Answer: There is no arena time available prior to season start-up to complete individual player evaluations for 1000+ players. By the time the ice comes out of the facilities, cement dries, lines are painted, we then we start the season. We do ask the coaches to evaluate each player at the end of their season and we use this information to build teams for the following year, aiming for team parity. Unfortunately this does not assist us with new players. We are reviewing the feasibility for team equalization games however in the past this can depend on which players show up or not. No system is perfect but we have to work with what we have until there is more arena time available.

Answer: The league makes the teams - there is NO coach draft.

Answer: Teams are placed in Division Pools for play-offs only - based on season standings.  

Answer: There is no arena time available for ball hockey during weekday evenings. We continue to ask the county for more arena time however all the facilities are currently being fully utilized. The few weekday evenings we do get are provided to teams/divisions for practice time.

Answer: Yes, players can request 1 friend only and both players MUST request each other for this to be considered. Both players must be registered in the same division as well.

Answer: Yes, siblings will be placed together but MUST be registered in the same division. (Note: cousins are not siblings).

Answer: There is no arena time available to offer a winter league in Sherwood Park. We do try to secure gymnasium and/or arena time at facilities within the county but nothing has been consistent to date. If anyone can assist us with securing a facility we would love to hear from you.

Question: Why does a player stay in the penalty box after the other team scores?

Answer: If a player receives a 4 minute penalty they are required to serve the entire 4 minutes regardless of a goal being scored by the opposing team. If a goal is scored then the penalized team goes back to even strength however the penalized player will need to wait for a whistle after their time has been served before leaving the penalty box.

Answer: Goalies can use their own gear if they have it (no street hockey gear allowed). The league can assist with outfitting goalies with the exception of helmet & dangler, hockey pants and protective cup. Each team is alloted a bag of goalie gear at the beginning of the season or players are outfitted if they are full-time/part-time. No SPBH gear is to be used outside. A damage deposit is required for loaner gear.

Answer: We cannot guarantee a specific coach as there are many considerations when teams are being built (i.e. team parity, number of goalies, friend/sibling requests, etc.).

Question: Are there all-female teams?

Answer: Teams are placed into A & B Pools. We aim for a fun and recreational league, regardless of pool placement.

Answer: This is the only arena time currently available for our Women's Program. We will continue to ask for more arena time. 

Answer: There is no arena time available in Sherwood Park to offer a winter league. Many of our players do play in Edmonton in the winter months.

Answer: We are limited by arena time for the Women's Program however the women can add their name to the sub-list if they wish to play more. Many teams are looking for subs so the opportunity to play more is available.
 

Question: Where is the post-game watering hole?