GENERAL

How can I register for 2016 Season?
Online registration forms can be printed off at home and dropped off with full payment to Gametime Sports located at 500 Railway Street in Penticton.  Keep in mind, players under 18 years of age as of April 1st, 2016 must have a parent or legal guardian complete the registration form.

How often do we play, and on what nights of the week?
Two to three times per week (see below for full details on your city and league)

When are games played?
Adult: Sundays 4-10pm, Monday to Thursdays 6-10 pm
Youth: Sundays 4-8pm; Monday to Thursday 5-9pm
There may be some changes this year as availability with the arenas is different.

When does the season start?
Approximately April 13th (2 weeks after registration ends)

When does season end?
Season will end in mid to late June, then provincial championships in July for champions in each adult division.

What is provided by PBHL?
Set Venues: Arena's
Registered officials
Timekeepers
Online stats tracking (via website)
Player Insurance: limited medical and dental
Access to provincial, regional and national tournaments
**entry fee covered**

Are there facilities available for practices, and would use of these facilities be at an extra cost to the team?
Ball hockey games are two to three times per week, additional floor time for teams can be booked through facilities.

What is provided, and what equipment is needed?
The PBHL does not provide equipment. Jerseys are provided to all youth league players and are available to adult teams if required at a minimal cost of $25 each.

What equipment is required?
Mandatory equipment: running shoes, CSA approved hockey gloves and helmet.
Recommended: shin pads (soccer or hockey), protective cup. Under 18 must wear face cage.

What is the cost for the season?
Adult : 16 games minimum - $190/player not including jersey
Youth: 14 games minimum - $175/player including t-shirt jersey

Where are games played?
Memorial Arena in Penticton as well as Summerland Arena for some games

Are coaches needed in PBHL youth leagues?
Yes, volunteer coaches are needed for all youth teams. For more information regarding this please contact youth league coordinator

Are there practices?
No, team practices for all leagues (mens and youth) can be booked through the appropriate facility by team coaches and representatives

DIFFERENT LEAGUES AND AGES

YOUTH:
What are the youth age groups?
Under 18 (15,16,17), under 15 (12,13,14), under 12 (9,10,11), under 9 (6,7,8).  Age groupings may change depending on number of players.

How old must you be to play in adult league?
18 years or older older in mens leagues (16 with parental consent)

If I am under age can I still play in the adult league?
Yes, with signed parental permission, exceptions can be made based on age of participants.

What is the oldest you can be to play in adult leagues?
There is no age limit, on registration form just select the division that best suits your skill or experience level.

How are youth teams created?
Youth league teams are created so that friends can play together and promote team equality. Teams are designed based on player profiles and registration types to form equal teams.

Can you be placed on same team as friends?
Yes, on all registration forms there is a section for group registrations. In the space on the form that asks for group representative, all players put the same persons name for the group representative. All players in the group will be placed on same team.

GROUP: More than two participants and less than fourteen.

EQUIPMENT

What equipment is required?
Mandatory equipment: running shoes, CSA approved hockey gloves and helmet.
Recommended: shin pads (soccer or hockey), protective cup.

Are visors or cages required?
If you are under 18, you will be required to wear a face mask. 18 and over no face protection is required.

Can goaltenders wear street hockey equipment?
In the under 9 league and the under 12 league it is accepted. for the under 15 league and older goalies must wear CSA approved ice hockey equipment. The ball can reach speeds over 100km/hr at the elite level, and street hockey equipment is not sufficient protection.

Does the league supply any equipment?
Equipment is the players responsibility, the league will supply balls for games and each team will receive five warm up balls, more can be purchased upon request.

Are uniforms provided?
YOUTH: For all players in youth league there is an included charge of $15 for uniforms for ALL PLAYERS.
ADULT: For teams that require jerseys or players that register individually or in groups, the cost will be $30 per jersey.



RULES

How do the rules of ball hockey differ from those of ice hockey?
The rules of ball hockey are very similar to ice hockey, with the exception of the following: Floating blue line offside, no two line pass, all stick infractions are double minor or major penalties, high sticking the ball is a minor penalty.

What is the floating blue line off-side rule?
In ice hockey to enter the defensive zone, the puck must cross the blue line before all attacking players, when you cross blue line - the offensive zone is blue line inward. In ball hockey you enter the zone the same way, except when you cross the blue line, the attacking zone is from red line inward, which lengthen the offensive zone and promotes more offense and scoring opportunities.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Can I register as a single player or do I need to put in a team?
You can register as a single player. You will be put into the PBHL player draft and will be picked up or placed on a team that does not have sixteen players.

Is there a team fee?
Yes, you can enter as a full team (cost is based on 16 player roster).  See team section on registration form

What is minimum number of players allowed on full team?
Every PBHL Team will have at least 16 players, this will be accomplished by full teams entering with sixteen plus players or teams with less will select the appropriate number of players from draft to make desired minimum.

What if I have group of friends that want to play together, but cannot make a team of 16?
Your group will be placed on a team or joined with another group to make a full team of sixteen, all players in your group will be put together.

What if we have a large group of 12-14 players, but, do not have the required number of players to meet the minimum of sixteen players to make a full team?

option 1: you will have to draft the remaining number of players from small groups or individual players that are in the player draft to make the minimum of 16 players on your team. ie: if you have 12 players in your group, you must draft at least 4 to make sixteen.

option 2: If your team decides that it does not want to draft, the only other option is your team must cover the remaining spots left. if there are two spots remaining they must cover the entry fee of those two spots, which they can fill later with additional players. Team reps will be responsible for attaining fees from new players covering these spots, but players still must fill out registration forms online prior to playing.

What are the different divisions for adult and youth leagues?
There are four divisions:
1. Very Competitive: Advanced Players possessing great ice or ball hockey skills
2. Competitive: Players with good ice or ball hockey skills
3. Recreational: Players with average ball or ice hockey skills
4. Beginner: Players with limited skills or have never played before