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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

What days are the games played?

  • LTP and U8-U12 are Saturdays, ,U14, U16 and U19 are weeknights 

What times are the games played?

  • The Learn to Play program plays Saturday Mornings around 9:00am and the other divisions follow in order of age.

Where are the games played?

  • Games are played at local Kitcherner-Waterloo Arenas please see our Arenas page for Maps.

How many games per week?

  • LTP,U8,U10U12 will play mostly one game per week, U14,U16,U19 2 games each week

How many games in total for the season?

  • In total, the youth program offers 10-16 games including playoffs.

Do the players have practices?

  • The main program does not have practices, however players selected for the Provincial Championship Representative teams will have practices as scheduled by their coaches.

Do you have programs for girls and boys?

  • The KWMBHL is a co-ed league where boys and girls play together.

When does the season start and end?

  •  The season starts in mid-April and continues until late June. In July the Provincial Representative Team will compete in the OBHF Provincial Tournament against other cities across the province. The tournament usually takes place in early to mid-July.

What equipment is required?

What are the Ball Hockey Rules?

  •  Please visit the Rules Page for more information.

What are the age groups?

The age groups are as follows (year of birth):

  • Learn to Play: 2018-2021
  • Under 8: 2015-2016
  • Under 10: 2013-2014
  • Under 12: 2011-2012
  • Under 14: 2009-2010
  • Under 16: 2007-2008
  • Under 19: 2005-2006

 What is the cost to register?

  • The cost for the programs are as follows: 
  • Go to registration for current pricing
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How do I register? 

  • Registrations can be made online by clicking here to register.

What do I get with my registration fee?

  •  All registered players will receive a player package consisting of team Jersey, . Players will have league games officiated by CBHA certified referees, an OBHF membership with insurance coverage. All stats officially recorded on the league website and a chance to play Provincially for the KW Rangers program and even Nationally through CBHA sanctioned events. At seasons
  • end all players recieve a medal and pizza and drinks at arena with their team.

Can I sponsor?

  • Yes absolutely! Please email Dave at kwminorballhockey@gmail.com

How do I become a Head Coach or Assistant Coach?

  •  In order to be a Coach you must register online at the website under coach registrations

 *** All Coaches must have a proper Vulnerable Sector Check completed with documentation.

 Are there different divisions for different skill levels?

  • The League is mainly considered house league program, however, any players that want to play more competitively can try out for the Provincial Representative Program. For more information please email us.

 What and when are the OBHF Provincial Championships?

  • The Ontario Ball Hockey Federation Provincial Championships are Tournaments held in July. All participating leagues from Ontario send teams in hope of winning a Provincial title. The location of the tournaments vary by year and are held in early/mid-July.

How can I play for the Provincial Tournament Team?

  • The opportunity is open to all of the members. The Coaching staff selected by the KWMBHL will scout players during the course of the season. If there are too many players in an age group interested in playing then the league will select the players that will best represent the program.