ABOUT THE SPORT
Lloydminster Ball Hockey will be offering men, women and junior programs in the City of Lloydminster.
LMBH is an organization which offers sanctioned play under the Saskatchewan Ball Hockey Association (SBHA) and the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, (CBHA). Through these sanctioned relationships we will be able to offer our members the opportunity to be a part of Provincial, Regional, National and World Championship play in ball hockey.
BALL HOCKEY RULES
Rules of ball hockey, same as, ice hockey with a few exceptions.
- No two-line pass rule: Center line will not exist for two line pass off sides, which will promote long passes and more scoring opportunities
- Floating Blue Line: This method of offside is exclusive to ball hockey. The attacking team on offense uses the blue line, the same as in ice hockey, until they enter the offensive zone. Once entered the center line acts as the blue line and the defensive team must clear the ball past the center line before it is considered out of the zone
- No Touch Icing: Speeds up game and eliminates possible injuries
- 1st Period: 25 minutes running time
- 2nd Period: 20 minutes running time with Stop Time in last 5 minutes
- Stop Time: If score is greater than a 5 goal spread there will be no stop time
- Stick Infractions 4 minutes: all stick infractions (high stick, slashing etc) are 4 minute penalties per CBHA rules. A double minor for sticking infraction counts as 1 penalty. 3 penalties in one game leads to ejection from game
- Gross/Match/Fighting penalties: will not be tolerated, all are subject to review by league/referees and will be subject to a minimum 3 game suspension.
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By joining you become a member of the LMBH offering you the enjoyment of competitive and recreational ball hockey with regular season league & playoff games with certified officials and scorekeepers.
The sport of Ball hockey is played on foot and follows similar rules to amateur ice hockey in Canada. Our leagues are non-contact by definition, though physical play may be experienced. Ball Hockey is the ultimate sport for any hockey fan and is the fastest growing sport.
