FAQ's

What days are the games played? 

Games are played on weekends, Friday evening through Sunday afternoon with most of the games on Saturdays. Our Learn To Play program is always Saturday morning. There are no games scheduled on long weekends.

What times are the games played? 

Game times may vary from week to week and vary by age group. Usually younger age groups play earlier.

Where are the games played? 

The games are played indoors in local Arenas. Currently most or all the games are played at Skyway Arena which is conveniently located near the Burlington/Oakville border. Please see our Arena Maps page for more information.

How many games per week are there? 

There is 1 game per week with the exception of one or two weeks where there might be 2 games. There are no practices.

How many games in total are played? 

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 10 games. There are 9 Regular Season Games followed by our Minor Ball Hockey Championship Weekend Tournament held in late June. A team could play several games in the tournament based on how far they advance.

Are there practices? 

There are only games scheduled. There are practices for the individuals who wish to participate on our Aces Select Provincial Tournament teams.

Do you have programs for girls and boys? 

Yes, girls and boys can play. Our program is currently co-ed, there are no seperate divisons by gender.

When does the season start and end? 

The HMBHL season usually starts in mid April and runs until the last weekend of June which is our Minor Ball Hockey Championship Tournament. Our Aces Select Provincial Teams participate at the OBHA Provincial Championship Tournaments held in mid July.

What equipment is required? 

Players must provide their own CSA approved Hockey helmet with full facial protection, Hockey gloves, athletic cup, Hockey stick and soccer shin pads. Soft elbow pads and approved ball hockey shin / knee pads are also recommended but not mandatory.

What are the Ball Hockey rules? 

Ball Hockey rules are the same as Ice Hockey with the exception of 1 rule. In Ball Hockey the offensive zone Offside rule used is called "The Floating Blue Line".

What are the age groups? 

The age groups are similar to the Minor Ice Hockey age groups but the number of registrants and their ages determines how the age groups are split up.

What is the cost to register? 

Please see our Registration page for all the information you need including our Registration Form.

How do I register? 

Please see our Registration page for all the information you need including our Registration Form or call 905-637-8118 or email us at info@hmbhl.com.

What do I get with my registration fee? 

All registrants receive a team jersey, player/team photo, an HMBHL commemorative souvenir (trophy), player package, league games and Championship day tournament, certified officials, OBHA membership with insurance coverage, Online Player game by game Statistics/Standings and a chance at a Provincial or even National Championship.

Can I play with my friends? 

We will assign players to teams as required to build balanced house league teams. We try to accomodate 1 friend request per registrant where possible. The friend request must be reciprocal which means the friend requests must pair up. For example the registration for Rob Smith has a friend request of Dave Young, therefore Dave Young's registration must have 1 friend request of Rob Smith. Our program is too large to process what we call chaining friend requests where Paul's request is Dave, Dave's request is Mike, Mike's request is Allan and so on. Friend requests are not guaranteed and may not be possible for late registrants. The HMBHL has a team equalization policy and we reserve the right to trade any player(s) in an attempt at anytime to equalize team strengths.

What is the Team Equalization Policy? 

Our objective is to create balanced teams and make adjustments if needed. Please read our Team Equalization Policy for more information.

Can I register as an individual or as a team? 

You can register as an individual or register an entire team but team entries are reviewed as we try to create balanced teams.

Can I Sponsor a team? 

Yes we welcome all sponsors and are always in need of more. Please see our Sponsors page for all the information you need including our Sponsorship Form.

How do I become a Head Coach or Assistant Coach? 

In order to get involved with our program please contact us 905-637-8118 or by Email at info@hmnhl.com. ALL Coaches must have a Police Background check with documentation.

Are there different divisons for different skill levels? 

Based on the current size of our program our emphasis is more on putting players the same age together, there is currently no divisons based on skill level. The skill levels range from beginners to players who have previous experience. For those looking for more competitive ball hockey can try out for our Aces Select Provincial teams.

What do the winners get for winning the HMBHL Championship? 

All participants get a an HMBHL commemorative souvenir regardless if you win or not. Players or Teams also have the opportunity to go to the OBHA Provincial Championships to play other teams from Ontario in a Championship Tournament.

What and when are the OBHA Provincial Championships? 

The Ontario Ball Hockey Association Provincial Championships are Tournaments held in July. All participating leagues from Ontario send teams in hope of winning a Provincial title. The location of the tournaments vary by year and are held in early/mid July.

How can I play for one of the HMBHL Aces Select Provincial Tournament Teams? 

The opportunity is open to all our members. You can register to try out for the Aces by filling out an Aces Provincial Team Registration Form found on our Provincial Team Page. The Coaching staff selected by our board will also scout players during the course of the season. If there are too many kids in an age group interested in playing then we will select the players that will best represent our program. If we require players to fill a team we will go outside our program but only if it is required, spots are open to our members first and formost.

Is there a cost to play for one of HMBHL Provincial Tournament Teams? 

There is a cost to play for the Aces Select teams. Please see our Aces Provincial Team Page for the registration form and associated costs to participate for these program.