thenextone 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 I'm originally from Canada and I'll be moving to sunny Miami, FL this January and I was wondering what the roller hockey scene is like? I've heard there are a number of outdoor rinks, but i'm eager to get on an indoor sport court type rink ASAP.Anyone from the area here? I just want some info on where the rinks are at, and any LHS that can serve my needs :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 You're not going to find roller in Miami.I was one of the pioneers...early 90s, played outdoors down in Kendall.The outdoor rink at Pembroke Pines probably is still open, but it's mostly ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 i live an hour north of you and i live within 20 miles of 12 different rinks. we have a huge scene up here in palm beach county. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante2004 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 There is a rink (2-ice 1-roller) facility in Lake Worth. A bit of a drive...but they have lots of tournaments come through. Probably have a decent league there as well. I have only played tournaments there...so I cannot speak for the league scene.www.pbskatezone.com I think?FIU, Miami Dade CC, Broward CC and Miami (University) have roller teams...so they must practice somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextone 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 i live an hour north of you and i live within 20 miles of 12 different rinks. we have a huge scene up here in palm beach county. I heard within 40 minutes (Deerfield??) there is a Sportscomplex that houses a sportcourt rink.If its not too much trouble could you give me a few rink names for me to look up? I've had a lot of trouble going on google to find places.I know there are a few outdoor courts here in the area, are they polished cement? I guess the best way for me to get into it would be to go down to the rinks and make some friends. I'm hell bent on playing hockey in Miami...i've been away from it for too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 too bad u dont live in palm beach. we have ironman tournaments every monday night. it's wicked fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briggy 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 I live in Palm Beach 20 minutes away from Both Skatezone(Lake Worth) and Sports Mall aka The Sports Complex(Deerfield). Both facilities have Sport Court. I play Adult at both. Depends what age you are. I use to coach 14 and under over at Skatezone and the league was decent. The adult scene in Lake Worth has some really good teams. I prefer Skatezone to Sportsmall. The people who run Sportsmall are ridiculous and I have had problems with the people who run the place. If you need more info let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Yep, how can I forget about Skate Zone...used to play my college games there.MDCC has an outdoor rink - West Kendall RHC built it (I was one of the first guys in that league circa 1993) but it is not used for anything.There is Thunder Wheels on Flagler by FIU, and I used to play there in the late 90s but who knows if they are even open.I believe FIU used to practice in Hialeah back when I was playing against their college team.Contact them through http://www.secrhl.org/teamlist.phpWow...looking at the FIU roster...can't believe there are guys who are still there (I played CRHL in 2000), and guys I played with when I was younger...All of those guys on MDCC and FIU were mites and squirts when I was playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAMPS19 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 The Skatezone in Lake Worth is a bit of a drive but there is the Deerfield Sports Mall which is near Ft. Lauderdale. I know there are leagues there on Wednesday night I think and I play in Lake Worth on Sunday nights. It is an hour and a half drive for me coming from the Melbourne/Palm Bay area. Yuck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextone 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Yeah im 24 now so I'm interested in adult leagues or simply drop-in games once or twice a week.I just need to play. I guess I'm going to have to get used to driving an hour to play hockey :) A far cry from the 5 min drives I used to make back in Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 skatezone has a sweet thanksgiving and new year's ironman tournament. message me if you come up this way. i'll get the boys together and show you some fun times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 i'll get the boys together and show you some fun times. lol N/RWhat exactly is an Iron Man tournement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 lol yea, reading that again does make it seem like a pretty odd statement haha.ironman is a style of play that is pretty popular around these parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 Um...why don't you explain it to him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 oh yea,4 on 4 w/ goalies. 15 min periods. take outs behind the net instead of face offs. penalty shots for all penalties. basically, you have to be able to skate hard for 15 minutes str8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 i'll get the boys together and show you some fun times. lol N/RWhat exactly is an Iron Man tournement? Iron Mans are basically quick games with one less guy. So, if a game is 3 15 min periods, Iron Man games are usually 2 12 minute periods. Also, it's usually 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 (depending on the size of the rink). Most tournements only allow you to enter 1 or 2 guys to make changes with, if any at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 i'll get the boys together and show you some fun times. lol N/RWhat exactly is an Iron Man tournement? Iron Mans are basically quick games with one less guy. So, if a game is 3 15 min periods, Iron Man games are usually 2 12 minute periods. Also, it's usually 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 (depending on the size of the rink). Most tournements only allow you to enter 1 or 2 guys to make changes with, if any at all. or that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextone 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 this is great. I cant wait to get down there in January. I guess I could always practice or play pick up at the outdoor rinks if they use polished floors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante2004 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2006 The iron man events that I have played in were 4 on 4 with NO subs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 ironman tournament 2morrow starting at 4pm at skate zone in palm beach. come check it out. these are usually full of some incredible talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 Ironmen tournaments by definition allow no subs for the skaters or goalies...3 on 3 games were usually reserved for undersized rinks. Time of games I have seen vary...Usually from single 10 minute periods to single 15 minute periods per game. Thus a rink can host many teams, and each team still get's a lot of games during the tournament. I have never seen multiple period Ironman games up here in the N'East, but not to say they aren't held like that elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
