Para Ice Hockey
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Simply Snapfacts
Why is street hockey popular in neighbourhoods and schools?
Minimal equipment and simple spaces make the game easy to organise casually.
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Why are roller hockey matches often fast and attacking?
Smooth indoor surfaces allow rapid skating and quick ball movement.
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Which Paralympic sport uses double-ended sticks for movement and shooting?
Para ice hockey players use sledges and sticks with picks underneath for propulsion.
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Why do ice hockey players crash into rink walls at high speed?
Fast skating and physical checking create heavy impacts throughout matches.
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Why do sledge hockey athletes sit low to the ice?
Sitting positions improve stability while players propel themselves using stick picks.
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SIMPLY FACTS
Simply History
Field Hockey first appeared at the Olympic Games in 1908 in London.
Ice Hockey became an Olympic sport in 1920 at the Antwerp Summer Olympics before moving to the Winter Games.
Field Hockey first appeared at the Olympic Games in London in 1908.
Roller hockey became internationally organised in the 20th century, with world championships held from the 1930s.
Para Ice Hockey was originally known as Sledge Hockey and was developed in Sweden in the 1960s.
Roller hockey became internationally organised in the 20th century, with world championships held from the 1930s.
Sledge Hockey began in Sweden in the 1960s when athletes designed sledges that could move over ice using short sticks.
Field Hockey first appeared at the Olympic Games in London in 1908.
Simply Comparisons
What is it all about?
Field Hockey
Teams use sticks to pass, dribble and shoot a ball into the goal.
Ice Hockey
A fast game on ice where players skate, pass and shoot a puck.
Indoor Hockey
A smaller, faster version of field hockey played indoors with sideboards and quick passing.
Inline Hockey
Inline Hockey is a form of hockey that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Para Ice Hockey
An adapted ice hockey format where players use sledges, sticks and teamwork.
Roller Hockey
Players skate on wheels while using sticks to control and shoot the ball or puck.
Sledge Hockey
Sledge Hockey is an inclusive ice hockey format where players use sledges and two short sticks.
Street Hockey
A casual version played on hard surfaces, often using trainers, sticks and a ball.
Olympic Status
Field Hockey
Summer Olympics, 1908
Ice Hockey
Winter Olympics, 1920
Indoor Hockey
Non-Olympic
Inline Hockey
Non-Olympic
Para Ice Hockey
Winter Paralympics, 1994
Roller Hockey
Non-Olympic
Sledge Hockey
Winter Paralympics, 1994
Street Hockey
Non-Olympic
Starting Age
Field Hockey
6+ Years
Ice Hockey
6+ Years
Indoor Hockey
6+ Years
Inline Hockey
6+ Years
Para Ice Hockey
6+ Years
Roller Hockey
6+ Years
Sledge Hockey
8+ Years
Street Hockey
6+ Years
Players
Field Hockey
11 per team
Ice Hockey
6 per team on ice
Indoor Hockey
6 per team
Inline Hockey
5 per team
Para Ice Hockey
6 per team on ice
Roller Hockey
5 per team
Sledge Hockey
6 per team on ice
Length of Play
Field Hockey
60 minutes
Ice Hockey
60 minutes
Indoor Hockey
40 minutes
Inline Hockey
40–60 minutes
Para Ice Hockey
45 minutes
Roller Hockey
40–60 minutes
Sledge Hockey
45 minutes
Simply Try
Let the Journey Begin
The Discovery Missions are designed to introduce the sport, in a fun and inclusive way.
- Read the Discovery Mission and learn what you’ll be doing.
- Complete the Mission friend, family member, trusted adult or just you,and have fun!
- If you wish to, Record and reflect on your experience by writing in your Personal Journal.
- Earn an Adventurer Badge for each completed Discovery Mission.
- Unlock your Adventurer Certificate when you have completed 4 of your chosen Discovery Missions.
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After exploring this page below, and discovering all about the activity, and deciding that you wish to learn more, progress as a Trailblazor by exploring the Activity types to decide which one interests you.
On Activity Type Pages, you will have the opportunity to attempt Simply Grow Missions to develop your skills, and decide if you wish to challenge yourself with Simply Inspire Missions to progress as an Activity Ambassador.
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