Do you broomball?

October 30, 2015

Build a broom

It may not be snowing (yet…) but the start of the Broomball season is fast approaching. Before you can grab a broom and helmet to take the ice, make sure you’ve looked over the following steps: MAKE PAYMENT - The first round of invoices go out Wednesday, November 4th and are due back by the end of the day on November 9.. Teams pay as one lump sum online through MyMichiganTech or at the Cashier’s Office. (Payments made at the Cashier’s Office require a printed copy of the invoice, a completed Broomball form found on our website, and the payment). SIGN WAIVER - Every player must sign their waiver online the day before their first game! Waivers are signed through the link at broomball.mtu.edu and simply require a few checked boxes and your ISO. No waiver = no play. No paper waivers are accepted. GATHER EQUIPMENT - In case you weren’t aware, winters at Michigan Tech are cold. Make sure you have attire that will keep you warm and dry. Most weather-related injuries occur when your skin becomes damp and cold. READ THE RULEBOOK - Whether you’re a 5th year broomball veteran or just beginning your career, it is important to understand the rules. Every year the rules are adjusted to make the game safer and more fun, so make sure you know what to do before hitting the ice.

Questions about the team registration? Visit our website at broomball.mtu.edu or our Facebook page!

Important Dates: Ball Drop: Jan. 12, 2016

All Star/Skills Comp: Feb. 3, 2016

Invoices Released: Nov. 4, 2015

Invoices Due: Nov. 9, 2015

A complete Broomball stick making guide is located on

our website under downloads.

Only the broom’s original handle may be attached to the original broom head .

Brooms must have a wooden handle.

No official Broomball brooms will be allowed.

A minimum of six inches of bristle must extend be-low the broom’s handle.

Tape is the only foreign material allowed on a broom.

The external metal rings put on by the manufacturer MUST BE RE MOVED.

The broom’s head MUST RETAIN IT’S GENERAL SHAPE and SLANT of the broom must not exceed 30 degrees.

Excessive tape or foreign materials will not be al-lowed on a broom.

There are ABSOLUTELY NO bristles exposed.

NO scoop/lacrosse style brooms will be allowed that allow the ball to be cradled

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Thank you for picking up this copy of the Broomball Blitz! The Blitz is a newsletter featuring events and infor-mation about Broomball. It is written, edited, and published by the IRHC Broomball Committee, with occasional content submitted by players and fans. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to become involved

as a writer, please send an email to bbdhh@mtu.edu.

Also, please recycle the Blitz when you’re finished.

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Construction of Broomball facilities is in full swing. As always, please stay away from the rinks and the trailer!

The first round of invoices will go

out Wednesday, November 4th and are due back on Monday, November 9th. A reminder that your team is not finalized until the invoice is paid!

How to get involved?

Play

Create a team or find one to join, either way you’re ensured to have a good time. More details can be found in the Broomball Rulebook on our website.

Cheer

Not a fan of sliding around on a sheet of ice? Not a problem! Watch online or at the rinks, where you can enjoys a free cup of cocoa on us.

Support

Have ideas to make Broomball better? Join the Broomball Committee! The Committee works year-round to make Broomball the best it can be.

Halloween Word Search General Reminders

BLACK SILVER

GOLD BROOM

ICE RINK

COCOA BALL

SNOW HELMET FREEZE

BLITZ PLAY

SLIPPERY GOALIE SCORE

BREAKAWAY PLAYOFFS