Superleagues follows the Official Rulebook set forth by the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA). For new players and parents, we have provided a brief summary of our rules below:
Game Play:
- 5 vs. 5 plus goalies (same as Ice Hockey)
- Two 25 minute periods (running time)
- 1 Team Timeout per game
- Average team size is 15 players plus 1 goalie
Rules:
- Our leagues are all NON-CONTACT
- Standard Ice Hockey rules apply, with a few additional ball hockey modifications
- Automatic Icings are in effect
- Offsides are in effect, and include Floating Blue Line rule (see Rules & Regulations Forums for full description)
- Contacting the ball above the shoulders is a penalty, not just a stoppage in play
Penalties:
- Standard Ice Hockey penalties apply, with a few additional ball hockey modifications
- 3 minute Minor Penalties
- Automatic Double-Minor penalties assessed for stick infractions (high stick, slashing, spearing, cross-checking, but-ending)
- Automatic player game ejection for 3 penalties in a game
For more details on rules and regulations, please visit our Rules & Regulations Forums
