Atlantic Floorball Open: USA Dev Clinics & Richmond Floorball Classic
📅 WHEN & WHERE
August 23–24, 2024
📍 Powhatan Ice Den (Sport Court – rink converted)
🅿️ Parking is free on-site. Enter through the Ice Den's main front entrance.
🇺🇸 USA Floorball Certified Clinics (8–10 AM Saturday & Sunday)
USA Floorball Association — the national governing body for the sport — is coming to Richmond to lead certified development clinics for all ages and skill levels.
Over 4 hours (2 hours each morning), national staff will lead:
🧠 On-court instruction: movement, gameplay, spatial IQ
🧑⚖️ Referee training: rules, enforcement, Level 1 certification path
🧪 Player evaluation: potential pipeline to national development
Led by:
• Case Connor – USA Men’s National Team / U-19 Dev Coach
• Vince Faso – USA Floorball Director of Officials
🎽 All levels welcome — from total beginners to serious athletes
🧼 We supply all gear — just bring sneakers and energy
📋 Certification and national visibility included
🎒 Suggested extras: water bottle, towel, change of shirt, lightweight breathable clothes
💵 Cost & Registration for USA Clinics
$75 for both-day clinics with USA Floorball, including evaluation for national team consideration.
Must register and pay on the USA Floorball website:
🏆 Richmond Floorball Classic Tournament
(10 AM onward Saturday & Sunday)
Organized by Richmond Floorball Club, this open tournament runs alongside the clinics. Whether you’re a seasoned league player or just curious, this tournament is built for you.
👥 Got a full squad? Great.
🧑🤝🧑 Just two or three buddies? Even better.
🧍 Flying solo? Perfect. We’ll place you — and we can’t wait to meet you.
Tournament Format:
Game type: 4-on-4 plus one goalie (5 total on court)
Game length: 30–40 minutes
Clock stops only in final 2 minutes of 3rd period (on goals/whistles)
Venue Notes:
Played on sport court inside a hockey rink
Hockey boards, benches, and glass are in play
Ball off boards = play on
Ball over bench wall or into netting = out of play (free hit awarded)
Powhatan Ice Den has AC in the overlook room only
Rink area has fans and dehumidifiers — temps monitored throughout play
💨 This may be the fastest floorball you’ll ever play. Board bounces, hustle, and chaos.
💵 Tournament Registration
$50 — sign up directly with RFC:
🧭 Why This Weekend Matters
This weekend marks a shift: Richmond Floorball Club is no longer building in isolation.
You’ll connect with national systems — coaching, certification, team pathways. You’ll experience a tournament designed for all, with structure and hype. And you’ll help build a working model for other clubs across the East Coast.
We need the full community — past, present, and future — to show up and push the game forward.
📸 Final Notes & Info
📱 Day-of Updates: Check RFC’s Facebook or Website
📸 Media Notice: Photos/videos may be used for RFC/USA Floorball storytelling unless requested otherwise
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#AtlanticFloorballOpen#rfc #richmondfloorballclassic🙌 Whether you’re learning, leading, or just jumping in — this weekend is for you.