Youth
Youth Ball Hockey
Kamloops Ball Hockey Association is one of the fastest growing youth sports programs in the city, with over 200 players registered in 2025. We are proud to offer a program that puts fun first while building real skills, lasting friendships, and a love of the game.
Our youth program is open to players ages 5 to 18, with divisions designed to meet kids where they are developmentally and keep every floor time engaging, safe, and competitive.
Why Ball Hockey?
Ball hockey is played on the dry floor of a full-size hockey rink, making it a fantastic sport on its own and an excellent cross-training option for hockey players of all levels. Players develop skills that carry over to every sport they play, including:
- Hand-eye coordination
- Positioning and hockey sense
- Cardio and stamina
- Teamwork and strategy
Our Divisions
U8 (Ages 5-7) U8 is all about fun and getting comfortable with the game. Players work on ball skills, shooting, passing, and basic positioning in a low-pressure, encouraging environment. Each floor time wraps up with cross-floor mini games, and every player who wants to will get a chance to play goalie.
U10 (Ages 8-9) U10 players get their first taste of full-floor, officiated ball hockey. Each session starts with a warmup and skill-building practice before finishing with a game that counts toward season standings.
U12 (Ages 10-11) U12 builds on the fundamentals with more structured practice time and competitive games. Referees, standings, and playoffs give players something to work toward all season long.
U14 (Ages 12-13) - Coming Soon We are working toward launching a dedicated U14 division as our program continues to grow. Stay tuned for updates on registration and floor times.
U16 (Ages 12-15) Our U16 division brings the highest level of competition in our youth program. Players develop advanced skills and compete in a full season with referees, standings, and the chance to represent Kamloops at the provincial level. For the 2026 season, U14 and U16 are combined into a single division. We hope to offer dedicated divisions for each age group in the future.
U18 (Ages 16-17) - Coming Soon A U18 division is on our radar as the KBHA youth program continues to expand. Players who are currently 16 or older are welcome to join our Adult Co-Ed Recreation league in the meantime.
What Equipment Do I Need?
Youth ball hockey requires the following equipment:
- CSA approved helmet with full face cage
- Hockey or lacrosse gloves
- Jock/cup or jill
- Hockey stick (most players use a regular ice hockey stick)
- Shin pads (soccer or ball hockey specific)
Looking for ball hockey specific shin pads? Players Bench and Consignor Sports both carry local options.
Ready to Play?
Registration opens each year ahead of our spring season, which typically runs from April through June. Check the registration page for current availability or contact us with any questions.
