The Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA) is pleased to announce job openings for the prestigious 2026 CBHA Junior National Championships. We are currently seeking two dedicated individuals to lead the Team NL Selects as Director of Operations. Join us in representing Newfoundland and Labrador on the National stage!
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Location: Saint John, New Brunswick – July 20 – July 26, 2026

Male 15U, 17U, 19U – Director of Operations
Female 15U, 17U, 19U – Director of Operations

The Director of Operations oversees all age groups in desired division (Male or Female). 

· 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 nathanialduffett@gmail.com

Please ensure that applications are received by May 18, 2026. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews by May 24, 2026.

Come be a part of Team NL Selects journey to success at the 2026 CBHA Junior National Championships! Apply now and showcase your leadership on the national stage.

The NLBHA is happy to announce their Referee Certification clinics for the 2026 season. Please follow the link below to register for the online courses. 

The Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA) is pleased to announce job openings for the prestigious 2026 CBHA Junior National Championships. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join the Team NL Selects as Trainers/Equipment Managers. Join us in representing Newfoundland and Labrador on the National stage!

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

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 nathanialduffett@gmail.com.

Come be a part of Team NL Selects journey to success at the 2026 CBHA Junior National Championships! Apply now and showcase your leadership on the national stage.

Location: Saint John, New Brunswick – July 20 – July 26

The Trainer/Equipment Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Emergency response on and off the floor as required
• Ensure safe handover of any injured player to appropriate medical response teams
• Assessment and treatment of player injuries before, during and after games, and/or practices
• Document all injuries according to NLBHA and CBHA policy
• Reporting all injuries to coaching staff in a timely and professional manor
• Providing nutritional/hydration advice to players for pre-game, in game and post -game meals and snacks as well as monitoring in accordance with appropriate medical advice
• Management of pre-game warm-up and post-game cool-down
• Management, upkeep and repair of player equipment; 
• Prepare and maintain a safe and clean dressing room space, including
• Stall preparation
• Ensuring proper drying techniques
• General dressing room upkeep
• Team supply setup and maintenance
• Laundry
• Bench setup
• Ensure all team equipment complies with CBHA rules and regulations.

June 26 – 28
13U Female – DF Barnes Arena
July 2 – 5  
11U Tier 1 and Tier 2 – Glacier Arena
15U – Goulds Arena
Female – DF Barnes Arena
July 9 – 12
13U – Glacier Arena
18U – Glacier Arena
Men’s Tier 1 – DF Barnes Arena
Men’s Tier 2 – Goulds Arena

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 nathanialduffett@gmail.com. 

Entry Fee payment to be made via EMT to: treasurer@nlbha.com (no password required).

Team name and division 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 (NLBHA Player Registration Portal), and applicable insurance fees 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 2026.

NLBHA OFFICIALS will facilitate and officiate each provincial tournament game.

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

Women’s A/B Tryout Camp – NL United Women’s Premier “A” and Women’s B 

The 2026 Women’s B National Championship will take place July 14-18, 2026, in Montreal. 

The 2026 Women’s Premier ‘A’ National Championship will take place August 10-15, 2026, in Calgary. 

REGISTER via the button below. 

COST: 

$60 via EMT to:  femaleballhockey@gmail.com   

Registration will not be complete until payment is received. 

Please indicate in your EMT message which team(s) you are trying out for. 

• Women’s Premier “A” 
• Women’s B 
• Both 

IMPORTANT: 

1. Any player who played in Women’s A last year is not eligible to play Women’s B this year. 
2. You can play both Women’s A and Women’s B this year if you never played Women’s A last year. 

LOCATION

All tryout sessions will take place at Buckmaster’s Circle Recreation Center. 

DATES

Monday, April 20, 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 pm

Tryout 3 – May 9, 12:00-2:00 pm

EXEMPTIONS

Any player unable to attend the tryout sessions may apply for an exemption. Please state the reason for the exemption request. (ie. out of province for school, location and travel, injury, etc.)  This too should be sent to femaleballhockey@gmail.com. IMPORTANT: All interested players must register on or before Sunday, April 19. 

REGISTER HERE!