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Your support is the missing piece.

Your support is the missing piece.

The NL Selects has five minor teams (3 male and 2 female) teams preparing for the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) Junior National Ball Hockey Championship July 27-31, 2022 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
 
If you would like to make a donation or sponsor a team, please contact Lynn Sparkes, VP Minor at minor@ballhockeynl.ca
 
All and any contributions are appreciated.
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SportNL Athletic Scholarships Awardees

SportNL Athletic Scholarships Awardees

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador (SportNL) presented the recipients of its Scholarship Awards during their 31st Annual Scholarship Reception, held at the Johnson Geo Centre in St. John’s.
 
Two of our own NLBHA ball hockey players were this year’s recipients. Shae-Lynn Clarke of Bell Island and Alyson Thomas from L’Anse au Clair. 
 
Shae-Lynn recently played in the 2021 CBHA Women’s ‘A’ National Championship in Calgary where she captured player of the game honors. Shae-Lynn has also been selected to play for Canada at the 2022 Women’s World Championships being held in Montreal on June 21-27. Shae-Lynn is completing her Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Academy Canada.
 
Alyson was named to the U20 Girls Junior Ball Hockey Canadian team. She is currently working towards a bachelor of science in nursing at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
 
Both girls will represent Team NL at the CBHA Women’s ‘A’ National Championship to be held in Hamilton, Ontario in August. 
 
Congratulations to you both on your outstanding achievements.
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Team NL Black Horse Senior Men

Team NL Black Horse Senior Men

Team NL Black Horse Senior Men Evaluation and Selection Camp will be held on Saturday June 4, 2022 at DF Barnes Arena.

Session 1: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Session 2: 2:00 pm – 3:30pm

Interested players will be required to register by June 1, 2022 by email: treasurer@nlbha.com

NL Black Horse will be attending Men’s National Championships to be held August 8 – 13, 2022 in Hamilton, Ontario.

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2022 ISBHF Official Selectees

2022 ISBHF Official Selectees

Big congratulations!

to Ball Hockey NL’s very own Chris Bishop and Taylor McClean on being selected to officiate at the ISBHF World Mens / Womens Championships from June 21 – 27, 2022 in Laval Montreal, Canada.

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2022 9U Jamboree Events

2022 9U Jamboree Events

Location/Date  

Mount Pearl – Saturday June 18, 2022

Placentia – Saturday July 16, 2022

Number of Teams 20 Teams (1-day event) 

Game Length 30 Minutes Running Time (3 minute shifts running time)

Number of Games Three (3) games per each NLBHA registered jamboree team

Team Roster (Minimum)

2 Lines (5 players / A Line B Line Format) 

1 Goaltender

Helmets/Facial Protection All players are required to wear a CSA approved helmet (this includes goaltenders). In minor ball hockey, all players are required to wear full facial protection.

Goaltenders are permitted to wear street hockey goaltender equipment (however, helmets must be CSA approved). 

Sticks Plastic sticks are not permitted.

Shin pads are mandatory in minor ball hockey. Only soft covered shin pads may be worn outside the clothing. All hard covered shin pads with the exception of those specifically designed for ball hockey must be covered by pants or socks. Soccer shin pads are permitted. They must be covered by socks or pants.

The use of gloves is mandatory. Ice hockey, ball hockey or lacrosse gloves is recommended. Gloves must have proper wrist protection and the wrist protection must be closed. Palm-less/fingerless gloves are not permitted.

Other Recommended Equipment include jock, jill and elbow pads.

Jamboree Team Entry Fees$225 per 9U team; plus $10 per player that is not part of a registered NLBHA program. There is an annual (one payment) $10 NLBHA registration fee to participate in NLBHA events.

Team Registration form (https://ballhockeynl.ca/registration/ 9U registration form is found under provincial championships) and Team Entry Fee must be submitted by June 08. For further information regarding team registration and entry fees, please contact the NLBHA Treasurer or VP Minor under ‘governance’ at ballhockeynl.ca . Entry fees will be sent to the NLBHA treasurer at the time of registration. Entry Fee payment is to be made via EMT to treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required). Team name must be included in EMT message.

Team Roster forms will be sent to teams that register by June 08. Team Rosters must be provided to the NLBHA registrar at least three days prior to the start of a 9U jamboree.

NLBHA Officials will facilitate and officiate each jamboree game. There is a facility convener and NLBHA convener for each 9U jamboree.

Coaches must register (https://ballhockeynl.ca/volunteerregistration/) with the NLBHA prior to coaching at any NLBHA event or tournament in 2022.

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2022 Provincial Tournaments Info

2022 Provincial Tournaments Info

Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association

2022 Provincial Tournament Timelines, Registration and Team Entry Fees

2022 NLBHA Provincial Tournaments hosted in June

11U – June 17-19 (Harbour Grace)

Team Registration and Entry Fee ($500): June 05

Entry Fee Payment to be made via EMT to treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required). Team name must be included in EMT message.

13U and 15U – June 23-26 (Ken Williams Arena and Goulds Arena)

Team Registration and Entry Fee ($500): June 05

 Entry Fee Payment to be made via EMT to treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required). Team name must be included in EMT message.

Team Roster forms for 11U, 13U and 15U will be provided by NLBHA to teams that register by June 05.

2022 NLBHA Provincial Tournaments hosted in July 

17U, 19U, Senior Women – June 30 – July 03 (Ken Williams Arena and Goulds Arena)

17U, 19U and Senior Women Labrador Team Registration and Entry Fee ($500): June 20

Entry Fee Payment to be made via EMT to treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required). Team name must be included in EMT message.

Senior Women Individual Registration ($40 per player): June 08

Individual Senior Women Individual Entry Fee Payment to be made to femaleballhockey@gmail.com (no password required). Player’s name must be included in EMT message.

 

Senior Men and Masters Men – July 07 – 10 (Ken Williams Arena and Goulds Arena)

Team Registration and Entry Fee ($500): June 20

Entry Fee Payment to be made via EMT to treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required). Team name must be included in EMT message.

Team Roster forms for 17U, 19U, senior women, senior men and masters men will be provided by NLBHA to teams that register by June 20.

NLBHA Officials will facilitate and officiate each provincial tournament game. There is a facility convener and NLBHA convener for each provincial tournament.

Coaches must register (https://ballhockeynl.ca/volunteerregistration/) with the NLBHA prior to coaching at any NLBHA event or tournament in 2022.

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Register now for NL Selection Camp

Register now for NL Selection Camp

Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (minor 15U, 17U, 19U; female 16U, 19U; senior women).

NLBHA provincial selection camp registration will close on May 04.

For logistics regarding the NLBHA selection camps, please check the NLBHA website (nlballhockey.ca) on May 13.

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Team NL Senior Women Tryout Camp

Team NL Senior Women Tryout Camp

Team NL Senior Women will be having two (2) tryout camps prior to team selection.  
 
The first tryout camp will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Buckmaster Circle Recreation Center.  
Times are as follows: 10:00-11:30 and 5:30-6:30.  
 
The second tryout camp will be held May 20-23. 
Day and times to be determined.
 
All interested players will be required to register prior to May 4 using the following link:
NOTE: This includes participants attending the camp(s) and those who are not able to attend camps due to location.
 
The cost for one (1) camp is $30.  Included in this fee is player insurance for the NLBHA ball hockey season (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023).  If a player attends the first camp and decides to attend the second camp the cost would be $20 and this can be paid directly to treasurer@nlbha.com
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Selection Camp Registration Now Open!

Selection Camp Registration Now Open!

Registration is now OPEN for Minor 15U, 17U, 19U: Female 16U, 19U; and Senior Women Provincial Team Selection Camps.
Registration will close on May 4th.

Save the Dates: May 20 – 23


Important Items for Minor 15U, 17U, 19U; Female 16U, 19U; and Senior Women

· Online registration will run from April 01 – May 04
· All participants must be registered online by May 04
· Age group camp schedules will be posted on May 11
· Facility: Ken Williams Arena (Southern Shore)
· Cost per participant is $ 30.00
· Other important camp information will be shared on May 11
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St. John’s Summer League Registration Now Open!

St. John’s Summer League Registration Now Open!

Registration is now OPEN for teams wishing to participate in the upcoming 2022 St. John’s Senior Ball Hockey League.
 
Register your team now at St. John’s Senior Ball Hockey League