ST ALBERT MINOR BALL HOCKEY - ST ALBERT MINOR BALL HOCKEY

BASIC
RULES

SAMBH follows the rules and regulations of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association. Any rules not covered here are included in the CBHA Rulebook - link

Some differences between ball hockey and ice:

NON-CONTACT
SAMBH is a no hitting league. Body checking is not part of the game although some light contact can occur when gaining the ball. Non-contact promotes player safety, skill development and makes the game more fun to play and watch.

FLOATING BLUE LINE
This rule is meant to give players a bigger area to attack in the the offensive zone. The team must gain the attacking zone just like in ice hockey. The ball must cross the blue line first to set the zone. The attacking zone then reverts (floats) to the red (center) line. The attacking team then has half of the entire playing surface to control the ball. If the defending team sends the ball past the red line, the zone is reset to the blue line and the attacking team must clear the zone by crossing back behind the blue line.

STICK INFRACTIONS - 4 MINUTE MINOR PENALTIES
High Sticking, slashing, cross checking, minor spearing and minor butt ending. Offending player must serve the full four minutes. If the opposing team scores a goal, a player from the team bench enters the game. Only one goal can be scored on the powerplay and, in this instance, the offending player must also wait for a stoppage in play (whistle) before entering the floor.

More game rules:

• Face-offs (players are lined up facing each other in a designated area on the floor), are used at the start of each period of play and after goals, penalties, icing, offside, or when the ball leaves the playing area.

• Penalties are called when a player commits a foul. The offending player is then removed from playing for a period of time, depending on the severity of the infraction and the team continues play one player short until the penalty has elapsed.

• When an offside occurs Play is stopped. Before entering an opponent team's zone (the area from behind their net to their blue line) the ball must cross the blue line first before the player or any of his teammates.

• Icing (or flooring) occurs when a team shoots the ball before the shooting player physically crosses the center line and the ball passes the opponent's goal line before any player, of either team, can touch it. A stoppage of play shall occur with the ensuing faceoff taking place in the end zone of the team that shot the ball. If the goalie touches the ball, or the shot creates a goal, there is no icing on the play.
          
• To score a legal goal, it cannot be kicked in; nor struck with a stick above the shoulders; nor pushed in using the hand, nor while offside.

DIVISIONS
League reserves the right to add, delete or combine divisions.

ONLY REGISTERED PLAYERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN LEAGUE
Coaches responsible to ensure only registered players on the team roster participate. No substitutes. Teams are formed based on registration and team balance, and parents submit waivers for the registered participants which are used by the league when submitting ball hockey fees. A portion of these fees goes towards player insurance, which is tied directly to the registered players. Subject to fines and suspensions.

JERSEY CANNOT BE SHARED
Coaches are responsible to ensure league assigned jerseys are are not shared. Only the registered player assigned a jersey may wear it and participate. Subject to fines and suspensions.

PLAYER MOVEMENT
In the event there is a disparity in skill levels across some teams, a review process will be conducted to evaluate potential player movement with the goal of offering a more balanced and competitive play for teams.

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