Though many educators and parents have been turned off by the violence associated with professional ice hockey, they needn't be concerned with the type of play found in USA Roller Sports hockey programs.

These non-checking sports with fast action and dramatic plays are free from roughness. The game's popularity relies on superior teamwork and game strategy to maneuver the puck/ball into the opponent's net for a goal.

Worldwide, roller hockey is watched as enthusiastically as it is played. For the participating skater, the game's fascination is in working toward individual and team excellence, which includes both teamwork and individual skill.

Some players may excel in areas like scoring, passing, stick handling, and defensive maneuvering, but the mark of an expert team is the ability to operate as a unit, blending each player's talents to be effective offensively and defensively.

The sports of USA Roller Sports roller hockey are played in several varieties: Hardball, Puck and North American Ball. There is also a Junior Olympic version for both North American Ball and Puck.

Though each sport is unique, all share similarities as five player teams that consist of two forwards, two defensemen and a goalie. Usually, a team will have eight to 10 players, including at least one substitute goalie, but there is no limit to the number of teams and players that can be members of a USA Roller Sports hockey club.