Basic League Structure:
The Outdoor Ball Hockey League operates all year round with 4 seasons of Ball Hockey to play.
Spring Season: (Mar-May)
Summer Season: (Jun-Aug)
Fall Season: (Sep-Nov)
Winter Season: (Dec-Feb adults only)
All games are organized: referees, scorekeepers, online statistics, and more.
The Rookie Program:
Boys and Girls Co-ed for ages 3-5ish.
Minimum 10 sessions, Team Picture, Team Banquet Day.
Once or twice a week format played at weekdays 6pm and weekends depending on the season.
Rookie seasons run Spring(Mar-May), Summer(Jun-Aug), and Fall(Sept-Nov).
Sessions consists of 1 hour time slots, half hour skills and drills then a half hour FUN game.
Program focuses on hockey basics and developing a players passion for the game of hockey.
Parents are welcome to get involved and help with on rink organizing and coaching, please inquire by contacting us.
Youth Season Details:
Boys and Girls Co-ed FUN! Age groups typically 6-8, 9-11, 12-14. 14-17(teen)
6-8 and 9-11 run with 2 minute buzzers for equal play time.
Minimum 12 games, Team Picture, Team Banquet Day.
Typically once a week sometimes twice during the weekdays at early time slots at 6pm earliest.
Youth seasons run Spring(Mar-May) Summer(Jun-Aug) and Fall(Sept-Nov) only.
Youth teams will be placed into divisions based on age and skill level.
Youth players can be moved up a division if necessary to balance teams.
Games are played with a 5 on 5 plus goalies format.
Youth registration fees are paid individually.
Games are played with 3 x 10 minute stop time periods.
Games include 2 OBHL referees and a scorekeeper
Comes with optional weekend practice time for all teams.
We are always looking for parents to help coach, please inquire by contacting us.
Mandatory player equipment requirements (under 18 years old):
CSA Helmet with full facial protection
Protective Gloves: ice hockey, ball hockey, or lacrosse gloves
Ice hockey, Ball Hockey or Soccer shin pads are allowed (we recommend coverage on the knee area)
Jock or Jill strap
Elbow pads
Stick (no wooden blades allowed)
(not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended)
Personal Water Bottle (rink office has a Pepsi fridge with a variety of refreshments)
OBHL rink office can outfit players with official ball hockey equipment from D-Gel or Mylec, we have the lowest price guaranteed
Adults Season Details:
Mens, Womens, and Co-ed divisions consist of 12 games plus playoffs with a best 2 of 3 format.
Teams consist of
a minimum of 11 players, 10 runners plus a goalie to a maximum of 16 players per team.
Games are played with a 5 on 5 plus goalies format.
Games are played with 3 x 10 minute stop time periods.
Games include 2 OBHL referees and a scorekeeper.
Adult individuals and teams can pay fees; individually or as an entire team.
Teams can be moved based on skill level to keep the league fun and competative for all.
All divisions end in Championship team prizes.
Adult players are responsible for their jerseys and mandatory equipment.
