Events/Tournament Restrictions

Events/Tournament Restrictions

To ensure competitive balance and transparency across all Ballhockey.com events, the following graphic outlines divisional roster restrictions for each category — including Men’s (A, B, C, D, Over 35, Over 50), Women’s (A/B), and Co-ed (Open, Comp, Rec).

Each division’s eligibility rules are designed to promote fair play and consistency across tournaments. Please review the chart carefully before submitting your roster.

Divisional Restriction Chart

(See the graphic below for complete breakdown.)

  • Men’s A: No roster restrictions
  • Men’s B: Max 4 Men’s A players
  • Men’s C: No Men’s A players / Max 4 Men’s B
  • Men’s D: No Men’s A or B players / Max 4 Men’s C
  • Men’s Over 35: Born 1989 or earlier / Max 2 Men’s A
  • Men’s Over 50: Born 1974 or earlier / Max 3 players born 1977 or earlier
  • Women’s A/B: No roster restrictions
  • Co-ed Open: No roster restrictions
  • Co-ed Intermediate: No Men’s A players / Max 2 Men’s B / Max 2 Women’s A
  • Co-ed Rec: No players from restricted list.

All players participating in a ballhockey.com adult events must be 16 years of age or older.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Division labels listed in player bios (e.g., “Division 1,” “Co-ed Competitive”) refer to a player’s prior participation in Ballhockey.com seasonal league divisions — they do not correspond to Ballhockey.com tournament ratings. For example, Division 1 is not equivalent to Men’s A. These are two separate classification systems and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Player Ratings Database (Updated July 2026)

The Ballhockey.com Events Player Ratings Database is a transparent, event-based system used to determine player eligibility across sanctioned events. It evaluates performance through major national and international tournaments, ensuring that all roster restrictions are applied fairly and consistently.

This July 2026 update is now in effect and applies to all Ballhockey.com events for the remainder of the year, up to the next scheduled update at the end of 2026.

Included Events

  • 2026 ISBHF World Championships (Men’s A & Women’s A)
  • 2025 CBHA National Championships (Men’s A, B & C; Women’s A & B)
  • 2025 Clash of the Titans (Men’s A)
  • 2025 USA Ball Hockey Club Championships (Men’s A, B & C)
  • 2026 USA Ball Hockey Club Championships (Men’s A & B)
  • 2025 OBHF Provincials (Men’s B & C)
  • 2026 OBHF Provincials (Men’s A, C & D)
  • WOBHC 2024 & 2025 (Men’s B & C)
  • 2026 Gateway to WOBHC (Men’s C & D)
  • 2026 Garden City Classic (Men’s D)

If a player qualifies under two or more ratings (for example, A and B), the higher rating is always applied.

All rated players are listed in the downloadable PDF below.

Download the Ballhockey.com Player Ratings Database – July 2026

Third-Party Roster Verification (CBHA, OBHF, etc.)
In the event that a player appears on an official roster published by a recognized third-party organization or event (e.g., CBHA, OBHF) but does not appear in the Ballhockey.com Player Database, Ballhockey.com will default to the roster information listed on that organization’s official site. This policy applies only for the purpose of validating a player addition, ensuring alignment with sanctioned event records.

For Team Reps and Players

  • Team Reps are expected to verify that all players meet divisional eligibility prior to roster submission.
  • Players should be aware of their current rating and ensure they are competing in an eligible division.
  • Ballhockey.com management reserves the right to review or adjust rosters to maintain competitive integrity at any point.

Event Rating Appeals

Player eligibility for Ballhockey.com tournaments is determined using our Event Rating Database, which is generated from event rosters of external organizations as well as Ballhockey.com. In some cases, a rating may appear even if a player did not ultimately participate in that event.

If you believe your rating is inaccurate due to non-participation in a listed event (for example, being rostered but not playing), you may be eligible to submit a rating appeal. Appeals require official confirmation from the issuing event organizer and must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the tournament start date.

For full eligibility requirements, documentation guidelines, and submission instructions, please visit our Event Rating Database Appeal Process page.