2022 OBHF PLAYER ELIGIBILITY (MEN)

*for League, Provincial and National play*

• Registration in summer seasons is the prerequisite for all summer events.
• Players will be re-classified as to level they play in 2022.

Men’s A-B-C-D-E

If a player played A level in the Province of Ontario in 2019 and no longer wants to play A level they are not classified as an A player Provincially in 2022. They will be classified as to the level that they play in 2022.

Players who played in the 2021 CBHA Men’s A Nationals in Calgary are not eligible for lower levels in 2022 National events (B-C-D). Please see exemptions available in B Nationals Eligibility.

Players who play in a designated A level league and are classified as an A player are not eligible for lower levels in 2022 National events (B-C-D). Please see exemptions available in B Nationals Eligibility.

Players who played in the 2021 CBHA Men’s A Nationals in Calgary but were classified as B-C players in the OBHF will be re-classified to B-C level for 2022 OBHF Provincial play.

Players who play A Division, A National Qualifier, A National Championships in 2022 are not eligible for 2022 lower-level Provincial or National events. They are classified as A players for 2022 Provincial events if they participate in the above-mentioned events.(Note: In 2023, a player classified as a B-C player in the OBHF who was picked up for 2022 A Nationals may be re-classified to play B-C level, however, they are not able to play 2023 A Nationals or above rule is enforced.).

Players who play in A Nationals but were classified as D-E players in the OBHF will be re-classified the following year, however, their re-classification will be one level above their previous classification. D player will be classified C and E player will be classified as D.

Any player who plays in a designated A level league is classified as an A player.

Any 2019 classified A player who wishes to participate in the lower-level leagues in 2022 and relinquishes the A status will be governed by the following OBHF league team limits:

B/C – Three (3) former A players per team.

D – Two (2) former A players per team.

E – One (1) former A player per team.

Please refer to the list of 2022 classified A players.  Click here

Masters 33+ (1989 or earlier)

• Club team of all 33+ players playing any division can enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• League division assembled teams of 33+ players are eligible to enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• One team entry per division day of play is available for the leagues to enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships. Additional entries may be granted based on availability.
• Pick ups for club teams at the Provincial Championships must be from the same division day of play in the club team league (three players and a goalie).
• There are no A classified players eligible for Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• There are no age exemptions.

Legends  43+ (1979 or earlier)

• Club team of all 43+ players playing any division can enter to the Masters 43+ Provincial Championships.
• League assembled teams of 43+ players are eligible to enter the Masters 43+ Provincial Championships.
• Pick ups for club teams at the 43+ Provincial Championships must be from the same league (three players and a goalie).
• All players registered are eligible for Legends 43+.
• There are no age exemptions.

Legends 50+ (1972 or earlier)

• Every registered player in Ontario is eligible for the Legends 50+ Provincial Championships.
• There are no age exemptions.

B – C – D – E – 43+ Provincial Championships – August 19-20-21. 2022

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

A / 33+/ 50+ Provincial Championships – August 26-27-28, 2022

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

Winter Provincial Championships – June 3-4-5, 2022.

Any classified A players from the 2019 season are not eligible to participate in the Winter Provincial Championships.

Note: These rules must be abided by all leagues. If they are not, please notify the OBHF.