?

The On-Rink Team consists of One Goalkeeper and Four Field Players (5 in Total)

What Equipment is used to play the game?

Field Players -

Their kit consists of a Hockey Stick, Gloves, Kneepads, Shin Pads and a Protective Box.

Goalkeepers -

They wear a Helmet, Chest Pad, Gloves, Kneepads, Shin Pads and a Protective Box.

Is the game played with a Ball or a Puck?

The game is played with a Vulcanized Rubber Ball, it has a 23cm Circumference and weighs 155g.

Can any Skates be used?

No, Rink/Roller Hockey is played using Quad Skates (not In-lines).

Is the sport Contact or Non-Contact?

It is a Non-Contact Sport

Substitutions?

The Sport operates a Rolling On/Off Substitution Rule.

How big is the Rink that is used?

The game is played on a Rink which measures 44mtrs x 22mtrs, with there being only two full size rinks in the country; Middlesborough and Herne Bay, most games are played using Sports Hall in Local Leisure Centres.

Is it only played in the UK?

No, it is played Worldwide and is a Professional Sport in Countries like Portugal, Italy and Spain.

Is it played right across the UK?

There are Four Regions in the UK, the Northern Counties, Eastern Counties, Southern Region and South East Region. Each Region will then consist of a number of Teams.

Is there an England Team?

Yes, England competes in Europeans and World Tournaments from u17s and up in both Male and Female Competition

What age can I start?

We have known skaters as young as 5/6 years old attend, of course at this age it is about Skating Ability, we can teach you the Hockey Part! To join the club we assess players abilities at one of our training sessions and discuss options moving forward.

What would I have to wear to my First Session?

Ideally Shorts and a T-Shirt, we can supply Shin-Pads, Knee-Pads, Stick and Gloves for you to borrow. We can also let you borrow some Skates if you don't have any of your own.