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Sports Activities: Ball Hockey
Age Group: School-age 4-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs

Year ‘Round Youth Ball Hockey since 2014! We are the only Indoor, dedicated ball hockey rink with all season leagues for Youth ages 4-18 and Adults 19 and older in Guelph. Playing the game is about getting active, community, teamwork and collaboration.

Sports have never been more important than they are today. They are a way for kids and adults to connect with their community, build new friendships, improve their mental and physical health and most importantly have fun!

Youth and Adult leagues are run in 12-week segments: Spring, Fall and Winter. Click on the links for more information.

2024 Fall Youth Leagues (LTP, U9, U12 and U16) play Saturdays starting September 7 - December 7, 2024.

YOUTH REGISTRATION  

PLEASE NOTE TIMES BELOW ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
We know that you like to plan your life and other activities, so we are approximating game times for you below. Please understand that these are subject to change based on enrolment numbers and will be confirmed a week or more before the season start.

Learn To Play - Born 2019 - 2020     8:30am 
(we highly recommend starting kids at age 4 and not younger for a better experience)

U9 Coed - Born 2018, 2017, 2016     9:30am and 10:30am

U11 Coed - Born 2015, 2014    11:30pm and 12:30pm

U13 - Born 2013, 2012   1:30pm and 2:30pm

U15 Coed - Born 2011, 2010, 2009    3:30pm and 4:30pm

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U19 Coed - Born 2008, 2007, 2006     Mondays or Friday evenings at 5:30pm (will play either day/1 game per team per week - the league will set the schedule)

Register for Youth Ball Hockey Today! Registration Deadline September 1, 2024


Equipment:
Youth Players under age 18 are required to have the following to play:

  • a CSA approved helmet with full face protection (cage or full visor)
  • gloves (hockey or lacrosse type)
  • a stick that does not have a wooden blade. ABS/composite sticks are preferred and wooden-based sticks with plastic runners are also acceptable (no floor hockey or floor ball sticks please). See our FAQs page for more info.

The Royal City Ball Hockey Experience is defined as:

  • Support for our players ensuring that they have a safe, clean place to play. Our programs are for everyone – no registered player will ever be excluded or cut from a team. Every player will have the opportunity to play every game.
  • One game a week at one area at consistent times – No travelling. Consistent times allow you to plan the rest of your life. Season schedules are released at the start of the season for its entirety less playoffs.
  • Collaboration – not only while playing the game but also with youth parents, our staff and volunteers. We believe in adhering to a Code of Conduct for both players and parents that encourages respect for each other as well as officials. We believe that playing the game is only part of why people play.
  • Teamwork, fair play, and good sportsmanship goes well beyond the game. We believe in a positive playing environment, one where teams respect and support each other on and off the rink. We believe in working together to achieve success.
  • EXTRA VALUE: Jesse’s on-site restaurant! Watch the game from the restaurant above while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.


Youth Ball Hockey with a Difference

Playing the game is more than just the score, it’s about getting kids active. It’s about laying the foundation for community, teamwork and collaboration – values that your child will use through their lifetime. We care more about the quality of our programs then our affiliations. The kids and their experience with us, matters most.

"Our son looks forward to his games every week, which is fantastic for him. Thank you for providing a positive sporting environment that he is comfortable playing in. In our experience that's a big accomplishment!"

Just 7% of Canadian children ages 5-11 meet the guideline for 60 minutes daily of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. Physical activity should not be something that is checked off daily, it should be a way of life.

Our family run business started from our love of sport. Our family has always been an active one and we want to help yours be as well.

Our focus is on the game and how much fun we can make it for the kids and how easy we can make it for parents. We play once or twice a week at set times to a schedule that is set from the start of the season. No travelling other than to our rink. It’s fun, safe and convenient.

We provide a place where kids can grow as athletes, increase their self-esteem and learn the meaning of sportsmanship.

We provide a well-organized, thoughtful and positive program that can easily fit into any family’s life.

Register for Youth Ball Hockey Today!

The Royal City Ball Hockey Experience is defined as:

  • Organization and Communication
  • We believe in good communication with our parents – you always know when to be at the rink
  • Professional management of our programs – someone is always in charge and accessible
  • Willingness to accommodate “Buddy” requests on teams
  • Owners/Management is reachable by phone or email with a timely response
  • Convenience
  • Easy online registration with early bird specials
  • Games are always at one place – no additional travel necessary
  • Professional and Supportive Programs
  • Our staff are trained to work with the kids to positively teach them the game and to coach them while on the floor during warm up and game time
  • Parent volunteers are encouraged to help out on benches without the pressure or responsibility to be “the coach”
  • Emphasis on fair play (3 goal max per child per game) and equal playing time
  • Our Focus is Fun
  • We strive to ensure kids have equal playing time regardless of their skill
  • No try outs/no cuts
  • Our biggest compliment is a smiling face

Why We’re Different

We believe in being a part of and giving back to our community. We support our children ensuring that they have a safe place to play. Our programs are for everyone – no child will ever be excluded or cut from a team. Every child will play every game.

We believe in working together, not only while playing the game but also with parents, our staff and volunteers. We believe in adhering to a Code of Conduct for both players and their parents that encourages respect for each other as well as officials. We believe that playing the game is only part of why people play.

The value of teamwork, fair play and good sportsmanship goes well beyond the game.
We believe in a positive playing environment, one where teams respect and support each other on and off the rink. We believe in working together to achieve success.


Our People