Broomball Shoes
September 27th, 2006
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Manufacturer: D-Gel, Acton Vale, PQ
Date: early 90′s
The modern game of broomball is believed to originate in Saskatchewan around 1900. Like hockey, broomball is played on ice but, as the name suggests, the game utilizes broom shaped sticks and a ball instead of a puck. Perhaps the most significant distinction from hockey is that broomball players wear shoes instead of skates. The shoe’s spongy soles provide a surprising degree of traction on the ice and the plastic guards on the sides of the shoes provide protection and ankle support.
While not as widely known as its winter counterparts hockey and curling, broomball continues to grow in popularity. The Canadian Broomball Federation is already a member of The Canadian Olympic Committee and the game is now seeking official Olympic status.
-Michael Erdmann
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4 Comments Add your own
1. karla Burr | September 29th, 2006 at 13:15
Nice Post! Walking in Broomball shoes is kinda like walking on the moon. Or what I would imagine walking on the moon to feel like. These are widely used in Spongee leagues as well, and I’m sure have prevented many an injury.
2. TOMAS | December 9th, 2006 at 10:40
You wouldn’t believe it, but I’ve actually played broomball here in Phoenix Arizona of all places. We had a company event at a local skate rink and let me just say – people learned quickly that you can’t take full swings while standing straight up. :)
3. sheri | February 12th, 2007 at 14:13
My son is into broomball and I want to know what canadian web site there are to buy equipment and things from..thanks sheri
4. Kurt | February 26th, 2010 at 21:11
You have got to be kidding…….
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