City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

2024-2025 Broomball

We are looking for volunteers to referee our broomball winter series, at the Brenton Skating Plaza, this Dec - Feb on Sunday evenings. 

What is Broomball?

Broomball is an activity played in ice arenas and community parks throughout the country. It is a game very similar to hockey in its formation and rules, but also incorporates some soccer strategies. The game is played on a hockey rink with two teams selecting an equal number of players (usually not more than 25 per team) on each side.  Large groups usually break into teams and play a small "tournament style" group of games.  The activity is similar to hockey and soccer, the object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team. A player uses a stick (a shaft with a molded broom-shaped head) to maneuver a six-inch diameter ball up and down the ice. Instead of skates, players wear shoes.  Broomball is a really fun activity any group to enjoy. Game Basics: An official game consists of two 20-minute running periods. 

For more information about Broomball, check out the Rulebook via the following link: USBA Rulebook 

A volunteer background check is required as part of the registration process.

Please select your desired shift(s) below, then click "Sign Up to Volunteer" at the bottom of the page to complete your registration.

Volunteers must be adults (18+). 

Questions? Email parksvolunteer@dmgov.org