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The 2025 Women’s Premier ‘A’ National Championship will take place August 4-9, 2025.
Both tournaments will be played in Mississauga, Ontario and hosted by the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA)
Register: via the button below.
Cost: $60 [per player] per team. [e.g. – 1 Player 1 Team = $60 | 1 Players 2 Teams = $120] Registration will not be complete until payment is received.
Payment: via EMT to: femaleballhockey@gmail.com (Please include the player’s name and team you are trying out for in the message section of your EMT).
Location: All tryout sessions will take place at Buckmaster’s Circle Recreation Center
Dates – April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11
Times: U23: 9:30-10:30 | Women’s Premier “A“: 10:30-11:30
This too should be sent to femaleballhockey@gmail.com
Cost: $25.00 Fee [includes lunch on Saturday] via Email Money Transfer to treasurer@ballhockeynl.ca
Open to all interested persons and members of the NLBHA.
Details: Come listen to some of the most respected and World-renowned Ball Hockey minds.
Presenters and topics:
We are very pleased to announce former ISBHF President and Multiple Team Canada Gold Medal winning coach George Gortsos as one of our main presenters for this event! George will be presenting on the topics of Defensive Zone Coverage and Forechecking
It is our pleasure to welcome to the rock the current two-time defending Team Canada World Championship Men’s Head Coach Mr. Jason Cormier to present on special teams Power Play and Penalty Killing.
NL Ball Hockey Past President and Provincial Team Head Coach Mr. Tom Walsh will be presenting on Nutrition, Training and proper rest/recovery for events.
Former Team Canada player and Certified Mental Health Counsellor, Brad Yetman, will be presenting on Mental Preparedness for teams and players. Keys to the right mindset for athletes.
Current NL Ball Hockey President and former Team Canada Women’s World Champion Coach Steve Power will be presenting on Team Building and its Importance for Success.
SPRING is in the air which means our Spring programs, leagues and other events are now open for enrollment.
Don’t delay enroll today, spaces are limited.
Choose from one or more of our many programs, leagues and events that Hockey Buds currently offer:
5-Under Programs:
7-Under Programs:
9-Under Programs:
11-Under Program:
Girls’ Only Programs:
https://hockeybuds.corsizio.com/portal/hockeybuds?category=67c9b8d71af0bc8d370590fe
Our ever-popular Youth Ball Hockey Leagues:
https://hockeybuds.corsizio.com/portal/hockeybuds?category=676ea2cb99d74784f7710b31
Buzzer Beater Mondays
https://hockeybuds.corsizio.com/portal/hockeybuds?category=675dba6499d74784f7d13cdb
Stoppers [Goalies]
https://hockeybuds.corsizio.com/portal/hockeybuds?category=678690ad75e446ab0b11fcfa
Winter-Spring Programs:
https://hockeybuds.corsizio.com/portal/hockeybuds?category=676ea29299d74784f7710696
JOB OPPORTUNITY – NLBHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Contractual Full-time April –August/part-time September to March)
Closing date: Friday, March 7, 2025
The NLBHA is seeking an energetic, organized and experienced sports administrator to help lead the game of ball hockey into the future. You will serve as the point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the sport of ball hockey. If you are an exceptional leader with excellent communication skills, and looking for a new challenge, this opportunity is for you!
The Executive Director will be responsible to handle all affairs of the NLBHA, reporting directly to the NLBHA Board of Directors.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send along your application including salary expectation to:
Steve Power, President, NLBHA at stevepowernl@hotmail.com
2025 Team NL Coaching OpportunitiesThe Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA) is pleased to announce staff position openings for our Adult Provincial Teams attending the 2025 CBHA National Championships. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to lead Team NL as Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches across various categories. (Respect in Sports for Activity Leaders required)All CBHA National Championships will be in Mississauga, Ontario in 2025.Available positions listed under each event.Event Schedule:Men’s B – C – D, Women’s B, Men’s U23 and Women’s U23 Championships: July 22–26U23 Men’s – Head Coach and Assistant CoachU23 Women’s – Head Coach and Assistant CoachPremier ‘A,’ Masters O34, and Legends O44 Championships: August 4–9Men’s A (NL Black Horse) – Head Coach and Assistant CoachWomen’s A (NL United) – Head Coach and Assistant CoachMen’s Masters O34 – Head Coach and Assistant CoachMen’s Legends O44 – Head Coach and Assistant CoachInterested candidates, please send your resume and covering letter detailing your desired position and relevant experience to: treasurer@nlbha.comDeadline for submission: February 23, 2025. Candidates may be contacted for interviews.