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Masters Job Posting
Master’s Staff Openings
Our goal is to build a program that is recognized as the best in world. We have a reputation for excellence in our sport coupled with a strong sense of community, which fosters growth. We will prepare and assemble a Team of Ball Hockey Players from Canada to compete for Gold Medal at the World Championships.
The goal is to field teams that set extra-ordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity. To create a “life experience” for members of Team Canada.
Athletic activities are an important part of our life experiences and this is reflected in our achievement in inter-provincial competition. We are seeking an outstanding individuals including, General Manager, Head Coach, Team Doctor, Therapist and Equipment Manager to be a part of our Team Canada program for each of our Masters teams competing at the Masters Elite World Championships in Niagara Falls, July 30 to August 2.
The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada strives for excellence - in the quality of its players and community leaders and in the long tradition of athletic achievement. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate’s for the following contracts in preparation for the 2020 World Masters Championships.
Click here for staff positions and deadlines.
National Ball Hockey Association of Canada COVID-19
As you are well aware, the world is battling with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As responsible citizens, it’s safe to say that all of us need to be aware of proper personal protective hygiene.
Many of our spring/summer programs will commence in the next month or so, but as many of you are aware municipalities have closed operations until April 5 and then will supply updates for the local community.
In Canada, we do have the advantage of being supported by the public health system, but it will take all of us as individuals to practice proper hygiene habits to flatten to curve and halt the progression of this infectious disease.
The NBHAC will, however, continue to monitor and assess the situation as well as the recommendations of Provincial Health Units and with the actions of the Municipal Facility operator in curtailing or cancelling operations at the community centres and arenas.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
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An outbreak of pneumonia (called 2019 Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, or COVID-19) broke out in Wuhan China in late 2019. The situation is being closely monitored by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Status of public health risk to Canadians is updated on this web page.
www.canada.ca
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Thank you for keeping everyone healthy.
TEAM CANADA UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
The Team Canada (TC) program introduced their new uniforms in which are uniquely designed and available in three colors, Black Mamba, White Classic and Red Champions.
The jersey is a light weight knitted fabric with the entire design sublimated into the fabric, but has also been designed specific to the club – ONE TEAM.
• 152 small leafs across the shoulders as CANADA will be 152 years old in 2020
• Red/White striping across the chest represent our country from sea to shining sea
• the six mini leafs on the sleeves represent the 6 on 6 system the team will employ
• the jerseys will have a string collar is what ties OUR team and OUR nation together from the support of your family and friends whom will be cheering on OUR team
• to the right collar is the CANADA flag
• Outside Back collar – 2020
• Below the Back Collar is the CANADIAN flag
• the NBHAC logo will be placed to the right of the collar
• Inside collar – With Glowing Hearts We See Thee Rise
• the numbers will appear on the sleeves and back
• Various TC logos specific to each team will be placed on the back along with the WBHF and Championship logo
• HERO Sportswear logo displayed on the shoulders
The shorts will be black with the CANADA leaf on the left thigh and 3 leafs separating the HERO Sportswear logo and grey ghosted leaf down the right thigh with the 3 leafs, player number and #WeAreBallHockey placed below the third leaf
The socks will be fitted with the 3 leafs down each leg and CANADA down the back calf
#RiseUp #Lets Go #WeReady #BeTheStandard
Ball Hockey Development Skills Camps
The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada is hosting four Development Skills Camps of all levels and four age groups as an introduction to the sport or to enhance player skills.
The Development Skills Camps will be administrated and run by members of Women's, Men's and Junior Team Canada.
The camps will be hosted in Brampton, Oshawa, Ottawa and Penetanguishene on April 18 and 19.
For the 2020 camps, please click here for the form and submit it to the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada (NBHAC) no later than March 31, 2020
#NBHACDevSkillCamps
2020 Men’s & Women’s Canada Cup
The 2020 Canada Cup Ball Hockey Championships will be hosted at in Mississauga and this is an ‘A’ tournament and the Championship begins Thursday, May 7 and ends on Sunday, May 10.
The entry fee for the cash tournament is $2000 with a guaranteed 4 games and based a 16 team format 12 will advance to the BIG 12 round followed by the ELTE EIGHT (Quarters), FINAL FOUR (Semis) and Canada Cup Championship games.
The schedule of games will be posted by April 15, but anticipate to play one game Thursday evening, two games Friday and one game Saturday before the BIG 12 elimination games begin on Saturday. Out of town teams will play the late games on Thursday evening.
The event is open to the first 12 Canadian (8 BC, SK, AL, MB, ON, NS, NB, NL and 4 Quebec) and 4 USA teams for both Men and Women. If after the deadline we need to change the number of teams permitted to enter from a region we will do so, but only after February 1.
The deadline to register is April 1, 2020
Registration is open and to reserve your teams spot we must receive the attached which MUST include a tentative roster (final rosters are due April 30) and entry fee must be paid in full by April 1, 2020.
All tournament rules and information can be found at www.canadacupballhockey.com
For more information, please contact the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
See you in Mississauga!
#BestonBestTeams
#NBHAC2020CanadaCup
2020 Men’s & Women’s Tier 2-4 Canada Cup
The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada is hosting the 2020 National Ball Hockey Association of Canada Cup Ball Hockey Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia the weekend of July 23-26, 2020.
The Championships will be offering, Men’s B, C, D and Masters and Women’s B & C divisions and open to teams in North America.
The tournament will take place at venues in Halifax and will guarantee four games.
The deadline to register is April 1, 2020
The entry fee will be $950.00 and the schedule of games will be posted by July 2, but anticipate to play one game Thursday, two games on Friday and one game on Saturday and elimination round may commence Saturday evening.
Please contact the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information and to register
For all tournament information visit, www.canadacupballhockey.com
See you in Halifax!
Change to Age-Division Names
The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada (NBHAC) recently approved a regulation change to revise the naming of the age divisions used in minor ball hockey across Canada.
Following the recommendations, the age divisions will become U6, U8, U10 through to U21, impacting all minor and female ball hockey programs under the NBHAC umbrella for tournament play.
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PREVIOUS BOYS DIVISIONS |
AGE in 2020 |
NEW NAME |
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Squirt (Learn to Play) |
2014-2015-2016 |
Under-6 (U6) |
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Tyke |
2012-2013 |
Under-8 (U8) |
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Novice |
2010-2011 |
Under-10 (U10) |
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Atom |
2008-2009 |
Under-12 (U12) |
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Peewee |
2006-2007 |
Under-14 (U14) |
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Bantam |
2004-2005 |
Under-16 (U16) |
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Junior |
2002-2003 |
Under-18 (U18) |
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Juvenile |
1999-2000-2001 |
Under-21 (U21) |
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PREVIOUS GIIRLS DIVISIONS |
AGE in 2020 |
NEW NAME |
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Girls U10 |
2010-2011 |
Under-10 (GU10) |
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Girls U12 |
2008-2009 |
Under-12 (GU12) |
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Girls U14 |
2006-2007 |
Under-14 (GU14) |
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Girls U16 |
2004-2005 |
Under-16 (GU16) |
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Girls U18 |
2002-2003 |
Under-18 (GU18) |
Changes will be implemented in all NBHAC programs in 2020
As a reminder, for house league programs, leagues may merge age groups/divisions to the benefit of their program.
World Ball Hockey Federation Masters Championships in Mississauga
WHERE THE WORLD UNITES for the World Master’s Over 35 Ball Hockey Championships in June 2019 at the home of Master’s Ball Hockey supremacy in Canada, Ontario and Mississauga will play host to the tournament.
The air of breathless anticipation and an unprecedented level of energy and enthusiasm from everyone involved as the best U35 nations in the sport of ball hockey plan, prepare and pack their bags to travel from various continental divides to play on the world's largest stage for the game's biggest prize.
The tournament will be hosted June 4 to 9 at Paramount Event Centre in Mississauga and one nation will stand alone and accept the 2019 World Over 35 Championship trophy emblematic of global 'orange ball' supremacy in ball hockey’s Canadian hotbed.
Paramount (formerly Hershey Centre) is located at 5500 Rose Cherry Place and championships are in Rink 2 and can ONLY be accessed through ENTRY B.
Spectators - must use the stairs to the right and proceed to the viewing area and there will be signs posted*
*will NOT be allowed to use the stairs leading down to the rink so please address this with spectators attending the tournament
For the Championships, we honour some of our builders with the naming of the divisions, Daniel Ranalli & Ken White for the men’s and Judy Ilcio in the women’s division.
It will undoubtedly be an event for the ages and one that will be remembered for generations to come...
For information on the championships, visit wbhfc.com
Canada Cup Tournament ~ Men's and Women's
The 2019 National Ball Hockey Association of Canada Men’s Tier B, Tier C, Tier D and Women’s B/C Canada Cup of Ball Hockey National Championships will be played in Halifax, Nova Scotia the weekend of August 23-25, 2019.
The event is open to Ball and Dek Hockey teams in North America.
The tournament will take place at venues in Halifax and updates on competing teams will be provided and the event will guarantee four games for all the teams at a cost of $750 (Canadian).
The deadline to register is August 2, 2019
The schedule of games will be posted by August 5, but anticipate to play two games on Friday and Saturday and elimination round may commence Saturday evening.
For more information, please contact the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the following for host inquiries and click here for the registration form:
#NBHAC2019halifax
World Ball Hockey Federation Returns to Slovakia
The World Ball Hockey Federation will be returning to Nitra which will host the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Championships the week of June 20-27.
Nitra is one of the oldest town settlements in Slovakia. The Nitra Castle is the most visited monuments and the upper town is comprised of a harmonious group of particularly well-preserved historical buildings, the Franciscan Church, burgher houses and art gallery. A permanent exhibition at the Nitra Museum shows the history of the city, its surrounding areas and Slovakia. The Nitra State Gallery, the Gallery of the Young, and the Art Gallery present Slovakian works as well as temporary exhibitions by foreign artists. The cultural life in Nitra is very rich.
The areas around Nitra provide several interesting activities. A hiking path will take you to Zobor Peak (588 meters), from the top of which is a lovely view of this wine growing region. The region of Nitra attracts visitors by its protected natural riches and the national natural reserve at Zobor and the one at Lukpa are home to numerous species of animals and plants. The forest of chestnut trees in Jelenska Gastanica is particularly interesting to discover.
WBHF President, Domenic Di Gironimo, “the city of Nitra will be a wonderful home for the participants of the 2020 World Championships” he continued, “this will be a wonderful opportunity for Russia (Women’s) and the Czech Republic (Men’s) to defend the championships they won in 2018 in Russia.”
#wbhf2020nitra #WeAreBallHockey
