The Canadian Ball Hockey League
the canadian ball hockey league
Ball Hockey is the ultimate role model sport in Canada, setting a new standard by combining passion, tradition, and community involvement. The goal is to provide affordable ball hockey leagues for everyone to enjoy. The sport is inexpensive to play, requires few basic skills, and transcends all socio-economic barriers. The Ontario Ball Hockey Federation (OBHF) oversees all leagues in the province, crowning champions at various age levels.
Players of all ages can participate in OBHF leagues, from Learn to Play (3-5 years old) to divisions for players over 50 years old. Divisions include Under 8 (Tyke), Under 10 (Novice), Under 12 (Atom), Under 14 (Peewee), Under 16 (Bantam), Under 18 (Junior), Adult (over 18 years old), and Masters (Over 40 and 50 years old). Minor's, men's, and women's leagues are available, with teams allocated into different levels (A, B, C, D, E) based on player experience and ability.
Similar to ice hockey, players can participate in House League and Representative Programs. The OBHF strives to be one of the most successful amateur sports organizations in Canada, setting the standard for ball hockey worldwide. The OBHF is a member of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA), which is associated with Hockey Canada and governs the sport in the country.
With over 60,000 players of all ages participating in organized leagues throughout Canada, ball hockey enjoys a large global presence, being played in as many as 50 countries worldwide. The CBHA has been a driving force in the expansion of the sport and was a founding member of The International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF). Players have the opportunity to not only be crowned domestic champions but also to be honored as world champions through the ISBHF, which is officially recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as the governing body of street and ball hockey globally.
Players of all ages can participate in OBHF leagues, from Learn to Play (3-5 years old) to divisions for players over 50 years old. Divisions include Under 8 (Tyke), Under 10 (Novice), Under 12 (Atom), Under 14 (Peewee), Under 16 (Bantam), Under 18 (Junior), Adult (over 18 years old), and Masters (Over 40 and 50 years old). Minor's, men's, and women's leagues are available, with teams allocated into different levels (A, B, C, D, E) based on player experience and ability.
Similar to ice hockey, players can participate in House League and Representative Programs. The OBHF strives to be one of the most successful amateur sports organizations in Canada, setting the standard for ball hockey worldwide. The OBHF is a member of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA), which is associated with Hockey Canada and governs the sport in the country.
With over 60,000 players of all ages participating in organized leagues throughout Canada, ball hockey enjoys a large global presence, being played in as many as 50 countries worldwide. The CBHA has been a driving force in the expansion of the sport and was a founding member of The International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF). Players have the opportunity to not only be crowned domestic champions but also to be honored as world champions through the ISBHF, which is officially recognized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as the governing body of street and ball hockey globally.