The goals are regulation ice-hockey goals. The Newton rink measures 100 feet by 50 feet and has a spongy, synthetic surface known as SportCourt. Games are played in two 25-minute halves. There is no offsides or ''icing,'' as in real hockey, so the action tends to quickly shift from one end of the rink to the other. Shinguards are standard equipment.
Many players wear gloves and protective eyewear, too.
Sneakers or running shoes are the footwear of choice. The men are usually aware they're playing against women and stay in control. But some of the women don't seem to know. But I've made a lot of friends since. Standing next to Morris, Lynch acknowledges having joined the BCCS league to make friends - and to meet women.