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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

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Ball Hockey NL 2025 AGM

Ball Hockey NL 2025 AGM

Newfoundland Labrador Ball Hockey Association
 
2025 Annual General Meeting
 
Sunday, April 27, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
Glendenning Golf Club
 
Election of NLBHA Directors
    VP Men’s, Masters
    Treasurer
    Secretary
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Women’s Camp 2025

Women’s Camp 2025

2025 U23 and NL United Women’s Tryout Camp REGISTRATION.

The 2025 U23 Women’s National Championship will take place July 22-26, 2025. 

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 PremierA“: 10:30-11:30

 
EXEMPTIONS: Any player not able to attend the tryout sessions can apply for 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 will be required to register on or prior to April 3 
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NL BALL HOCKEY COACHES SEMINAR

NL BALL HOCKEY COACHES SEMINAR

2025 NL Ball Hockey Coaches Seminar
 
Dates: Friday, March 21, 2025 and Saturday, March 22, 2025
 
Location: Glendenning Golf Club [see map below]
 
Register: via E-mail to treasurer@ballhockeynl.ca
 

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.

 
Closing date:  Monday March 17, 2025
 
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TEAM CANADA 2025 STAFF

TEAM CANADA 2025 STAFF

We’re excited to announce that the Canada Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2025 Team Canada Men’s & Women’s Masters 35+ program in Bermuda.
 
  • Men’s Equipment Manager
  • Women’s Equipment Manager
  • Men’s Athletic Therapist/Physio
  • Women’s Athletic Therapist/Physio
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We kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this opportunity with your affiliated provincial organizations and networks. 
Please feel free to distribute the attached files or forward this email to anyone who may be interested.
 
Application Deadline: MARCH 21, 2025
 
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resumes to gslavin31@gmail.com
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HOCKEY BUDS

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The Ball Hockey Lab

The Ball Hockey Lab

The Ball Hockey Lab is happy to be back for another season and is looking forward to bringing our clinics to new parts of Newfoundland and Labrador and growing the sport we love! 

Registration and program details coming soon!

If you would like to see a Ball Hockey Lab clinic in your area send us a dm!
 
https://www.facebook.com/theballhockeylabinc 
theballhockeylab@gmail.com
 
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JOB OPPORTUNITY – NLBHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOB OPPORTUNITY – NLBHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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:

  • Provide the NLBHA with leadership and vision in consultation and with input from the NLBHA Board of Directors
  • Represent the NLBHA locally, provincially and nationally and liaise with all stakeholders involved in the sport of ball hockey including government ministries, member associations, CBHA, SportNL and others.
  • Oversee the implementation of programs, adhere to NLBHA policies and procedures, inform others of risk management procedures, and adhere to all federal and provincial legislative privacy requirements, (PIPEDA).
  • Develop and distribute marketing materials, and manage webpage and social media accounts
  • Coordinate NLBHA events in conjunction with NLBHA Board of Directors including outreach initiatives, evaluation camps, provincial tournaments, national tournaments, and work to secure floor time, fees, forms, scheduling, officiating, travel, etc.
  • Advise members of the CBHA insurance program including processing of claims with the CBHA and collect and maintain accurate insurance records such as certificate of insurance, etc.
  • Establish, update and maintain an accurate NLBHA membership list
  • Record, track and maintain inventory, including uniforms, equipment, awards, trophies, etc.
  • Attend NLBHA and CBHA meetings as required
  • General accounting/financial duties and preparation of written/verbal reports in consultation with NLBHA Board of Directors.
  • Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in Sports Administration or related field OR equivalent experience
  • Experienced in office administration, preparing funding applications, written/verbal reports, budgeting and basic bookkeeping
  • General computer skills and experience maintaining social media platforms.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel and work from home
  • Experience in working with volunteer Boards and sport authorities

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send along your application including salary expectation to:

Steve Power, President, NLBHA at stevepowernl@hotmail.com

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WOMEN & MEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – ADULT TEAMS

WOMEN & MEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – ADULT TEAMS

WOMEN & MEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – ADULT TEAMS
 
The CBHA plan on hosting the following tournaments in Mississauga, Ontario 
 
Women’s U23 Nationals:  July 22–26
Women’s Premier ‘A’ Nationals:  August 4–9
 
Men’s U23 Nationals:  July 22–26
Men’s Premier ‘A’ Nationals:  August 4–9
 
Any female interested in playing on the above teams is asked to reply with their expression of interest to femaleballhockey@gmail.com by Thursday, March 6.
 
Any male interested in playing on the above teams is asked to reply with their expression of interest to vicepresident@ballhockeynl.ca by Thursday, March 6.
 
Please include the following:
1. Name 
2. DOB
3. Position
4. Team(s) interested in playing on.
 
THIS IS NOT REGISTRATION FOR TRYOUTS – Further information will be forthcoming on tryout dates and costs associated when team staff is selected.