2005 Men's Rink Hockey World Championships

The 2005 Hardball Hockey World Championships organized by the International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) will took place August 6-13, 2005 in the United States in the city of San Jose, California. San Jose is located just south of San Francisco, in the area known as the "Silicon Valley". This was the first time in history the Hardball Hockey World Championships were held in the United States. WHAT: 2005 Rink Hockey World Championships WHEN: August 6-13, 2005 WHERE: San Jose, California, United States OFFICIAL WEB SITE: 2005rhwc.com Schedule (PDF) Competition schedule in PDF format, from the official event Web site at 2005RHWC.com. Photos Pictures taken by British photographer Gordon Morrison of the 2005 Men's Rink Hockey World Championships in San Jose California, August 6-13, 2005. Video Clips Video clips of the first few games at the 2005 Rink Hockey World Championshipos: Chile vs. Macau, United States vs. Germany, and Argentina vs. Brazil. From the Roller Hockey Forum at AskAboutSkating.com. Results Official results of the 2005 Men's Hardball Hockey World Championships from the event results Web site at ItSportNet.com. What is the Official Name of this Sport? The answer to this question will depend on who you ask. Roller hockey played on quad roller skates using a ball is known by different names in different parts of the world. In most of the world it is typically called "rink hockey", but it is also sometimes called ball and cane hockey and traditional roller hockey. In North America, where the sport not frequently seen, it is known as hardball hockey, hardball roller hockey, or quad roller hockey. How to Purchase Tickets Tickets for the 2005 Men's Hardball Hockey World Championships can be purchased now online or at the event venue box office. Opening and Closing Ceremonies OPENING CEREMONY - August 6, 2005 (Saturday) CLOSING CEREMONY - August 13, 2005 (Saturday) Official Event T-Shirts T-shirts for the 2005 hardball Hockey World Championships are now available in black, blue, and yellow. You can help to support this event and preserve the sport of hardball roller hockey by purchasing one of these T-shirts. Event Venue San Jose State University Event Center One Washington Square San Jose, California 95192-0201 USA Phone: 408-924-6350 (corner of South 7th and San Carlos streets) San Jose Visitors Bureau 408 Almaden Boulevard San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: 408-295-9600 Phone: 800-726-5673 Web Site: SanJose.org Official Event Web Site The official event Web site for the 2005 FIRS hardball Hockey World Championships is at 2005rhwc.com Talk About the World Championships in Our Hockey Forum Related Links: Roller Hockey Forum at AskAboutSkating.com All Skate Hockey World Championships Roller Hockey - Main Menu Translate Any Web Site or Phrase