As most of you already have heard the hockey world was in shock with the tragic bus crash yesterday in Saskatchewan, as news came in through the night our hearts go out to the ones that passed away and the players who survived that will have to deal with this for a long time.

The ball hockey community has lost one of its Junior Team Canada players Logan Shatz who served captain of the Humboldt Broncos for the last two years.

He competed at the 2013 Nationals and from there went on to play with a 2014 U18 JTC in Slovakia and then with the U20’s in 2016 in England.

Our hearts go out to his family.... and Logan you will always be remembered within the junior team Canada program by all!!

2016 Provincial Championships have been awarded to the following host cities. 

• June 24-26 – Bantam and Junior – New Tecumseth
• July 8-12 – Tyke, Novice, Atom & Peewee – Barrie
• July 8-12 – Girls U10, U12, U14, U16 – Barrie

At these events, the top two teams at the Peewee, Bantam and Junior levels will qualify for spot at the 2017 CBHA Junior Nationals held in Ontario. The host city will be named at a later date.

Junior Team Canada scouts will also be present as they select their rosters for the 2018 World Junior Championships (U16, U18 and U20)

The Barrie Minor Ball Hockey League has now opened its online registration for the 2015 spring season.

In-person registration dates will become available once the dates have been confirmed.  More info in regards to this will be made available on our website shortly.

You currently have two options when registering online.

Option 1 allows you to fill the form and use the pay later option.  This will save your spot for a maximum of 14 days. You will receive an email with further instructions on how to remit payment.

Option 2 allows you to register and guarantee your spot by submitting payment using a credit card. We currently use PayPal for this option, and in the process of registering you may be asked to create a PayPal account. Please note that this is not required to proceed to the check out.

Our days of play will remain the same as last year.

• Squirt (2009-2010) Tuesday at 6:00pm
• Tyke (2007-2008) Thursday at 6:00pm or 6:50pm
• Novice (2005-2006) Tuesday at 7:00 or 7:50pm
• Atom (2003-2004) Thursday 7:40pm or 8:30pm
• Peewee (2001-2002) Thursday nights (if double pad available)
• Bantam (1999-2000) Tuesday nights (if double pad is available)

We plan to play most of our games out of the East Bayfield Community Centre but if floor time is available we will try to schedule a few games at Holly. (Maximum 2)

The season will begin on the mid April and run until the end of June

All players are required to have the following equipment:

• Helmet with full facial cage
• Hockey gloves
• Soccer or ball hockey shin guards
• Hockey stick with no plastic blade (wood or composite are ok)
• Running shoes

The league is also looking for young officials and timekeepers.

All referees will have to attend a half-day OBHA certification clinic. These dates should be available in about one month. Timekeepers will be trained at the rink by one of our staff members or volunteers.

We also accept students looking to receive their high school community hours.

Lastly, the league is looking for your assistance is seeking sponsorships. If you know anyone that may be interested, please have him or her contact the league directly.