The Nova Scotia Minor Ball Hockey is thrilled to welcome DIGBY MINOR BALL HOCKEY as our newest League. “After receiving several great calls from Digby Parents urging us to bring the NSMBH to Digby we quickly decided that this was the perfect opportunity to grow Ball Hockey on the Western Shore of Nova Scotia”. comments NSMBHL President Louis Brill. “The welcome has been fantastic, and this includes from Matt Noiles of the Digby Arena who helped us secure a facility in record time”.  We are also welcoming all kids from across Digby County including those from the great community of Clare!” Brill added.

All Games will be at the Digby Arena. We will be playing most games on Saturday afternoon between 12-4 and on a few Tuesday evenings. Age groups are U8, U1, U12 and U15.

“The biggest challenge with getting a league off the ground is the first year. We need a minimum 36 players per age group. This is our biggest challenge, and we need the help of the local community to make this a success. It will take hard work, but a s soon as we see the kids putting down the screens and playing some super fun ball hockey, it will all be worth it!!!” explained Brill.

Registration is open at www.nsmbhl.ca

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A huge welcome to Digby and thank you!

Welcome to our new website hosted by GrayJay Sports, the leader in sport league management in Nova Scotia!  

We have leagues in East Hants, Sackville, Bedford, Dartmouth and Halifax.  Age groups are U8, U10, U12 and U15.  All are co-ed.

To Register:  Click here to Register. First , register your player in the Gray Jay platform. Then under 'organization" select 'Nova Scotia Ball Hockey" and fhen the league you wish to join. Follow the prompts from there. Be sure to select the correct league and age group for your player.

Information to get you started: The goal of the Nova Scotia Minor Ball Hockey League (NSMBHL) is to provide kids a safe and fun opportunity to enjoy the great sport of Ball Hockey. Sportsmanship, hussle, making friends and having fun will at the core of all we do.

All NSMBHLs are co-ed. Our game is played cross rink, 4 x 4 plus a goalie. See the rules and required equipment page.

Who can play: Our league is perfect for kids of all skill level. In fact, the NSMBHL is a great place for kids to try hockey for the first time or for more expereinced kids to practice their skills. We welcome kids new to Canada!

Divisions: Determined by birth year.

·          U8 (2017, 2018, 2019) Skills and Drills

·         U10 (2015, 2016) Skills and Drills

·         U12 (2013,2014)

·         U15 (2010, 2011, 2012)

What to expect: The season will start in late April and run until early July. You will receive information regarding the first session in early April. The first session will be an exhibition. This is when we will check equipment, explain the rules and answer any questions players and parents may have.

When do we play: Most games will be Sat or Sun between 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Each team will also play 3-4 sessions on a weeknight between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Younger age groups will play in the earlier slots. Our league schedule will depend on facility availability.

Locations: Teams will play most games close to home. We look forward to having some inter league play where teams may visit other local arenas.

·         Halifax Minor - Gorsebrook Ball Hockey Court (outdoor)

·         Dartmouth Minor - Gray Arena and RBC 4 Pad

·         Sackville Minor - Sackville Arena

·         East Hants Minor - East Hants S- portsplex

·         Bedford Minor - Lebrun Arena

U8 and U10-Skills and Drills: Will feature “Skills and Drills” over the first 6 sessions of U8 and U10. During Skills and Drills, players will practice a series of fundamental Ball Hockey skills. Each of the first 6 sessions will include 25 minutes of “Skills and Drills” followed by a 25-minute game.

U12 and U15: Will play 2 x 25 minute games per session.

Cost: Minor Ball Hockey U8, U10, U12 and U15 - $189

If you have a question please send it to us at admin@nsmbhl.ca .

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Like most minor sport, the NSMBHL is supported by parents and siblings who volunteer as either a Head Coach or as an Assistant Coach. Coaching is a wonderful way to spend unforgetable time with your child while helping others enjoy sport. Our league is a great place to start your coaching expereince and we promise you will have a great time! We will provide an online coaching clinic prior to the start of the season and then ongoing support. We ask our Head Coaches to have hockey, sport or teaching expereince. The Assistant Coaching role does not require any expereince. Our goal is to have three coaches per team. This will ensure the team is covered if a coach must miss a session.

Please consider joining us as a Coach!  To do so, you can indicate your interest during your players registration process or by sending us an email at admin@nsmbhl.ca .