Roll up for a fast-paced game

Iain Hyndman | Wednesday, August 8, 2012 7:36

ON THE MOVE: The annual Wanganui Invitation Roller Hockey Tournament delivers to action-hungry spectators. PHOTO/FILE

Bragging rights and pride are up for grabs in the annual Wanganui Invitation Roller Hockey Tournament this weekend.

Hosted by th...

Roller Hockey the Unique Roller Sport not present in 2013 World Games

Roller Hockey will not be played in 2013 World Games of Cali

During last month the discussion concerning the presence of roller hockey in Olympic Games took place. Why such beautiful sport is not included since 1992?

Well, one of the requirements of each sport that wants to be part of Olympic Games, is the inclusion in World Games. This competition was created to give an opp...

Notice to Under 20’s Players

Any players wishing to be considered for the New Zealand Under 20’s team need to register their interest with Russell Clark or Rohan Singh before Tuesday 1st May 2012.

There will be some North V’s South games for these players during the New Plymouth Invitation Tournament, May 4th, 5th & 6th 2012.

Contact details are

Russell Clark, Mob 027 487 1351, Email [email protected]

Rohan ...

Hi All

It is with regret that I have to advise you of the passing away of one our members Paul Churchward. Pablo rinkhockey member

Paul had been very active in the game some years ago and was a gold medal winner in the National Championships in the Junior Division held in Wellington Winter show buildings in 1976, and conti...

DESPERATE DIVE: Wellington keeper Richard Hayward spreads himself to block Papatoetoe flier Giovanni Perdoncin's run on goal in yesterday's roller hockey national final in Wanganui. PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY

It's not often that a sporting showdown ends with a plastic chair being thrown on to the playing surface ... but that was ...

Hi All

We were suprized last week by a visit from a blast from the past.....Noel Hawken...as he came and visited the club while in Auckland. Noel has been around the Roller Hockey seen for many years and has played with the best.

Noel has coached played Keeper and has made other contributions to our great game over the years and is still offering advice and keeping in touch with us on this site with often forum blogs.

Thanks Noel for coming to visit us, it was great seeing ...

Premier Division

Wellington win the final of the premier division yesterday beating Papatoetoe in another action packed final. Wanganui failing to make the final and finishing in third position. Wellington back on top before the 2011 New Zealand Championships in November.

1st Division

Papatoetoe win the final against Wellington showing again they are the team to beat. Wanganui also finished third in...

Mrs Moira Mackie passed away peacefully last evening.

Mrs Moira Mackie was the wife of the late Ian Mackie a NZ Legend in Roller Hockey. Moira was always supportive of our great sport and was a delightlful lady that always brought a smile to your face when seeing her at the score bench. Moira you will be missed by us all. RIP

The Mackie family have been involved with Roller Hockey for as long as I can remember and have provided New Zealand with continous stars, l...

Clean Sweep for Papatoetoe

Youth

Papatoetoe Started strong and continued to play well through the tournament, although there were some stand out players from New Plymouth that looked to take the sting out of Papatoetoe. The New Plymouth team were right in the final match with just seconds in it. Well done to all the youths that played great efforts alround.

Keep and eye out for future stars:

Josh Langridge

Hi the Trans Tasman Cup has been put on hold due to issues concerning the previous test series being cancelled. The RHNZ and the Australian committees are working to settle this issue to make sure the Trans Tasman and other international events like the super league will go ahead as planned.

I will keep you all up to date on the progress. Please make comments on either event if you have anything to say. Everyone needs to make there view heard and this is the best way to get everyone hea...