Learn About Floorball

What is floorball?

Floorball is a fast-paced indoor team sport that feels familiar to hockey, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse players, but is easy for new players to start.

What Is Floorball? Floorball is a fast-paced indoor team sport similar to hockey, but played on foot with lightweight sticks and a plastic ball. It is easy to learn, low-impact, and designed for all ages and skill levels. No skates, checking, or expensive gear needed. We like to think of it as a mix of hockey, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse: fast, skill-based, and super fun. Fast. Simple. Accessible.
A Quick History Floorball began in the 1960s and 1970s in Sweden and Finland as a hockey training game. It quickly evolved into a sport of its own, with official rules, organized leagues, and international competition. The International Floorball Federation was founded in 1986. Today, floorball is played in more than 70 countries and is recognized by the IOC. Global sport
Floorball In The U.S. The sport arrived in the U.S. in the early 2000s and gained traction through grassroots efforts, school programs, and local clubs. USA Floorball was founded in 2002, helping teams compete internationally. From 2006 to 2009, the U.S. Men’s Team earned global respect on the world stage. After setbacks during COVID, the sport is rebuilding fast. Growing again
Floorball In Richmond Floorball has been played in Richmond for almost a decade through local players, leagues, pickup sessions, and community organizers who kept the sport moving. With the founding of Richmond Floorball Club, that existing energy now has a clearer public identity, stronger recognition, and a more organized way to promote events, welcome new players, and grow the floorball community. Richmond is building
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View fullsize A successful and welcoming first step for women’s floorball in Richmond!! Thank you to all who participated and supported. More to come 🥅 #womensfloorball #floorball #richmondfbc #rvasports #womenssports
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View fullsize NEW FLOORBALL EVENT Women’s Floorball Drop-In and Scrimmage March 28th 11 AM–1 PM 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA Floorball has been growing here in Richmond in large part to the many females that play in this community. We have one of th
View fullsize Congrats to @nyc_floorball on winning the Richmond Floorball Showcase. Thank you to @pittforgefloorball412 and everyone who came through Richmond and shared the court with us this weekend. Over the three-day event, 51 players from three states took
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View fullsize 🚨 REOPENING REGISTRATION 🚨 We’ve got 5 teams on the board — 3 Richmond, NYC Floorball and Pittsburgh Forge. To allow for perhaps an even 6 teams, reopening registration for a short window tonight. Another small push gets this thing t
Ready To Try It?

Floorball makes more sense once you step on the court.

If you are learning what floorball is, the next step is simple: come try it in Richmond. RFC has beginner-friendly ways to play, regular local options, and a pathway from first session to league, events, and tournaments.

  • No skates. Floorball is played on foot with indoor shoes.
  • No heavy checking. The game is fast, skilled, and accessible.
  • No expensive first step. New players can usually borrow a stick before buying gear.
  • No experience required. Beginners, hockey players, soccer players, lacrosse players, and totally new athletes can all start.

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