It is a fact generally accepted by all that Broom ball originated from Canada. Although, there is no documented fact to support this and the earliest form of document about the broomball game is recorded in Toronto, USA at 1909. Canada still remains undisputedly the originator of the modern Broom ball. The history of the broom ball in Canada cannot be defined but the unquestionable fact is that as far back as 1890, Massey, a town within Canada has been playing Broom ball.

There are various opinions to what might have brought about this game. The game is similar to hockey although with a little variation. This has made some people to see the broom ball as a hockey that is played in the absence of ice skates. Today Broom ball has become increasingly popular in USA especially in Minnesota where a community of broomball is known all over the world. Not only Minnesota has the privilege of be regarded as a broom ball community, other communities all over the world, in Japan, Sweden, Italy, Australia, Switzerland and Germany are also know for the broom ball.

It is impossible to sidetrack Canada when it comes to broomball; this perhaps explains why the body that governs Broomball all over the world has its headquarters located in Canada. Although, this body located in Canada is known to moderate an international competition of broom ball, where teams from all over the world are invited to a chosen location to play broom ball; in the recent years the winners have always emerged from the North America.

All over the world, broom ball has become accepted. There are minor tournament s and major tournaments that are held within various countries. United States currently is struggling is struggling so hard to be the sole power to be reckoned with in broom ball, but unfortunately they have Canada to contend with. We continually find competitions and tournaments that have local and nation teams of US and Canada facing each other in a contest of the broom ball.

Whenever Broom ball is considered, if Canada is missing it is incomplete. UK hosts a game of broomball on a yearly basis and the competition participated by teams from different part of the world including Canada.

The broom ball game is played by two teams; the aim of each team is to put in the ball as many times as they can through the net. The team is made of 6 players this include a goaltender, one forwards and one center making up the attacking part and two others making up the defense at the rear. The game can both be played indoor or outdoor; sometimes the number of a team might be less than the traditional 6 if the surface of the venue f play is made of ice and quite small in size.
The broom ball although has gotten international acknowledgement all over the world, the primary aim of the game is to serve as a form of recreation and relaxation both by the viewers and the players. A trip to Canada without witnessing a live game of Broomball is incomplete as there is nothing as beautiful as watching the game played in its original home.