Pre-Rink
Find out what equipment the league will provide at the rink. In most leagues, you bring you own clothes, padding and gloves, but a jersey, helmet and “broom” are provided for you.
Start with your under-layer. Women should wear a sports bra, as it is a high impact sport. Men use a cup or jockstrap.
Pull on a shirt and pants. Wear a short or long-sleeved T-shirt with a player number on the back. If your team does not have T-shirts with numbers, your league may provide jerseys for you. Also, wear sweatpants or track pants. Some broomball players prefer to wear hockey shorts instead of pants to protect hips when falling.
Slip your shoes on and lace them up. There are specialty shoes for broomball, but most recreational leagues do not allow them. Hiking boots are also commonly banned. Regular tennis shoes will work just fine. In order to improve traction on the ice, make sure the bottoms of the shoes have good tread. Tie the laces in a double knot to make sure they stay tied.
At the Rink
Put on your padding. Start with your leg guards; hockey style knee guards are the best protection for the legs because they protect the knee and shin. Next, pull on elbow pads. Finally, you may want to use rollerblading wrist guards.
Find a helmet of appropriate size. It should be snug on your head, so when you turn side to side it doesn't move. But, it shouldn’t be so tight as to cause a headache. Helmets are required for all players in all leagues. If you are having trouble with your helmet, ask a teammate for help.
Pull on your water-proof gloves. Gloves keep your hands warm and provide some protection when falling.
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