Rinkit is proud to announce that RHC Invicta has become our first Partner Club. Invicta members will receive exclusive access to products and can buy directly through the dedicated RHC Invicta Store on the Rinkit website. Any clubs that are interested in becoming a Partner Club may request to do so by emailing info@rinkitstore.com
RINKit Athletes
RINKit is launching a new initiative to sponsor bright and upcoming young athletes. This sponsorship will include provision of equipment in exchange for promotion of the Rinkit brand. If you are interested in applying, please contact us at info@rinkitstore.com. Under 18s should seek parental permission first.
Herne Bay vs Maidstone
Herne Bay vs Kings Lynn
Herne Bay vs Kings Lynn @Herne Bay Arena
Kent League History
The Kent League (Kent County Rink Hockey Association) was formed on 19th October 1912 being instigated by the team from Canterbury but strangely coming together with just Herne Bay, Rochester and Margate. The Kent League grew well and spread across Kent and into London so that in the 1950’s teams from Alexander Palace and Forest Gate were regular names on the bill at the Pier Pavilion.
Herne Bay quickly became a major venue for international rink hockey picking up where London’s Crystal Palace left off. After the 1914-1918 war European Championships were inaugurated and Herne Bay players took rink hockey to the World playing for England and becoming European Champions time and time again. These tournaments used two alternate venues Herne Bay and Montreux in Switzerland. Herne Bay’s Pier Pavilion had now become the World’s “Cathedral of Roller Hockey”.
Herne Bay and England’s leadership in rink hockey continued until the 1939-1945 war after which there was a sea change in roller hockey. The rink hockey players of Herne Bay continued to be talented and charismatic and the Pier Pavilion was home to many exciting matches and international tournaments but internationally the game had moved on, tactics had changed and players were beginning to become professional. Internationally, the game became dominated by Portugal, Spain and Italy and then Argentina.
The Pier Pavilion was closed for repair and refurbishment but in 1970 this work resulted in the building catching fire and it was destroyed. The replacement building was opened by PM Edward Heath in 1976. There were only 8 rink hockey players left playing in Herne Bay but the sport quickly re-established itself and all three of the local clubs were soon operating to full capacity.
James Taylor Makes it to No.90
James Taylor makes it to No.90 in the all time top Rink Hockey players. Well done James!!
James was Englands first professional player who spent 11 season in Italy winning the Cers Cup in 2012
NRHA Knock Out Cup 2020 Seniors
The Cup DRAW will be Live on the England Rink Hockey Facebook page
Saturday 4th January 2020
Approx 2:15pm
NEW AZEMAD ROC CN5
SPECIFICATIONS
The AZEMAD ROC CN5 stick, customized for Carlos Nicolia, is made of wood, and is a fully fledged rework of the previous Compact CN5, featuring a wider shaft compared to the Compact Plus, having, in fact, the widest geometry of the AZEMAD sticks (Jumbo shaft), keeping, however, the same 90º blade, with no composite coating.
The Genius of the Abstract
The Jumbo shaft wider geometry allows for both firmer and greater grip control, keeping all the while its stability even under intense game situation, it combines extra ball contact sensitivity given the Compact blade having no composite coating.
