New rink for floorball

A "world class" rink has been installed at the Peninsula Leisure Centre for the new sport of floorball.

"We were lucky to have secured such a high quality rink," said Peninsula Floorball Club president Mr Daniel Sottaz.

"The rink was imported from Poland by the Australian Floorball Association."

Mr Sottaz said: "Floorball is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and is already played worldwide.

"It is played with a hockey stick and the rules are a cross between ice hockey and field hockey.

"Participants only need a pair of running shoes and a willingness to try something new."

The rink was used last week for a game between the Wollongong Scorpions and the newly formed Peninsula Floorball Club.

In the end, the Scorpions won with a score of 8 -6.

Josh Brown, who buried two goals for the Peninsula, was impressed with the Scorpions attack.

"They are a fast team and their class came through in the end," he said.

"We lacked a little bit of finish and we were tiring near the end."

Alan Clay, who also potted a goal for the local team, said: "A few more subs and we could have stayed with them."

New members are welcome.

Media Release, 12 April 2011 Alan Clay, Peninsula Floorball Club