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Female Provincials Details Announced

Female Provincials Details Announced

The 2025 NLBHA Provincial Female Ball Hockey Championship will be held July 11-13 at the Goulds Arena. The provincial tournament will have the same format as the last four years, with balanced teams being chosen from a draft of all registered players. There will be team captains chosen to pick the teams. This process has been very successful in the past, and we look to build on it again in 2025 with three to five teams. Any club team from outside the Metro area is also welcome to apply to participate. This 2025 tournament will encompass all senior women and junior girls (born 2011 or prior) in one division. 

Registration deadline will be Monday, June 9, 2025 – Absolutely no late registrations!

To register, you must send:
(A) registration fee via EMT
(B) personal information to femaleballhockey@gmail.com

IMPORTANT: Please indicate in your EMT message the PLAYER’S NAME. 

Your personal information should include the following: 

Name – 
Date of Birth – 
Address – 
Phone Number – 
Email – 
Legal Guardian’s name (if under 18) – 
Legal Guardian’s phone number (if under 18) – 
Legal Guardian’s email (if under 18) – 

NOTE: If you played in our provincial tournament in the past four years, you do not need to send your personal information if your demographics have not changed. 

Registration Fee: $65 per player”

*If a player isn’t trying out for our junior provincial teams or playing in an NLBHA-sanctioned league since April 1, 2025, they’ll also have to pay $15 for insurance.  

 

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Congratulations to the 2024 Girls U20 NL Selects!

Congratulations to the 2024 Girls U20 NL Selects!

Each Year Sport Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes sporting accomplishments and contributions through the Annual Awards Program. The NLBHA would like to congratulate the 2024 Girls U20 NL Selects, as they won Senior Female Team of the Year. 

 

Accepting the award on behalf of the team was Mike Hipditch (Coach), Shannon Fahey (Coach), Jayme Guy, Molly Gill, and Cassie Drover. 

Members of the team were: Maddax Penner, Heidi Newbury, Brooke Hipditch, Shayla Saunders, Jenni Simpson, Cassie Drover, Molly Gill, Kendra Hipditch, Maggie Jones, Julia Butler, Avery Battcock, Haley Ryan, Allie Spencer, Rachel Hardy, Beth Edmunds, Paige Noble, Jayme Guy, Grace Goodyear, Brooklyn Kitchen, Abigail Fleet, Tracy Hayley (Manager), Mike Hipditch (Coach), Shannon Fahey (Coach), and Bailey Cox (Trainer).

 

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2025 Provincial Tournaments Info

2025 Provincial Tournaments Info

June 26 – 29  
U11 Tier 1 and Tier 2 – Glacier Arena
13U – Goulds Arena
17U/19U – DF Barnes Arena

July 3 – 6
15U – Glacier Arena
Men’s Tier 1 – DF Barnes Arena
Men’s Tier 2 – Goulds Arena

July 11 – 13
Senior Women’s – Goulds Arena

Note: The Senior Women’s division will use the draft model for players in the Metro Region again for this year’s provincials. To find out more, please click here. 

Team Registration and Entry Fee for ALL divisions due on or before June 14 (No teams accepted past this date)

Fees
Minor Divisions – $650
Adult Divisions – $700

*NOTE: All Minor Division teams must fall under the Community-Based Programs initiative. For any questions please contact executivedirector@ballhockeynl.ca. 

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 all divisions due on or before June 14 for approval by NLBHA.

Please ensure all players are registered and applicable insurance fees ($15.00 per player for all divisions) are paid.

Coaches and Team Staff must register through Online Registration (Participant Form –
Volunteers) with NLBHA prior to coaching or involvement with a team at any NLBHA event or tournament in 2025.

NLBHA OFFICIALS will facilitate and officiate each provincial tournament game.

There is a facility convenor and NLBHA convenor for each provincial tournament.

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NLBHA Well Represented at 2025 World Championships

NLBHA Well Represented at 2025 World Championships

The Canada Ball Hockey Association recently announced they were sending teams to three World Championship tournaments in 2025: 

U16 Boys and U23 Men’s 
Location: Czech Republic
Dates: June 25-29

U20 Men’s and Women’s 
Location: Slovakia
Dates: July 2-6

35+ Men’s and Women’s Masters
Location: Bermuda 
Dates: November 11-16

19 NLBHA members were given the honour of representing their country at these respective tournaments. Congratulations to all involved! 

Women’s U20
Abigail Fleet
Brooklyn Kitchen
Cassie Drover
Hayley Ryan
Julia Butler
Molly Gill
Rachel Hardy
Mike Hipditch (Coach)

Men’s U20
Andy Knight
Liam Noble
Matteo Rotondi
Scott Kirby
Jeff Webber (Trainer)

Men’s U23
Adam Pinksen
Kieran Burke

Women’s Masters 35+
Amanda Kean

Men’s Masters 35+
Jeremy Bishop
Mason Reid
Mike Dyke

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NLBHA Members Nominated for SportNL Awards

NLBHA Members Nominated for SportNL Awards

Each Year Sport Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes sporting accomplishments and contributions through the Annual Awards Program. NLBHA has two nominees for awards to be given out for the 2024 season at the SportNL Annual Awards night on April 12, 2025. 


Junior Male Athlete of the Year (Joseph P. Mullins Memorial Award) – Liam Noble

Liam represented his country at the 2024 U18 Men’s World Championship. He led Team Canada in scoring with 10 points in 6 games and won MVP of the tournament after the team’s 5-1 over the United States in the Championship Game. 

After winning the gold medal at World’s, Liam then travelled to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the U19 NL Selects for the 2024 CBHA Nationals. The team won a silver medal, and Liam recorded another 10 points in 6 games, including a hat trick in the semi-finals. He earned a spot on the tournament All-Star team. 


Senior Female Team of the Year – Girls 20U NL Selects

The Girls 20U NL Selects won the National Championship at the 2024 CBHA Nationals in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They were 6-0-0 in the tournament, finishing with a 2-0 win over Team BC in the Championship Game. It was the team’s third consecutive National Title, in which they were undefeated over the three years, earning a combined record of 16-0-3. 

Members of the team were: Maddax Penner, Heidi Newbury, Brooke Hipditch, Shayla Saunders, Jenni Simpson, Cassie Drover, Molly Gill, Kendra Hipditch, Maggie Jones, Julia Butler, Avery Battcock, Haley Ryan, Allie Spencer, Rachel Hardy, Beth Edmunds, Paige Noble, Jayme Guy, Grace Goodyear, Brooklyn Kitchen, Abigail Fleet, Tracy Hayley (Manager), Mike Hipditch (Coach), Shannon Fahey (Coach), and Bailey Cox (Trainer).

 

Congratulations to our award finalists!

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2025 NL Selects General Manager Opportunities

2025 NL Selects General Manager Opportunities

The Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA) is pleased to announce job openings for the prestigious 2025 CBHA Junior National Championships. We are currently seeking two dedicated individuals to lead the Team NL Selects as General Managers. Join us in representing Newfoundland and Labrador on the National stage!
Application Deadline: April 27, 2025

Location: Mississauga, Ontario – July 28– Aug 2, 2025

Male 15U, 17U, 19U – General Manager
Female 15U, 17U, 19U – General Manager

The General Manager oversees all age groups in desired division (Male or Female). 

The General Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

· Be available for conference calls with NLBHA

· Develop and manage with the help of NLBHA, budget, including per player costs

· Be responsible for contacting all chosen players, arranging payments for travel, accommodation, etc. as per the budget

· Select and help supervise all coaching staff, support staff and players

· Follow a set budget and keep spreadsheets up to date

· Supply pre and post tournament reports for presentation to the NLBHA Board

Interested candidates are invited to submit their ball hockey resume along with a cover letter indicating their desired position (include why you should be considered for this position) to the NLBHA Executive Director by e-mail to executivedirector@ballhockeynl.ca

Please ensure that applications are received by April 27, 2025. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews by May 4, 2025.

Come be a part of Team NL Selects journey to success at the 2025 CBHA Junior National Championships! Apply now and showcase your leadership on the national stage.

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NLBHA Announces Community-Based Programs Initiative

NLBHA Announces Community-Based Programs Initiative

The Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA) is promoting
registered Community-Based Programs for the 15U, 13U, 11U, and 9U minor age-groups
during the upcoming ball hockey season. Our goal is to continue to grow local ball hockey
within Newfoundland and Labrador.

15U, 13U, 11U and 9U Community-Based Programs
·         Are registered members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey
Association.

·         Play within a defined age group (15U, 13U, 11U and 9U) locally.

·         Participate in organized and sanctioned practices, scrimmages and competition
games.

Community Based Programs (other logistics)
·         Registered community-based programs will receive priority to register in the
NLBHA regional and provincial events during the upcoming ball hockey season.

·         Registered community-based programs can participate in provincial
age-group tournaments using registered players. Registered players with an NLBHA-registered program must participate in provincial (15U, 13U, 11U, and 9U) tournaments
with their registered Community Based Program.

·         NLBHA will provide flexibility for low-populated communities to develop
registered programs within their locality.

·         If a minor ball hockey program does not exist in your community, please contact
the NLBHA to clarify the nearest registered program where a player may
register.

·         Programs and players must participate in an NLBHA-registered program
to qualify for provincial tournaments. Team registration and participation in NLBHA
provincial tournaments are exclusive to registered Community Based players and programs.

·         Only NLBHA-registered programs may participate in NLBHA provincial and
regional events and exhibition games using NLBHA officials.

Other NLBHA Notes
Players who are not part of community-based programs may register with the
NLBHA will individually participate in provincial selection camps. Players selected for
NLBHA provincial teams will participate in age-appropriate community-based programs
as part of a player’s preparation and training for national championships.

If this avenue is not available in a player’s region, other options will be developed between the VP
Minor, provincial coaches, and provincial team players to ensure training and development
continues in the lead-up to CBHA Junior Nationals.

For further information regarding 15U, 13U, 11U, and 9U divisions, please contact
vpminornlbha@yahoo.com.

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NL Selects 2025 Coaching Staff

NL Selects 2025 Coaching Staff

The Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association is proud to announce the 2025 NL Selects coaching staff travelling to Mississauga, Ontario to represent the province at the 2025 CBHA National Championship.

Girls NL Junior Selects 

15U Head Coach – Natalie Keeping
15U Assistant Coach – Kendra Hipditch

17U Head Coach – Tom Walsh
17U Assistant Coach – Jill Mason

19U Head Coach – Mike Hipditch
19U Assistant Coach – Shannon Fahey

 Boys NL Junior Selects

15U Head Coach – Trevor Dixon
15U Assistant Coach – Reed Bartlett

17U Head Coach – Jeremy Bishop
17U Assistant Coach – Mitch Bragg

19U Head Coach – Adam Collins
19U Assistant Coach – Nathanial Duffett