Hard to believe but Papatoetoe Roller Hockey Player Wayne Bennett passed away February 19th at home in his sleep. Wayne has played Roller Hockey representing many clubs and even for the NZ Colts and NZ Junior divisions. Wayne started playing as a youngster for Roller World Mangere Club seen here below: third from left 1984....

The Club is looking to have a special club night each month to attract ex and new players to join in for a night of games. This will start 5th of March and will be free entry for all new or old players...

This will be held at Active Zone In Glenfield in Auckland, from 8pm. 1st Wed each month.

Contact Russ on 027 487 1351 for more details...

Only weeks after saying goodbye to Les Karayan the Australian Roller Hockey community will need to farewell Mikey Emmett!

Mikey unfortunately was killed recently in a tragic motor cycle accident. Mikey was a fun guy with a big heart and large smile he will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Our deepest condolences go out to Steve and Cathy, Mikeys parents and to all the Australian Roller Hockey Community during this very tough time.

News Brisbane cyclist Les Karayan killed in freak accident Kate McKenna and Felicity

Les Karayan with children Alessandro, 11, and Sabine, 9, ...

Newly voted President of New Zealand Roller Hockey Greg Brooks has resigned from his position after only serving a few months in the top position. It has not been advised to what caused the shock resignation. Greg is a very polite and hard working person for Roller Hockey and has represented NZ on a number of occasions. Greg has also shown his commitment for many years helping at club level for the Papatoetoe Roller Sports Club and prior with the Mt Well...

Papatoetoe Roller Sports building set for closure.

Council force the successful community based sporting clubs - Papatoetoe Roller Sports Club, Sabres Inline Hockey Club and Auckland Roller Derby League - to look elsewhere for the future.

Since 1963 The Papatoetoe Roller Sports Club has been operating in Wallace Road Papatoetoe. The building is used every night of the week and most weekends, by more than three clubs and the public. Th...

The tournament started on the Friday night with some local teams battling it out to show they are the teams to beat. Surprising to most players was the level of skills seen, with imports from other countries in many teams the level was very good. The Victoria local teams showed they were the teams ...

Just a week ago it became known to all club members at the official 2012 prize giving that the Papatoetoe Roller Skating Club will be closing the doors in May. The club which has been operating for more than 50 years is about to close to let the council demolish the stadium to make way for a road.

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The news came with a heavy blow to many members and you could see the pain in their eyes. The club has been running for many years on a shoe string but has been operat...

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