About BiSHA

BishaHockey (BiSHA) Limited is the National Governing Body for Skater Hockey in Great Britain. BiSHA is affiliated to the International Governing Body for Skater Hockey, the International Inline Skater Hockey Federation (iiSHF).

Skater hockey is best described as similar to ice hockey but played on inline/roller skates and with a ball! It is a contact sport and players wear ‘kit’, offering a high degree of protection.

Skater hockey leagues are played within regions in the U.K. and are run for all age groups:-

                Senior                                 Year of Birth   1991 or earlier 

                Junior                                  Year of Birth   1994 to 1992

                Youth                                   Year of Birth   1997 to 1995

                Pee Wee                             Year of Birth   2000 to 1998

                Minnow                               Year of Birth   2001 or after  

The regular season (Membership Year) runs from 1st January until 31st December with National Finals being held during November of each year.

BiSHA have National Men's & Juniors squads. Our National squads compete against fellow IISHF affiliated national squads in annual iiSHF European Championships.

BiSHA are working closely with other disciplines to form one umbrella body with the aim of achieving Olympic status. BiSHA has now achieved Sports Council recognition and forms part of British Roller Sports Federation (BRSF) – the umbrella body of skating disciplines.

BiSHA run referee courses for new referees and timekeepers, each of whom, on passing an examination, are licensed and regularly assessed. Referees gain experience within their leagues and have the opportunity to up-grade. They also have the opportunity to gain further experience by using their skills in International tournaments at home and abroad.

BiSHA maintain a high standard of refereeing and organisation for:-

• the safety and well being of all our members;
• player and spectator enjoyment;
• the smooth running of our sport;

The Board of directors & the Managemnat Comittee of BiSHA are voluntary, providing development of the sport for teams and players. A high degree of professionalism is maintained to provide a safe environment for the sport of Inline Skater Hockey to flourish.

We aim to promote our sport and encourage players of all abilities.