Inline Hockey
No ice, no edges - just speed and skill. Steve Donovan of Barbariad Cymreig IHC tells us more about his favourite sport.
Inline is a very fast sport team sport played all over the world by people or both sexes and all ages.
Inline Hockey is not Ice Hockey on wheels. Inline hockey has developed to be more than just that.
It is reputedly the fastest growing team sport and has been since 1995.
Inline hockey is very high intensity sport played with great passion and skill. It is very exciting sport to both play and watch.
Eight outfield players speeding around chasing after a piece of black rubber trying to put it past the opposing goalie who looks like the Michelin man, with all that equipment on.
Unlike Ice Hockey you are not allowed to intentionally body check your opponent. The game is non-checking but not non-contact. This helps reduce the risk of injuries and make the sport a much more skilful game.
Inline Hockey can be played in sports halls or anywhere where there is a smooth and flat suitable area.
Over recent years purpose built rinks have been produced which are similar to ice rinks but are usually covered with sports court flooring, such as the rinks found at Derby Storm, Deeside Leisure Centre and Lord Roberts Centre in Surrey.
Inline hockey is played all over the World and has its own World and European Championships.
In Britain the sport is played under two main organisations; British Inline Puck Hockey Association (BIPHA) and Great Britain Hockey Inline (GBHI).
Over the last few years not only has the sport grown but the skill levels have risen and Britain's progression has been noticed all over the world within the sport.
The sport has also put in bid to join the Olympics in the near future, which can only help inline develop more.
There are teams from all over South East Wales - in Cwmbran, Cardiff, Newport, Risca, Pontypool, Caerphilly, Caldicot, and Ebbw Vale.
If you are interested in trying out the sport or watching it then some of the useful links below to find out more information.
GBHI - www.gbinline.co.ukBIPHA - www.bipha.co.ukBIPHA SE Wales - http://freespace.virgin.net/gj.collins/Barbariaid Cymreig IHC - www.barbariaidcymreig.tkInlineHockey.co.ukSteve Donovan - Barbariad Cymreig IHC
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Jay
I've never played properly, but have been playing with my brother in a car park by my house since before I can remember. I'm coming to Cardiff Uni next year, and was intending to look into ice hockey down there, but I'm much better on inline skates than I am on the ice (live in the country so it's kinda hard to get to a rink), so maybe this is better. I know most people on here seem to either not play or not know where to, but does anyone know where I would go to get into it in Cardiff? Any help would be great!
megan york Pontypool
I used to play inline hockey for Pontypool years ago and was looking to get back into it. Does anyone know for a women's team or can I still play for a mixed team?
James Gordon
I started playing inline hockey alone side Chris Davies and played for many years with Daniel Clare. I also played for the WASH U-16 Welsh team. I see myself as a good goaltender and I'm sure those who have played with me would agree. However, I have not played for almost a year now, but I'm sure my days between the pips aren't over yet (at least I hope not). For the ten years or so, that I played for the likes of Cwmbran Scorpions and a season with Risca Romans were a very enjoyable period of my life. I would strongly recomend inline hockey to anyone who wants to be part of something that's fast, intense, exciting and most of all enjoyable!
Jimi Price
It is important to protect but more important to attack. But in the last minute what were they thinking? The Welsh squad needs more depth.
Simeon Lyons
I have been playing inline hockey for a few months now and really enjoy it - I hope you do too.
Chris Davies
Hey, I'm 22, been playing inline hockey since I was 11 or 12 but had to stop for a few years, and now I want to play again. It's near impossible to find a team in Cardiff or near by. Like Jimi Price I played for the Welsh team a couple of years running during the WASH era.
Rebecca Chivers
I play for Pontypool Inline Hockey Club down at Pontypool Leisure Centre. I've playing for 5 years and we have just brought back the 21's team. If interested, we are always welcome for newcomers.
Daniel Clare
There are a few local teams about and I know that my club welcomes anyone who wishes to turn up and play. I play for Cwmbran Scorpions and we train in Cwmbran every Wednesday night 8pm-9pm.
James Clode Cardiff
Hi, I've been trying to get into Inline Hockey for a while now. I'm 21 and not finding much luck. Does anybody know of any teams in the area that take on newbies?
Jimi Price
Hey I used to play Inline Hockey..Played for the Welsh Squad Under 16's..back in the WASH and SEWSHL days! I been wanting to get back into it ever since I quit in 2003! Got no one to play for though which sucks! Anyone know of anything locally!

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