Time and Tactics:
Inside BHE1 Sports Ball Hockey Game Blueprint

Games are structured to maximize excitement and fairness within a one-hour time frame, ensuring an electrifying experience for players and fans alike.

Duration:

Each game is allotted one hour, divided into three sixteen-minute runtime periods.
The final two minutes of the third period switch to stop time (unless the goal difference is 5 or more points).

Game Breakdown:

Warm-Up: 5 minutes

Period 1: 16 minutes - Runtime

Period Break: 2 minutes

Period 2: 16 minutes - Runtime

Period Break: 2 minutes

Period 3: 14 minutes; Runtime, 2 minutes - Stop Time
 *If the goal difference is 5 or more points there is no stop time.

OVERTIME

In the event of a tie after regulation time, teams will engage in an immediate five-minute three-on-three run time overtime period. The first team to score wins the game. No shootouts during regular season play.

TIME OUT

Each team is permitted one timeout per game.

MORE INFORMATION

Check out these pages for more game information:
AP Rules
Equipment