Game Format


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.

Kids playing ball hockey

Duration:


Each game is allotted one hour, divided into three sixteen-minute runtime periods.

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: 16 minutes - Runtime
Last 2 minutes stop time if the spread does not exceed 5 points

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

Faceoff during ball hockey game
View from the bench of kids heads
Handshake after a game

NO GAME DAYS


October 11-14: Thanksgiving Weekend
December 21-22, 2024: Minor Christmas Tournament - no league play
December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025: Christmas break
(Return to regular league play Janury 4, 2025)
Feburary 15-16, 2025: Family Day Long Weekend
May 11, 2025: Mother's Day*
May 16-19, 2025: May Long Weekend*
*2025 dates have not been confirmed

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