HOCKEY 101

Check out these sites to learn more about the game:
 
The Science of Hockey is the first in a series of "Sports Science" resources developed by the Exploratorium. This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists.
USA Hockey InLine is the official inline hockey program of USA Hockey, Inc., the national governing body (NGB) for the sport of hockey in the United States.
Founded in 1908, the "International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)", is a federation of member national hockey associations governing the sport of ice hockey and in-line hockey for both men and women.
NHL.com is the official Web site of the National Hockey League.
EQUIPMENT

Equipment Requirements:

For safety reasons, all players are required to wear a hockey helmet with full face mask, mouth guard, gloves, protective cup (boys), elbow pads, shin pads, inline skates, and will need a properly fitted, taped stick.  Hip pads and shoulder pads are required for all Divisions.
Here are some local retailers that sell roller hockey gear:

Wheels in Motion Skate Shop
735 1st Street, Benicia
(707)746-8856

Big 5 Sporting Goods
3485 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo
(707)553-8959

Hockey X-Sport
www.hockeyxsport.com
210 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland
(510)638-6004

Play It Again Sports
1601 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill
(925)825-3396

Sportmart Inc.
1235 Concord Ave., Concord
(925)687-6300
 
Here are some links to web sites that offer roller hockey gear: